Travels by Narrowboat - "A Comedy . . . Of Errors" - S08E02
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- Gooday everyone. Join Aslan and I as we continue our journey down the Bridgewater canal, arriving at Preston Brook Tunnel.
For me, tunnels have always been something to approach with a little trepidation - luckily I had the foresight to fit Aslan with a new, brighter, LED tunnel-light bulb, which should ensure the journey goes without a hitch . . .
Later and having emerged from the southern end of Preston Brook Tunnel, I arrive onto the Trent & Mersey Canal and one of the shallowest locks on the canal network - no problem for an experienced, seasoned canal veteran, such as myself . . .
After such an eventful afternoon, I'm relieved to finally arrive at my mooring, overlooking the Dutton Valley and also the place where I filmed the intro' to my Middlewich Narrowboat Christmas Special.
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Asking for prayers for our 33 year old daughter who has been diagnosed with stomach cancer. Prayers are greatly appreciated. Thanks so much.🙏💖🌼✝️
Sending healing thoughts, Tina. Best wishes.
Tina ,you are in my thoughts and in my heart. 💗🙏💗
Thank y'all so very very much for the prayers. They are very much appreciated. Have a blessed evening.
thoughts, prayers and healing on the way to you all
Sending prayers and healing thoughts to your daughter and all your family Tina. I will pop into the cathedral near where I live here in Klosterneuburg in Austria and light a candle and also ask my friend who is a monk there to include you all in their prayers. May your daughter have a full recovery and a long and happy life ahead of her.
35 seconds into the video and I can feel my blood pressure and heart rate drop. Relaxing to watch and a great joy.
I'd say that's mission accomplished, Dan?
@@CountryHouseGent most definitely. It’s like therapy in a video. Thank you 😊👍😊
My Bloodpressure was going up
95% of people would have edited out that fall. One more reason why I love this channel, you are truly authentic.
Really can't explain why exactly, but this is one of the few channels I'm subscribed to that I greedily watch as soon as I see a new post. Keep doing what you're doing, Kevin!
Awesome Loren, thank you. Reassuring to hear that. 😊
Me too, I always look forward to new episodes, it just makes the day tons better
Same here. It’s the only channel that makes you feel good!! 👍😜
Couldn't agree more... love the guitar/ singing make me smile.
And don't forget the cooking lessons. He can sure whip up those dinners.
I appreciate how you are so very candid, and share even your scary stuff with us all. It's a bond.
Thanks Jeanne. What you get is what you see. 🙂
Fantastic, and you will be one of the last folks standing with Foxes buying a farm, David Johns selling his boat, Minimal list bogged down refurbishing, etc.
Certainly looking that way. All very strange.
@@CountryHouseGent Well Robbie Cumming doing well. Bet he's there for the long haul. Watching his Canal Boat Diaries Season 3 which is blocked by BBC to the outside world...I'm in US...just have to find (with a little persistence) the right bootleg channel to see Robbie's.
@@teasip Just watched myself 👍👍
@@CountryHouseGent isn't it kevin?
So happy to have the reassuring chug of Aslan's faithful engine - and your narration style is right up my street! This made my day thanks! Carry on cruising!
Cheers Kevin! So good to have you back on the canals. Don't think you realize just what effect you and your videos have on your fans. It's a nice respite from our own realities. Just know when you're cruising along and you feel alone, you've got a group that's right there with you in heart and spirit. Your friends in Indiana.
The Hubners
Indeed Chris, I'm often told how the series and videos have helped in some way to get through all manner of moments in peoples lives. Quite, quite staggering acctually.
@@CountryHouseGent Kevin, I understand that you feel that way. Shouldn't come as a surprise though. You're a down to earth fellow that people can relate to. My family feel your a bit of a modern day Renaissance man. You've got a wonderful sense of humor, you're an excellent musician and a chef. Just keep being yourself.
I started watching this on Amazon prime, I was gutted when it finished and now I have just found this. I could watch it all day, I didn't even like boats, now I want one.
