Our 1st WINTER living on an ELECTRIC NARROWBOAT | FIRST WINTER out on the CANAL Ep.197
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- Winter on a Narrowboat. This is our first winter on our electric narrowboat. How do we charge our batteries and keep going through winter? Have we had any problems with the narrowboat and what's it like living on a narrowboat in England in Winter in the UK. #narrowboat #narrowboatlife #travelvlog #travelcouple #canalboat #electricpropulsion #floitingourboat #onedaymoor
Paul & Anthony together with Dexter live full time, but manage to work part-time, on a Narrowboat, cruising the UK Canals and finding out what it's really like to be Living on a boat exploring the Nature and scenery on some of the best canals and rivers in the UK onboard an Oakums Narrowboat called Morning Star. Our brand brand new narrowboat from Oakums Narrowboats is embracing the latest technology including lithium, solar, and electric propulsion, the boat will be coal and gas free. We can't wait to share our new adventures with you.
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Guys, put a woolly hat on and keep warm; you lose ~1/3 of your body heat from your head!
Absolutely. We have no idea why we didn’t dress accordingly. 😂. Hope you have a lovely weekend ❤️
....and you too!😂@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked
Hat hair!
That's false, comes from a flawed experiment with American soldiers.
That's actually a myth based off some old army misinformation, it's only when the rest of the body is covered up that 30% of the heat loss is forced out through the head, if they were only wearing shorts, 10% would.
Poor Anthony riding off in the cold and rain. Please keep the vlogs coming. Love them. Keep safe and well ❤️
Thanks Nigel. I wanted to keep my exercise up so wasn’t too bad but would rather do it in warmer weather 😂. Glad you are enjoying the vlogs. Means a lot. ❤️
I used to do the whole coffee bean thing in a cafetière I used to get flavoured beans like caramel and then I discovered beanies flavoured instant coffee,love it
I have used that Shane. Don’t mind the flavoured Beanies coffee. Not bad at all for instant. Have a great week ❤️
Great vlog! It was so well done that it made me feel quite chilly all the way here in Florida, USA. Loved it!
This vlog is a great reality check for romantic dreamers like me! Sopping wet, heavy and frozen ropes, wet and muddy towpaths are definitely not for the faint of heart. Fave moment was Fran shouting, “Have you gone mad?!”
Aww thank you Cherry. It isn’t always roses and castles but we absolutely love being aboard. Loved Fran shouting too 😂. Have a good week ❤️
Wow nice boat lads and can’t beat a proper coffee looks like a good life on a canal boat art work amazing 🥶
Thanks William. We love her. She really is like a floating apartment. Definitely can’t beat a proper coffee. Not keen on instant. Have a lovely weekend and take care ❤️
You guys are making me feel cold just watching you cruise. I live in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada. It was -27 here this morning and when you take the wind into consideration it feels like -38. There’s no outside activities for me today. Take care and keep warm. Cheers!
I hear that weather is heading towards us in Toronto. How many times did the weather people use the term “polar vortex “?
@@catherineatkins7908 They were telling us in Chicago that we were supposed to see anywhere from 12-20 inches. Never happened! :) Stay warm!!
Hey Heidi. It was cold but nothing compared to your weather 🥶. Keep warm and safe. ❤️
🥶. That sounds very cold. ❤️
Chilly but still interesting. One good thing, we are on the right side of Winter and nights are getting shorter! Cheer up and enjoy your diesel heater!! I can feel it's warmth from here!! John
It was so chilly John but yeah, love it when we start to get shorter nights. Makes me feel so much better. Spring is just around the corner 😊. The diesel fire has been amazing. Have a lovely weekend ❤️
You made winter look lovely. The fuel boats do a great job, was surprised when talking to some that they can be away from their base for 2 weeks. Nice to see Dexter looking sprightly, and knowing when he wants to stay indoors by the fire. The smell of coffee is one of those smell, a bit like bread, that gets the senses going nicely. Wrap up when you get home from your break, maybe hats would keep you warmer and a buff? Love to you three xxx
Thanks Susan. It really is pretty to be on the canals in winter. Agree re the fuel boats. Such an essential service. Dexter is still doing ok bless him. Coffee and fresh bread are heavenly smells. We definitely need to be more mindful of our attire in winter. Have a lovely weekend. Been amazing weather here so far 😊. ❤️
I have really enjoyed this vlog. I am sitting in my air conditioned lounge on the hottest day of Western Australian summer. 41c. Keep up the good work. The snow and ice scenes are excellent.
