so lovely to see traditional handicrafts going strong....what a lovely festival with so many traders I never knew existed...hope that canal restoration gets plenty of money to complete it...
I am so jealous ,I love arts and craft shows. I did then as a decorative and oil painter years ago. Now I am confined to bed and I only get to go with vloggers . Thank you...
Really great to see all those artisan businesses and real people who are genuinely just lovely. So simple, so very refreshing and well......brilliant. Hats off also to the tireless efforts of the various trusts and organisations raising funds, restoring canals and bringing back to life our heritage. The task is immense and all involved should be very, very proud of what they do and are achieving. Thank you.
Fran showing her potential as a TV host! You did so great here Fran. And it was good of you guys to provide on screen information for everyone you spoke to. Well done on a great video, as always. Greetings from Australia!
It's such a pleasure and a treat to follow your vlogs from "the other side of the pond"... always a new adventure, exploring your beautiful countryside is an absolute joy to watch. Thank you so much...❤
You filmed it, way to go! Was so hoping you would, and what a fab job, well done. Very much appreciated by the landlubber here. So interesting all the people Fran talked to. Such a nice community among the boaters. Thanks so much! 😁
Just a totally delightful program. thank you, thank you, you have allowed me to escape from the depression of watching what's happening in Eastern Europe.
Thank you both for satisfying my FOMO.. hated to miss the Norbury festival but when the Caribbean calls it’d be rude not to go. Glad you like my soap and you made Nici’s day buying yarn from her. Hope to meet you one day.
You were so nice to give exposure to so many craft people and didn't show off our own beautiful work. That was very generous of you, Fran. Those people have to spend so much time on creating their wares. No water grows under their feet. Best to you, Jane, Philadelphia
Awww Fran your a natural talented interviewer……. What a fantastic and very interesting vlog and so many talented artisans. Nice to know so many canal restorations are happening.!! X
Looks.like a good time was had by all. The Monty is such a beautiful canal and have the pleasure of living less than 5 mins drive from Maesbury wharf. So the Monty is a regular place to take the dog for a walk. The most scenic section lies beyond Measbury and into Wales, will be a while I fear before boats will be seen beyond crickheath. However, this does mean the wildlife thrives in these unnavigable sections. If you ever in the area and need a lift to the shops, would be more than happy to oblige.
Thank you, Rich and Fran, for that interesting Vlog on the Norbury Boat Festival. It does my heart a world of good to see all those artists and artisans plying their wares. I of course love all things narrowboats' but the festival proves that talented people live and work on the canal. I hope Jess has recovered from her tiredness and she is running around like usual. All the best. 🧡 Stephen.
So many fabulous goodies to see, hold, taste, touch, feel an sample... where's the Gin Fran? Thanks for taking us with you, appreciate the walk. Wish we were there 😊❤️
That was soooo lovely to see .....thank you for sharing.......loved the wool........I am teaching my self to quilt......so my live would be cotton fabric xxxx
Thank you so very much for visiting Norbury Junction..the festival is fantastic. Norbury is where my then fiance (now my late husband) introduced me to his narrowboat, such wonderful memories.. Your vlog was fantastic..
Thank you both, how good to hear from the traders, and the canal restoration projects. So positive and up beat. Poor Jess sorry to hear she is a bit poorly. Take care. xx
I love going to markets like that. We’re going to one this afternoon. Not on a canal, but a Farmers Market, with crafts as well. The Nanaimo Farmers Market, on Vancouver Island. I’ll be aiming for the canals the next time, I’m in the UK. Play carefully, & smile often!
Love seeing all those Crafters in their element .... Never realised those Boat Festivals could be so interesting .... We have a couple in our area, Henley and Reading, but never been to either .... Must put that RIGHT!! :-)
Omg what an absolutely amazing festival, I definitely will attend within the next couple of years, thank you so much for bringing it to our attention ❤️ and we really hope jess is ok , sending massive cuddles to her x take care guys x
Lovely video. Really enjoyed seeing the wares of all the artisans. So much variety - I could get in real trouble there! Can't wait to see what you do with all your new yarn Fran!
What a fantastic day for the boat fair. So nice to see all the artisans and their wares. Thanks for taking me along ................. hope Jess is OK. Stay safe you 4.
