341. Canal boating on a brand new, tiny (and very pink) narrowboat.

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  • čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
  • My good friend Lorna of ‪@lornajaneadventures‬ has just bought a brand new narrowboat and she kindly invited me to join her on a trip along the Market Harborough canal arm.
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Komentáře • 537

  • @lornajaneadventures
    @lornajaneadventures Před měsícem +327

    I’ll never invite anyone else aboard. I’ve already peaked with you 💖

    • @thatsme2182
      @thatsme2182 Před měsícem +28

      It is so cool to see you out there living your best life. Love the pink, it definitely makes a statement. Why have a boat that blends in with the others?

    • @2760ade
      @2760ade Před měsícem +15

      I love your little boat! I adore pink also, though I am male and it is apparently not allowed! Great to see you with your CZcams hubby!

    • @JenOnTheMove
      @JenOnTheMove Před měsícem +8

      _cough_ 😂

    • @quarlow1215
      @quarlow1215 Před měsícem +17

      Oh boy, careful what you say Lorna. You put a man up on a pedestal that tall he'll never get down. 😂😂😂

    • @Innerspace100
      @Innerspace100 Před měsícem +10

      Right you are! You two are so cute together, it melts my heart!

  • @hanshendriksen72
    @hanshendriksen72 Před měsícem +85

    Two Lovely people on a lovely boat.
    Now that's what I call a Saturday Morning treat.
    Many thanks David and Lorna!

  • @JohnSmith-dh4gw
    @JohnSmith-dh4gw Před 10 dny +6

    I'm pretty sure I know more about narrowboats, canals, locks, raising bridges, various engines, clearing props, building canals, hauling coal and fuel, and steel boat maintenance than any other fellow in Round Rock, Texas. Thanks.

  • @motorv8N
    @motorv8N Před 28 dny +12

    Thanks for taking us along and congrats Lorna on your plucky pink craft.

  • @rosssharp9988
    @rosssharp9988 Před měsícem +38

    Ah! At last, the sound of 'PARP!' is heard, once more, on the canal system! I have really missed your cheese sandwiches, David. Congratulations to Lorna and her delightful pink creation. Thank you for a lovely outing, both of you!

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před měsícem +16

      I should sell that "Parp" as a phone ringtone!

    • @ActivateMission2ThisTimeline
      @ActivateMission2ThisTimeline Před 27 dny +1

      @@CruisingTheCut Nice boat and brand new! Question, what could you do to quite down the powerplant a little? Is it the motor mounts, engine box, muffler system, or the design? Thanks, asking for a friend.

  • @dannettepeters1507
    @dannettepeters1507 Před měsícem +55

    What a thrill to have a brand new boat!! Congratulations Lorna!

  • @Rk-kk2jy
    @Rk-kk2jy Před 3 dny

    Two lovely friends on a pink narrow boat going for canal boating this was so delightful , enjoyed your trip.

  • @Bicyclehub
    @Bicyclehub Před měsícem +22

    Lorna is a good character. Nice to see you two making a cruising video.

  • @annabodhi38
    @annabodhi38 Před měsícem +29

    I just love these side quests. Hanging out with a good friend is always a blessing. Thank you both for this lovely treat, and for the video!

  • @edsageseamaster3440
    @edsageseamaster3440 Před měsícem +42

    So nice to see you both again on the water. Lorna, what a great looking boat you’ve got. You seem really pleased with it. So happy for you! Another great video David, thank you for sharing this trip with us all.

  • @Marie-lf8ut
    @Marie-lf8ut Před 9 dny +3

    This was a fun change to watch. I wish our canal along the Delaware River in Pennsylvania, USA, was dredged to accommodate long boats. What a pretty little boat Lorna has.

  • @MattiusHawkEye
    @MattiusHawkEye Před měsícem +23

    Even though I'm 6'3, and built like the proverbial brick outhouse, this is the sort of narrowboat I'd have, if funds allowed - a dinky little thing, 20, 25ft long, just something to exist in as you potter about on the canals. Lovely stuff.

