You really make it hard to continue living in the frozen north... Although right now, when it's Midsummer's Eve, I can't seem to be quite as envious as I usually am. You can't beat the Swedish summer, it's the best day of the year!
Just started watching these vlogs, totally inspired! What a lovely way to live. Absolutely gob smacked that a small number of people feel the need to give this a “thumbs down” ! There’s nothing to not like about this. Please keep it up 👍
At your age you have only earned the right to be "A disagreeable old sod" not "A grumpy old man" but I can see it in your future. Love the vlogs, keep them coming.
Grumpy old man? Not hardly! I find you totally pleasant David. Noticed that even when the sky is overcast the canal is still very pleasant and calming. Thank you another wonderful video.
The style of narrow boats always reminds me of the old steam engine trains. From their shape, color schemes and decor,all the way to functionality. If I owned a narrow boat I would figure a way to outfit my vessel with an authentic steam whistle! It would be grand for me,anyhow. Well done, sir.
Your not a vlogs are my sleep remedy. The sound of the engine is a lullaby, with occasional bird song. I watch until my eyes close, and if I wake, as I so often do, there it is, the canal, the sky, the ducks, all of it that I love so much. What a great gift you have given me....if ever i can, I will donate on pateron, or what ever it is. I don't have social media, you tube is as social as I can manage.
You always seem to deliever on the most majestic English Countryside. As I've said in past comments England is a very old and absolutely stunning country. Being from across the pond I never get enough of it when I've visited. The food the people the sights never get old lol
Brilliant vlog, David! Just so wonderful to see parts of the UK canal system through your eyes! Thank you so much for sharing 😊 👍 👍 All love, and best wishes, Claire and the girls, 2 very 'older Goldies'! 😊👌👍❤
A lovely trip! Thank you. We googled "winding hole" and the history of the word took us to windlass and to words in Old Norse and Icelandic. Thus a narrowboat trip can take one far afield indeed.
Re the Magnum “knock-off.” In my previous career as a photo/video journalist it became a quest for me to find a Magnum bar in each new country I visited. I learned to look for the heart-shaped logo as the brand, like Walls, changes, but the heart logo was the Magnum provider. Out of the 70+ countries I worked in, I probably found Magnums in half of them. Thanks for a nice reminder! Cheers from a former Surrey resident.
Now that train! That is my preferred means of transport. Linen topped dining tables, fold out bed and attendant to open it., length of the train to walk.
Grumpy old man? No, no I think of you as a "Curmudgeon with a bit of OCD" What a joy to be woken up by my 55 year old bladder only to find a fresh video up from David. Looking forward to seeing what you do at Crick or is this video out of order? Keep it up King of the Cut. Another quite enjoyable video.
I love the Ashby canal. We often walk up and down the towpath feeling very envious of all those beautiful boats going by. Still dreaming! Maybe one day.
David, we watch your videos to slow down and enjoy you canal life. I will admit to being very envious, but I will keep that to myself. ;-) Brillant camera and editing work. So seamlessly done, most of us don't realize your great talent. For me, I love to take the time to "look up" the buildings you mention. Especially the pub and restaurants. A quick Google search will give us the menus and prices. It's almost like being there. Many thanks my friend for seeing your part of your world through your eyes.
Frederique, David worked for the BBC and they'll only employ the best. We all appreciate his talent as an outstanding journalist. Best wishes to you Frederique.
I noticed canal boats when I visited England many years ago. I am delighted to have found your vlogs. Your bits of history are what I thoroughly enjoy. I’ve watched most of your vlogs but I haven’t been able to thumbs up most of them. I like to watch them on my large smart TV and the usual menu items available when using a mobile device are not available on the TV RUclips app. I do like the how-to aspect of your vlogs that let us know about life and maintenance on a narrow boat. BTW, I’m watching from Beavercreek Ohio in the US. Thanks for the vlogs!
Hi David, thanks for including us and calling us ‘lovely hire boaters!’. We’ve been hiring for 37 years. Twice a year now I’m retired. I really should buy my own boat! Thank you for another beautifully made vlog. The Ashby has to be the most beautiful canal by far and it was a treat for me to be able to tell you how much I enjoy you vlogs - if only very briefly as we passed!
