Another reason I like these vlogs albeit a petty one is they are never those patronising annoying click bait titles like “my narrow boat had a problem GUESS WHAT HAPPENED” etc etc. I detest those types of title. I think you tube must promote that sort of things as a way to get views as it’s so common but I can’t stand it and make a point of never watching a video with such a title.
Don't know why I keep watching your vlogs (I am enjoying them) I don't own a boat or live near a river but I do find myself following your trip on Google maps while I'm watching. Keep up the good work.
I have become addicted to this vlog. No where near water, I have moved onto canal time. Things to do, a retaining wall to rebuild, a cooker to install (but some cabinetary required first) or watch another vlog. Another coffee and a bikkie.
Thank you David. I for one cannot get enough of your videos, they are such a wonderful opportunity for relaxation visiting the lovely English countryside.
I would think that considering the sedate and relaxing travel that is narrowboating, sheep alongside the the canal should be illegal, least the boater is unable to resist the temptation to count them
My name's never been secret - it says it on my website, my About page on CZcams ... I prefer to keep the boat name under wraps to maintain some privacy on the cut.
Alan and Wendy are a lovely couple and very generous with their time to help other boaters, the pace of canal time seems to attract decent people. Beautiful trip I am looking forward to more.
Great vlog. I couldn't close the gate on Aston lock, it was so heavy that Dean had to climb up the ladder and had to use all his strength to help me. Dallow Lane Lock seemed tiny after the wide ones!
Jealous that you have such a beautiful way to live. Nothing like that in the U.S. I will say that I get excited when you post a new VLOG. Thanks so much for sharing this all with u
I absolutely love watching your vids, but I kept trying to think what they reminded me of. Then it hit me. Thomas the Tank Train cartoons. My son used to watch those quite often.
Once again a great vlog, and thanks for taking us along on a facinating trip. Makes you wonder, though, what's more scary, tidal rivers with weirs, or canal locks with sills like high rise appartmnt blocks!? But David, buying potatos and tomatos, you're not going to actually cook are you? Remember, you have a reputation to maintain. Cheers, and good luck with the continuing trip.
Hi David, thanks for this most enjoyable vlog, it's (almost) all very peaceful and quiet.The only thing (probably only due to being a retired bargee) was at the very start when you said when you were leaving that there were going to be a few locks further down, but in reality it was a few locks further up, but nothing important or that needs worrying about.
Just wanted to leave a (keep warm) comment. For your hands feet and body, look into a motor cycle shop for such things. Here in the USA I would think items that run off of a motercycle 12v battery would keep feet and hands warm while at the tiller. also Amazon has electric stockings/ Alan, North Eastern US
Thank you for making and sharing these wonderful vlogs. Yours are THE BEST narrowboat vlogs on CZcams, full stop. Love the great camerawork, clever commentary, the tips and tricks and of course the delicious feeling of being along for the ride. Just gorgeous, thank you!!!
Thank you once again for a wonderful insight into your life on the canal,please keep them coming, they are very much appreciated. Do you have something extra special planned for episode 💯?
Love your vlogs. Watching in Port Augusta South Australia where we have just experienced a temperature of 49.5 C, so when you speak of rain my mind wanders to how it feels to get rained on. You see we are somewhat rain deorived here.
Hi David.....having found your channel I've spent the last 3 weeks watching from 1 - 90, fabulous....looking forward now to new ones as they appear...have fun on your travels..
Noticed toward the end: a pair of what appeared to be Canada geese. That means that they're reproducing! LOL. Seriously, though, despite the presence of one of our most hated exports, I continue to rnjoy the vlog and, of course, your punny episode titles.
Silt, silt and more silt! Found myself in similar circumstances, yet again, the other day on a busy and well used stretch of the GU but in a quiet spot (like you...preferred). Is this how CRT are going to get rid of responsible CC,ers? Leave us unable to get within three feet of the bank to expire midstream for lack of sustenance, or have they forgotten what a dredger actually does! Your vlog remains a 'go to' piece of gentle evening entertainment. Many thanks.
While that is undoubtedly true I fear for the little used parts of the system. Is there an increasing danger of us losing what was so hard fought for by Rolt et al? CRT are so far behind status holding I wonder. We shall see. Take care and enjoy.
The many, many volunteer and restoration groups won't let that happen, I think. Let us not turn this into any CRT bashing, they get enough of that elsewhere! Cheers.
