The HIGHS and LOWS: A Typical Week of NARROWBOAT Life | EP74

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
  • Living on a narrowboat is definitely a unique and wonderful way to live BUT it's not always plain sailing! This is a typical week of cruising on the beautiful British canals with the ups and downs of life on water.
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Komentáře • 281

  • @BenandEmily
    @BenandEmily  Před 9 měsíci +4

    Hi guys hope you enjoyed the video! If you are interested in Benny's music, we've actually opened the preorders for his new album today! Follow this link to have a look bennyjones.bandcamp.com/album/rarer-forms-of-wandering

  • @DenaliDad
    @DenaliDad Před 9 měsíci +50

    Emily: "You will recognize some tracks, but there are plenty new...SQUIRREL!" 😂

  • @brain8484
    @brain8484 Před 9 měsíci +29

    Benny's music is perfect for the enviroment you travel through.

  • @scottlomas5509
    @scottlomas5509 Před 9 měsíci +16

    It's amazing how Alan doesn't run away when you guys tie up. Has she ever legged it before? We love you Alan 💕

    • @suzieq2958
      @suzieq2958 Před 9 měsíci +1

      I think Alan's only ever run off when a big dog barked 😀

    • @TB-us7el
      @TB-us7el Před 9 měsíci

      Probably unsettled by the fact every time they open the door, they could be in a new location, with new sights and smells.

    • @BenandEmily
      @BenandEmily  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Hello! No she's very chilled and very much a house cat. She loves to have a sniff around and a walk up and down to check where she is but she's happy to stay near the boat 😺

  • @narrowboatersatlarge
    @narrowboatersatlarge Před 9 měsíci +11

    So funny watching the small boat chase after the big one like a duckling after its mother! Alan cam shows a whole new perspective too :)

  • @troopertaylor498
    @troopertaylor498 Před 9 měsíci +8

    I really want to watch a weekly “Alan Cam” video!! Just Alan jumping around from place to place and random shots of her walking around. 15 minutes at least every week. Thanks! 😂😂😂😂

  • @MelG-ut3hs
    @MelG-ut3hs Před 9 měsíci +8

    It's amazing how the beautiful music is just perfect for the vlog. Love watching what you get up to every week and Alan is such a star.

  • @michelshobbyecke6044
    @michelshobbyecke6044 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Hello Emily. I like it when you laugh 😊

  • @carlwoodcock9249
    @carlwoodcock9249 Před 9 měsíci +5

    My missus … have ben and emily posted yet … every 10 minutes 😂😂 we love u 2 . 👍👍🇬🇧

  • @markd3250
    @markd3250 Před 9 měsíci +15

    You guys have gotten so comfortable with doing this, and it feels so natural now, that it's almost like I'm a guest with you instead of just watching a video. It's so interesting seeing how it all looks from Alan's perspective, and seeing what she chooses to look at. Love the new music Benny! Your music is a large part of what makes your videos so special and different from other narrowboat videos. Does Emily ever sing or play anything on any of your songs? Maybe you can figure out a way to include Alan purring on a song or two lol. This was such a fun video!

    • @garylydement5020
      @garylydement5020 Před 9 měsíci

      That would be purrfect to include Alan in his music

  • @dexterfitben
    @dexterfitben Před 9 měsíci

    Squirrel!...lol (ref. Danny de Vito - Throw mama from the Train - Cows!)

  • @DenaliDad
    @DenaliDad Před 9 měsíci +2

    You do realize that Frozen Canals Days are approaching...being without water will not be much fun!

  • @susanoshea8296
    @susanoshea8296 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Loved every moment of it, will be watching a few times this week. Your music for the trip through countryside is perfect Benny. Hope you are both over your colds. Beans on toast with sausages such a comfort food. Thanks again for sharing, will be getting new cd Benny. 🎶🎉🎶💙🎶

  • @MAnnaYager
    @MAnnaYager Před 9 měsíci +1

    beautiful video with such lovely Benny music to accompany the visual delights!

  • @simonbiggs9102
    @simonbiggs9102 Před 9 měsíci +1

    New CD ordered 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @justinsmith9791
    @justinsmith9791 Před 8 měsíci

    The music was Excellent,Tripp video edit..
    Alan's blogging, Brilliant!!😊

  • @philp2088
    @philp2088 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Started watching when this channel first aired, now my wife watches as well .My favourite chilled channel alongside 'Country house Gent'.

