Pretty special episode, should be on ww TV ! My Uni mate went round the world, laughs at my interest in Narrowboats. Hmm watch ! Brilliant episode ! Being humble is always good.
Dee you are now going with the best narrow boaters in England great people i followed all their vlogs you picked the best have lots of fun Ed 40 S Vegas XXXXXX
Thank you so much, now we've lost "The Narrowboat Experience" girls and Shaun & Colin are no longer cruisers you're my weekly (or there abouts) canal fix.
Thanks for showing the video. I went to Crick on Friday so missed the presentation. Dee seemed really nice and it looked like you genuinely had a lot of fun. If you get to go sailing Rich make sure you don’t fall in 👍
Loved this vlog... especially with selling my boat and not having had the chance to have learnt to steer her at all.... it was great to see another person feel the excitement of being on the cut and feeling free..... ! Xx
Well - I’ve done it! I’ve caught up. I was watching Kevin and Aslan thump-thump-thumping along a week or so ago when he met you at a lock, and of course he put me onto your blog (as you canal vloggers tend to do) so I whipped over and checked out Floating Our Boat. When I saw that Fran was a weaver, I knew I had found a new channel. (I am a weaver as well, and had often wondered how big a loom you could fit onto a canal boat). So….I reversed allllllll the way back to Episode #1 and have made the journey along with you up to the present. A big thank you from Pennsylvania for letting me tag along and learn so much about the canals, the history, (and a few vegetarian recipes). I look forward to whatever’s coming.
Wow that is amazing. Thank you so much for joining us and you need a medal for catching up so quickly. Doesn't sound like much weaving was done this week. Glad to have a fellow weaver aboard x
Drifted away from your channel a little lately I'm afraid, but enjoying catching up and happy to see you both looking so well.......terrific film by the way guys, as always.
That was so much fun to watch. Dee was a delight, she took to the canals really well. I really want to thank you all for a super half-hour viewing. All the best.
Enjoyed that, is is not so easy to teach a novice sailor eh, but think Dee soon got the gist of it, look forward to next episode, and Rich can have a posthumous Water Rat certificate, (LOL)
OMG that was so Awesomw to watch and Dee started of nervous but took to the waters like she had been doing it for years..... and to see her face when she hit the bank the other side, I give credit to Fran for just letting her just do it well done can't wait for episode 2... Bring it on..
I think that's what's called a "scoop" by the Fleet Street jockeys, wonderful to see how well she took to things, thanks to your expert tuition, of course, with some small assistance from the temporary 'bow thruster'. Dee is a thouroughly lovely lass and I hope we see more of your cooperative project soon. Take care, both of you.
Enjoyed seeing or passing you Saturday on the GU Leicester Arm. Too bad there was such a wind and the canal so narrow. I didn't dare stop and was having a time a tick over. Anyway, I appreciated you giving me a shout from your bow. I'm headed back that way tomorrow. May pass you by again. Jack. The American Narrowboater
@@FloatingOurBoat Had to abandon the cruise due to my middle son getting hospitalized in Leicester. Still I met some wonderful people and passed you and several other vloggers.
@@FloatingOurBoat He's much improved today. The clue that he was on the mend was when he began to complain about the hospital food. He's hungary FINALLY. We plan to sneak in a home cooked meal in a few minutes.
What a great vlog! Thank heavens for Fran and Rich who can now add 'Instructors' to their CV's 🤗 Already looking forward to Part 2. In the meantime, relax and enjoy your wonderful life.
Well, the plants stayed upright when that Armco got tagged, so it wasn't all bad. ;D My US Navy Dad would have said something like, "Hey, Dee, this is a narrowboat, not an LST."
Thanks to everyone for an exciting time on the canal and at the event at the boat show! I look forward to the next episode with Dee. Y’all take care of each other!
I imagine you two are well and truly exhausted after the pre-Crick prep, Crick, and then the filming. So many people! It was fun seeing the video with Dee, but also odd to see such a highly produced piece (à la Prunella and Tim) instead of your own more realistic snippets of the simple canal life you've created.