You're right of course. Like every other service they're short of resources. I'm warm and dry with a lovely view despite the rain, batteries charged and the kettle on. Have a great day.
Thank you for including big landmarks, makes it so much easier to stalk...errr, follow you on google maps. Do me a favor and give a little wave to the satellite as it passes over, I'll wave back! Great episode!
It's funny that you remark on the large estates on the canals, and how you'd like to own such a thing - but you have the best way of life, the best "house" attainable, on and IN the canal. Living like that, I'd never ever want to be landlocked again.
Hello David. Hope you are well. Snow!?!? Aaack! That would be a real tragedy in May and certainly would make me a bit more than grumpy. A little rain would be nice to fill those canal passages that appear a little more than puddles at some points. Back to flying solo a little adjustment? Happy trails!
I think that largely depends what you want from a marina. If shops, caravans, brokerage, tourists etc are your bag then Mercia may well fit the bill. Other people prefer a quieter spot or other locations.
I enjoyed the ride today. It has been cool here in Texas also. Rain and storms this Spring. Seven tornadoes touched down 50 miles from us and started coming our way. They turned and went further north of us. They did a lot of damage to our neighbors in Van Zandt County.
You mentioned in a previous video that you haven’t seen a Scottish Terrier in quite some time ... I believe that’s one at 8:44. We own two so I’m keen about picking them out!
Hello again. just to say that I'm especially enjoying your videos at the moment, even more than usual. Maybe it's the sunny weather, maybe it's the increased frequency of touring videos, who knows? Whatever the reason, my favourite series of vlogs just started getting even better.
Sorry if I'm stating the obvious here... If/when we get grounded at the side of the canal, I/we reverse off it, as the prop pulls water under the boat, lifting it up a little. Admittedly, you don't get much steering going backwards, so the judicious use of the pole is needed but I did find it more effective than trying to go forwards, which pulls the boat down, by evacuating water from underneath the boat and expelling it rearward. 5:03 Swarkestone ? [ Ah yes, as you say a little later. The locals pronounce it "Sworks-stun ] Almost 20 years ago, I regularly used to enjoy a walk or cycle ride round those parts, especially seeing the start of the Derby canal, as I lived in the next village in towards Derby. It was only watered up to that first bridge, just 30m or so. Don't know if it's progressed since then.
It's not obvious but it is the correct technique. Much better to reverse off than to try to force the length of the boat over the ground, esp as the boat is deepest in the water at the stern.
Another reason I like these vlogs albeit a petty one is they are never those patronising annoying click bait titles like “my narrow boat had a problem GUESS WHAT HAPPENED” etc etc. I detest those types of title. I think you tube must promote that sort of things as a way to get views as it’s so common but I can’t stand it and make a point of never watching a video with such a title.
I am totally hooked on your vlogs David. They are very relaxing and very well produced.
Thank you
The evil face created by those lock gates 0:53 just fabulous ❤
Don't know why I keep watching your vlogs (I am enjoying them) I don't own a boat or live near a river but I do find myself following your trip on Google maps while I'm watching. Keep up the good work.
I have become addicted to this vlog. No where near water, I have moved onto canal time. Things to do, a retaining wall to rebuild, a cooker to install (but some cabinetary required first) or watch another vlog. Another coffee and a bikkie.
Thank you David. I for one cannot get enough of your videos, they are such a wonderful opportunity for relaxation visiting the lovely English countryside.
Thank you.
Thanks, David! You are always a bright spot in my day! A welcome relief!
Your 'baa' was impeccable. Those cows were gorgeous. And another power station! Wonderful video
Thank you. More power stations soon!
Yay 😊 I knew there was a reason you're my favourite
Great videos as always.... that's me watched them all.... eagerly awaiting the next release 👍🏻
It will be along in the fullness of time ;-)
I would think that considering the sedate and relaxing travel that is narrowboating, sheep alongside the the canal should be illegal, least the boater is unable to resist the temptation to count them
Thank you for the lovely Mersey feast. I can now go about my day!
:-)
Another lovely vlog David. Nice to see more of the T&M that Dulcie and I know well. Keep 'em coming! :)
LOADS more coming :-)
Ha, now not only do we know his age - we now know his name! Blimey, we might find out the name of his boat one day...
My name's never been secret - it says it on my website, my About page on CZcams ... I prefer to keep the boat name under wraps to maintain some privacy on the cut.