    • @rikkiharcourt3868
      @rikkiharcourt3868 Před 9 měsíci +1

      I like The Mindful Narrowboat and The Rum Pirate too!

  • @jonlowing7907
    @jonlowing7907 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I can't help wondering how much time and effort you two would save if you towed Rambler on a short, rigid tow bar behind Roisin. You would save on fuel and also, because you can turn it around easily, you could use it to backtrack to fetch the van.

  • @CutterCo
    @CutterCo Před 9 měsíci +2

    Been listening the new album today and it's great!

  • @MrMickjbriggs
    @MrMickjbriggs Před 9 měsíci

    You should buy a pair of Space Hoppers, that would be funny 🙂

  • @dfree1here
    @dfree1here Před 9 měsíci +1

    Allen cam!!! I love seeing her whiskers out in front of her as she explores.❤

  • @shirleygreaves9650
    @shirleygreaves9650 Před 9 měsíci +4

    I look forward to your vlog every weekend and it never disappoints. You guys get more and more interesting every week. Alan is the star of the show as usual. Take care you 3. X

  • @wendykev5623
    @wendykev5623 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Hi guys we are curious as to why you dont tow Rambler.. it would save some much time at the moment.

  • @julieblackstock8650
    @julieblackstock8650 Před 9 měsíci

    Love Beans on Toast.. I could eat it every day.. Its the ultimate comfort food in a tin

  • @davidbell4755
    @davidbell4755 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Dearest daughter.. you asked which were the best bits..
    Seeing your smile,
    Enjoying Alan's cattitude,
    Giggling at Benny's otherworliness, and his mystic musick.
    It's almost like being with yous.
    By the way.. meeting boats in awkward places... geotropism. Or just sod's law. 😘😘
    Yo' papa

    • @BenandEmily
      @BenandEmily  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Dearest Father, thank you, yes I think sods law haha 😅 love you x

  • @planetqwerty
    @planetqwerty Před 9 měsíci

    Emily! Ben! You're late again
    To fill the boat with water.
    Now, what's that frown -
    A tyre's gone down?
    Now shanks's your transporter!

  • @bennyhill4228
    @bennyhill4228 Před 9 měsíci

    "imma sit on the paniers with ya" now that's 🥰 benny you should propose already

    • @bennyhill4228
      @bennyhill4228 Před 9 měsíci

      Sorry if i got myself in trouble again lol

  • @douglasl.fleckenstein191
    @douglasl.fleckenstein191 Před 9 měsíci

    Very Beautiful and Awesome People, thanks ❤️
    What's are the coffee ☕??

  • @simonbiggs9102
    @simonbiggs9102 Před 9 měsíci

    🎉🎉🎉 yippee cd arrived today. Thank you for signing it for me❤

  • @emilydrayna2472
    @emilydrayna2472 Před 9 měsíci +1

    The Alan Cam is great!!

  • @cb4636
    @cb4636 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Great drone work starting about 18:30. All of your creativity seems to grow each vlog you produce. Cheers to you all. Allen is a very independent soul. Love her.

  • @dr.chrismort8448
    @dr.chrismort8448 Před 7 měsíci

    Loads of logistics to think about when moving. Probably a bit easier when you start your van adventures. Nice music Benny👍. I’m going to have to get your latest album.

  • @grahamcoffer1720
    @grahamcoffer1720 Před 7 měsíci

    🎉yr music reminds me of Crosby Stills Nash & Young ..

  • @grendel_nz
    @grendel_nz Před 9 měsíci

    Why not tow Rambler like a Butty? ( untie for locks if required etc). Save on fuel too.