Such a great seminar at Crick and really lovely to meet you both. We enjoyed watching the episode again. Now breathing time back on the canal for you both, warmest regards Jacquie and Mark xxxx
Absolutely Brilliant . You two are video naturals ! ,I am so going to enjoy this mini series ( as I do with all your videos) Thank you to all concerned for this venture and to you two for your bravery in taking the challenge on 😁
Thoroughly enjoyed the vlog thank you. What a lovely person Dee is and really worked well 😉 Foxton is not the easiest staircase to do - even for experienced narrowboaters. Looking forward to part 2
Thanks so much Fran and Rich. This was so fun! Looking forward to more. I am betting you were exhausted after the Crick show and just ready to have quiet time by yourselves.
What a wonderful time you had with Dee, her innate seamanship soon showed through her initial anxiety. She is also a very delightful person. Her exploits of sailing round the world the wrong way is truly epic and she deserves all the accolades she received .Accolades for you too Fran and Rich for being the best hosts and tutors ,a wonderful vlog I'm very much looking forward to part two. Happy cruising safe journeys . Cheers from sunny Canada
Wow! To have her spend time learning the game of Narrow-boating with you on your boat is a wonderful thing! She's a world class hero and so humble and courteous too! I wish I could watch the whole video but I have a task to do this evening!
And another fantastic adventure in the books! Too exciting that you were able to be a part of this! Your fame is expanding! Just think, my fellow subscribers, we can proudly say, "we knew you when..."! Safe and relaxing travels you two! Love to the pups!
Hi Fran & Rich, this was a brilliant vlog my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed watching. We past you on the Leicester line on your way to Crick a couple of weeks ago and gave you a wave just above Watford locks. Looking forward to the next instalment. Bill and Sue NB Thisldome
That was such a great vlog! Thank you both and Dee. Hubby and I are coming back for our second canal boat holiday, this time for two weeks instead of just one and alone rather than with friends. Such a great way to review skills but above all to have fun in spite of mistakes 🥰🥂
We will be in the Four Counties area, starting around Nantwich. Not sure yet which direction to head but we have ordered a canal guide to study before we get there. So exciting!!
We will be starting in the Nantwich area of the Four Counties Ring, not sure which direction until we can study the canal guide. Ordered a copy to study before we go, all part of the fun!
Hope you now have a very well deserved rest after all that rushing around - enjoy some lovely summer cruising. Great film with Dee Caffari btw and looking forward to episode 2. Well done! Gotta say i feel a lot less embarrassed about being so completely dippy when i spoke to you at Crick (not usually like that - honest!!) now I know Rich fell in bless 🤣🤣 Look after yourselves, archie & jess. All the best, Kaz (RSPB)
THIS! Will become a 'Classic!' Narrowboat Video ... Well Done ... Brilliant!! 👏👏👏😄
Fran and Rich, you two are so laid back. Enough to make anyone feel confident.
Thank you, Dee made it easy for us
love you guys , so great to see Dee coming aboard and you sharing a wonderful experience on your Narrowboat together .
I really enjoyed Gongoozling from my arm chair. Great fun.
Pretty special episode, should be on ww TV ! My Uni mate went round the world, laughs at my interest in Narrowboats. Hmm watch ! Brilliant episode ! Being humble is always good.
Looking forward to the next “Dee Experience”!
As they say at the theatre - MORE, MORE, MORE
Dee you are now going with the best narrow boaters in England great people i followed all their vlogs you picked the best have lots of fun Ed 40 S Vegas XXXXXX
Thanks so much 😊
Perfect hosts! What an incredible experience. Lovely to watch…. Love from us ❤️❤️❤️
It was easy as she was the perfect guest xx
Fabulous. Absolutely brilliant. You are really famous now. What a super vlog. Well done. Great fun.
Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome... Just awesome 😎❤️❤️❤️❤️
What a truly excellent video! Thoroughly enjoyed it and looking forward to seeing Part 2!
Lovely to see the boys sitting in the front row of your event.
Yes it was
Fantastic episode, I can see you both on a BBC 4 collaboration with Robbie Cumming. 👍
I loved this so much!! So enjoyable!
It was such good fun
Nice to see you both at Crick, great weekend, already looking forward to next year.