Alan and Wendy are a lovely couple and very generous with their time to help other boaters, the pace of canal time seems to attract decent people. Beautiful trip I am looking forward to more.
Snow....eoweeee...Looks sure are deceiving. Beauty every place you look..
I like the fact I see so many John Deere tractors!
"I'm going to need a bigger lottery" I felt that on a spiritual level
Great vlog. I couldn't close the gate on Aston lock, it was so heavy that Dean had to climb up the ladder and had to use all his strength to help me. Dallow Lane Lock seemed tiny after the wide ones!
I seem to recall we had help from other boaters at Aston so I just stood at the back and let it all happen around me :-)
Thumbs up! Our evening started with your vlog and a few minutes on the cut. Thank you for sharing your travels. Maggie & Dave, Vermont, US
Cheers, both!
Jealous that you have such a beautiful way to live. Nothing like that in the U.S. I will say that I get excited when you post a new VLOG. Thanks so much for sharing this all with u
I'm glad you enjoy them, thanks for tuning in :-)
Best vlog on the net. Thanks David.
Very kind, thank you
Thanks for having me along, once again, even from the Antipodes. Still no cameo from that yellow thingy.
Not while I'm boating, no!
I absolutely love watching your vids, but I kept trying to think what they reminded me of. Then it hit me. Thomas the Tank Train cartoons. My son used to watch those quite often.
What an odd comparison but I'll take the compliment!!! :-)
Another delightful vlog, great scenary and beautiful days. Thanks for posting that!
Cheers Doug
Once again a great vlog, and thanks for taking us along on a facinating trip. Makes you wonder, though, what's more scary, tidal rivers with weirs, or canal locks with sills like high rise appartmnt blocks!? But David, buying potatos and tomatos, you're not going to actually cook are you? Remember, you have a reputation to maintain. Cheers, and good luck with the continuing trip.
Ha! No, tomato for lunchtime sarnies, potatoes I do boil up for supper. Tidal rivers are the scariest.
Hi David, thanks for this most enjoyable vlog, it's (almost) all very peaceful and quiet.The only thing (probably only due to being a retired bargee) was at the very start when you said when you were leaving that there were going to be a few locks further down, but in reality it was a few locks further up, but nothing important or that needs worrying about.
Thanks for watching.
Beautiful vlog today. Lots and lots of editing perfection.
Thank you!
It looks like the Crt guys like to compete against postman when it comes to wearing shorts when its chilly. Beautiful scenery thanks David.
Haha, you could be right.
The pretty church of St. Mary the Virgin is in the Parish of Weston on Trent.
Enjoying your vlogs immensely!
Thank you!
i grew up and lived in weston for many years. spent most of my childhood and teenage years helping boaters out on the locks.
Never a dull moment I see. Love the high tech on the lock gate. No Heron. So sad am I😢. Lots of dogs on the tow path = lots of poo.🤭👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🥂
Just wanted to leave a (keep warm) comment. For your hands feet and body, look into a motor cycle shop for such things. Here in the USA I would think items that run off of a motercycle 12v battery would keep feet and hands warm while at the tiller. also Amazon has electric stockings/ Alan, North Eastern US
It looked lovely and hopefully it will warm up soon. Thanks for another great video.
It did warm up but now it's gone really rainy again :-(
Another great vlog 👍
Ta
Another great video as always. I'm sure it was nice to Cruz the cut with your friends. Cheers from London Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 can't wait the next vlog
It was great having company, yes. Cheers
great vlog as always.
Ta
Great video. Love the quiet canal ride . Thanks
Cheers
Great video again David. . You do seem to be really chilled of late.. Enjoying your way of life brings down my stress level's also. Thanks..
I'm pleased it helps you chill too!
Again, a brilliant video. I am probably green with envy now, such a trip would do me wonders now.
Everyone should try a bit of canal boating :-)
Cheers, another great video. Thank you.
More beautiful English countryside. Thank you David
Cheers, oh a little snow here today in Thompson MB. Last of the spring, we hope.
Ta
Hope it melts for you soon :-)
Another excellent video and we get a nice mention too!
:-)
Thank you for making and sharing these wonderful vlogs. Yours are THE BEST narrowboat vlogs on CZcams, full stop. Love the great camerawork, clever commentary, the tips and tricks and of course the delicious feeling of being along for the ride. Just gorgeous, thank you!!!