  • @t-n-tew7468
    @t-n-tew7468 Před 9 měsíci

    Absolutely loved the Allen cam

  • @Snowy-96
    @Snowy-96 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Al Cam is wicked 😻

  • @racebanning6390
    @racebanning6390 Před 9 měsíci +2

    SO AWESOME!! CONGRATS ON THE ALBUM LAUNCH, THIS EPISODE HAD SUCH GREAT MUSIC!!👍👍👍👍👍GUITAR AND BANJO EXCELLENT. I HAD A MOVING DAY TODAY ON THE OL BOONDOCKING CAMPER. HEADIN HOME FROM FLORIDA TO IDAHO AFTER OVER A MONTH WITH FAMILY. OY 325 MILES TODAY...... 6 HOURS AND I WATCHING YOO ALL FROM A DISPURSED FREE CAMP IN MISSOURI... HOWS THAT FOR TECHNOLOGY. LOLOL. HAPPY TRAVELS AND LOVE ALAN CAM!!😂😂🤣🤣👍👍🏁🏁

    • @BenandEmily
      @BenandEmily  Před 9 měsíci

      Amazing good luck on your travels!

  • @hansiman1977
    @hansiman1977 Před 8 měsíci

    when i was little we got coal in a lorry dumping it of and we had to store it with showels and musels. ther was only cold wather in the thub and a coal stove. my grandmas sister was op at 5 to put coal in the stove so it diddent go out. i loved fiering up in the stove so when i wissited i was a morning guy at 4 years old.

  • @darrennorman1108
    @darrennorman1108 Před 9 měsíci

    Been in the pub were you are when boating back from Birmingham love your videos such a beautiful couple keep doing what you're doing

  • @obiblooze5902
    @obiblooze5902 Před 9 měsíci +2

    What a great vlog, loved all of it - the music and Alan cam. Thanx :-)

  • @alanjohn6355
    @alanjohn6355 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Love how you get so distracted by a squirrel, like a butterfly just going from one thing to another. Have to say that despite having no commentary, the Al Cam is getting very entertaining shots. We'll done Alan.

  • @bazzahead7282
    @bazzahead7282 Před 9 měsíci

    Loved the cat cam!

  • @mikeboone4425
    @mikeboone4425 Před 9 měsíci

    Benny is a true man you only read the direction when it doesn't work just like me and emery I know. Life is much more fun that way . Staysafe you 2.

  • @gary4983
    @gary4983 Před 9 měsíci

    Love that segment looking down on the two boats from the drone while Benny's music plays--really delightful.

  • @barrymorkel8799
    @barrymorkel8799 Před 9 měsíci

    Benny, are you a fan of the Moody Blues? There's a bit of a resonance with their whimsical style.

  • @sparsh415
    @sparsh415 Před 9 měsíci

    I save watching your videos for a lazy Sunday afternoon(after all the weekend jobs are done) laid on top of my bed with the heating on as they`re so relaxing and cosy. Are you a Christmas couple and will you put decs. up inside your boat ??? 🙂

  • @nicothechihuahua3167
    @nicothechihuahua3167 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Hi guys
    Great vid as usual. I follow lots of boat vloggers but having watched you from the start i really look forward to your weekly appearance. Benny your music is awsome i need to come and watch you.

  • @sherlockholmes6990
    @sherlockholmes6990 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I really like the time-lapse stuff. It really gives me a sense of the diversity of views along the canal in sequence. More, please.

  • @samfoster619
    @samfoster619 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Love watching you two. ❤

  • @missyellingisfun
    @missyellingisfun Před 9 měsíci

    "or skipping...or hopping" I almost choked

  • @rotinkerbell
    @rotinkerbell Před 9 měsíci +1

    I love Ben's music. It always makes me think of the Moody Blues.

  • @bishopkinlyside8477
    @bishopkinlyside8477 Před 9 měsíci

    Hi guys you will probably find next time you get Rambler out of the water and put a bit of a keel underneath it. It will travel a lot better anyway keep up the good work. Love your Videos cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia 🇦🇺🧑🏾‍🦽

  • @doingstuffbadly
    @doingstuffbadly Před 9 měsíci +1

    Got a pair of bikes (his and hers) we don’t want anymore if you want them to replace the steed.

  • @jenesisjones6706
    @jenesisjones6706 Před 9 měsíci

    The drone shot really highlights just how tiny Rambler is!So cute🙃

  • @karenjaques3937
    @karenjaques3937 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Another great vlog. Thanks for being there and sharing your life, style, friendship and music. Have a great week. See you once again next Saturday. ❤ and best wishes from Arizona USA.