This was so awesome & funny!! Could u ever imagine a few years ago, you guys would be doing all this?? Marvelous, just marvelous!!
We would have had no idea. It was an amazing experience and we are so lucky x
Such a wonderful vlog, enjoyed watching Dee learning how to manoeuvre a narrowboat! 👍😁
Thanks so much! 😊
Absolutely brilliant!!! Thank you one of the very best yet, hope to see you sailing soon 🌱⛵️💕
Thank you, Rich would love to go sailing, but I will need a bit of convincing
Thank you so much, now we've lost "The Narrowboat Experience" girls and Shaun & Colin are no longer cruisers you're my weekly (or there abouts) canal fix.
Fran looks lovely as always
Hello guys, watching you and your guest as I type. She seems quite lovely.
She is an amazing lady and was the perfect guest and student
That was wonderful!
Wow, thank you, couldn't stop watching!
Glad you enjoyed it!
wow. great video. I nominate this video for greatest this spring narrowboat season video.
Aaww, thank you very much
What a brilliant vlog…can’t wait for part 2…..looks like you guys had fun
Amazing video, absolutely loved it. Cannot wait to see Part Two. Also, it was lovely to see you at Crick.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Really great video, I gotta say, the best. Look forward to part two
Thanks for showing the video. I went to Crick on Friday so missed the presentation. Dee seemed really nice and it looked like you genuinely had a lot of fun. If you get to go sailing Rich make sure you don’t fall in 👍
😂🤣😂
Loved this vlog... especially with selling my boat and not having had the chance to have learnt to steer her at all.... it was great to see another person feel the excitement of being on the cut and feeling free..... ! Xx
Thanks Lynette. She was a natural and hardly needed any tuition but it was good to see how it looks from a beginners point of view
Well - I’ve done it! I’ve caught up. I was watching Kevin and Aslan thump-thump-thumping along a week or so ago when he met you at a lock, and of course he put me onto your blog (as you canal vloggers tend to do) so I whipped over and checked out Floating Our Boat. When I saw that Fran was a weaver, I knew I had found a new channel. (I am a weaver as well, and had often wondered how big a loom you could fit onto a canal boat). So….I reversed allllllll the way back to Episode #1 and have made the journey along with you up to the present.
A big thank you from Pennsylvania for letting me tag along and learn so much about the canals, the history, (and a few vegetarian recipes). I look forward to whatever’s coming.
Wow that is amazing. Thank you so much for joining us and you need a medal for catching up so quickly. Doesn't sound like much weaving was done this week. Glad to have a fellow weaver aboard x
Loved it! As usual! Love you guys!
that was great nice to see what happens when a person doesn't do it perfactly. great video
Glad you enjoyed it
That was fun!
That was very excellent ❤️!
Thank you so much!
Fantastic vlog. what great fun. Your as famous as our Robbie now .:)
😁
This was so much fun! Love it!
That was lovely!...hope you two are good.
We are fine thank you. Back out in the countryside now
Great couple great to see you a crick although didn’t get chance to speak. Take care
I very much enjoyed that. Thanks!
Our pleasure!
Great vlog you three i enjoyed, laughing all the time. look forward to the next vlog XXXXXX Ed 40 S of Vegas
BRILLIANT...
Drifted away from your channel a little lately I'm afraid, but enjoying catching up and happy to see you both looking so well.......terrific film by the way guys, as always.
Welcome back! Glad you enjoyed this video
Great video…thoroughly enjoyed it.
That was so much fun to watch. Dee was a delight, she took to the canals really well. I really want to thank you all for a super half-hour viewing. All the best.
So glad you enjoyed it, thank you x
Well done, enjoyed the vlog as usual.
Just love and injoyed your video . Thank you stay safe 🙏
Really enjoyed that
Lovely, brilliant vlog.... who was that lovely Yorkshireman asking the question at the beginning?... he should start a youtube channel 😁😁🦊🦊
So funny xx
Thank you that was great. Enjoyed the Fox flight! Cycled down there to many years ago now.
Glad you enjoyed it
great video...
Enjoyed that, is is not so easy to teach a novice sailor eh, but think Dee soon got the gist of it, look forward to next episode, and Rich can have a posthumous Water Rat certificate, (LOL)
Brilliant
Thanks!