That's very kind, thank you. I'm very pleased you enjoy them :-)
Thank you once again for a wonderful insight into your life on the canal,please keep them coming, they are very much appreciated.
Do you have something extra special planned for episode 💯?
Not really!! Besides, with a couple of bonus episodes and one that only stayed up for three days, there is no clear 100th vlog anyway...
Another lovely video. Fantastic weather too. I spotted some killer cows, you be careful out there! Tonights euro millions is a big one by the way :-)
You know all about those killer cows! And yes, I got my ticket earlier today :-)
I do love watching you mosey along.
I'm really enjoying these vlogs 🎀
Good! Thank you
I love your videos. thanks for sharing them.
Thanks for watching :-)
Another lovely video! Close call with those vicious cows. Watch yourself out there.
Just escaped them in the nick of time.
Really enjoyed this vlog. We are cruising for the first time in June and collecting our hire boat from Mercia Marina.
Hope you have a great time! Take it slow....
Good Vlog David :-) Always good to hear and see where you are on your travels mate :-)
:-)
Yet again another great video, I'm even early this Vlog 😆 Keep on cruising and the great work.
Cheers Tom
Great to watch I think i'm going twice around your vlog set, but who cares, they are so relaxing to watch. Cheers from Melbourne , Australia.
massive looking locks on this leg...a bit scarey 😨 glad to see you've not had any major problems ...so far👍
Still here, chugging along!
that section of the trent and mersey looks nice.
It was lovely.
Love your vlogs. Watching in Port Augusta South Australia where we have just experienced a temperature of 49.5 C, so when you speak of rain my mind wanders to how it feels to get rained on. You see we are somewhat rain deorived here.
All work and no play! Cheerio.
Wonderful vlog David thank you
Cheers
Love these vlogs. If I ever hit the lottery..........
The familiar refrain!
The Mercia marina reminds me of most in the u.s., full of boats, all tied up, and the owners interest elsewhere....
Brilliant as usual, at one point I also thought those were the same power stations again +1 like
:-) Much appreciated
We had the same problem at the weekend with our weed hatch but with vegetation... We even gave you a little shout out 😂
Terrific! Thank you :-)
Hi David.....having found your channel I've spent the last 3 weeks watching from 1 - 90, fabulous....looking forward now to new ones as they appear...have fun on your travels..
That's a lot of viewing!! I appreciate it. More soon!
Looking forward to them...:-)
Very enjoyable. Thank you.
Ta
very relaxing. thank u very nicely done.
Thank you
Another great vlog thanks 😊
Ta
What a beautiful day
Great episode thanks David. 😃👏👏👏👏👏
Nice to see Chellaston (Swarkestone) there, spent many an hour there. I only live about 100m away
I love HO scale trains.. my dad worked for New York Central..I got to ride with him a few times
great update thanks for sharing! I dread to think that anyone would be silly enough to bath in a lock..
On a hot day, kids off school, what could look more tempting?
You don't know just how much I enjoy your videos, they are so well done and relaxing, thank you sir'
Cheers!
Hi David interesting section of the net work great vlog.
Cheers
Noticed toward the end: a pair of what appeared to be Canada geese. That means that they're reproducing! LOL. Seriously, though, despite the presence of one of our most hated exports, I continue to rnjoy the vlog and, of course, your punny episode titles.
Silt, silt and more silt! Found myself in similar circumstances, yet again, the other day on a busy and well used stretch of the GU but in a quiet spot (like you...preferred). Is this how CRT are going to get rid of responsible CC,ers? Leave us unable to get within three feet of the bank to expire midstream for lack of sustenance, or have they forgotten what a dredger actually does! Your vlog remains a 'go to' piece of gentle evening entertainment. Many thanks.
It's immensely frustrating but to be fair, trying to dredge over 2,000 miles of canal on top of all the other maintenance must be very difficult.
While that is undoubtedly true I fear for the little used parts of the system. Is there an increasing danger of us losing what was so hard fought for by Rolt et al? CRT are so far behind status holding I wonder. We shall see. Take care and enjoy.
The many, many volunteer and restoration groups won't let that happen, I think. Let us not turn this into any CRT bashing, they get enough of that elsewhere! Cheers.
You're right of course. Like every other service they're short of resources. I'm warm and dry with a lovely view despite the rain, batteries charged and the kettle on. Have a great day.