  • @for.tax.reasons
    @for.tax.reasons Před měsícem +18

    I can't get over how cute Foxglove is she just bobs along like a toy 😭💖

  • @grenvillephillips6998
    @grenvillephillips6998 Před měsícem +13

    And there was me expecting David to do a Charlie Allnut and plunge over the side to free up the propeller and return covered in leeches, African Queen style. Well, next time maybe?

  • @rogermac358
    @rogermac358 Před měsícem +65

    David and Lorna on the cut in a narrowboat again. The world is one step closer to back to normal! 👍😀

  • @judithmatthews8460
    @judithmatthews8460 Před měsícem +17

    A real treat to wake up to Cruising the cut. I thought I’ll save it to watch later. But I didn’t, I wanted to know who had the pink boat!! Lorna of course.💕. Beautiful boat, good friends, lovely scenery cheese sandwiches and cups of tea what bliss!!

  • @jeffhoward9186
    @jeffhoward9186 Před měsícem +8

    Awww, Lorna has a pink Cadillac now… awesome. I hope she truly enjoys it.

  • @dexterfitben
    @dexterfitben Před měsícem +10

    Proabably the best, and pinkest, narrowboat vlog ever!

  • @stilcrazychris
    @stilcrazychris Před 14 dny +2

    She's got herself a cute little pink boat there. I loved her decore of the pink flamingos too. She's made it her own & all & I think it brings out her fun side of things.
    You do you girl. One fantastic little boat & people can't get it mixed up when you give someone directions to get to your boat either. You tell them that your in their area & tell them to take the foot path by the train station, just a metaphor, & your the pink boat on the right... lol...
    Such a fun little boat. Would love to have one too. So happy for you. May you enjoy every bit of your little boat.

  • @TheMidlifeCruises
    @TheMidlifeCruises Před 25 dny +5

    There’s nothing better than a coloured themed boat! 🚤💗

  • @Dave-zj1zj
    @Dave-zj1zj Před měsícem +19

    Thank you, Lorna, for the ride along

  • @ilox11
    @ilox11 Před 28 dny +5

    Oh my, David AND Lorna, they're back again on our screens. Just how privileged are we viewers, the King and Queen of canal-dom!
    Lorna, that boat is simply gorgeous, and the colour is so very you. Could not imagine a more perfect boat for your canal adventures. Hope you get the weed hatch and propellor problems fixed so you can go back out and cruise.

  • @danielkarmy4893
    @danielkarmy4893 Před měsícem +17

    I love pink, and even after 40 seconds, I absolutely love this pink boat.

  • @kevinsummerley5399
    @kevinsummerley5399 Před 29 dny +5

    Aaahhh. Them good 'ol days revisited. It's so good to see you both on another gentle adventure.

  • @loft306
    @loft306 Před 29 dny +5

    David, it's so weird hearing your voice and the narrowboat in the same place at the same time. It's a pleasure.

  • @Zeppflyer
    @Zeppflyer Před měsícem +17

    Pausing a minute in to wait to watch this with my daughter this evening. She'll get a huge kick out of it.

  • @erinthecat4206
    @erinthecat4206 Před 29 dny +4

    Honestly, you have some of the best and wittiest narration. Lovely day out on the pink Beetle, Foxglove. I'd have pink myself now, but I guess I'd have to go for foxglove purple instead.

  • @shirleylynch7529
    @shirleylynch7529 Před měsícem +3

    Beautiful boat. Pretty in pink. Most enjoyable cruise. Thank for taking us with you. So happy for you Lorna.

  • @DrBLReid
    @DrBLReid Před 6 dny +1

    Very good to you & Miss Lorna again!

  • @Freesavh1776
    @Freesavh1776 Před 29 dny +2

    If I lived across the pond this is what i would love to live in. The canal boats are just adorable

  • @greenspiritarts
    @greenspiritarts Před 29 dny +2

    That little Foxglove is just about the cutest boat ever!! Good to see you and the Missus out taking in the glorious British summer together in high style! I am not jealous. Nope. Not one bit! 💖

  • @t1n4444
    @t1n4444 Před měsícem +11

    " ... thats because she's boating with me!"
    Loving the modesty David.
    Great video and glad Lorna's enjoying herself at last.
    Now anticipating the return match on Twiggy ere too long.
    Dare I anticipate too a line of yellow plastic ducks illuminating your saloon?
    You'd have to really to maintain the theme, probably, I expect, no doubt.