Thank you so much William that is so kind of you xx
really excelllent, I have to agree with Paul Franklin's comment. No disloyalty to Shaun and Colin, but for us you guys have taken over the #1 Spot.
Brilliant video! Fascinating to see how Dee coped with narrowboating and how patient and helpful you both were! I'm deeply impressed.
It was easy to be patient with her as she is such a lovely person
OMG that was so Awesomw to watch and Dee started of nervous but took to the waters like she had been doing it for years..... and to see her face when she hit the bank the other side, I give credit to Fran for just letting her just do it well done can't wait for episode 2... Bring it on..
I think she showed what we all feel as new boaters
As soon as this popped up on my phone we headed for the TV's larger screen. What fun and we can't wait for the next episode!
I think that's what's called a "scoop" by the Fleet Street jockeys, wonderful to see how well she took to things, thanks to your expert tuition, of course, with some small assistance from the temporary 'bow thruster'. Dee is a thouroughly lovely lass and I hope we see more of your cooperative project soon. Take care, both of you.
She was amazing and we would love to have more adventures with her
Love your Tshirt Fran and your shirt Rich. You both look so happy. Great video and look forward to the next episode.
Delightful!!!
Sure did! (Enjoy the video). Great to see you guys in this kind of context. Looking forward to the sequel! Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Enjoyed seeing or passing you Saturday on the GU Leicester Arm. Too bad there was such a wind and the canal so narrow. I didn't dare stop and was having a time a tick over. Anyway, I appreciated you giving me a shout from your bow. I'm headed back that way tomorrow. May pass you by again. Jack. The American Narrowboater
It was good to see you Jack, Hope you are having a good trip.
@@FloatingOurBoat Had to abandon the cruise due to my middle son getting hospitalized in Leicester. Still I met some wonderful people and passed you and several other vloggers.
@@jackbeyer4356 So sorry to hear this. I hope he is ok.
@@FloatingOurBoat He's much improved today. The clue that he was on the mend was when he began to complain about the hospital food. He's hungary FINALLY. We plan to sneak in a home cooked meal in a few minutes.
What a great vlog! Thank heavens for Fran and Rich who can now add 'Instructors' to their CV's 🤗 Already looking forward to Part 2. In the meantime, relax and enjoy your wonderful life.
We are, thank you
Well, the plants stayed upright when that Armco got tagged, so it wasn't all bad. ;D My US Navy Dad would have said something like, "Hey, Dee, this is a narrowboat, not an LST."
Narrowboat bumps always look worse than they are
absolutely loved it! funniest part was the "Rich save me!" lol too funny
Thanks to everyone for an exciting time on the canal and at the event at the boat show! I look forward to the next episode with Dee. Y’all take care of each other!
I imagine you two are well and truly exhausted after the pre-Crick prep, Crick, and then the filming. So many people! It was fun seeing the video with Dee, but also odd to see such a highly produced piece (à la Prunella and Tim) instead of your own more realistic snippets of the simple canal life you've created.
Such a great seminar at Crick and really lovely to meet you both. We enjoyed watching the episode again. Now breathing time back on the canal for you both, warmest regards Jacquie and Mark xxxx
We loved meeting everyone at Crick, but so glad to get back to the peace of the canal
what a fab blog this week. brilliant. thanks 😊 x
When are you doing a canal to coast video? as a sailor and canal enthusiast I know you will have an interesting time and it will make a great video.
Rich would be quite keen. I might need a little convincing
Hi Fran and Rich, that was really enjoyable, loved it all the way through. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
Absolutely Brilliant . You two are video naturals ! ,I am so going to enjoy this mini series ( as I do with all your videos) Thank you to all concerned for this venture and to you two for your bravery in taking the challenge on 😁
Thanks so much!
I literally couldn’t stop smiling.. Fabulous
Absolutely brilliant really enjoyed it,well done.
Thank you
Thoroughly enjoyed the vlog thank you. What a lovely person Dee is and really worked well 😉 Foxton is not the easiest staircase to do - even for experienced narrowboaters. Looking forward to part 2
She was a bit daunted when she first saw it, but managed so well
Fran & Rich, this was wonderful! You are gracious & patient teachers!! I can’t wait for the next episode!