Hello again!! So pleased you've dropped a note in the comments, I hoped you would. Yes, certainly sounds as though you need your own boat or maybe a share in one at least!
My friend from London once told me: ”Nothing is as Dangerous as an English Bloke with too much time on his hands” I think your videos have proven that statement, I love your videos . Cheers from Denmark :)
Yep - glorious is the word for the Ashby canal ... lovely scenery, steam locomotives, magical sheep - what more could you ask for! But really, it seems more interesting things were happening on this short canal than on many of the longer ones. Now back to watch the Harry Plotter vlog to see where we are headed next! Thanks for the trip and the gorgeous filming.
I´m quite smitten with the railway steam engine accelerating - what a marvelous huffing sound!! So nice that you went and captured that moment! thx : )) 7:17 > >
Hi David I have watched all your vlogs and I must say your commentary’s are excellent, it is so much more interesting than just watching scenery go by even though it’s very lovely. This video was particularly enjoyable and your mooring choices looked superb, all the best to you and good luck!
Bright sunshine and reflections of trees in the canal always makes me think 'Jigsaw Puzzles' - Could be a nice sideline for an enterprising guy with a few tools at his disposal! Lovely scenery AND a steam train - just a perfect week!
You answered a big question I had about greetings offered between boat captains on the move-----I am glad to hear you do at least "wave"------it all seemed to be cold and formal when somebody went by.
Yes Ogri I was wondering the very same thing. Funny how language evolves over time. We just have to try and keep up lol. Great video as always David. Thanks for sharing.
Hello David your Cruising the Cut drives me into a kind of mental alpha-state, lucky you and all the boaters living healed by it's energy!!! Cheers from hectic-go-crazy Caracas nevertheless always sunny city!!
Greetings from Canada on this Summer Solstice June 21st. "Summer" by name only, since it is but 10-to-11C in mid a.m. MANY thanks for the idyllic ride as I enjoyed a cuppa'. Cheers from here!!
16:13 This is just a kind of CRT action I’m talking about. Did you see how fast he was going? This is obviously a nuclear powered vessel. And the depth survey thing was all a big cover-up. He’s really checking all the nuclear missile silos along the canal.
I have now made it to your latest VLOG. I've managed to slowly make it here and watched every single episode to date. Its been a great ride. Thank you so much for all your efforts. I truly enjoy content.
Had to pause to come say I love the new microphone. Wearing some nice headphones and the directionality of sounds is really effective at bringing these visuals into an audio context, bringing it all to life. If I may say, very good investment.
Listening on headphones, the improvement in sound quality is notable, particularly compared to that on your earliest vlogs, which were unfortunately somewhat lacking in sound quality. Maybe my super discount headphones were partly to blame? Time to plug in proper Apple gear? Ahh, that’s better!
What is it about steam trains and canal boats that make us smile and makes the world seem a better place? Another lovely relaxing vlog David, thank you.
Most enjoyable vlog and with the added bonus of a steam train..bliss. I had wondered about not hearing 'old reliable' chugging away, but prefer the new sound you have. Keep up the excellent vlogs please!!
Yes, that's a bat house. Bats are useful and eat the bugs flying around the canal. So never hurt any bats you see flying around in the evening. The views you get are just stunning. What a lovely life.
Taking it at "quack" speed?? Vlog is great!! Your right about the bow view. An herb induced slow mo of that trip would have been THE trip!! Ever been on a comfy sail boat? ...this vid is one reason i follow.
Your videos are so relaxing, I love them. what a great way to start my Friday while I eat breakfast, I stream them to my tv and it feels like I'm sitting on the bow, by the way the new microphone allows my surround sound to change the singing birds from front to side speakers as they pass by, and that train, so amazing. greetings from NY stay safe, be blessed.
Hi just a little bit of information for you , as you passed the Ashby centre the red three wheeler was a now very rare Reliant Ant, based on the car of the same make . Just thought you may like to know . 👍🏻😎👍🏻
1:30 - Gosh I haven't heard 'half duplex' in years - distant memories of sync v async data comms, modems, and 2400bps dial-up. Definitely not 'good old days'!
