Narrow Escape! Speeding narrowboat aiming straight at us! Ep. 128.
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- We have a narrow escape! It was coming at us head-on! A speeding narrowboat aiming straight for us as we approached a bridge. Can Shaun avoid a collision?
We leave Braunston and tackle Hillmorton Locks, the busiest on the canal network! Heading for Rugby on the Oxford Canal we get caught up in bad weather and end up at Hawkesbury Junction on the Coventry Canal where we have to investigate bags of missing coal.
We leave you near Nuneaton as we continue our journey north.
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Thanks, guys. A needed bit of cheer as a break from freaking out in America. Shaun's laughter is always a tonic. :)
Thanks, James!
You got that right James. Felt like a mini vacation just going to Kaiser Hospital this morning to get some blood work done. came out of my appointment and sat in the parking lot and watched Collin and Sean. oh and Otis. Always very relaxing
Holy kazuki buttons
Did you think we wouldn’t notice. Shaun can’t be replaced
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No he cannot be replaced but I can take Matt to solve that problem he can be mine lol what a shame he’s already taken 😛
I learn English for most of my life, I watch English films, I watch English tv and Netflix series, I read books written by English authors - but since last week I wasn't aware of this absolutely fantatic canal system! With all of these unique locks, bridges, tunnels and more - what a great history behind all of them! Now I have to revise my future plans for trip to GB. Narrowboats and English gardens, thats all I want :) Greetings from PL guys!
I hope you love your visit if you make it!
Haha, loved to see Matt steering Silver Fox, straight faced as if it was the most obvious thing in the world!
Thanks for a super enjoyable video ♥
Haha! Glad you enjoyed it
I don't have a narrow boat, not planning on buying one, actually never been on one... i just stumbled upon this channel and I absolutely love you guys. Great people you two are! :)
Hehe! Thank you! x
Loved the special effect at the start of the vid showing a young Shaun and instantly aged to the guy we know n love xx
😉
Loved the Sean/Matt switchsroos very clever love the back of you on boating beyond carry the solar panels too amazing how you help each other out
Glad you enjoyed it
What a fun episode, a mysterie man, a scooby doo coal theft, a near hit by a racing narrowboat and Shaun laughing at your junk . And the overall lovely english countryside. And, of course, Otis and the Outtakes-Treasure at the end. Thanks for being your also lovely selves. 🌺
Glad you enjoyed it. Alway a pleasure!
In the US we can really use some humor and you two have put a smile and laughter on my soul today. Thank you
Our pleasure!
I love watching your show. Every Friday I come home early so that me and my wife can watch it
Nice one! Hope you enjoyed it
Not many people on CZcams get their junk out for us to see, so thank you for that! Phnaar! Phnaar! I did notice it mostly consisted of wine bottles Too! ;)
If it wasn't for CZcams's Community Guidelines I'd get it out more often 😂
Great entertainment as always guys - love the way Shaun cannot help but snort and giggle every time something with the vaguest hint of innuendo is said! We were wondering who the young man steering at the start was until you explained at the end........for one moment we thought perhaps you had found him on a new mobile app for canal boaters catering to the shared interest in locks and paddles......naturally it would have to be called "Winder"! lol
Winder...😂
We asked for more Otis last week and lo and behold - the little guy was all over this week's vlog. Thank you so much. Now hurry north and don't get stuck behind any construction.
Working on it!
Otis is getting so big! Y’all be safe!
Isn't he just! 🥰
I love how you give history lessons as you travel. As an Anglophile American it’s awesome to watch.
Thanks, Mark. Glad you enjoy it!
It’s amazing how many Americans are fascinated by our canal system. It’s probably all the history that’s behind them as well. We take them for granted and maybe we shouldn’t as they are a National treasure.
Binge watching all the way from California u guys need your own tv series ✌️
Hehe, they keep offering 👍🏻
I can always count on you guys and Otis to put a smile on my face. Thank you for sharing your story with us.