Thanks Roy. Blimey, that is some heat. Glad you are managing to keep cool. Best time of the year on the canal. Hope you have a lovely weekend ❤️
“He told me two”! Best quote of all 😂. Beautifully filmed and edited, especially the opening scenes 🍁 ❄️
There is a running theme here with people mis-informing me with the number of locks 😂. ❤️
So smart to put the boat somewhere safe if you are going to be away for a couple of weeks - another narrow boater had her boat totally trashed while she was gone - she was in an area with a lot of other boats so she thought it would be ok, but after she left the other boats moored there started to be harassed so they eventually all departed leaving just her boat there and the amount of damage done was heartbreaking. 😢 you can’t put a price on having peace of mind
It is heart breaking Katherine. I definitely wouldn’t leave the boat for more than a few nights and we have cameras all over. She obviously, as I would have done, thought safety in number. Such a shame. Hope you have a lovely weekend ❤️
@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked definitely a shame - another great video, really enjoyed it. Have a lovely weekend
Love your videos. The new boat is amazing. I love the stern and cover. So many cool elements to the boat I really like.
Looks so nice, that warm little nest in the midst of that cold. Enjoy :)
OH the skylight is my favorite part.
Thank you Vic. We love her, they have done an amazing job. It really is cosy when the doors are shut and the fire is on. Have a lovely weekend and take care ❤️
that looked soo beautiful..cold but beautiful !!
It was a fabulous day Mats. Don’t mind the cold, hate the rain. It always makes the landscape so beautiful when covered with frost. Hope you are having a great week ❤️
Put on wool caps guys
Hello Anthony Paul and Dexter.
Looked so cold for you.
Loved the vlog as usual.
Love your art work Paul.
See you next week.
Hope you are enjoying your break.
Hey Jayne. It was freezing 😂. Glad you enjoyed the vlog. Loved the dogs Paul drew. Have a lovely weekend. We are loving the winter sun ❤️
"It's definitely minus something!" I laughed and laughed:)
😂. It was a cold one for sure. Have a great weekend ❤️
I'm enjoying your cold Vlog with coffee. I had a really wonderful visit with Lisa and Glenn for a couple days in California. Dropped them off at the airport yesterday they are on their way to Seattle. They are as wonderful in person as they are on their vlogs. I really enjoy your vlogs, thank you for the hard word editing, Lisa explained how it's done and it's just an amazing amount of work. Stay warm. Janet
Thanks Janet. Glad you enjoyed. Aww we saw they visited. How fab. They are truly wonderful people. The editing is a vast amount of work which is why Paul was so upset when he thought he had lost 2 of our vlogs 😔. Thankfully, the wonderful canal community came to our rescue. Have a lovely weekend and take care ❤️
Well been a wile since i tast apoke to you both but made the trip this time. John in new zealand kaiora. Fozèn every wherè fro,en. Thats What i miss.
Hey John. Hope you are keeping well. Good to hear from you. It was freezing but so pretty too. Have a lovely weekend ❤️
Gotta love All kestrel movements in the bark…..
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The Older Gentlemen's Voice reminds me of Herman Munster's Voice off the Adam's Family
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Beautifully chilly vlog!
Thanks Caroline. Hope you have a lovely week ❤️
So relaxing for us,,,,we live about 50 to 55 miles as the crow flies from the devastation from earthquakes in Japan. We were =are fine, but we felt the force,,,Gentlemen, it was terrifying....Our house shook like a jelly! The shocks just kept coming,,,,never experienced anything like it in my life,,,,my wife too and she is Japanese! You cannot believe how strange it is to feel ground act like water!!! We are ok....a few cracked roads....But the quake just kept coming,,,,and we still get aftershocks and new quakes most days. Gents....it is so scary....but thanks for the video...just seems normal..Thank you
Thank God you are both ok. It must have been terrifying. Glad your home is ok. Those poor people it did affect.
Keep safe and take care both of you. ❤️
I think we are so lucky to have beautiful countryside and canals, his artwork is amazing I would love a picture of our dog. Love a trip to Cheshire Oaks
Absolutely Andrew. Really lucky and a system we should cherish. I think Paul is very talented too. Love seeing his drawings come to life. Up until then, hadn’t been to Cheshire Oaks for years but really enjoyed. Have a lovely week ❤️
Loved the glorious opening in this one! both the nature and the music. Thanks!