Awesome Craig, thank you. Pleased to hear you've picked up the boating 'bug'. It's contagious. 🙂
@@CountryHouseGent Thank you, it always made me laugh when you were told about bandit country, I know that area well as from Leeds. I think if I ever got a boat I would avoid that area. You went to some truly beautiful locations. Looking forward to watching more. Thanks mate.
I appreciate how genuine you are and portray yourself just as your are...keeps me coming back to watch.
Thank you Beth. Yep, what you see is what you get. :D
Finally getting to cruise again, and we get to live vicariously through you, Kevin, with Aslan as our spirit animal. Don't ever stop that voodoo that you do!
One thing Kev, we usually learn from our mistakes. Some very pleasant farmland and scenery, a lot of large houses, bits I've seen before, new stuff, facts and history, a lovely cruise. No broken bones. Thanks, and take care.
Thank you as always Phillip. Yes for me as well, the new travels and adventures don't start until I get to Kings Lock at Middlewich, and canals I haven't done before.
It’s really pretty, how the canal sits above the farm land there. It’s really quite something when you look at pictures of “The breach” and think about what it took to build that back up with a lasting integrity. Those engineers and workers probably don’t get enough praise for that work.
Hearing that putt putt feels like coming home (or like meeting with an old friend). Thank you for all of your work and efforts. ❤️🇨🇦🇺🇸✝️
I love your new redo of the older intro music. Always missed it when you changed it. It goes so well with Aslan & your narrow boat adventures. Thanks for sharing again with us, Kevin!
I am very glad you are back making narrow boat videos. Thank you.
It's great to be back. Thanks, William.
It's good to see Kevin smiling again and some of those quirky . lol
Nothing like a tripwire to wake you up in the morning 🤷♂️ .
Really enjoyed your cruising videos and missed them during the past couple of years. So glad you've chosen to go back to cruising full-time and that you're able to now do it.
Aslam’s engine and your song, yes we’re back on the canals 🌷👍😊
Thanks Laura. Yes, I thought the best way to say we're back, like old times, is the original theme tune.
@@CountryHouseGent I was also so glad to hear the original Travels By Narrowboat sound track.
The water fowl having a laugh at the beginning of the video told me something amusing was about to happen; and so it did. Good stuff.
Back in the saddle again. You are a nomad at heart. Mistakes do not make you an idiot. Mistakes make you human. Dust yourself off and move on. No pain no gain. Would like to see much more content just the same. Maintenance, cooking, shopping, riding your bicycle whatever. I think 90 minutes per upload would be watched by the true fan. Your the last river boat channel I subscribe to. Me thinks I'm not alone in this. Glad to catch you setting up your itinerary for the chopper, limo and hotel at video's ending. Been sand bagging your net worth all along. I knew it!
Thanks Kevin. Nice to have you back. You give me hope as I’m always falling over.
I have to admit ... laughed throughout. Very funny. Your dry humour and slapstick is always appreciated.
So happy you are back out there with your great photography, good editing, and outstanding narration…life is good. Your Vlogs are a wonderful way to escape all the craziness in the world. Thank you for letting us share your day with you.
So happy my favorite narrow boater is back on the canals. God speed good sir!
So glad to see you and Aslan chugging along. There is another Narrowboat channel I follow, but they up and decided to buy a small holding up in Scotland. They're still doing vlogs, but not on a narrowboat. So yours is now the only actual narrowboating channel I follow. And at the end of any given week I need the serenity of watching you and Aslan chug along though the countryside to help me refocus my soul to the really important things in life - being your own authentic self. Thank you for that, and keep up the good work.
Thank you Cecile. Yes, there does appear to now be a large 'gap' to fill with canal travel videos. I shall endeavour not to disappoint. 🙂
As soon as I hear Aslan’s engine and see your beautiful filming, my blood pressure drops and all is right. Thank you Kevin for being a glimmer of light in this chaotic world.
I can imagine the change of scenery is very welcome.
It sure is. Couldn't have remained stationary for ever.
Lovely to hear that chugging sound again! It's just like no other!
I wish there was a 10 hour long recording of Aslan putting along, it's such a relaxing sound, I'd sleep like a baby every night listening to Aslan chugging down the canal
A one or two hour ASMR type video is on the cards.