Thanks so much for taking so long to Norbury Boat Festival! It’s fabulous to see crafters with a lovely location to display and sell their handmaid items and foods. The weather seems to have turned out fabulous for y’all for this walk and event. I do hope Jess is A-OK! Archie certainly looked like himself. See y’all next time!
It was really like "Christmas morning for mature kids ".Your enjoyment was so apparent and wonderful to witness. A lovely vlog thank you so much for taking us along. Happy cruising take care. Cheers from Canada and me
Really enjoyable episode ! lots going on, and very interesting your chats with the people ...I have been watching this in bed( Sunday afternoon) as after returning from holiday in Tenerife picked up the old "Covid "so its lifted my spirits Thanks!
That was just a fantastic vlog. We just love it when you talk to other people and share with us the different places that you visit. Rich, we caught your homage to Mark with your Right-Nice-Pint. Cheers.
“Can I go and hold your rudder?” You can’t take Fran anywhere! 😂 Loved this vlog as we went there on the Monday and spent more than expected. Fabulous day.
Love getting to see all those artisans and learning how they choose where to get their supplies. Thank you for sharing! Looks like you two had so much fun!
Always nice to watch the second best looking couple on the cut, after the Well Deck Diaries. Since they are not continuous cruisers anymore, you are now the best looking couple on the cut (continuous cruisers division)
I just loved that visit to the Festival, in all our years of boating we never managed to stop long enough to visit any, have cruised through them but was always just passing through at wrong time. I bet you wore your debit card out, bet get back to your loom Fran and get weaving with some of that wool. Fran, you make everything you are interested in come across so well on your vlogs and you make a very good interviewer. Well done Rich on some great footage. Bet you did not know where to start XX
Those scarves at 9:24, even though it is 31C at just before 8pm right now where I live it is those scarves which really caught my eye. :) Pretty neat about reversible curved tiller design on earlier boat.
What a nice surprise to see this weeks vlog was showing you at Norbury canal festival, such a fun packed Bank Holiday weekend with boaters selling their products 🙂. Its such a shame l didn't bump into you I'm always missing boat you tubers at this wharf lol🤣
What fun. So many various vendors and so much to choose from. All you met were so nice and learned a lot about canal restoration. Thanks Fran and Rich.
All that different coloured wool is representative of all those lovely colours of the seasons you become privy to seeing whilst living your life as a continuous cruiser on the canal network. Thank you for covering this side of canal life Fran and Rich. I was wondering, on your travels and at festivals like this, have you come across much Alpaca wool being sold? And have you used it yourself? Best wishes to you both.
I haven't seen alpaca wool at the festivals, but we have passed a couple of alpaca farms selling wool. Unfortunately they always seem to be closed when we are there. Such a shame as it is so soft and I love using it.
What a fabulous boat market and festival, so many talented people and great to see a kiwi mentioned with her dyed wool. 😀 our days are getting short and cooler so it's time to get out my sewing and crotchet for our New Zealand winter. Great video as always, thanks to you both.
Thanks for taking us to the Norbury Boat Festival which looked fantastic with lots of great little businesses selling great stuff from their boats. I hope that little Jess gets better soon. Take care and all the best. Stevie
I am really happy to meet anyone who is wanting to enjoy the rest of their life without stress.I am totally solvent.
so lovely to see traditional handicrafts going strong....what a lovely festival with so many traders I never knew existed...hope that canal restoration gets plenty of money to complete it...
I am so jealous ,I love arts and craft shows. I did then as a decorative and oil painter years ago. Now I am confined to bed and I only get to go with vloggers . Thank you...
Sorry to hear that, but so glad we could show you our visit
Really great to see all those artisan businesses and real people who are genuinely just lovely. So simple, so very refreshing and well......brilliant. Hats off also to the tireless efforts of the various trusts and organisations raising funds, restoring canals and bringing back to life our heritage. The task is immense and all involved should be very, very proud of what they do and are achieving. Thank you.
well said Here Here
Well said! Totally agree.
Absolutely
Thank you for sharing all the wonderful artists on the towpath. Amazing things❤️.