Looks like great fun!!!!
Well that was fun!❤️🇨🇦
Brilliant, thank you!
Just a brilliant film needs to go on the tv channels would make a good documentary
Thank you
That's a worthy Peter Criss impression but I don't blame you for not doing a 'Geddy', for the Tom Sawyer boat.
Enjoyable stuff as always...cheers.
Thanks so much Fran and Rich. This was so fun! Looking forward to more.
I am betting you were exhausted after the Crick show and just ready to have quiet time by yourselves.
Absolutely, we are enjoying the peace and quiet now
What an absolutely fabulous episode. Thank you. Jane, Philadelphia
Hi guys!
It'll buff out...
I just realised it's nine months since we met at Foxton. How time flies.
All the best.
We are back there again now, and sat at the same table for a beer.
@@FloatingOurBoat It's a hard life, but only if you weaken. 😃
Have a small one for me.
Love it, you, all of you, are such kind people x
Thank you so much
What a wonderful time you had with Dee, her innate seamanship soon showed through her initial anxiety. She is also a very delightful person. Her exploits of sailing round the world the wrong way is truly epic and she deserves all the accolades she received .Accolades for you too Fran and Rich for being the best hosts and tutors ,a wonderful vlog I'm very much looking forward to part two. Happy cruising safe journeys .
Cheers from sunny Canada
So glad you enjoyed it Ralph
Pleased to hear the launch went well guys - so happy that everyone enjoyed it!
Hi Fran & Rich, that was excellent to watch. You guys had so much fun, looking forward to the next episode. 💜💜🙋♀️🙋♀️
Wow! To have her spend time learning the game of Narrow-boating with you on your boat is a wonderful thing! She's a world class hero and so humble and courteous too! I wish I could watch the whole video but I have a task to do this evening!
And another fantastic adventure in the books! Too exciting that you were able to be a part of this! Your fame is expanding! Just think, my fellow subscribers, we can proudly say, "we knew you when..."! Safe and relaxing travels you two! Love to the pups!
Ha Ha, I don't think we are that famous. We know where we belong
Wonderful episode! Can’t wait for part two!
Excellent.
Great video thanks 😊 👍
Nice to see Colin and Shawn yes ?
Absolutely
Hi Fran & Rich, this was a brilliant vlog my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed watching. We past you on the Leicester line on your way to Crick a couple of weeks ago and gave you a wave just above Watford locks. Looking forward to the next instalment.
Bill and Sue NB Thisldome
I remember the boat name. Thanks for saying hello
That was such a great vlog! Thank you both and Dee. Hubby and I are coming back for our second canal boat holiday, this time for two weeks instead of just one and alone rather than with friends. Such a great way to review skills but above all to have fun in spite of mistakes 🥰🥂
Wonderful. Where are you going to be cruising.
We will be in the Four Counties area, starting around Nantwich. Not sure yet which direction to head but we have ordered a canal guide to study before we get there. So exciting!!
We will be starting in the Nantwich area of the Four Counties Ring, not sure which direction until we can study the canal guide. Ordered a copy to study before we go, all part of the fun!
Aww guys I loved this! Didn’t get to see it at Crick and the film was great! You two are naturals. 💕Thanks for the mention too xxx
It appears you were the cause of the trouble!!!
Thanks for a fantastic vlog with Dee learning how to helm a boat, lol. Take care and all the best. Stevie
Hope you now have a very well deserved rest after all that rushing around - enjoy some lovely summer cruising.
Great film with Dee Caffari btw and looking forward to episode 2. Well done!
Gotta say i feel a lot less embarrassed about being so completely dippy when i spoke to you at Crick (not usually like that - honest!!) now I know Rich fell in bless 🤣🤣
Look after yourselves, archie & jess.
All the best, Kaz (RSPB)
It was lovely talking to you and you were not dippy at all, very helpful in fact. At least you managed to stay dry😂
@@FloatingOurBoat until we packed up later! 🤣 Thank you. Lovely show with lovely peeps. Until next year then.....🖖
Brilliant! Didn’t want the episode to end, thank you 😊