Some of those narrowboats are so quiet, I miss that chugging sound.
I'd settle for 2hrs or even a bit less.
Fabulous, good to have you out and about again. Thanks for taking us along…looking forward to the next. Be well.
Kevin, great to see you out and about. Missed the canal videos. Glad you only got your trousers dirty. Not glad you fell, though made for good drama. Falling stuff we do everyday but not recorded. Take care, you get back in the swing of things. David n Pam
Sad news that David over on ‘cruising the cut’ is packing it all in and selling his boat to live in a house… but at least we still have travels by narrowboat!
Yes that came as a complete suprise.
Agreed. Well Deck Diaries appear to have gone quiet. Have they given up too?
@@davidfinch5062 IIRC they've had some health issues, hopefully things will get better and they'll return.
@@stewartflood8447 I'm sorry to hear that. I have my fingers crossed.
Let there be light! I’m glad you survived the power cut and thankfully didn’t fall in !
Awesome Kevin just awesome, you are where you belong. Only certain breeds can do what you have and are doing. A Inspiration to us all.
Ha, breeds. I suppose it's in the genes?
@@CountryHouseGent i laughed at this one
Great video. Thanks for sharing Kevin. I'm glad that you included your "spill" at the lock. I'm glad that I'm not the only one out there that is clumsy. Smooth travels. I can't wait for the next episode!!
Thank you, for the good natured laugh you gave me.
Just a tip. Take your exhaust and tall chimney down before entering a tunnel. You never know how low the roof will go and inside is no place to find out your cutter is not hitting the roof. (Especially when you forget to switch on your tunnel light.)
Good to see you back again.
You know that's real life, we learn as we go, thanks for sharing, travel well :)
And so we conclude with a Man genuinely happy with his lot.
Awesome thank you. It's been a long road but thinking I got there in the end. 😴
This is exactly what love to watch, canal scenery and your adventures, thank you.
It’s funny, after my last comment about now watching just two channels I am now just down to you as David is selling his boat and leaving the canals and for me the most enjoyable aspect is the cruising. Keep up the great work Kevin!
Ay, that was an unexpected development Ian.
Same as Foxes, disappointing.
Ditto on the cruising!
That i like about you and your videos, you always keep it real, and at times with some light entertainment to go with it as well.
There’s nothing like the thump thump of Aslan to calm my nerves
It’s the boat I love! But she wouldn’t be the same without you, lol. I’m still laughing about the light, 🤣
Great vlog , great vlogger . Luv the intro song . You're #1 . Hope you can continue with your cruising . I see where the Silver Fox Boys have sold out to become landlubbers and Cruising the Cut David is quitting and becoming a landlubber too . STAY SAFE & beware the slippey mud ..
Yes both announcements came as a complete suprise. Just be warned, I do have to go on land to buy groceries. :D
Well that was quite enjoyable thank you Kevin! Be careful with those falls. My husband fell on the ice eight weeks ago and is still not healed, I fell a week after he did and I'm still having trouble using my right arm. It's no fun! But thankfully I get to watch you in your travels, and it's like a little vacation for me. I do so enjoy your vlogs!
Will do Allie but I know what you mean. I sprained my wrist about 9 months ago and it's still not 100%.
And a fine passage it was. . . . .Thank you for the ride!
You're very welcome Russel. Cheers,
I found you, David and Shaun & Colin on Amazon, then after watchig every episode I could I found you, and more, on CZcams. I am following a bunch of you now, I have lost count. Young, older, single, couples, the one couple with a 6 month old baby, dogs and cats some of humans who have gone for unexpected swims…. What I am really enjoying is the diversity of each of you that I am following. It gives a great perspective about Narrowboating. Of course, the scenery is beautiful, the boat lifts and aqueducts a little more than impressive sometimes. I do think I would love it part of the time, but by the time I could downsize to such tight quarters, we definitely could not handle the frequent getting of water, and dumping of trash and toilets: and some of those canals look like fun, but also hard work sometimes. That being said, it is delightful to get to know and see what your lives are like, what you encounter, how you deal with that kind of life, and the UPS and DOWNS. I followed you on your camping and hiking treks, too. I am pleased to see you back on Aslan….and especially that you are meeting up with some of the others I follow. I know there are people who need and like to be alone…but sometimes even you looked too much alone when you needed someone.
