Travels by Narrowboat - Lancaster Canal - All Good Things - S07E11
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- čas přidán 14. 05. 2021
- Here we go then folks - 2 years after arriving on the Lancaster Canal, I can finally complete my journey to the canal's northern most terminus, at Tewitfield.
Leaving Carnforth and with the continuing and constant threat of rain, I journey along the final 4 miles or so.
Along the way, I experience what this canal has to offer - spectacular scenery and enticing views of the Cumbrian and Lake District hills in the distance.
Of course at the moment, it's not possible to enjoy these hills close up, as the canal finishes abruptly at Tewitfield - the final 15 miles to Kendal cut off all those years ago, by the M6 Motorway.
Regardless and after reaching Tewitfield, I take a stroll along part of the old 'Northern Reaches', showing you some of the surprisingly intact locks.
Finally, I discover to my delight that a 'mysterious' viewer (called 'Si The Pie'), has kindly left me a very tasty treat on the front deck of Aslan - which I quickly put in the oven. Yum.
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I just want you to know how meaningful it has been to watch your series. I am stuck with cancer, chemo and covid in Virginia and greatly miss travel. I had always wanted to take a trip on a narrowboat in the English canals. You have given that to me. Thank you!
So sorry to hear that Debbie. Truly humbled that the videos are helping in some small way. Stay strong, please.
Ah, the chug chug of Aslan - all is right with the world! Thank you Kevin.
Reminds me of Charlie Allnut and the African Queen every time!
Yes indeed!
Love the sound!
TURNING ON THIS VID AND HEARING ASLAN'S ZENMATIC CHUG-CHUG-CHUG...IT WAS LIKE INSTANT RELAXATION. THANK YOU SO MUCH KEV AND ASLAN.
I really must do a long audio mp3 of Aslan chugging along. Zen and all that.
@@CountryHouseGent ASMR TO MY EARS....
@@CountryHouseGent That would be a great audio just listening Aslan chugging away. Now when will it be available? I will be waiting.
@@CountryHouseGent Aslan reminds me of this video every time I hear her: czcams.com/video/jbN-jO11vKg/video.html
Hi Kevin only just spotted the last two vids - it's Si the Pie here. Glad you liked the pies, no I am not a baker, just a guy who likes a pie. Also a biker, 94 Africa Twin and CRF 250. So if you are up this way and fancy a ride sometime I can bring some pastry based edibles. Keep safe and keep making the videos. I'm on Facebook as Barry Wino - my Nome de plume!!
Baking sounds like a new career path Si. Thanks for uncloaking the mystery!
Hi Si and at last, the mystery has been solved. I can't tell you how much of a suprise that was, finding those tasty treats on the front deck. How did you manage to put them there without making a sound or rocking the boat? Cheers again,
@@CountryHouseGent Bit of a ninja and I think you were out. Awfully flattered you thought it could have been Si King!! Praise indeed.
I wonder if Google will be curious why so many people from around the world suddenly search "Si the pie"
Maybe we can make Si the Pie trend. lol
Haha. I did exactly that! Lol. It Did not get me anywhere so I still don’t know who it was.
Good to see you and Aslan out and about again,with the hypnotic chug of Aslan everything’s fine.👌
Yes the sound of Aslan and Kevin's dialog has been a welcome part of surviving 2020!!! 😀❤
I admire the courage of any man who would eat an anonymous pie of unknown origin.
Ha yes David, the thought did cross my mind but I weighed up the odds of someone delivery two frozen pies in a sealed food bag and who just happened to be in the Tewitfield area AND knew I was going to be there around that time. It's a difficult job but someone has to do it. :)
@@CountryHouseGent You had our mouths watering for those savory pies.
Nice little thing just happened...I clicked on this video and turned away to pick up something on the floor when I heard Aslan's industrious "banging(?)" And found myself smiling. Too cool! Dang! Those pies made me hungry. And I'd just had supper. You're a lefty. There's 2 kinds of people in the world...southpaws and those that wish they were.
Where to next?
The appreciation for Kevin that Si showed by giving him those wonderful pies is heartfelt.
We are so envious of those pies! That was very kind of Si the Pie. We watch and hope to be where you are one of these days. Until then, we are very happy to enjoy your amazing videos Kevin! Thanks!
I started watching you on amazon like 5 yrs ago I watch the series 3 times on amazon till I found you on youtube now I watch all kinds of narrow boat channels. Have a great day and cheers my friend
That is awesome to hear Lewis, cheers.