Thank you Deb. We love winter cruising. Best time on the canals. Hope you have a lovely weekend ❤️
Hi all what a lovely video we didn’t have any snow so am envious 😝. Hope you have great week 😊
Thanks Sandy. Love to see the snow when I don’t have to go out in it. Makes everything look so beautiful. Hope you have a fab week too ❤️
Church bells sounding like you’re in Italy. A balaclava might be the go in those temps. Beside being a nice trip with the snow around it was also a very interesting vlog, a true look at life on a narrowboat in winter. Hell you’ve only had Morning Star for a few months and you’re having work done on her though sounding like it’s by choice but …….. It’s very spooky looking in that fog. The snow really is beautiful but it can get so slippery and dangerous. Great vlog. Love to the three of you. 💕
Thanks Pauline. I know what you mean re the church bells. You may be right about the balaclava. It was freezing. The fog makes everything eerily quiet. Oakums are hoping that a change of system will sort the issues we are having. They have been amazing. I do love a bit of snow. Makes everything look so pretty. Have a lovely weekend ❤️
Excellent vlog guys… canals looked so pretty in the snow but you made me feel so cold I put my coat, hat and scarf on to go out and then realised it’s quite warm and sunny here 😂
Thanks Adam. It really does look beautiful on a frosty morning. It was freezing. Glad you have got sunny weather though. Get that coat off 😂. Have a great week ❤️
Jesus guys! I suppose you have some beautiful vistas on that boat, but bloody hell! How do you stand it? Just do my head in! All I can day is full respect! I couldn’t stand it!
It does take some adjusting but it offers us the freedom to move whenever we want. We have had horrible neighbours in the past, so bad that we used to go out, sit in the woods and not want to go home. Plus the boating community are amazing.
Nice one lads that’s a lot of Diesel you are using for the Jennie Wow hope it gets sorted when it com’s out the water have a top week lads big up Dexter give him a hug from me 🙂🐶✌️
Cheers Lee. It is a vast amount. We are hopeful that the new system is more efficient. Have a great week. ❤️
Over 10 dollars a day for diesel heating? I don't know much about that type of heating, but it sounds like a lot. I thought it would be more efficient. I do love the winter vlogs! Thanks guys.
It does seem a lot. We suspect it is more to do with the generator though rather than the heating. Glad you enjoyed the vlog. We loved the winter scenes in this one. Have a lovely week ❤️
It's awesome to see how you two are enjoying your lives on a narrowboat. There is so much to enjoy in the countryside on the waterways, although I can imagine the many trials and challenges that go along with it.
Thank you Tristan. We absolutely love our lives on the British waterways. It really does boost your mental well being. There are some challenges but they are totally worth it. Have a lovely weekend ❤️
good vid thanks lee
You were very brave boating in that weather. So enjoy seeing you 3 you takes me back to good times on the canals .take care xxx
Aww thanks you Catherine. We always forget to wrap up properly. It isn’t like we haven’t got thermal etc 😂. Best time of year to be boating though I reckon. Have a lovely weekend ❤️
The day looked beautiful.
It really was Wendy, cold
bur stunning. Hope you have a lovely week ❤️
Love it!!
Thank you Kate ❤️
Fab video guys! You are very brave moving about in the really cold weather, I hope Anthony got back safe and sound. Stay safe, hope you get rid of you're colds soon❤
Oh and big hug for Dexter ❤
Thanks Carole. It was quite refreshing even though we were chilled to the bone. Got back on thank you and colds all gone. We are currently having some winter sun whilst the boat has work done so it is fabulous weather here. Have a lovely weekend ❤️
@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked Same here, we've escaped for a warmer climate, enjoy! X
You might benefit from some hand warmers for inside your gloves/pockets guys. 🥶 There are even rechargeable ones now. That would have been a great stocking stuffer idea….maybe next year.
I will definitely look into these. Didn’t know you could get reachable ones. They sound just the ticket. Have a great weekend ❤️
Hi. Keep warm 😘
Fantastic video in the freezing cold , hope you are wrapped up and Anthony was ok going for the van , have a fantastic weekend and Dexter is just a star Xx
Thank you Linda. We are currently on vacation whilst we have work being done to the boat. It is stunning weather. The van was good. It has a diesel heater so lovely and toasty. Have a great weekend ❤️
Thanks for another great vlog. A very Autumn beginning ending in a freezing snowy winter scene.
Glad you enjoyed Mel. This has to be one of our favourite vlogs. Have a lovely weekend ❤️
Thank goodness you took off for warmer climes!! It was a beautiful, wintry journey, so thanks for sharing it!!
Hey Laya. Aww yeah, we love a bit of winter sun. I do like cruising in the cold mornings so long as it is dry. Hope you have a good weekend ❤️
Loved the rather different start to this vlog! Fun to see Fran and Rich, I reckon you guys are now sunning yourselves…..Happy New Year.