I have checked, and my BP is always much lower after watching one of these videos than before. Well apart from the one on the Thames, which still gives me the collywobbles.
its just amazing how 20 minutes flies by watching these. Once again, you've captured the serenity and beauty of canal travels quite nicely! I must say that i do like the odd 80's reference and like another poster had that tune running through my head right up until this one....Please forgive this...but at 14:30 the first thing that came to mind was the holy hand grenade. Again, thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you for explaining the timing of the exchange of greetings between narrowboaters. I appreciate the new bow microphones and wonder if they could be fitted to pick up a bit more of the sound of the bow cutting though the water. Thanks for all you do!
Thanks for allowing us to travel along the cut with you. I always enjoy watching and having my morning coffee and relaxing at about 5:30am. All by myself I do love my wife and Shadow my dog. But I do enjoy my alone time. Have a very pleasant day, again thanks.
absolutely love your new sound system--the sounds of the birds chirping, a little bit of the water sounds, and of course the terrific scenery
You really make it hard to continue living in the frozen north... Although right now, when it's Midsummer's Eve, I can't seem to be quite as envious as I usually am. You can't beat the Swedish summer, it's the best day of the year!
Just started watching these vlogs, totally inspired! What a lovely way to live. Absolutely gob smacked that a small number of people feel the need to give this a “thumbs down” ! There’s nothing to not like about this. Please keep it up 👍
If I didn't have mobility issues (brain tumours), I would be very tempted to emigrate and buy a narrow boat. Your videos bring me a lot of joy.
I'm glad you enjoy them. Cheers!
At your age you have only earned the right to be "A disagreeable old sod" not "A grumpy old man" but I can see it in your future. Love the vlogs, keep them coming.
Steam trains, peacefull canal and narrow boats, couldn't get any better 😍
I wonder how many viewers caught the radio term 'half duplex' as applied to the tunnel near the beginning. I laughed out loud at it. Very good.
Not just a radio term. Data-communication term also.
The weather was causing drooling to this photographer. Thank you for sharing this lovely trip.
‘Ooooh heaven is a place on earth...’ 🤟🏻
Hello from Lowell Indiana.I found your site about a month ago and have been binge watching ever since,I love it.
Thank you!
I love your closing sound track. Never get tired of it. Plus prepares one for the end of the vlog.
Me too!
The Canal & River Trust bloke doing the depth survey has a good job, especially in nice weather.
Half-duplex. Now that's a term I haven't heard since my days working in telecom's! It's a suitable description of that tunnel though! 😀
My blood pressure goes down after watching your videos. Glad I subscribed.
Grumpy old man? Not hardly! I find you totally pleasant David. Noticed that even when the sky is overcast the canal is still very pleasant and calming. Thank you another wonderful video.
I don't show the bits where I'm grumpy :-)
Such beautiful scenery ... the Midlands are truly an English treasure!
The style of narrow boats always reminds me of the old steam engine trains. From their shape, color schemes and decor,all the way to functionality. If I owned a narrow boat I would figure a way to outfit my vessel with an authentic steam whistle! It would be grand for me,anyhow. Well done, sir.
I fell behind on your videos but now I get to binge them all and I'm ready to BLISS OUT on lock montages and quiet stretches of canal
I wondered what had happened to you ;-)
Thank you so much ...for the beauty, serenity, and the steam train. The Ashby is my favorite canal you've traveled so far.
Your not a vlogs are my sleep remedy. The sound of the engine is a lullaby, with occasional bird song. I watch until my eyes close, and if I wake, as I so often do, there it is, the canal, the sky, the ducks, all of it that I love so much. What a great gift you have given me....if ever i can, I will donate on pateron, or what ever it is. I don't have social media, you tube is as social as I can manage.
I agree The Ashby Canal is very picture perfect. No locks makes it easy for us older folk. Great vlog.