  • @anniemac3075
    @anniemac3075 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you to Alan for the alternative view of the world xx

  • @laurensmith485
    @laurensmith485 Před 9 měsíci

    You two are brilliant,I ordered the first album & love it so much I at least listen to it once a weak as it’s beutiful & each song just flows I just ordered the new album & love it just as much as the first,well done Ben👏I would love to see the first & new album on vinyl & have them in my record collection,by the way love the little rambler your doing a fine job

  • @ado2147
    @ado2147 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks for great videos...I think you had an e-bike before

  • @annaharris1109
    @annaharris1109 Před 9 měsíci

    It sounds very complicated now to move two boats and the car😮

  • @viking12druid
    @viking12druid Před 9 měsíci +1

    I love the Alan cam!

  • @WendyVanamburgh
    @WendyVanamburgh Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you, I needed this.

  • @Jemma.and.Ganymede
    @Jemma.and.Ganymede Před 9 měsíci +2

    Loving the layout of the video! We want more Alan Cam!! ❤❤

  • @sallyannlidtka7290
    @sallyannlidtka7290 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Beautiful

  • @littlebag123
    @littlebag123 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I was telling Elon Musk about you three on the canal’s, he replied a very laid back life. I was thinking for from it mate, with all them locks to open and close. Lol.

  • @YolaWells
    @YolaWells Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thankyou again for all your wonderful vlogs I enjoy everything you share I love it all and enjoy when you share what you eat in your cosy boat especially in the winter months I also not forgetting Alan's walk abouts iv always wanted to be able to viewvthe world through cats eyes x

  • @bennyhill4228
    @bennyhill4228 Před 9 měsíci

    Rover one over, benny out

  • @kimcarrington1804
    @kimcarrington1804 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Another great video. Thank you. Looking forward to Benny's album. ❤

  • @catherine999
    @catherine999 Před 9 měsíci

    Looks very cool

  • @DLBard-bv2nd
    @DLBard-bv2nd Před 9 měsíci +3

    As always a wonderful journey! 🤗

  • @joanmccarty6445
    @joanmccarty6445 Před 9 měsíci

    Alan’s gets as close to Emily as possible very cute👏

  • @bennyhill4228
    @bennyhill4228 Před 9 měsíci

    Soggy boots and dunken kittens the journey you have guys have given.... Thank you

  • @Red-ns9ny
    @Red-ns9ny Před 9 měsíci +2

    Wow so many patreons ❤😘 Fantastic footage as you never let us down with so many skills to keep us impressed. Loved the Mr Bean moment with the fender 😂😂😂 love you beautiful souls ❤❤❤😘💕

  • @DetroitMicroSound
    @DetroitMicroSound Před 9 měsíci

    Emily turned American for a brief moment. 😆
    Great news Benny!!! I gotta see if I can afford it. Wow inheriting a house is fkng expensive. 😬

  • @mikeboone4425
    @mikeboone4425 Před 9 měsíci

    Solid tires.

  • @lonandron77
    @lonandron77 Před 9 měsíci +1

    wow the tune at 5 min 30 sec is great

  • @theemporersnewclothes
    @theemporersnewclothes Před 9 měsíci +6

    Congratulations on the album release 👍 so nice to see you3 continue your adventures...

  • @RetireMentalityChallenged
    @RetireMentalityChallenged Před 9 měsíci +1

    It looks like you're finding the rhythm of three vehicles. Looking forward to the new album too. Benny I think Alan needs her own musical theme for her little forays with the camera! Something stealthy maybe.

  • @jacquelinesheskey7870
    @jacquelinesheskey7870 Před 9 měsíci +2

    What a fabulously amazing episode!!! Loved it! Ad well as ‘AlanCam’!! Brilliant 🤩🤩🤩

  • @peteredwards2462
    @peteredwards2462 Před 9 měsíci

    so love and enjoy your journey thanks for the work you put in. Have checked out Ben's music sales, does he do vinyl as I'm very much an old vinyl junkie and would love to own some of his music.

  • @MrOVERANOUT
    @MrOVERANOUT Před 9 měsíci

    Great Cat Cam footage. I've never seen Allan so active.

  • @conniecornelio147
    @conniecornelio147 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Emily, what is you Etsy shop named for your beans and vegetables?