We were hoping someone would notice the different feel to the vlog. 😊. We had a lovely time with Fran and Rich. We are indeed sunning ourselves. Been 30° today so definitely what the doctor ordered. Have a lovely weekend and happy New Year to you too ❤️
After that snowy cruise, you really did need sunny, warm weather. Hope you had a good trip!
We were so looking forward to some sun. It hasn’t disappointed. Been amazing here. Have a great week ❤️
Happy New Year All! Great vlog as always! Enjoyed the footage very much. Keep warm and stay dry. And stay healthy 🫶🫶🫶. Winter is beautiful. However good to go slow with the slippery grounds and boat surfaces. Looking forward for your next video. ❤❤❤
Happy New Year to you too. I loved the falling leaves. Winter is so pretty on the canals. It does take a bit of caution with all the locks being so slippy. Have a fab weekend ❤️
I’m imagining that you could have a small stationary bike on the stern, next to the tiller. Just for you to pedal as a way to keep yourselves warm.
It could also eliminate at least one trip to a gym. 🤣🤣
I was thinking about a small treadmill, but that might become too slippery in the cold 🥶.
I know that there’s a narrowboat that uses pedal power as it’s means of propulsion - I’m not suggesting that 😳
A small stationary bike would definitely keep you warmer than just standing still.
Oh and Anthony needs some electric/heated gloves or even just one heated glove - how amazing would that be 🙂❤
Just some mad pondering.
Take care
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😂. That would be hilarious. I have seen the pedal powered boat. That looks too much like hard work.
I reckon heated gloves sounds amazing, I may have to invest.
Hope you have a lovely weekend ❤️
So good to see Master Dexter so spry on a crunchy ground and frosty morn.
Bless him. He really does do so well. Hope you have a good weekend ❤️
Oakums make such a beautiful boat. You’re so lucky!
We do love our boat, just hoping the upgrades sort our issues out 😊
Donkeys, my favorite. Thanks for showing
Me too. They always look so sad. Have a lovely week ❤️
I came across your videos only a couple of weeks ago and I went back to your first video and have binge watched up to #39 when I thought I should watch current videos as well. I love them, I love Dexter, I love the underlying camaraderie in your relationship. Thanks to both of you, and Dexter, for sharing your lives and experiences with us.
I ordered a copy of your King Fisher, Paul, and look forward to probably the badger and the rabbit which I’ve been hoping you would do. I think of Wind in the Willows and Badger, Ratty, and Mole.
I love king fishers. I saw a photo once which a photographer had worked very hard to get of the moment the king fisher was about to hit the water and he had lengthened into an arrow. So beautiful! I love when you aim your camera up into the trees against the sky.
Well, I won’t run on for hours about what I love. Thanks again for posting them.
Welcome to the channel Susan. Can’t believe you are up to #39 already.
We love our life on the canals and we have made so many lovely friends.
Paul said thank you for the order. I love his stuff. We still get excited when we see a kingfisher. They are so magical.
Hope you have a lovely week. Take care ❤️
Fantastic video guys . . . I felt so cold watching it so fair play to you for cruising in that weather. It did look beautiful though and you looked absolutely frozen Anthony. Glad the diesel heater was the right choice. . . keeping Morning Star and yourselves nice and warm. Have a lovely weekend and see you next time.
Thanks Mark. It was freezing but to be honest, best time to cruise. Definitely love the convenience of the diesel heater. It has definitely been the right choice. Have a lovely weekend and take care ❤️
Made me want to go back on the Llangollen looks lovely in winter. Thank you for showing it
It really is a pretty canal. We will definitely be going back again. Glad you enjoyed. Have a lovely week ❤️
Greetings from Arizona. It's cold here too. Had 2 nites of below freezing but it only lasts for a few hours and then warms up to the 40/50's Fahrenheit. 😅😂🤣 hey I'm in the US we use miles/pounds/gallons etc. My question is for Paul. How can I get in touch regarding your art work. Beautiful work. I'd like to have a drawing of my 3 cats. Please let me know. Keep warm and keep the Adventures coming. 😻😻😻
We love Oakums. We love you more!
Thank you Belinda. Have a lovely week ❤️
Great video as my mum is in hospital I Show You're video that cheered her up thank you she really enjoys watching you both. Keep warm and safe.😊
Sorry to hear that Christopher. I hope she gets better soon. Glad got both enjoy the vlogs. Pass our love on to your Mum and have a lovely week ❤️
@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked thank you 😊
Hi from Newport News, Virginia USA. Love your Morningstar. She is quite beautiful. Congratulations to you, Anthony and Dexter. Best wishes to you throughout 2024. Paul, your artwork is exquisite. I enjoy your channel. You have fast become one of my top favorites. ❤❤❤😊😊😊
Hey Denise. Thank you so much. We love her too. She is beautiful and the quiet cruising is amazing.