Thanks so much
Yikes, rude boaters. Glad you two were able to steer clear. Scooby-Doo Mystery... Junk... LOL Love you both +1. As usual my spirits have been lifted - thank you!
Any time, Cheryl 👍🏻
What a mixed bag of events in this leg of your adventures. Never boring with you two.
Never be bored!
I'm a Brit (from Yorkshire) now living in America. Watching your videos really shows what a beautiful Country England is. I always show my wife when a new video comes out. Keep up the good work, and the sense of humour. Thanks Guys
Wow, thank you!
Oh my god the video of that oncoming boat made me clench everything 😂🤣
Haha! It does every time we watch it 😂
I always enjoy the overlap with other vlogs. There's something very compelling about the community that exists among the boaters.
We agree!
I love you guys. May 2024 I just discovered your videos so I'm slowly working my way through them. The filming is top notch - well done Colin!! The navigation is fantastic ..... well done Shaun. Keep up the good work. I'll be watching from Canada. 🤩
Welcome 🙏🏻
Always good for a 22-minutes smile.
😉
Much more entertaining than the orange buffoon west side of the pond! Thanks for a smile or three today! ))))HUGS((((
You are so welcome
I thought I was watching some WWII naval battle with the "full steam ahead" command on that other narrowboat. Geez. It's very cool to start recognizing many of these places from your previous videos, as well as that of other narrowboaters. Stay safe during "Lockdown Part Deux".
Thanks, Bill. You take care!
Honestly at the start of this video I thought you got rid of Shaun. Thank goodness it was only another narrowboater 😊 props to you and Shaun for handling that speedy gonzales well, that GoPro footage was some clenching moment 😳. I love how Otis sticks his head over the side of the covers soooo cute 🥰 onto 129
Haha! Enjoy!
That drone view of the junction was AMAZING!!
Thank you x
I wish to complain. There are no gratuitous shots of trains! 😂
Patience 😛
@@FoxesAfloat I shall await next Friday's vlog with bated breath 😉
I've been watching over the last few years several narrow boater videos and they've all been nice but I'm enjoying yours the most.. 😊
Wow, thanks!
@@FoxesAfloat I don't know how long you two have had CZcams videos but I'm glad 😊 I found it. When I started first watching narrow boat CZcams videos there was only one then eventually more began to crop up on CZcams. I'm living vicariously through narrow boaters like y'all. We don't have those here in the United States that I know of unfortunately. Hope you both have a wonderful holiday season!
With everything that is going on in the US, creating a lot of stress for everybody, it's nice to watch your YT channel for a break 😊 from the yelling 🤬and screaming😡 going on here in the United States. That being said, Christmas 🎅🏻 is less than 2 months from today 🎄
Let's hope we can all celebrate it 😛
Ok. The Matt cameo made my whole month. Jesus I needed that laugh.
😂🥰
Y’cant say that!!! , One of the funniest episodes the looks on Sean’s face are fantastic a bit like a maiden Aunt being goosed, Thank you both for cheering me up no end, That other boater would have been sworn at by me so well done both for being so patient with him, Otis is looking in fine fettle and is clearly living the life of Reilly (whoever he was), I’m looking forward to next week’s episode now, Stay safe both .
Thank you! Yeah, we were quite stern with speedy gonnarrowboater
Thought you had press ganged Matt into service on your boat for a minute. I see the Indian summer has finally deserted you !! 👍 as ever gents, stay safe.
Yeah, big coats out now!
At first I thought that I was drunk again when I saw Matt on the tiller and then Shaun. Then I remembered Collins weird sense of humour. Very well edited video as usual: entertaining, instructive and funny. Thank you so much for the few minutes of entertainment. I needed that in this depressive times. Take care and keep healthy.
Haha! Keeping you on your toes 😉
You guys are amazing together!! When I'm not feeling myself I watch one of your videos and you perk me up so thank you so much xx have a lovely weekend ♥️
You're the best!