  • @scottlomas5509
    @scottlomas5509 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Happy weekend guys ❤. Awwww love you guys to bits and I love the music 😊

  • @canleyjenkins2104
    @canleyjenkins2104 Před 9 měsíci

    Fantastic vlog! And of course the wonderful Alan cam footage was a bonus. Has Alan let stardom go to her head yet? 🤣.

  • @Louhicky
    @Louhicky Před 9 měsíci

    There is a new ritual in my life involving brewing rooibos to watch with your video. Complete joy!

    • @BenandEmily
      @BenandEmily  Před 9 měsíci

      😀

    • @Louhicky
      @Louhicky Před 9 měsíci

      @@BenandEmily also listening to the new album, but no tick tock though! Congrats Benny!

  • @sailingheretic
    @sailingheretic Před 9 měsíci

    Alan-come on now, you always put the sun at your back when vlogging!

  • @danjdclark
    @danjdclark Před 9 měsíci

    I love the paws on Allen cam.❤

  • @KenGriffiths
    @KenGriffiths Před 9 měsíci

    Ginger, lemon & honey...smashing drink and keeps you regular as clockwork! I have two in the morning every day without fail.

  • @damianbutterworth2434
    @damianbutterworth2434 Před 9 měsíci

    I went off grid with a large version of a narrow boat set at my house. I started off with 2 80 watt panels to power the lights with a car battery. I ended up with 2 kilowatts of panels on the sheds. A 80 amp charge controller. 6 85 amp batteries wired to 24 volts. A 3.5 kilowatt mains inverter. The Chinese charge controller kept going wrong and over charging the system so I gave up and connected the panel to the grid. I used to have a immersion heater when the batteries were full so the power was diverted. I sure you can do this with your set up. Need to connect it to the charge controller so when it`s full it switches over.

  • @christinehammell6365
    @christinehammell6365 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Pure joy , thanks as always for sharing your lives. I'll be ordering your album Benny. I listen to the first one on my journeys from Glasgow to Aberdeen when I visit my daughter . xxx

  • @whiskymacable
    @whiskymacable Před 9 měsíci

    If you would have added ballast in the bottom of the little boat it would have been more stable on the water and easier to steer-especially in cross winds.

  • @yureituesday
    @yureituesday Před 9 měsíci +1

    Beautiful vid I love the longer ones

  • @bennyhill4228
    @bennyhill4228 Před 9 měsíci

    benny you will be a songbird in the next life, love your music, cor bloody wonderful

  • @TofferJ-UK
    @TofferJ-UK Před 9 měsíci

    Awsome as always, perfect accompaniment to my chilled Sunday brunch 👍❤️🇬🇧

  • @NicksAllotmentDiary
    @NicksAllotmentDiary Před 9 měsíci

    Hi Ben and Emily. Great to see that you’re able to move both boats together. Loved the drone shots music and hyper lapse on this one. Take care. Nick

  • @paulwinskill5810
    @paulwinskill5810 Před 9 měsíci

    Emily, When you suddenly flipped the camera & said "there's a squirrel" I'd just taken a sip of wine & almost spat it out over my keyboard... Thanks for that...😳😂😂

  • @cjyoung7372
    @cjyoung7372 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Is towing rambler an option or is it more hassle than it's worth? I'm a massive fan of Alan cam and a good time laps especially with Benny's music overlayed. This vlog really makes my Sunday morning especially when it's wet and windy like it is today much love from new zealand 🇳🇿

  • @trevorpoxon401
    @trevorpoxon401 Před 9 měsíci

    As always love you 3. Emily your eyes when they see foooood. You’re so natural and so in love with each other it’s so refreshing with all the 💩 that’s happening in the world. It’s our little escapism on a Saturday Night. Stay safe guys you are so loved. Trevor & Linda 🥰

  • @dougquaid
    @dougquaid Před 9 měsíci

    Listening to Rarer Forms of Wandering, just now, loving it so far, a real gem.😅

  • @scottlomas5509
    @scottlomas5509 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Yes Alan cam 😍😊

  • @jewelrussell8288
    @jewelrussell8288 Před 9 měsíci

    My favourite bit? All of this video