  • @stanleyromanowski9816
    @stanleyromanowski9816 Před měsícem +2

    Never bored with canal videos! Good to see Lorna and her lovely pink boat! Wishing her the best with Foxglove!

  • @russelldriver6394
    @russelldriver6394 Před 9 dny

    Really enjoyed watching that with my cup of coffee this morning :)

  • @roseduste80
    @roseduste80 Před měsícem +3

    I love the flowers on the windows! Such a cute boat.

  • @louisetaylor2897
    @louisetaylor2897 Před 28 dny +3

    What a absolute dream of a boat❤

  • @cherylb6755
    @cherylb6755 Před měsícem +2

    Spot of Heaven on the road to somewhere… brilliant! Thank you Lorna, for letting us stow-away.
    💖

  • @kevinsanders200
    @kevinsanders200 Před měsícem +5

    I'm sure someone else has probably already solved the stuck weed hatch. New paint. Even though the paint was likely dry when the hatch was closed, it wasn't really cured. It happens all the time. A thin putty knife usually works.

    • @t1n4444
      @t1n4444 Před 29 dny

      Yes, but there is a rubber gasket seal between the "weed hatch well" and the cover.
      The gasket, usually, is fixed to the lip of the well with a waterproof adhesive directly to the metal.
      The cover is then closed and is clamped in place.
      If the newly painted underside of the cover is stuck to the rubber so it couldn't be easily removed is probably best left to the boatyard.
      And if that didn't work then again it might be a stuck baffle plate set into the uxter plate.
      And that is definitely a boat out of the water job.

  • @maryjnorwood3962
    @maryjnorwood3962 Před 28 dny +2

    I love Lorna and her beautiful boat! ❤️😎❤️😎❤️🥰🥰🥰

  •  Před měsícem +12

    Lovely Lorna and her new boat. Great video maestro 👍

  • @robsin2810
    @robsin2810 Před měsícem +4

    Early Sunday morning, read the scriptures and watched David and Lorna. Does it get any better.👍🙏🇦🇺

  • @mlies37
    @mlies37 Před 29 dny +2

    It’s an absolutely beautiful boat. I hope she’s very proud.

  • @veganvocalist4782
    @veganvocalist4782 Před 5 dny

    oh the mini narrow boats are my favourite and how generous of you to feature your friends pretty pink boat to encourage viewers to her channel . This was so delightful , enjoyed your humour too 😆please more mini boats

  • @Simon_Nonymous
    @Simon_Nonymous Před 29 dny +2

    I do like the blue bits as well - it's sort of Kath Kidston scheme, and I mean that as a compliment to Lorna's colour choices, as I really like them. I hope the snagging list gets shorter very quickly, and Lorna has many happy miles, hours, and memories on this lovely little boat.

  • @floydbertagnolli944
    @floydbertagnolli944 Před 29 dny +12

    Having a dear friend is a blessing and a joy. 😊

  • @satorarepo744
    @satorarepo744 Před 22 dny +2

    Oh Lorna has a lovely boat, and so very Lorna!

  • @IRSH-sy5jn
    @IRSH-sy5jn Před 11 dny +1

    I wish they would make more narrow boats in this colour pink it stands out and looks nice if I lived in a narrowboat that is the colour I think I would like

  • @arthuralford
    @arthuralford Před měsícem +6

    I hadn't realized how much I've missed your narrowboat trips. Thanks to Lorna for letting you tag along. And I've been watching Jonny Smith's restoration of a 2CV on his channel, and yes, that's sort of the sound

  • @user-pv4ld1je5x
    @user-pv4ld1je5x Před 22 dny

    Hi David, I love your videos. I was going to move to England. One of my sisters stopped me in America. She talked me to staying in the state. I was going to come to England to buy one of them boat s. I am from Canada, the Great Lakes. Take care my friends from across the pond ❤❤❤.

  • @gray5627
    @gray5627 Před 22 dny

    Lovely little narrowboat! I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your video a month or two ago; the SlowTV one. I have always wanted to see how the locks worked, but most folks cut that part out of their vidos, showing moving the gates perhaps, but never the whole process. I have never seen locks here in the US, though I know a few places have them, but i am fascinated by the narrowboats, and like the videos. By the bye, I purchased your book so I could read up on more narrowboating stuff! Thank you very much for sharing. :-)

  • @sandbridgekid4121
    @sandbridgekid4121 Před 28 dny +4

    Canal Husband and Canal Wife REUNITED!!