Younger Shaun and older Shaun, he's been time traveling right behind your back during Colin's intro monologues.
😂😂😂😂
G'day guys, thanks so much, 50 odd years ago I used to go canaling with my family, I now travel the canals vicariously through you, I really miss my time on the water ,sadly no canals here in Aust.
Our pleasure!
I reckon that narrow boat driver owns a BMW 😝
😂😂😂
More like an Audi...!😂
4:50. Can't beat a good old fashioned bit of schadenfreude. Thanks for the good video guys.
Our pleasure!
Those coal thieves weren’t too bright (nor honest....). I live in Canada, and even I know how great British CCTV footage is! Hope they get their comeuppance! All the best to you, Shaun, Colin, wee Otis, and the Mystery Man! You make my Fridays wonderful!
Always a pleasure, Pamela!
Hi guys... Another delve in the urban dictionary after Shaun's reaction to Nonny and Junk. I'm learning so much 😂
Great video as always 👍
Really enjoyed watching! The drone footage is spectacular at Hawkesbury Junction. It was a good thing you were walking and saw the boat coming to let Shaun know! Glad you guys are okay! Well at least you got your coal back...that certainly was strange. And...no need for a mars bar...I hit liked 😊 although I'll get some for the one's who disliked your video! Always great to see you both & Otis of course, please give him cuddles for me! 💖Thank you...take really good care, stay well & stay safe! x
Thank you!
Just love how Otis hangs his head over to watch! He's such a cute puppy x
He is! 🥰
I was of the understanding that those cows are outstanding in their field.
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Really enjoyed the show again this week. I've come to think of you as a couple of my best mates.
Legend!
You have become “family.” ♥️
Another great vlog chaps, I can imagine how polite and calm I would have been with the idiot speeder. Think that out take would have made the day
Ah, he was quite inexperienced 🤯
These vlogs make my week., Thanks for doing them AND one vlog a week is not enough
Takes me a week to make one 😂 Thanks, Bill 💜
Another great video and slightly different this time with lots of movement (on the water that is). The houses on the side of the canal are just beautiful, I get quite envious of the people living there. I do hope you guys find somewhere comfortable to stay while the canals are closed and once again, thanks so much for making my Saturday mornnings special. I get up at 6.00am and have a cup of tea while watching your video. I am sure Mum will love this one.
I hope she does!
@@FoxesAfloat Well guys, I rang my dear Mum last night, ( I am in Australia and Mum lives in Somerset), because she had not replied to my email. She is 90yrs and absolutely loves your videos, so much that she forgets to check her emails because she is too busy watching you. I think that is woderful because I told her about you only a month or so back, thank you so very much. She was quite angry with the chap who nearly hit you. She says you are both terrific, so well done.
Thanks guys your vlogs always cheer me up! And especially Otis who is totally adorable! Take care!
Our pleasure!
Blimey that was close 😲😲...love it when Otis makes sure you going the right away 😁😁😁
Haha! He has a sense! 🥰😛
Much nicer to watch you boys on the canals than to sit here in Ohio still wondering who will be the next president of the U.S. THANKS! My husband (who is originally British) and I got to rent a narrowboat several years ago and experience the life a bit. Wonderful.
I think we're about to find out! 💜
Sending you both and Otis our thoughts and love. We are very sorry for your loss, Shaun. We will continue to watch and keep you in our prayers. Thank you for your videos, that are always great and very informative.😊❤️
Thanks so much! x
What a nutter on that boat even the people on the boat looked scared. Report them to the CRT although guess there isn't anything they can do..... to busy nicking coal lol
They were a hire boat, hope they were reported to the hire boat company.......
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Very good video. Really enjoyed it. Glad there was no accident.Lovely scenery. I like Birmingham too. I spent three years there at Aston University. It was a wonderful time I remember it with great fondness. Keep safe Guys and love to Otis. 510 comments . That's incredible. Well done. 😀😀😁😁🐕🐕
Glad you enjoyed it
I love the bit of history lesson you always give. You explain things well.