Got past by a steamtrain in your nerrowboat King of the Hill, butifull video thanks again
You always seem to deliever on the most majestic English Countryside. As I've said in past comments England is a very old and absolutely stunning country. Being from across the pond I never get enough of it when I've visited. The food the people the sights never get old lol
Brilliant vlog, David!
Just so wonderful to see parts of the UK canal system through your eyes!
Thank you so much for sharing 😊 👍 👍
All love, and best wishes, Claire and the girls, 2 very 'older Goldies'!
😊👌👍❤
Possibly, no, the best accompanied music of all the Canal Vlogs on the Tube!
A lovely trip! Thank you. We googled "winding hole" and the history of the word took us to windlass and to words in Old Norse and Icelandic. Thus a narrowboat trip can take one far afield indeed.
Re the Magnum “knock-off.” In my previous career as a photo/video journalist it became a quest for me to find a Magnum bar in each new country I visited. I learned to look for the heart-shaped logo as the brand, like Walls, changes, but the heart logo was the Magnum provider. Out of the 70+ countries I worked in, I probably found Magnums in half of them. Thanks for a nice reminder! Cheers from a former Surrey resident.
What a beautiful part of the world.
The tree-lined segment early on was magnificent, especially the reflections on the canal. Thanks for another great video.
Now that train! That is my preferred means of transport. Linen topped dining tables, fold out bed and attendant to open it., length of the train to walk.
What a beautiful stretch of canal - no wonder you took your time.
Grumpy old man? No, no I think of you as a "Curmudgeon with a bit of OCD" What a joy to be woken up by my 55 year old bladder only to find a fresh video up from David. Looking forward to seeing what you do at Crick or is this video out of order? Keep it up King of the Cut. Another quite enjoyable video.
I love the Ashby canal. We often walk up and down the towpath feeling very envious of all those beautiful boats going by. Still dreaming! Maybe one day.
I had to google "Belinda Carlisle", but here we are: "Heaven is a place on earth".
David, we watch your videos to slow down and enjoy you canal life.
I will admit to being very envious, but I will keep that to myself. ;-)
Brillant camera and editing work.
So seamlessly done, most of us don't realize your great talent.
For me, I love to take the time to "look up" the buildings you mention.
Especially the pub and restaurants.
A quick Google search will give us the menus and prices.
It's almost like being there.
Many thanks my friend for seeing your part of your world through your eyes.
Thank you!
Frederique, David worked for the BBC and they'll only employ the best. We all appreciate his talent as an outstanding journalist. Best wishes to you Frederique.
I noticed canal boats when I visited England many years ago. I am delighted to have found your vlogs. Your bits of history are what I thoroughly enjoy. I’ve watched most of your vlogs but I haven’t been able to thumbs up most of them. I like to watch them on my large smart TV and the usual menu items available when using a mobile device are not available on the TV RUclips app. I do like the how-to aspect of your vlogs that let us know about life and maintenance on a narrow boat. BTW, I’m watching from Beavercreek Ohio in the US. Thanks for the vlogs!
Thank you for watching!
Hi David, thanks for including us and calling us ‘lovely hire boaters!’. We’ve been hiring for 37 years. Twice a year now I’m retired. I really should buy my own boat! Thank you for another beautifully made vlog. The Ashby has to be the most beautiful canal by far and it was a treat for me to be able to tell you how much I enjoy you vlogs - if only very briefly as we passed!
Hello again!! So pleased you've dropped a note in the comments, I hoped you would. Yes, certainly sounds as though you need your own boat or maybe a share in one at least!
Thank you very much for this very scenic journey down the Ashby canal and back. A spot along this canal would be my ideal home mooring as well.
Lovely! Thank you for this calm beautiful day.
My friend from London once told me:
”Nothing is as Dangerous as an English Bloke with too much time on his hands”
I think your videos have proven that statement,
I love your videos
.
Cheers from Denmark
:)
THANK YOU FOR POSTING, I ALWAYS ENJOY YOUR WIT & BEAUTIFUL SCENERY! WISH WE HAD A CANAL SYSTEM LIKE THIS IN THE USA =)
Yep - glorious is the word for the Ashby canal ... lovely scenery, steam locomotives, magical sheep - what more could you ask for! But really, it seems more interesting things were happening on this short canal than on many of the longer ones. Now back to watch the Harry Plotter vlog to see where we are headed next! Thanks for the trip and the gorgeous filming.