  • @DonP_is_lostagain
    @DonP_is_lostagain Před měsícem +10

    Pink is great! Good on Lorna!

  • @TomTremayne
    @TomTremayne Před měsícem +3

    Great video David. I think Lorna's done a good thing with that boat & it's given her a new level of cool, if that makes sense.

  • @cliveshakespeare9184
    @cliveshakespeare9184 Před měsícem +6

    I understand totally the definition "floating shed"! Couldn't agree more, wish you many more such days.

  • @paulsccna2964
    @paulsccna2964 Před 23 dny +1

    The scenery is lovely and despite the over-caste the adventure of boating the canals is tangible.

  • @QALibrary
    @QALibrary Před měsícem +3

    she has the best boat ever what a great colour

  • @andrewdolinskiatcarpathian

    “Cheese sandwich”. 🥪 Delightful day out. 👍😎

  • @mrben6573
    @mrben6573 Před 28 dny +1

    I would love to see a tour of one of those Springer narrowboats. The internet says the smallest model was the 20' (23'?) "Water Bug". Adorable. The brochure says it slept 4 and had an outboard! That's very interesting. Looks absolutely ideal for a small family boat.

  • @JeghedderThomas
    @JeghedderThomas Před měsícem +4

    Lorna! And what a beautiful li'l boat that is. So bloody cozy.

  • @Simonsboxster
    @Simonsboxster Před 29 dny +1

    Thank you David and Lorna, another lovely little adventure :)

  • @centauri61032
    @centauri61032 Před měsícem +4

    What a lovely couple! 😘

  • @russellarendt5565
    @russellarendt5565 Před 29 dny +2

    Delightful episode, happy to see you back on the canals, and to be invited. When you said “lunch” I immediately thought “cheese sandwich“ and I was not wrong. LOL.☮️

  • @hughs591
    @hughs591 Před měsícem +8

    Very nice, new boat and video, and pleased to see the return of the clock wipe! I imagine the weed hatch was glued shut by new paint, hope you managed to open it in the end . . .

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před měsícem +2

      I do like an occasional clock wipe, 'tis true!!

  • @sianwarwick633
    @sianwarwick633 Před 8 dny

    Lovely boat Lorna has, and I'm sure all will be good with it. I wish we were allowed to have live aboard boats moored up, and travel through our canal system in Ontario

  • @nigel9843
    @nigel9843 Před měsícem +2

    What a lovely trip on this very charming narrow boat. I remember Lorna's first boat which had constant problems, so nice with this beautifully made new boat, its a lot less stress with its smaller size.

  • @LisaMarli
    @LisaMarli Před měsícem +3

    What a lovely boat Lorna. May you have many happy journeys in her, once you get the weeds off the propellor.

  • @eekee6034
    @eekee6034 Před 28 dny +1

    The circular windows add to the boat's cuteness. :3

  • @RobbishVideos
    @RobbishVideos Před 28 dny +3

    Got a soft spot for a pink narrowboat 😵‍💫

  • @CaptApril123
    @CaptApril123 Před měsícem +3

    Ha! I guessed it was Lorna :) I think that bicycle is a Brompton. Very expensive, very nice. I've got one in my target hairs. Great video! Thank you.

  • @trevorford8332
    @trevorford8332 Před 28 dny +1

    Yayy!! :) You can see the sparkle in David's eyes.

  • @Sassymouse88
    @Sassymouse88 Před měsícem +2

    Naw she's so cute! And yes, very pink!

  • @lyndafoster7340
    @lyndafoster7340 Před 28 dny +2

    Is Lorna ,Miranda in disguise so lovely x

  • @randynovick7972
    @randynovick7972 Před 29 dny +1

    Always nice to see Lorna. What a fabulous little boat, too!