Stay healthy
Thank you!
Just caught up to watch this blog - love Otis looking over the side. Guys you are always a pleasure to travel with. Keep safe from Brisbane Australia
Awesome! Thank you!
Although most boaters are respectable bloats, there are always a few that are irresponsible jerks. So glad a collision was avoided. Much love to you both and of course Otis. Scoobydoo 💞
Scooooobydoooobydooooo!
The 3 of you...sweet as ever...happy you weren't hit and you got your coal back :)
Thank you!
That was incredible editing. I went back three times to see what you’d done with Shaun. You guys crack me up!
Haha! Thanks 😏
Another great vlog guys. 30 minutes of pure enjoyment, alway put a smile on my face. Keep safe in lock down guys. 😘
Thank you! Will do!
I just love Shaun’s laugh!
😂😂😂
Ooh boy! Y’all bring back a lot of memories! My mum has been gone since 2016, and y’all are using phrases that she used to when she was alive, even as many years she lived in the states. It’s all good though! Good memories. Even remember my grandparents using them. How about “ooo-wah!” and “donkey’s years.” Oh my....good memories that brings a smile to my face. Thank you from west Texas!
Aww, nice we can bring back some nice memories. Sorry you lost your mum 💜
STOPPING AT SPRING WOOD MARINA TO GET FUEL & WATER ITS A SCOOBY DOO B DOO YOU GUYS ARE ADVENTUROUS AND JOLLY ESPECIALLY NOW LOCKDOWN HERE & GIVING US SOME FUN THANKS & WATCHED 3 SO FAR
Aww, cheers, Michael! x
Always the highlight of my vloging week to catch up with you two. Brilliant detective work on your part to recover your coal - very suspicious behaviour of the part of the light fingered lot. Beautiful scenery and as zany entertainment as usual. Best wishes to you three. P.S. I really thought that Speed Gordon was going to mow Shawn down 😳
Thanks 👍 So did we! 👊🏻
Got a slight case of cabin fever here, but your vlogs take me out of it for a while thank you.
Always a pleasure, Andy! x
You guys put a smile on my face during difficult times here in the USA.
AMEN to that. FaF is my ray of sanity in this insane US world.
I hope they sort their selves out!
@@FoxesAfloat sorted we did.
Now that was just what I needed. Day two of the lockdown and feeling sorry for myself and I get the notification of your Vlog. It felt so good to see you and it cheered me up no end. All the best. Stephen xx
You are so welcome!
Another great vlog! Silver Fox Friday is one of the highlights of my week. Much needed stress reducer with everything going on here in the US. Can’t belief how big Otis has gotten. Love your outtakes but, after following y’all for so long, I have to ask ... how often does Shawn say “You can’t say that”? Makes me laugh every time! Stay safe and healthy especially with the latest lockdown there. Pats for Otis. Cheers from South Carolina!
You see it as many times as he says it 😂
Fantastic to watch and listen. I love your various choices of music as well. I’m currently Homebased and miss being on my narrowboat so it’s the best I can get to being on the canal is watching your videos.
Fantastic work you’re doing there in keeping us entertained.
Thank you so much!
As always good VLog. Love how Ottis has his head over the boat side.
Us too!
HOLY CRAP !!!! So fantastic you had a camera on him. I'd be so pissed LOL
He knew how we felt 😉
The coal men caught with their pants down lol
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Thanks guys for another fantastic vlog. Take care and all the best. Stevie
Glad you enjoyed it, Stevie!
Love the landscape around you guys. Have a safe trip and next time, post someone to stay behind and watch your coal, as you take it back to your boat. With Winter coming, you guys need to keep warm.
We ran out of people! 😂
Thanks guys. You're real pros. If you ever have bad days, ya don't show it. Keep living your best lives....love riding along with you.
Always!
I have no idea why I watch this channel. But I do. And I enjoy it.