Just woke up ,get to enjoy my morning coffee with you and Aslan
Stellar drone shots 👌🏻 The dad in me wants to say “at least you’re getting something out of those drone classes.” 😂
Great to have regular posting back, we've really missed you and Aslan!
Most definitely!
We really have.
Kevin, I hope you're doing well. My daughter and I have been waiting for an update. You don't know just what you mean to many people. We watch your struggles and we wish we could help. All we can do is to tell you to stay strong and that you have people that do care. They may be half a world away, but it doesn't matter. You are important to us. Hope you're well Kevin. We're here for you.
Two extremes of human contact on the canal system. Bloke in wide beamed boat didn't even acknowledge his fellow boat man. Another stranger gifts some quality food.
True. I recall he seemed completely unamused by something. I got right out the way though (barely avoiding scratching the paint on the trees).
Yeah, a pillock in an oversized yoghurt pot.
@@CountryHouseGent Receiving goodness of spirit from Si, is restoring for the soul. These opposites in mankind, sad and then high resonance and vibes, we all encounter very much.
@@francishughes5205Well said!
Yeah, he seemed rather aloof, didn't he? I'm not a fan...
What a pleasant escape from my world to yours, Thanks Kevin!
Been meaning to write something for some time now. Really can't say enough about how much I've enjoyed watching Travels by Narrow Boat over the last year and a half. Travels by Narrow Boat is equal parts entertaining, illuminating, and fascinating as Keven educates the world (or at least those of us who watch in America) about a slice of English history, culture, and life most of us undoubtedly had no idea existed. Would also like to add that Keven is a pretty fantastic video editor and narrator. Please keep up all your amazing work Mr. Shelly. My partner and I look forward with great gusto to more of your efforts.
Love it. Thank you so much Ann. ☺
Awe, thank you for this priceless video of the beautiful British canal you are chugging on as I had wanted to see them again.
I’ve been a fan since you began. It’s been So good to have you back again! Cheers, Kevin, and thank you!
Absolutely loved it. Glad to see you back and see you smiling again
You look like the weight of the world has been lifted from your shoulders. Beautiful video as always, and those pies looked fab. Take care and look forward to seeing the next one x
I’m ‘Si the Pie’…and so is my wife!!! 😜
What a nice gesture 👍
No, I'm Spartacus !!
The reed beds are an essential habitat for wild life; including Cetti Warblers, Bitterns, Marsh Harriers, Starlings, Swallows, Martins, Cranes and a wide variety of rare moths to name some. Reed beds rock, love a reed bed and save the world.
are they only suitable along the canals with the V bottom? or can they grow in deeper places as well?
After a long hiatus , the joy of chugging through life without COVID-19 as a passenger.
I just finished this-- after watching all 7 seasons. This is the best tranquilizer made... :-) Man oh man, wish I was there- alas, awaiting back surgery in 3 weeks- and this is the most relaxing video I've ever seen-- and will probably watch all 7 seasons again. Thanks a million!
Aw back surgery. Hope it sorts out your problem, Neil. I used to suffer badly with crippling back pain, caused by a Spina Bifida Occulta that I have. Got so bad the only option was to have 3 vertebrae fused together, which would have reduced mobility considerably. Strangely however, once I got on the boat, the pain ended and hasn't returned since. Best wishes,
@@CountryHouseGent Thanks very much :-) I also create and edit video, and I know how time consuming and how much work you put into your show. (czcams.com/users/neilslade) you do a great job, and I often note your photographer's eye. The scenery you share is just fantastic, and I will watch it all again- Cheers!- Neil
Afternoon Kevin.
Another fantastic journey with yourself, some absolute great scenery along the way to.....
The sound of Aslan in my view is THERAPEUTIC how u don't fall asleep Steering her to that beautiful sound is beyond me.
What a fabulous gift from "Si The Pie"...... They look so, so good. And to see people doing that, restores one's faith in human nature.
What a waste of a beautiful canal that is on that closed section. If your getting your extension lead out..... I'm on my way with my pickaxe ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️ we can do it you know, yourself with your electric drill, myself with the pickaxe 😉😉😉😉😉😉
BRILLIANT drone footage as well.
All in all another fantastic journey with yourself, listening to your musings, the sound of Aslan & looking at beautiful views.
Thank you once again
Alan L200
Thank you Alan. I do enjoy reading how viewers enjoy the videos and how much they get from them.
I meant to say..... giving us all a glimpse of your wonderful life with your wonderful videos. Thery always lower my blood pressure!