I´m quite smitten with the railway steam engine accelerating - what a marvelous huffing sound!!
So nice that you went and captured that moment! thx : )) 7:17 > >
Ahhhhhhhhh......Yet another relaxing cruise on the cut....Thank you !
Hi David I have watched all your vlogs and I must say your commentary’s are excellent, it is so much more interesting than just watching scenery go by even though it’s very lovely. This video was particularly enjoyable and your mooring choices looked superb, all the best to you and good luck!
It never ceases to amaze just how beautiful the scenery is.
What no Gin today love your videos having a a rum and ginger beer today or as we Aussie call it dark and stormy
Bright sunshine and reflections of trees in the canal always makes me think 'Jigsaw Puzzles' - Could be a nice sideline for an enterprising guy with a few tools at his disposal! Lovely scenery AND a steam train - just a perfect week!
Some very nice scenery. I always find your narration entertaining. Thank you.
Sir watching to your video & listening to you I feel like I'm in my school in English class.
You are leading a fairytale life.
Thanks
Lovely video as always! So soothing to someone stuck in the city at a typical job! :) And yes, that is a Bat Box on the bridge.
You answered a big question I had about greetings offered between boat captains on the move-----I am glad to hear you do at least "wave"------it all seemed to be cold and formal when somebody went by.
Yes Ogri I was wondering the very same thing. Funny how language evolves over time. We just have to try and keep up lol. Great video as always David. Thanks for sharing.
Very enjoyable. + 👍👍👍 for your professional camera/phone footage; no "shaky portrait view" filming here !
Hello David your Cruising the Cut drives me into a kind of mental alpha-state, lucky you and all the boaters living healed by
it's energy!!! Cheers from hectic-go-crazy Caracas nevertheless always sunny city!!
Greetings from Canada on this Summer Solstice June 21st. "Summer" by name only, since it is but 10-to-11C in mid a.m. MANY thanks for the idyllic ride as I enjoyed a cuppa'. Cheers from here!!
Just to correct you David. That isn't a bat box but is in fact a public phone for calling Batman in times of need.
Oops! Silly of me!
Watching your videos makes my blood pressure go down. Glad I subscribed. Thanks.
"a bat box, or some kind of nature conservation thing" classic CTC one liner!!
Thanks for answering the "do people greet you from other vessels" question.
Outstanding, thank you so much for taking us on this lovely little cruise.
16:13 This is just a kind of CRT action I’m talking about. Did you see how fast he was going? This is obviously a nuclear powered vessel. And the depth survey thing was all a big cover-up. He’s really checking all the nuclear missile silos along the canal.
Wonderful trip David, looks like the Ashby is a great place to relax and take a time out from the hurly burly world of the mainline canals! :-)
you pass a lot of interesting things on your voyage, so many things to be seen for the first time. thank you!
Very lovely scenery and interesting to see the stream train.
I have now made it to your latest VLOG. I've managed to slowly make it here and watched every single episode to date. Its been a great ride. Thank you so much for all your efforts. I truly enjoy content.
I enjoyed the steam locomotive, another interest of mine. Thanks for showing.
Had to pause to come say I love the new microphone. Wearing some nice headphones and the directionality of sounds is really effective at bringing these visuals into an audio context, bringing it all to life. If I may say, very good investment.
Listening on headphones, the improvement in sound quality is notable, particularly compared to that on your earliest vlogs, which were unfortunately somewhat lacking in sound quality. Maybe my super discount headphones were partly to blame? Time to plug in proper Apple gear? Ahh, that’s better!
agreed
Thoroughly wonderful cruising experience, despite the overtaking misunderstanding, the nearest you get to "canal rage". Keep on and take care.
Thanks again David for an entertaining episode.😃👍👏👏👏
It was grand as usual, love the new microphone!
What is it about steam trains and canal boats that make us smile and makes the world seem a better place? Another lovely relaxing vlog David, thank you.