Our pleasure
Fran showing her potential as a TV host! You did so great here Fran. And it was good of you guys to provide on screen information for everyone you spoke to. Well done on a great video, as always. Greetings from Australia!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Agreed - Fran you are really good in front of a camera, you’ve found your vocation!
You two made my day , once again. Thanks for the fun. You bring peace to the end of shitty days
Thank you Carrie
Thanks for bringing us along. This was great! It's so much nicer to be part of it than to hear about it after 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
It's such a pleasure and a treat to follow your vlogs from "the other side of the pond"... always a new adventure, exploring your beautiful countryside is an absolute joy to watch. Thank you so much...❤
Our pleasure!
You filmed it, way to go! Was so hoping you would, and what a fab job, well done. Very much appreciated by the landlubber here. So interesting all the people Fran talked to. Such a nice community among the boaters. Thanks so much! 😁
It was a pleasure to film it, so glad you liked it
So much fun! Love markets and combined with narrow boats! Heaven
Just a totally delightful program. thank you, thank you, you have allowed me to escape from the depression of watching what's happening in Eastern Europe.
So glad we can show you some happiness
Thank you both for satisfying my FOMO.. hated to miss the Norbury festival but when the Caribbean calls it’d be rude not to go. Glad you like my soap and you made Nici’s day buying yarn from her. Hope to meet you one day.
Ha ha! Cant believe you would choose the Caribbean over Norbury, your loss 😂🤣😂. Make sure you come and see us when you get back
Oh the hand dyed yarn!!!! I'm so jelly!
You were so nice to give exposure to so many craft people and didn't show off our own beautiful work. That was very generous of you, Fran. Those people have to spend so much time on creating their wares. No water grows under their feet. Best to you, Jane, Philadelphia
There are so many hard working talented people out there, it is a pleasure to give them a shout out
Awww Fran your a natural talented interviewer…….
What a fantastic and very interesting vlog and so many talented artisans.
Nice to know so many canal restorations are happening.!! X
The canals do seem to attract artistic people. It is lovely to see
@@FloatingOurBoat love visiting them and supporting them. Hope you will do more interviews too! 👍👍💕
Brilliant interviews of the people you spoke to. You’re very professional.
Thank you, I really enjoyed talking to them all
Yarn, boats, and Fran!!! I'm in my happy place indeed!
You would have loved it there
Looks.like a good time was had by all.
The Monty is such a beautiful canal and have the pleasure of living less than 5 mins drive from Maesbury wharf. So the Monty is a regular place to take the dog for a walk. The most scenic section lies beyond Measbury and into Wales, will be a while I fear before boats will be seen beyond crickheath. However, this does mean the wildlife thrives in these unnavigable sections. If you ever in the area and need a lift to the shops, would be more than happy to oblige.
Thank you so much. We would love to go back there again
Nice to see your smile Fran… you are happy
Everyone loves a festival!
Definitely. It was so much fun
Thank you, Rich and Fran, for that interesting Vlog on the Norbury Boat Festival. It does my heart a world of good to see all those artists and artisans plying their wares. I of course love all things narrowboats' but the festival proves that talented people live and work on the canal. I hope Jess has recovered from her tiredness and she is running around like usual.
All the best. 🧡 Stephen.
Really enjoyed that, my idea of heaven, the crafts and shopping!! What nice people and a great atmosphere. Would love to have been there.
👏👏Thanks for taking us with you both,what fun. So many enterprising folks with beautiful items and ideas. Well done everyone 🌟🌟 Joan
Oh wow!! That was great...shopping along the canal with you!! Loved it!!!
Brilliant, always seem to be the opposite end of the country when a boat festival is on.
Good to see you enjoying a Ryte Nyce Pynt too🍺
Ha Ha! wish you had been there xx
So many fabulous goodies to see, hold, taste, touch, feel an sample... where's the Gin Fran? Thanks for taking us with you, appreciate the walk. Wish we were there 😊❤️
Im jealous of that yarn you bought Fran... it looked amazing...
It is.
That was soooo lovely to see .....thank you for sharing.......loved the wool........I am teaching my self to quilt......so my live would be cotton fabric xxxx
Thank you so very much for visiting Norbury Junction..the festival is fantastic. Norbury is where my then fiance (now my late husband) introduced me to his narrowboat, such wonderful memories..