  • @rickkearn7100
    @rickkearn7100 Před měsícem +2

    Another gem of an episode, CTC, done most admirably and competently as one has come to expect. Lorna is a lucky lass, with such an esteemed shipmate for this journey. You really are so engaged, supportive and enthusiastic regarding the narrow boating community, always promoting as you do, such a unique and interesting lifestyle. Can't say enough how enjoyable it is to view your epics. Cheers!

  • @heathwellsNZ
    @heathwellsNZ Před měsícem +1

    It's lovely that a narrowboat can impart the personality of its owner! Very very cool new boat. Hope the wee glitches get sorted soon. Nice outing indeed!

  • @hatdude5138
    @hatdude5138 Před měsícem +8

    Nobody does narrow boating and cheese sandwiches like you David!🎉

  • @charlesmoss8119
    @charlesmoss8119 Před měsícem +2

    The swan families this year are enormous - all seem to be 4+ round my way - quite the year!

  • @kevinmartin3859
    @kevinmartin3859 Před měsícem +1

    Loved the video nice shade of pink and it wouldn't be you not to have a cheese sandwich and nice cuppa of tea well done David and lorna

  • @caseylwr
    @caseylwr Před měsícem +2

    I was a little disappointed, I was shure that there would be a pink painted engine in the engine bay. But allas. Very nice pink video anyway .👍😊

  • @94auwing
    @94auwing Před 29 dny +1

    Awesome to see you back on a boat and the water. Great vlog

  • @1258-Eckhart
    @1258-Eckhart Před měsícem +1

    I have never seen a pink narrowboat in many years' gongoozling, but the colour works extremely well, a strong but not obtrusive statement.

  • @TealCheetah
    @TealCheetah Před měsícem +3

    Congrats on such a cute boat, Lorna!

  • @markbulla1851
    @markbulla1851 Před měsícem +7

    Looks like a lovely boat, but it must be disappointing that the horn is already broken and the weed hatch was stuck. Ah well. Beautiful day!

  • @soniavey5537
    @soniavey5537 Před měsícem +3

    The colors look very retro. Lovely

  • @cbhlde
    @cbhlde Před měsícem +3

    Now I start to love pink, too! ;) Thanks Lorna!

  • @curtbonnell4308
    @curtbonnell4308 Před 21 dnem +1

    You eat more cheese sandwiches than anyone I know. Mind you, we like what we like so carry on. Lovely little boat Lorna has and looks like you had a wonderful little trip.

  • @jhertz89
    @jhertz89 Před měsícem +1

    Nice to see you on a narrowboat and my daughter would love that boat.

  • @curtissorg4687
    @curtissorg4687 Před měsícem +3

    Beautiful little cruise

  • @RobinRobertsesq
    @RobinRobertsesq Před 29 dny +1

    Congrats on the new boat Lorna

  • @0xDEAFF00D
    @0xDEAFF00D Před 29 dny +1

    She is adorable!

  • @jessicakellerart4268
    @jessicakellerart4268 Před 22 dny +1

    Pretty in pink! What a cutie. Congratulations, Lorna!

  • @dhroman4564
    @dhroman4564 Před měsícem +5

    Another most enjoyable uplifting video.

  • @johnnyc3298
    @johnnyc3298 Před 29 dny +1

    🤣 "Parp" that was hilarious I nearly choked on my cornett! And wow "Hello Stranger" ain't seen London boat girl in yonks!!! 👍🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇮🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏳️‍🌈
    This is all a bit "Tongue in cheek" 🤣😂 and I like it!

  • @normg2242
    @normg2242 Před 29 dny +1

    You two are adorable!

  • @Pooky-Cat
    @Pooky-Cat Před 29 dny +1

    Duh! I didn't get the 'glove' reference to begin with. I really must get a little hand for these glasses. Lol. Smashing video, thanks for sharing David and Lorna.

  • @skywillis
    @skywillis Před 25 dny +1

    what a cute boat! 😍

  • @sma3037
    @sma3037 Před 23 dny +1

    Congrats Lorna!

  • @williammonaghan3724
    @williammonaghan3724 Před 29 dny +1

    Now this is more like it canals, tea and cheese sandwiches!

  • @KerrikkiLurgan
    @KerrikkiLurgan Před měsícem +1

    So happy for Lorna!

  • @annec8871
    @annec8871 Před měsícem +1

    Congratulations Lorna! Such a lovely boat!