I love Paul’s work also. He really is talented and I am very proud.
Glad you are enjoying our vlogs. Hope you have a lovely weekend ❤️
🥶🥶🥶 I hope wherever you’ve gone you are now enjoying some warming winter sunshine! The start of the cruise into the mist was very eerie. Enjoy you hols 🥰
Thank you Lesley. We are having a fab time in Gran Canaria and the weather has been amazing. Love a good misty morning. Hope you have a lively weekend ❤️
Another great blog guys. Thank you and a very happy new year 🎉🤩👍x
Thank you Edna. Happy New year to you too ❤️
Love the vlog
Thanks Julie. Have a good weekend ❤️
So cold! Makes me shiver watching. It's summer here, well supposed to be... Keep warm boys! Hope you get the generator sorted soon. *hugs*
It really was. We are currently frozen in 🥶. We got back from the Canaries yesterday so a massive shock to the system 😂. Hope you get your summer. New generator all fitted and waiting to test. Have a lovely weekend ❤️
Great video!!!
Thanks Rich. Have a fab week ❤️
Wow….. thanks fellas for sharing your adventures. You have a gorgeous boat 😊
After my wife and I living in Australia for 30 years, we’re now closing towards retirement. It’s a bit of a dream to move back over there and spend a year (at least) on the canals to see “My “ country.
Thank you both for sharing all that you do. You’re both definitely inspiring us to give this thing a go….. thank you❤️
Thanks Mike. You should definitely consider the canals. You would love it I am sure.
Glad you enjoy the vlogs and our adventures.
Have a lovely week ❤️
Wonderful vlog. Those canal scenes look eerie in the winter, bare trees, rising mist. How cold does it have to be before you wear hats/ toques ?
Hey Paul. We love how beautiful the canals look in winter. It can be eerie, especially with the mist in the mornings. It was cold enough to wear hats, we are just stupid 😂. Hope you have a fave weekend ❤️
I'm cold watching you both. It's been bad in Toronto and moving towards nasty. Up to 70Kph wind gusts reaching lows of -20C by Tuesday night. (On a bright note... much less odors on public transportation to and from work) I find 5 to -2C the worst with the dampness in the air. When we get below -5C it's dryer and more tolerable. Love seeing the three labs and the opening music... well, as you Brits might say, "smashing.'' Stay safe and get over those colds. Appreciate every second all of us get to spend with the three of you.
Hey Greg. It was freezing but not as cold as you by the sounds of it. I hate the damp to be honest, it seems to chill to the bone.
Glad you enjoyed the vlog. The dogs that Paul drew were beautiful. Hope you are keeping well and warm. Have a good weekend ❤️
Thank you, happy new year 😊
Cheers Jules. Happy New Yaar to you too ❤️
Hi Anthony and Paul. Such a cold and crispy vlog. So nice to see the frost and snow ❄️Did feel sorry that you both had colds though. I bet moving the van was the last thing you needed after getting so cold. Have a great week. Take care. Nick
Hey Nick. I do love a frosty morning but not when I have to go out in it. Retrieving the van can be a bind but at least it makes me get my exercise in. Hope you have a lovely weekend ❤️
You both need a woolly hat. They make such a difference. Be careful in the icy conditions.
We really do Jill. We do have some too somewhere. Hope you have a great weekend ❤️
Great vlog , Very atmospheric ! Love your new haircut Anthony it really suits you x
Glad you enjoyed. I loved the start. Aww thank you re my hair. I needed a change. Have a lovely weekend ❤️
Great Vlog, really glad you managed to retrieve it 😉 a tad chilly 🤣 🤣 xx
Thanks Bev. Hope you guys are good and aren’t getting plagued by the bad weather too much. It was a tad chilly 😂. Have a fab week ❤️
Yours is a lovely, trim boat! The clean, clear top makes filming forward look so much better. The video is high-quality and the winter scenery on your stretch was amazing to me.
Thanks James. We love the interior of the boat. Glad you enjoy the content. Take care ❤️
Im shivering watching your cruise. 😂
😂. It was freezing. Our fault for not wearing appropriate clothing. Have a fab weekend ❤️ .
Greetings from Chicago where we received 6 1/2 inches of snow early this morning....BURRR!! First major storm of the season so really can't complain. Waiting for the rest of it to fall tonight! You three have a nice weekend, be safe and keep warm. 🥰
🥶. Oh no. Hope you keep safe and warm Ali. Have a lovely week ❤️
Thanks for the video. We loved the Park café at Wrenbury. Hope you are enjoying the heat now.