Your vlog was fantastic..
Thanks guys for a very interesting vlog on the show, some very gifted people there hope you enjoyed it.
We had a lovely time
Thank you both, how good to hear from the traders, and the canal restoration projects. So positive and up beat. Poor Jess sorry to hear she is a bit poorly. Take care. xx
Really enjoyed the craft boats. Nice change from canals and locks.
I love going to markets like that.
We’re going to one this afternoon.
Not on a canal, but a Farmers Market, with crafts as well.
The Nanaimo Farmers Market, on Vancouver Island.
I’ll be aiming for the canals the next time, I’m in the UK.
Play carefully, & smile often!
Lots of interesting chats, thanks for the vlog, fab choice of music, always enjoyable 😀
Thanks so much! 😊
Thanks you guys it was fun to go the boat festival with you .
Glad you enjoyed it
Looks like a really nice day! Had fun following along, Cheers from BC Canada
Love seeing all those Crafters in their element .... Never realised those Boat Festivals could be so interesting .... We have a couple in our area, Henley and Reading, but never been to either .... Must put that RIGHT!! :-)
This was our first but we thoroughly enjoyed it. We will definitely go to another if we get the chance
Omg what an absolutely amazing festival, I definitely will attend within the next couple of years, thank you so much for bringing it to our attention ❤️ and we really hope jess is ok , sending massive cuddles to her x take care guys x
Looks like an awesome day. Thanks for sharing.
Great boat show with lots of interesting art work. Cheers Keith
How cool of you guys to take us along on your trip to the amazingly, fun festival!
O! O! I know someone who would love the beanie boat, too!
All that wool! I would have to BUY IT ALL!
I know, it was so difficult
really great enjoyed all the vendors and boats, thanks
Hi Fran and Rich, that was a great in-site to other boaters, we found it very interesting. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks guys really enjoyed this 1 catch u soon on the next 1
Lovely video. Really enjoyed seeing the wares of all the artisans. So much variety - I could get in real trouble there! Can't wait to see what you do with all your new yarn Fran!
You and me both!
What a fantastic day for the boat fair. So nice to see all the artisans and their wares. Thanks for taking me along ................. hope Jess is OK. Stay safe you 4.
Thanks so much for taking so long to Norbury Boat Festival! It’s fabulous to see crafters with a lovely location to display and sell their handmaid items and foods. The weather seems to have turned out fabulous for y’all for this walk and event. I do hope Jess is A-OK! Archie certainly looked like himself. See y’all next time!
It was really like "Christmas morning for mature kids ".Your enjoyment was so apparent and wonderful to witness. A lovely vlog thank you so much for taking us along. Happy cruising take care.
Cheers from Canada and me
What a really good and informative vlog and I have to say very professionally done, we both really enjoyed watching it, thanks.
Thank you so much
Lovely vlog your always so happy love watching
Now that was a fun and exciting episode. Such amazing artists in one place, wow.
Really enjoyable episode ! lots going on, and very interesting your chats with the people ...I have been watching this in bed( Sunday afternoon) as after returning from holiday in Tenerife picked up the old "Covid "so its lifted my spirits Thanks!
Oh no! hope you recover soon
@@FloatingOurBoat thanks I'm feeling better !
What a lovely festival, will keep an eye out for next years, thank you
I enjoyed this zo much. Thank you. Loved all those strings of wool.
Great fun to walk round the boat fair with you! Some lovely things made be some very talented people 😍
Fantastic Vlog, thank you, how great to see so many boaters with amazing items to sell. Hoping to see you at Crick. Hope Jess is ok xxx
We are there everyday, more news to come soon
What a fab day out, hope Jess ok. Our animals can be such a worry. Beautiful walk and great interviews. Thank you for taking us with you.
Love you guys ..Nice as always xx
Really good vlog Fran and Rich…thanks for sharing…
So entertaining! Seeing everything people can do. You film it with such love, can't wait til next time, take care, be safe. And Thank you!
very enjoyable Thank you
That was just a fantastic vlog. We just love it when you talk to other people and share with us the different places that you visit. Rich, we caught your homage to Mark with your Right-Nice-Pint. Cheers.