Agreed, I am in Charlotte, North Carolina. I have never been on a narrowboat or stepped foot in the UK? I enjoy every one of them!
Keep taking the tablets and enjoy 😂
If it weren't for those meddling Silver Foxes🐺🐺🐾🐶, we'd have four bags of coal for personal sale!!! Great solve!
You got that right!
@@FoxesAfloat 🥰🤣✌🖖🤟
Thank you for such a lovely vlog in an increasingly stressful world. Your pace of life and good humour is very restorative and healing. Kind regards, David O'. 💗💕💖❤️
Thank you so much!
Thanks for the beautiful autumn views and even more for sharing Otis, he is getting big!
Our pleasure!
not fair. i have had a few drinks and you had a young boy over you shoulder and then switched him. love watching you guy. well wishes from the usa.
i an straight but still i thought you got rid of shaun. still love watching yall and learning about canals over there
😂
Nobody could ever replace Shaun 😛💜
Is it just me? Or was this video short? Maybe me just wishful thinking it would never stop. 😊 Dang now I have to wait another week😢❤
Better to have time go fast than drag on 👍🏻
Always adventures aboard Silver Fox! Another great vlog! Cheers Guys! Love & Hugs to you three! 💕🐶
Glad you enjoyed it
whats Shaun on love his laugh, and Colin take a breath lol keep up the good work boys !
He's just easy to make laugh.😂
I suppose it was really the care taker. Care Taker of the canals that is.
😂
That’s a beautiful dog.
🥰
this is really good and light-hearted well done makes me smile
Always good to smile 😛
Yes, I have to repeat what others from the US have said. Such a treat and diversion from the bleep show over here. Thank you for the wonderful cruise. Now back to the worst reality show on earth. Love to you both and a book for Otis. Xoxo
Our pleasure!
Stunning scenery ❤️🦘🦘🦘
It really is!
Another great video. You two always make me laugh. ❤️
😊 thank you
Quick bit of history...
Hawkesbury Junction is also called Sutton Stop in the local area, when the canals were new, they were two different canal companies and the met at Sutton Stop, but were separated by an isthmus of land (portage) and good had to be carted by hand, from one canal to the other, that's why they meet at such a strange angle.
Later one they were joined after the two companies made a deal.
second fact, I planted all the hanging baskets and troughs for the Greyhound pub, for 10 years until I changed jobs 6 years ago :-)
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"Bless his cotton socks".... my word, I needed that laugh! Thanks, guys!
Our pleasure!
Interesting about the medieval strip farming, in Laxton nr where I live, this is still practiced! I think it may be the last place in England this still happens, local farmers "bid" for the strips of the open field system, of which is crown owned
Wow! Amazing.
Seem like such great fun guys. Really enjoy watching ur vids keep it up
Thanks! Will try!
Jeepers that was close with that boat at the bridge. What an idiot!!!! I think there would have been more that just touching cloth if I'd been Shaun. Great reactions chaps. Hope you're both well on the road to recovery - take care and stay safe!
Thanks Rob. Yeah, I hope we get better too!
Ruh-Roh Scooby! Looks more like Otis taking Colin for a walk, than other way around... What a happy bouncing pup! 💜
Definitely Otis taking me!
Heavens to Murgatriod, Otis is looking positively teenagery :)
And acting like one! 😂
@@FoxesAfloat Heh, heh, heh ... much easier to manage than human teenage-hood though. :D
Love the informative chat about the canals..but would love to see the places you visit also..maybe when you are exploring..or going to the cafe's nearby...
Maybe one day!
The second the idea.
Thanks guys brilliant blog as normal 🎖 stay safe and god bless you both and little otis
Thanks 👍
Aah lovely...got my fix of innuendos for the week 😂 great to see Mat and Ali popping up, I did see that you gave them a hand. Thanks for the great video again lads, and of course kisses and snuggles to Otis 😊 mine is currently taking up two thirds of the bleedin sofa snoring her head off 😂
Nice one