Wot a day ! WOT A DAY !
(,,)it happens ! But it's so reassuring that you came out of it unscathed (apart from your trousers) !
Tunnels and locks, I say, are a Boaters nightmare !
But so scary ! I was on the edge of my seat in case you bumped the tunnel wall !
Well after this it will be ALL downhill from here !
Oh didn't they tell you, since you last travelled these waters, the pounds now slope, doing away with the locks !
So plain sailing from here on in !
Looking forward to your new adventures on these Express waterways !
Stay safe !
Stu xx
7 out of ten for style with the trip and laughed a little when the light came on
The canals seem relatively devoid of fellow boaters cruising. Almost as if you have the entire canal system all to yourself Kevin. Looks absolutely ideal and idyllic.❣
It sure does feel that way though in the past week it's picked up a bit with this fabulous weather.
As they say, if good things lasted forever, would we appreciate how precious they are? Enjoy the silence and tranquility while it lasts. All the best to you.
Heavy heavy sigh of relaxation. So grateful for the slow, quiet, and beautiful filming. Wonderful nature sounds and the unforgettable chug. Best vids out there. So glad to have you back Kevin.
Even in the "errors" it could have been raining. And your boors are hansome.
I always enjoy the Eeyore mug shot 🙂
was a bit freaked out there for a bit! Your such a hoot..I believe it just comes natural.!.Awe bless you ! be safe!.. Nice to see you and nice to hear Aslan chugging along..Take care!..Happy cruising!...do love that Ah Oooga!!!!😄Lovely spot!
Or….’Much ado about Senior moments’ 😏Enjoyed that! 🤣
Definitely senior moments, Helen. Now I know what my father would complain about. 🙂
Thanks for sharing. Loved the phone call at the end. It’s great to see you on the canal. Cheers.
Kevin, my wife and I are happy to be traveling with you again. The sound of Aslan is very soothing and peaceful. It is so relaxing after working all day. You seem to be much more content while you are cruising.
Cheers.
Thank you Phil and wife. Things have clicked into place of late. All very calm and natural now.
Great fun being back on the water with you, despite your mishaps. Have to admit when you showed the fall I laughed like a child. Sorry Kevin, couldn’t help it. Hope it didn’t leave a bruise. Until next time…❣️
I must admit to having a giggle myself, several hours later looking at the video, Cathy. One slightly bruised knee but a bigger bruised pride. 😬
@@CountryHouseGent Awwww, sorry. It was muddy and slippery. Stay safe out there❣️
On the canals again!!! Terrific first day! You are in the groove!!!
Watched on my tablet and on my tv tonight beautiful ride I like you show where you are going its like we are riding on the boat with you hi from Wishkah WA
Fumbling around looking for glasses is something I do too and 9 times out of 10 they’re on my noggin lolol.
I'm sorry I had a few good laughs, at your expense. You are a great sport!
I look forward to hearing about your doings at this location, it is so beautiful.
Enjoy 🙃
Im very glad you did film your narrow boat travels, Ive been intrigued with the canals and boats there in England since catching a few glimpses of the canals on the old British tv show. (Last of the summer wine) then I discovered you.Now I dream of shucking it all here in Oklahoma , and do what your doing. well at least give it a year trial run, eh its a dream anyway, thanks for all the lovely videos!
howdy. Great cruising and the adventure of being out on the cut is fantastic. Cheers Keith
Oh so glad to have you back on the cut! Sorry bout the spill you took. Safe journeys and Cheers!
Love love love watching u. I live vicariously through u. Glad ur back
I think if it were me, my navigation may stop at the various pubs and restaurants enroute! Happy cruising Kevin. 👍😉👀
Well Barry, it would sure be a fun way... to run out of money. 😁
I actually got claustrophobic going thru the tunnel. Not sure I could have done that. Love the beautiful scenery.
Very enjoyable video, the tunnel looked scary for me watching thanks for showing the incredible buildings along the way.