Glad you enjoyed Will. Yeah, that cafe is lovely. Coming back to the U.K. was a shock to the system! Fires lit so nice and toasty aboard. Have a lovely weekend ❤️
Brrrrr it looked so cold you two need some nice woolly hats ..the start of the vlog was beautiful . Xx
Thank you Pamela. It was my favourite bit too. It was freezing but the frost makes everything look so pretty. Have a lovely week ❤️
Beautiful video as always - the music selection is perfect! We are hitting record breaking cold temps in Calgary this weekend (-39°C 🥶) but still understand what you mean - there is something about a damp cold that seems to penetrate through whatever you are wearing - once I was in Vancouver, it was 7°C and I was freezing, flew to Calgary where it was -17°C and I was warmer! Stay warm!
I too love a cup of coffee in the morning! I’m drinking mine watching you make yours and it amazingly satisfying ☕️
Thanks Catherine. Yeah, agree, the damp seems to get into your marrow. -35 is very cold though 🥶.Love a proper coffee too ❤️.
@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked it’s warmed up to a balmy -27° so bikini weather👙 🤣
by Tuesday we’ll be back in the minus teens which is a more normal winter temp for us, which is why we have to take every opportunity to complain about while it lasts ! 😆 stay warm guys, and give Dexter a good scratch for me
🥶. That is super chilly. Dexter is with the in-laws at the moment. 😊
My first time of watching this and I love it , nice guys ❤❤
Aww thank you Sue. Welcome to the channel. Glad you are enjoying our vlogs. Have a fabulous week ❤️
Great vlog guys. I can see why you guys use so much diesel , everything on your boat is 240v (motor, fridge ,freezer ,stove ,coffee machine and probably lots more. The power has to come from somewhere and with the uk weather in the winter there isn’t much solar so the generator has to run a lot .I visited the boat life show last year and thought Oakums were a bit cheeky hanging there 100% electric sign off the diesel filler cap . You will be fine in the summer months.
Hey Neil. Yeah, I guess we always expected to use a lot more diesel in winter what with all the 240 systems and the stove and heating but we did use a lot more than we expected during summer too. Fingers crossed the new system performs better 😊
G'day from Australia. I am trying to catch up with you Vlogs. Been away from your channel. Winter here in Australia. Never snows here and frost is rare. I just love the sound of that crunch has you walk away from your Narrowboat. Along the towpath. A nice sound to me.
D’day to you Adrian and welcome back. I love the sound of snow crunching too. Love the snow when I can just watch it and don’t have to travel.
Hope you have a fab week ❤️
Nice of you to arrange for the church bells ! 😄
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Complaint about the cold and wearing an unzipped warm coat, priceless !
😂. Sometimes you need to unzip the jacket to get decent manoeuvring with the tiller. Have a lovely week ❤️
Lovely vlog thank you!! It looked rather chilly but I have to say the ground is good and dry and it’s not raining so I am rather pleased with this weather at moment ☺️ oh my donkeys are absolutely gorgeous, and yes they are so dependent on having company 🥺🥹🫏🫏🫏 enjoy your weekend 😊
Thank you Lorna. I do love winter on the canals despite the cold. It doesn’t make the tow paths more solid rather than the mud we have had of late. Aww, so love donkeys. They always look so sad. Have a lovely weekend ❤️
Beautifully shot video. You made the freezing cold look wonderful. Anthony, so nice of you to support the Donkey Sanctuary. Paul your art work is incredible. Lucky recipients. I hope you were ok on the bike ride Anthony! Dexter looks great. Stay warm and I hope you get the diesel use figured out, it does seem to defeat the purpose of the electric boat but I am sure Liam will figure out something.
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Loved this one Kathy. The leaves coming down on a crispy morning looks fab. I love donkeys, they always look so sad. The bike ride was fine, made me get my exercise too 😂. Dexter is really doing well bless him. Oakums are currently doing a strip out of our current system and installing a new one, which we are all confident will sort out the diesel issues. Hope you have a lovely weekend ❤️
I really do get the coffee thing. Our machine has 'ground' to a halt, so it's cafeteria coffee for now......Stay safe and warm. All the best, Tricia and Neil......xx
Aww guys, I feel for you. Love a decent coffee. Not keen on instant at all. Hope you get your machine fixed soon. Take care both of you ❤️
Beautiful video guys. Supposed to be a -54 C windchill tonight where we are in Canada. Just crazy. Our poor miniature dachshund has resorted to squatting when he pees rather than exposing himself. 😂. Poor thing. Love your channel. You guys and Dexter stay safe and enjoy the rest of the winter.