Loved seeing the footage about the steam train wonderful memories flooded back from my childhood xoxxo
Watching from New Zealand 🇳🇿 love your vids
Wonderful and relaxing as always.
🤣 that swan at 6:15 waiting for the very last moment to make a course correction is hilarious.
Most enjoyable vlog and with the added bonus of a steam train..bliss. I had wondered about not hearing 'old reliable' chugging away, but prefer the new sound you have. Keep up the excellent vlogs please!!
Ever since you mentioned about getting a stereo microphone, I only listen to you vlogs with my headphones on...ty
Yes, that's a bat house. Bats are useful and eat the bugs flying around the canal. So never hurt any bats you see flying around in the evening.
The views you get are just stunning. What a lovely life.
Why on earth would I hurt a bat?!!
Some people are afraid of them. Probably seen too many Dracula movies.
Beautiful area.
Really impressed with the brakes on your boat. Very impressive stop in Hinckley ;-)
Beautiful run. What a perfectly lovely stretch of canal.
Circles in the silt 🤣😉. Pleased you addressed narrow boat greetings, l was wondering about that. Another relaxing video 🤗
Haha wrong song but I like it!
@@CruisingTheCut 🤣
Taking it at "quack" speed?? Vlog is great!!
Your right about the bow view. An herb induced slow mo of that trip would have been THE trip!! Ever been on a comfy sail boat? ...this vid is one reason i follow.
Beautiful scenery, and thanks for the additional steam locomotive footage. But at 6:16 your old nemesis the Swan eyes you warily!
Must be christmas. Narrowboat cruising, beautiful landscape and even steam lokomotive. Perfect!
Your videos are so relaxing, I love them. what a great way to start my Friday while I eat breakfast, I stream them to my tv and it feels like I'm sitting on the bow, by the way the new microphone allows my surround sound to change the singing birds from front to side speakers as they pass by, and that train, so amazing. greetings from NY stay safe, be blessed.
That sounds great! Cheers
Your new microphone, sorry my bad, but I think you know what I meant.
Hi just a little bit of information for you , as you passed the Ashby centre the red three wheeler was a now very rare Reliant Ant, based on the car of the same make . Just thought you may like to know . 👍🏻😎👍🏻
1:30 - Gosh I haven't heard 'half duplex' in years - distant memories of sync v async data comms, modems, and 2400bps dial-up. Definitely not 'good old days'!
Wonderful way to start my morning... cruising the bow of a narrow boat along the canals! Loved the steam train footage!
beautiful decor, very relaxing, vlogs always on top
I have checked, and my BP is always much lower after watching one of these videos than before. Well apart from the one on the Thames, which still gives me the collywobbles.
its just amazing how 20 minutes flies by watching these. Once again, you've captured the serenity and beauty of canal travels quite nicely! I must say that i do like the odd 80's reference and like another poster had that tune running through my head right up until this one....Please forgive this...but at 14:30 the first thing that came to mind was the holy hand grenade. Again, thanks so much for sharing!
Nice trip David. Thanks.
I like that you took us shopping,(to the farm shop),with you. 🙂
Thank you for explaining the timing of the exchange of greetings between narrowboaters. I appreciate the new bow microphones and wonder if they could be fitted to pick up a bit more of the sound of the bow cutting though the water. Thanks for all you do!
The current location of the mic is the only practical one.
Thanks for allowing us to travel along the cut with you. I always enjoy watching and having my morning coffee and relaxing at about 5:30am. All by myself I do love my wife and Shadow my dog. But I do enjoy my alone time. Have a very pleasant day, again thanks.
Heaven is indeed a place on earth. Truly beautiful scenery at the 3:00 mark. I would love to sit in that shady spot and read a good book
I would say your abilities with turning the narrow around are pretty good, I think I would get a tad nervous every time...
Beautiful footage! :-)
Narrow boats and a steam engine...bliss :-)
Hi David. I’m taking good note of your Ashby cruise as I’m presently heading there myself. The farm shop might prove handy. Cheers Alan
Not sure what gave away the fact it was a bat box... Beautiful weather and countryside! Brilliant as always. Cheers!