Making me feel hungry ! Come on Si reveal yourself to the world ! Reminds me of the mystery of the phantom flan finger of old London Town.
As a student, I lived for the final year of my 3 years Art & Design Degree in a narrowboat on the canal. That was in 1981-82 (40 years ago). Many of my memories had faded until I saw this series on Amazon Prime Video. Since then, I've been engrossed, and have been watching several series back-to-back ever since. Thank you, Kevin, for a fantastic collection 🤝
Rick
Wonderful memories Rick and what a fabulous time to be young and at art college/uni AND living in such an unorthadox (at the time) way. Perhaps the hiring of a narrowboat for a week is on the cards, just for old time's sake? Cheers,
@@CountryHouseGent Sadly, I'm afraid you're right. I now live only 1/4 mile from one of the reopened sections of the Basingstoke Canal, and you've sparked that long-forgotten longing to put-put-put slowly through an ever changing vista for a day or five along the canal 😄, darn it! -- Rick
We have totally enjoyed bing-watching Aslan and CHG on an adventure. We can feel our blood pressure going down! Of course the hard work of going through all of those locks probably had an opposite effect on CHG! Thank you for chronicling your travels. Numerous places you went through made me want to relocate! What a lovely country! Thank you!
It is my birthday and thank you for this fresh video as a fine gift. your method of filming at boat speed is just so relaxing, you should be given some sort of recognition from your government as an ambassador of travel.
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday James have a good day
Many happy returns James.
Lovely to see you out enjoying the canal again. I agree with snortyhog, all is right with the world again!! I've often thought, but have forgotten to mention, I think you do a wonderful job with your video editing. I know nothing about that art, but I can tell it's professionally done.
Keep up the great work.
Many thanks Mary
Absolutely gorgeous country views! CHG & Aslan first introduced me to the canals via Amazon, but now I follow on CZcams. I love the sound of that old engine and the snarky humorous commentary. So glad you are able to share your travels again.
Awesome, thank you Kat.
It's funny how many people thought the pies could have been poisoned. That never entered my mind. The scenery was soooo beautiful. And I also find your trips very relaxing.
A really beautiful trip. It really is crazy to think back on all that’s transpired since you set out. I’m excited to see what’s next! Take care and thanks, as always, for sharing your journey with us.
Amazon recommended your show (presumably after my string of British docuseries) and now I'm here after finishing up series 6. I'm in West Virginia, USA but find this both an interesting and a relaxing watch. Admire your courage for facing fears (e.g. long dark tunnels) and getting back on the tiller after a terrifying New Years. Keep the content coming and stay safe!
Si the pie, legend.
I like the way he ate them both 😁
@@mci6830 Haha! No veg just meat and pastry like a man.
I have just recently found you and this channel . I hope you do read this as you and aslan travels have seriously helped lower my stress levels and made things much better for me during my daily living , please keep traveling and taking us all along on the journey.
This is wonderful! We have been looking forward to a new series.
Living vicariously thru your videos Kevin. Life is too short!!
Hi Lora. I suppose an upside to recent events is many have discovered the true meaning and value of life?
Agree. We’re back to basics when finding our happiness. Your videos are a wonderful window to a previously unknown adventure. Thank you for taking us along!
Thank you Kevin for the best half-hour one can spend on a Sunday afternoon! Now I have to find me a meat pie.
Excellent show. Amazing how time can slip away so fast.
You have no idea how much when I see a new post, it brightens the day - Thanks CHG
Hello from Virginia, USA. Kevin we started our Narrowboat video journey with you and CHG is still our very favorite. We hope you are well and happy.
Congratulations on finishing this canal. The US is returning to normal, and I'm glad to see you and Aslan are too. Can't wait to see where we get to go next.
Thank you so much!
Those baby goats!!☺️😄🥰
Thank you for a most enjoyable ride Kevin. I loved every scenic mile. Beautifully filmed. Cheers!
You and I share something.
We are both free spirits.
I'm in my caravan and you are in your lovely boat hitting the road but in your case it's the canal.
Beautiful countryside gent. Lovely footage! Thanks for cruising me along. Safe journeys.
Kevin, looks like maybe wet weather coming your way. Take care my friend. Hope you are well. Enjoying country house gent merch. T-shirt and mug. (Laughing at “maniac”) Cheers,
Thank you for the beautiful views. Even when it looked to pour rain it was beautiful. Great start to the day.