How lovely, really nice to see all the different crafts on offer
All those wonderful artisans. Thanks for highlighting them. Hope pup is feeling a bit more lively soon. That wool looked amazing.
“Can I go and hold your rudder?” You can’t take Fran anywhere! 😂 Loved this vlog as we went there on the Monday and spent more than expected. Fabulous day.
Ha Ha! It had to be said 🤣
Love getting to see all those artisans and learning how they choose where to get their supplies. Thank you for sharing! Looks like you two had so much fun!
We Did, glad you enjoyed it
Loving your vlogs,they just seem to be getting better.😁
Yay! Thank you!
What an interesting vlog to watch. Thank you for sharing.
Our pleasure!
Brilliant vlog thank you
Always nice to watch the second best looking couple on the cut, after the Well Deck Diaries. Since they are not continuous cruisers anymore, you are now the best looking couple on the cut (continuous cruisers division)
Yay, we take that as a huge compliment
@@FloatingOurBoat you and them are proof there is joy and beauty in the world.
What a day you two had! Looked like lots of fun. Thanks for sharing with us!
It was lots of fun. Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for the video i sure like your show keep up the good work thanks again. Stay safe.
I just loved that visit to the Festival, in all our years of boating we never managed to stop long enough to visit any, have cruised through them but was always just passing through at wrong time. I bet you wore your debit card out, bet get back to your loom Fran and get weaving with some of that wool. Fran, you make everything you are interested in come across so well on your vlogs and you make a very good interviewer. Well done Rich on some great footage. Bet you did not know where to start XX
Thank you so much
What a fun outing! Thanks for taking us along!
Loved this vlog! It was wonderful seeing all those different “market boat stalls”. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for making and sharing this interesting and informative video.What an amazing group of God given creative gifted people.
Love all the art! Beautiful day for it as well
Thank you for video. I liked the festival. It was a great experience. Take care until next time.
What a great vid Rich & Fran, and a great festival
That was great, thank you for filming this. Love hearing about all the canal restoration projects. 😊
Thank you both I enjoyed your Vlog xx
Liked the interviews with the various venders
Those scarves at 9:24, even though it is 31C at just before 8pm right now where I live it is those scarves which really caught my eye. :) Pretty neat about reversible curved tiller design on earlier boat.
One of the funnest Vlogs I've seen. What a great bunch of people and craftspeople!
Oh, that was lovely. Thanks
What a nice surprise to see this weeks vlog was showing you at Norbury canal festival, such a fun packed Bank Holiday weekend with boaters selling their products 🙂. Its such a shame l didn't bump into you I'm always missing boat you tubers at this wharf lol🤣
Oh, sorry we missed you
What fun. So many various vendors and so much to choose from. All you met were so nice and learned a lot about canal restoration. Thanks Fran and Rich.
All that different coloured wool is representative of all those lovely colours of the seasons you become privy to seeing whilst living your life as a continuous cruiser on the canal network. Thank you for covering this side of canal life Fran and Rich. I was wondering, on your travels and at festivals like this, have you come across much Alpaca wool being sold? And have you used it yourself? Best wishes to you both.
I haven't seen alpaca wool at the festivals, but we have passed a couple of alpaca farms selling wool. Unfortunately they always seem to be closed when we are there. Such a shame as it is so soft and I love using it.
Oh I love a bit of messy haha.. looks like you got some great purchases!
Thank you so much, I almost could imagine being with you both & the doggies walk long, brilliant 🙏✝️🕊🙏
Wonderful vlog. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Canal people are just “the best”!
It looked like a lot of fun!
LOVE gangplank especially !
The gin was lovely.
Thank you once again for a great trip, what a wonderful life! Oh to be your again.
What a fabulous boat market and festival, so many talented people and great to see a kiwi mentioned with her dyed wool. 😀 our days are getting short and cooler so it's time to get out my sewing and crotchet for our New Zealand winter. Great video as always, thanks to you both.
Thanks for taking us to the Norbury Boat Festival which looked fantastic with lots of great little businesses selling great stuff from their boats. I hope that little Jess gets better soon. Take care and all the best. Stevie
Wonderful vlog, really interesting, you make a great interviewer Fran.
Thank you. It was a first for me