So glad that you’re happy to be back…I feel at ease with your conversation and truly enjoy the filming.
Thanks for coming back.
🙄😅😅oh my word, first the light, and then flat on the floor.! I’m sorry I laughed out loud! Same thing happened to me 2 days before Christmas in the dark, hurricane force winds, my dogs last pee stop. Caught my foot under the fencing which was blowing up. Over I went, onto my brand new prosthetic knee, flat on my face. Smashed my teeth and nose. When I got inside, looked into the mirror I burst out laughing! Mud up to my hair, tufts of grass in my mouth. Lucky nothing hurt, just my pride!
Ouch and oh my god, that sounds horrendous Marion, and very painful. I hope you recovered quickly. Makes my muddy trousers look irrelevant. 😳
@@CountryHouseGent it wasn’t painful at the time, but there are a few aches now. The old bod isn’t a spring chicken anymore, funny that, the brain and heart are 30! 🙄🤣
Secondly if it had been on concrete like your fall, it would have been really a lot worse. So yes thank God I just got a mouthful of mud.
Hi Kevin..
Just to say it was great to see you in the cut at Cholmondeston Lock..
Great work again and pls don’t stop as your work is a great help to many people..
Thanks again Lee…Black Pepper 👍🏻😎
Likewise Leeroy and cheers. Happy cruising,
A shitty week just got better with a new episode.
a great job with the video Kevin, thanks ,Be safe🙏⭐My Friend🐸
Glad you didn't hurt yourself, Kevin! So glad to see you back and happy. This is where you belong!
compliments for choosing to show the challenging moments...
Thanks for the lovely video Kevin and we all have brain farts now and then. We won't hold it against ya. 😊👍👋
You’re back doing what we love to see.
It is SO good to have you back on the canals. Love your Vlog and you're not the only one to do a prat fall! Best!!!
Good video especially fall sequence and trick light sequence
Love to watch you cruising again! Can’t wait for next video
Hi Kevin 👋 just us2 saying hi 👋 thanks again for this video update 👍 den and sue 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🚌🚌🚌
You're just a bit out of practice after 2 years in the marina....it will all come back to you soon enough!
Glad you are back and loving it! We all enjoy hanging out with you!
Great to hear you're watching Sonya. Yes a few slip ups to begin with, but think things are settling down now.
@@CountryHouseGent I found you during the lock down and have looked forward to each episode since. Watching is like visiting a dear friend....very comforting.
Can't thank you enough! waiting for next episode with bated breath! Cheerio!
Thanks again Kevin, Another lovely vlog!👍💚
There's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip. No harm done then. Another egg sighting episode. Well Done. Gpx
Haven't heard that phrase for a good while, Gram. Yes, absolutely.
With all the madness that's going on in the world at the moment it's great escape just to chill for half an hour and watch your videos and dream of the day when I might be able to do it myself, retirement only a few years away now 🙂
Glad to see you back on the cut
Done that stretch a couple of times, good to see it again 👍
Looks much more inviting with some sunshine, Stephen.
At least you found your glasses and they wasnt on your head like ive done before!!😁
The chug of engine is back yeh! Eeyore mug at the ready. Welcome back to cruising. For me it's the voice with that hint of sarcasm. Obviously views, canal etc. Keep up the good work.
Oh Kevin, Kevin, Kevin what are you like, one of those days eh lol, great vlog😊👍
Another Great one as always and a Classic Ending, Thankyou.
That made me chuckle! I wasn't expecting that when you rewound. Styled it out nicely.
Very nice to see…. Thanks for sharing!
What a beautiful mooring spot, Kevin!! I loved the video. Hope to see a bit of cooking here and there, helps round out the day and makes me feel like I'm really there. Looking forward to the next video. Terri from Pennsylvania
Kevin, greetings from New Jersey, USA! your laid-back attitude and down-to-earth reflections on life, combined with your unique views of the landscape and Aslan's relaxing, rhythmic chugging are a welcome respite from the current insanity we're all facing. Thank you for being you and please keep making these wonderful videos!
Thanks Kevin, an enjoyable fist day, so many familiar sights. Take care and stay safe 🌷👍😊
Cheers Laura.