Thank you to Kevin and Si the Pie! Great video and always nice to see generous kind folks!
What a lovely gesture from Si the Pie. When you go to Glasson Dock, try some Kippers from the Smoke house. That's if you like kippers? 🤣🦁 Dave and Sue
Will take a look Susan and get some if they're still there. Love kippers, with a bit of butter. :)
Like you Kev, it amazes me how those civil engineers don't plan ahead, it would not of taken much to go around or over the canal at that point, then what a lovely trip by all to Kendal could be had. Great vlog mate.
On mainland Europe "English engineering" is short for "rubbish".
Another captivating excursion. Slow my heartbeat Aslan. Talking to me like Im a child. Now I am calm, ready to enter the chaos of my day. Thank You Captain.
I've met those types on the Thames mate. Normally a highly polished fibre glass hull with Clarence and penelope sipping G&t dressed in pure white Sunday best. Definitely didn't feel comfortable sharing a lock with them. My 70ft of hard steel doesn't agree with fibreglass hulls. 😅. Lovely scenery look forward to the next vid
Thanks for this I've had to resort to playing season one again. It's how I unwind :)
The first day cruising is a great video some would say amazing...loved it and made me buy my own boat
My morning coffee and Country House Gent ya can’t beat that! Great video!
Very enjoyable vid mate👍 wouldn't it be marvelous if the canal was reopened all the way to Kendal.....amount of joy and prosperity it would bring.
Cheers. Yes, who knows, one day.
Great to meet you today by chance Kevin and your lady too. You might spot NB Little Bird, you never know on my return journey towards the link - a tibbetan flags adorned little narrowboat :) thanks for all the episodes and inspiration, look fwd to new episodes too :) Richard
Kev,your definitely the pie master. What a nice surprise.
l, like may many others, was worried about you, specially after lockdown! But here you are again, giving us all a glbringinglower
Hello Kevin, I am enjoying the care you take with the editing in this episode. the drone use was subtle and effective. The intro sequence was great! Andrew
Absolutely stunning countryside...really enjoyed it thank you ........thoes pies looked yummy.....stay safe xxxxx
Do you ever think - 'Ahh, I'm driving my home with an engine past yours that just stays there'. 😂
Ha, I haven't but now you mention it . . .
Just watched the whole series, all over again. Great work Kevin
I do hope they take up your 3 point plan to reopen the way all the way to Kendal. It's hard to imagine the decision making process that led to NOT building a bridge right there. I'm so glad you went to look at the other side for us. It doesn't look as difficult as some of the other reopenings underway.
Well done to Si the Pie 🥧 for making the end of your journey in such a delicious way. Thanks for the beautiful views. I especially enjoyed the rope swing. I'm glad to see that is still a thing!!
Yes it is confusing why they got so far, then called it a day. Also it's encouraging to see children being children, without 'good old' Health and Safety getting in the way. 😌
Congratulations on reaching the end of the Lancaster after such a long and interrupted journey! It's great to see you back on the move and in good spirits. :) As always, thank you very much for having us along with you on your travels. Stay safe and well!
Very enjoyable Kevin and the obligatory chug chug from Aslan
Thanks for this. I hope that someone takes the initiative and reopens that stretch of the Lancaster one day. That was so nice of Si the Pie to give you a gift. Glad you enjoyed them.
Those pies looked really delicious.....3 cheers to Si !...and thank you for sharing another great vlog....I'm so glad to see you and Aslan out and about again !!.....stay well...💜👍🎸
Thank u Kevin! 👍🏻 I just LOVE these videos and have been watching on Amazon Prime. Live in Seattle & missed the canals in my 1972 visit to UK 😕 The chug chug chugging of Lady Aslan is pleasantly hypnotic and so relaxing! Cannot get enough of these & love the beautiful English countryside!
Many thanks Larisa. Very pleased to hear you have enjoyed the series. 🙂
Looking very trim here Kevin. 🫡 Must be all those locks. What a lovely gift to find on your doorstep.
After reading a few or more of your comments, it becomes crystal clear that I'm not the only one who finds your videos supernaturally calming. You are human catnip.❤
Perhaps Kendal no longer wanted to be associated with canals?
The M6 crosses lots of Canals up and down the country. When I lived in Coventry in Longford. Regular to the Greyhound inn at Hawksbury walking along the canal and under the M6 every Sunday for 14 years 👍🏻
Love Ashlan chug chug chug ing along. 🙏🏻
Kevin, you’re looking great and sounding relieved that you can travel about, take care, cheers Charlie from Pennsylvania
Feels like Christmas every time a new CHG video arrives. Wishing I could buy a narrowboat and do the same. Thanks for the smiles Kevin.