Now that’s cold. I totally don’t blame your doggie for not wanting to cock his leg 😂. Very sensible. Glad you enjoy our channel. Hope you have a lovely weekend and belly rubs for the pooch ❤️
I'm sorry youns are so cold.God bless youns. Thanks for the video. Hi dexter, you are a sweety pie.
Thanks Becky. It was freezing. Luckily we are currently on vacation whilst work is being done on the boat and it is 25°C. Just what the doctor ordered. Have a lovely weekend ❤️
I could feel the cold just watching this! 🥶 xx
😂. It really was cold Angela. Looks like we are having similar weather back home at the moment 🥶. Hope you have a great week ❤️
What a lovely, lyrical vlog. Winter is beautiful for sure, though I shoveled snow this morning for two hours in -27 degrees C, which was very much NOT beautiful. 😂 I hope you’re in Gran Canaria now soaking up the heat and having lovely cocktails. Be well. 😘🙌🐶
Thank you Michael. This was definitely one of our favourite vlogs. 🥶. I sympathise with the snow. Gran Canaria is fabulous, with temps reaching 30°C today. Love a bit of winter sun. The cocktails are to die for. Hope you have a lovely weekend ❤️
Hi guys, you need woolen hats and hand warmers to put in your gloves. Your winter videos are wonderful. ❄️❄️❄️
Hey Jean. We definitely do. I have no idea where my Icelandic style hat has got to. I loved it. Have a lovely week ❤️
First time watching you guys and really enjoyed it.
Welcome aboard and thanks for watching 👍
Hi Paul, Anthony and Dexter Dog. Hoping Dexter's fur is keeping him nice and warm. Loving today's opening which was really nice. I'm sure the falling leaves are natural, but I had visions of Anthony stood behind Paul throwing leaves up in the air to get the effect of falling leaves. Your new coffee maching looks really nice. I watched Paul making 2 mugs of coffee, but then there was no Anthony????? That was funny when you both took Dexter for a walk. Anthony had Dexter on a lead, when Dexter decided to have a little run which nearly pulled Anthony over. It was nice to see Dexter full of energy. Do you normally do 2 or 3 Dexter- Walks a day? Anthony said he had child size feet (which made me smile) but there was no puch line from Paul.😃😃😃. It was really nice listening to you both chatting thru most of the Vlog. You looked so cold. I don't blame you for stopping, but at leaset you stopped by friends, Hopefully that evening the wine came out. Hope Anthony found a nearby place to park the van. I always like the way Paul does a checklist with Anthony, to make sure he has everything for collecting the Van. I hope you both have a really nice annual January holiday in the Sunshine. Anthony your hair had grown a lot. An excellent Vlog as always. very enjoyable. Thank you. Take care. Spoolbox.
Hey Spoolbox. Dexter never seems to feel the cold bless him. The new machine is great, I do love a coffee. I can’t believe the spurt of energy Dexter had 😂. He usually goes out for 2 walks but then needs to toilet a few times in between now. I do have child feet 😂. Size 3.5 uk. No VAT though 😊 I did manage to retrieve the van and find somewhere to park. I definitely need a checklist 😂. I need my hair cutting every 2 weeks it does grow fast. Hope you have a lovely weekend ❤️
I used to have UK size 3 feet & used to get my shoes from Mothercare shops!🤣🤣 (remember them) As I've got older the arches in my feet has lowered so elongated my feet slightly. I went upto a size 4 years ago & then a size 5 a couple of years ago. Think it will stay at that now. I can still get some shoes from the children's section, but depends on the shop & what style obviously 🙁
Great as usual, can't wait for Liverpool its one of my favourite places.love to you all xxxx
Me too Catherine. Such a fabulous city. We are really sad to leave tomorrow. Have a great week and take care. ❤️
Nice that you were able to meet up with Fran and Rich, Steve and Chris. Dexter had lots of friends to play with and stir up trouble.
We had loads of fun with those guys. Always good when you bump into people on the network. Dexter is doing amazing bless him. Have a lovely weekend ❤️
Only just found you, lovely to watch. Have subscribed!
Thank you so much and welcome to the channel 👍
It looks like a beautiful journey but it had to be miserable with the cold! Happy holidays to both of you!!