You're doing better than me, I've just done three hours of drizzly cruising :-(
tell ya wot David ya can rely on good vlog from ya. Keep em coming!
Ta muchly
2:00 the sarcasm was heavy I cracked up 🤭
very good really enjoyed that
Thank you
very good. its nice to ride along.
Thanks
great vlog, thanks
:-)
Great stuff.
Ta
"I'm gonna need a bigger lottery!", ha, ha, good one! At least there are no sharks in the canals to worry about 🙂
Quite a nice day's journey. Thanks for taking us along.
Cheers
They need to put narrow boat canals in farm simulator it would be awsome
Thank you for including big landmarks, makes it so much easier to stalk...errr, follow you on google maps.
Do me a favor and give a little wave to the satellite as it passes over, I'll wave back!
Great episode!
Waving right now!
It's funny that you remark on the large estates on the canals, and how you'd like to own such a thing - but you have the best way of life, the best "house" attainable, on and IN the canal.
Living like that, I'd never ever want to be landlocked again.
Hello David. Hope you are well. Snow!?!? Aaack! That would be a real tragedy in May and certainly would make me a bit more than grumpy. A little rain would be nice to fill those canal passages that appear a little more than puddles at some points. Back to flying solo a little adjustment? Happy trails!
It didn't snow in the end. In fact we had some very nice weather which just shows how accurate weather forecasts are.
Yay, no snow! Weather forecasters are the only people who can fail so miserably and still keep their jobs.😂😂
Interesting vidio Mercia marina is a place I would want to moor my narrowboat when I get it as it appears one of the best marinas
I think that largely depends what you want from a marina. If shops, caravans, brokerage, tourists etc are your bag then Mercia may well fit the bill. Other people prefer a quieter spot or other locations.
4:18 your hair looks great you should style it that way every time :P reminds me of when the Doctor's hair is described as all modern and sticky uppy
nicely done
Thanks
I enjoyed the ride today. It has been cool here in Texas also. Rain and storms this Spring. Seven tornadoes touched down 50 miles from us and started coming our way. They turned and went further north of us. They did a lot of damage to our neighbors in Van Zandt County.
We don't really get those here so I can only imagine how unpleasant they are. Hope it all calms down for you soon.
You mentioned in a previous video that you haven’t seen a Scottish Terrier in quite some time ... I believe that’s one at 8:44. We own two so I’m keen about picking them out!
Yes...I saw that..I own a Cairn Terrier.. toto..
I thought it looked big for a Cairn
A super video David. Thank you. The T&M is one of my favourite canals. Massive locks though. The information you give during your videos is wonderful.
What locks! Thank you so much for this trip video - though all of them are totally fascinating, when it's somewhere familiar, it is extra interesting.
I agree, I like watching other narrowboaters vlogs when they go to places I've been!
Another crackin' vlog, thank you.
Cheers Wendy. Pat the dogs for me, would you? :-)
Very nice.
:-)
Hello again. just to say that I'm especially enjoying your videos at the moment, even more than usual. Maybe it's the sunny weather, maybe it's the increased frequency of touring videos, who knows? Whatever the reason, my favourite series of vlogs just started getting even better.
The sunny weather certainly helps!!
The countryside in England is so beautiful. I would love to do the canals and see it up close & personal. Maybe some day.
hi Dave That will be right soon has Alan goes off you get stuck in the mud an have prop trouble .looks nice out there hope it dont snow .
We didn't get snow in the end, thankfully.
Very much enjoyed, nice 1 cruising the cut...
Ta
lovely jubbley CTC thank you!
Cheers
Sorry if I'm stating the obvious here...
If/when we get grounded at the side of the canal, I/we reverse off it, as the prop pulls water under the boat, lifting it up a little. Admittedly, you don't get much steering going backwards, so the judicious use of the pole is needed but I did find it more effective than trying to go forwards, which pulls the boat down, by evacuating water from underneath the boat and expelling it rearward.
5:03 Swarkestone ?
[ Ah yes, as you say a little later. The locals pronounce it "Sworks-stun ] Almost 20 years ago, I regularly used to enjoy a walk or cycle ride round those parts, especially seeing the start of the Derby canal, as I lived in the next village in towards Derby. It was only watered up to that first bridge, just 30m or so. Don't know if it's progressed since then.
It's not obvious but it is the correct technique. Much better to reverse off than to try to force the length of the boat over the ground, esp as the boat is deepest in the water at the stern.