What a beautiful video! Green British countryside and the chugging of Aslan, fantastic combination. Thanks Kevin.
Much appreciated Jimmy. Thank you. ☺
Lovely trip and so much beautiful scenery to look at. Thank you!! That was really nice of Si the Pie and those pies looked delicious. Now I need my morning coffee, it's 9:14 a.m. here in Ohio.☕🎶. Cheers!
It's been 3 weeks & we just haven't had enough! Both myself & my husband thoroughly enjoy your videos. We'll go along with you on a narrowboat, motorcycle or on foot. It's an event when we see a new video posted. (Picture the 1950s, when dad shouts for everyone to gather around the television & they all come running.) At our house you'll hear, "HURRY honey!!! A new CHG video!". Although my husband is from Lancashire, I have never had the pleasure of visiting England. Someday...... We will continue to look for new posts & wish you all the best on your travels & life in general! We appreciate the time & work that goes into your channel. We live in a beautiful area in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. (Seattle-ish) - LOTS of boating to be had! If you ever get to these parts, we'd be happy to welcome you! You feel like a member of the family so, consider yourself hugged! (BTW, this is not Paul, it's his wife, Pam) Take care!!!
Thanks, Kevin. I follow your journeys and your fortunes with fond interest.
Hello Brenda. Always nice to hear from you. Hoping you are keeping well?
Country side looks beautiful!
Watching from the south of Spain, I used to swim at Kellet Bridge in the fifties, and fish the Capernwray arm, lovely to see my old stamping ground again, many thanks Kevin.
You're very welcome Kerry, thank you. It's a truly beautiful and tranquil area of the country.
You are looking good, Kevin. Glad to see you happy and fit.
Thank you kindly Judith. :)
Well that was darn near perfect.
Cool. Thanks Lynn.
I agree.
Kevin, hope you are well. Look forward to your next outing. Take care. Cheers
I guess you know you’re really famous when pies fall from heaven onto your doorstep! Haha!
Thanks for another great vlog- love the lambs
Great vlog as usual , so glad that you finally made it to your destination And what a treat to open your door and find a couple of pies. Can't wait for the next vlog. Cheers 👍👍
Nice to see you Kevin and hear aslan again look forward to more of your vlogs stay safe
Thank you Kevin. I have watched every season on Amazon Prime and now found you on CZcams. My wife and I have a Transit camper van of my wife's design and I picture myself as CHG of California, traveling the highways and byways in our retirement bearing in mind your relaxed manner (and not like a maniac).
Cheers Rob. Traveling in the camper sounds like a plan. Continual moving is good for the mind, body and soul. Have fun 🙂
I had CC viewing on. When you arrived at Tewitfield and announced finally here after two years, the CC interpreted the background M6 traffic noise flashing -up the caption as "Applause". Well certainly that was well deserved! CC also said "chew-it ville" and low an behold some pies showed up to chew on!
Dear oh dear. Mind you, nowt wrong with lots of applause. :)
Thank you for another great video. Nice to see all the activity along the canal again.
Excellent video again. Thanks so much for sharing. Keep well and I look forward to the next one. Cheers
Re-watching this video & I would really really would love a chicken, ham, & leek pie!!!
Thanks for season seven and congrats for finishing the trip.
Thanks Kevin as always well worth the wait.
Awesome job Kevin (and Aslan). Seems like the natural order is once again in place, Thanks so much for sharing.
Kevin you are a wonderful man, I envy you doing this journey, and owning Aslan, I have allways wanted to spend time on a narrow boat, but my best friend , my hubby, died , you have made me addicted to your wonderful life on those canals, so stay safe keep eating pork pies and big hugs for you, thank you. 🥰
Oh so sorry to hear that Sue.
I enjoyed that. A good surprize to wake up to 2 pies. Keep well.
The shot at 22:00 going into the lock is awesome. If that was done with a drone, thank you for taking the risk. Looks very tight for flying! EDIT: aaaugh the pies are making me drool
Cheers. Yes was done with the drone. Had to 'wiggle' a little bit to get in there but worth it. :)
As the actress said to the Bishop @!
Ooh Matron !!
@@CountryHouseGent lol i read that in my best Kenneth Williams voice.
Such beautiful scenery
Love from New Zealand.. Xx.