Thanks John. It was beautiful but yeah, bitterly cold. It is currently 25° here. Just what the doctor ordered. 😊. Have a lovely weekend ❤️
Happy weekend! ❤ Hope you are having a wonderful vacation and enjoying not having fog, frost, snow, rain, flood, wind, mud and cold! 🌨 Hope they can figure out the diesel consumption for you. Dexter is no doubt being spoiled by the family on his "vacation". Love the commissioned art work and the hare. Gorgeous. Just noticed that your green wall is going gangbusters. Having that is such a great idea. 🥰 Anyway, have a great time away. ❤
Happy weekend to you too Dorothy. We are definitely pleased we are missing the terrible weather. It has been amazing so far on holiday. Loving the beautiful sunshine. Dexter is doing ok. We keep checking in to make sure. I loved the hare too. The living wall definitely doing better than we expected 😊. Hope you have a good weekend ❤️ .
@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked Glad to hear the vacation is going well. Take care and have a great time. ❤
Great vlog. We were on the llangollen in early September but the weather was VERY DIFFERENT. We basically had a heat wave! It is such a beautiful canal! I thought about all the locks you had ahead of you when you came upon Fran and Rich. I wouldn't want to do the staircase at that time... Good luck with the work on the boat and enjoy the sun. I'm with you on the diesel heater. While I love the charm of a multi fuel - it wouldn't be the way I'd go now...
Thanks Justine. It was very beautiful on the frosty mornings but bitterly cold. I agree, the Llangollen is stunning. Can’t believe Paul thought we only had 2 more locks 🙄. Love the Refleks. Definitely less mess. We are loving the sun. 25°, just what the Doctor ordered 😊. The work is progressing whilst we are away, so 🤞. Have a lovely weekend both of you. ❤️
Yes we know all about the cold and snow. We hear your pain being cold I think you both need a heated vest they are awesome my daughter has one for in the barn when she is riding they work great. Very pretty though on the canals. Have a great week ❤
We will definitely look at those, they sound exactly what we need Judith. I do love a frosty morning. Everything looks so clean and pretty. Hope you have a lovely weekend ❤️
Yes they just work from a battery pack inside the vest really great idea check them out 😊
I have been told that because Britain is so damp that what sounds like a mild temperature in Canada is much colder there. However it is still so beautiful. Thank you for this wonderful video. Dexter definitely has the best winter coat of the 3 of you. He is so precious. Stay warm and cheers.
I can well imagine. It most certainly is damp in the U.K. love winter on the canals. Dexter definitely does have the best winter coat bless him, but even he prefers to be snuggled in front of the fire ❤️. Hope you have a lovely weekend ❤️
That is true! A "dry" cold is much more tolerable than a humid one, especially if the wind isn't blowing and the sun is shining. It will feel tens of degrees warmer than the thermometer. I walked out to -15C, an hour ago, here beside the Front Range of very dry Colorado, with no wind... it felt remarkably warm in just a fleece jacket over my lightweight clothes! Even Texas is going to get a "deep freeze" (for them) with this system! Their cold will be wetter.
Totally agree. The damp or wind makes the chill factor so much more intense ❤️
Thanks for another entertaining vlog … Winter cruising looks like a lovely but cold experience.
Glad you guys are talking about the running costs and getting things sorted. I’m hoping to hear more about all the teething issues being fixed with a purely selfish reason that we ordered our Oakums Narrowboat last year after Crick and we really enjoy hearing about how receptive Liam is to getting everything sorted.
We wonder how the other Oakums boats are getting on as you guys are the only Oakums boaters we have seen that Vlog.
We are so excited about getting our boat and are learning every vlog from you guys … so thank you a million times over !
Hey Ian. We like to be honest and show the good and the bad with the boat. We do love the interior and it definitely makes a perfect live aboard boat.
Oakums have been great at trying for a solution and we are quietly confident that the new systems they put on the boat will resolve some of the issues we have had. There is an Oakums owners group on Facebook. You can search for it and ask to join. Hope you love your boat and have many happy times aboard. ❤️
Thanks Anthony /Paul … our build slot is a way out yet, but hopefully I get accepted into the FB groups. Myself and the wife met you guys at Crick and it was pretty much walking through Morning Star (about 4 times) that made our mind up. So big fans of you guys and Oakums!
We are the Brits from Seattle (Ian and Alex) and should be on the Canals in 2025 !
Cheers 🍻
Look forward to seeing you both out on the cut 😊
The back end of the new boat has a definite look of a tender from a steam loco. Pretty cool actually, well, to us old farts who remember them.
I can definitely see where you are coming from Phil. Who doesn’t love an old steam locomotive. Hope you are having a good week ❤️
We’ve tried so many coffee machines, including a fancy one like the one you got, but I keep going back to my little French press…….
Wow, just beautiful scenery! What a life you are living 🧡
Hey Annelies, yeah, I know many that swear by French press but I love my espresso with warm milk. The cool, crisp mornings are my favourite on the canals. Everything looks beautiful with a dusting of snow. Hope you have a fab weekend ❤️
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