So much SMOKE, do they need HELP? | Boat Adrift | Stunning Scenery | NARROWBOAT Living Ep113
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- In this vlog, Martin walks and talks along the CANAL. We CRUISE our NARROWBOAT floating home through some stunning scenery and regroup with a friend! A day boat in front is SMOKING badly … can’t we HELP?! Once moored up, we rescue another boat that’s drifted from its mooring, but is it too far out?
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Although it is obviously a one way process your weekly videos have given me two new companions in my life and it is with heartfelt appreciation that I offer my sincerest thanks. Looking forward to next thursday already.
Hi there, it’s not totally one way, we absolutely love receiving and reading your comments and feedback on our little videos! We have a lovely online community, like a large family and we love reading and answering them all. We feel as though we are getting to know a good many of our viewers, we never dreamed it could be this good. We have met so many new friends since having the boat, both out on the cut, and online from comments and messages. So thank you for your lovely comment, we look forward to the next time too! Only thing is, we don’t know your name, thank you so much! xx
@@JulieandMartinonRIB "Only thing is, we don’t know your name" Easily remedied, it's Graham
@@GB-bm9fe Well it’s lovely to have you onboard Graham! xx
Hello from Canada 🇨🇦. You both are so enjoyable to watch. I think Martin deserves a super an cape for coming to the rescue, not once, but twice. My family emigrated to Canada from England when I was three years old, and still have family all over England. I love watching vlogs from there, for the scenery and the way of life. So different to where I now live in the prairies in Saskatchewan. ❤️ love to you both.
Hi Denise! Wow, watching from Canada, that’s amazing, thank you! Martin did do well didn’t he! Thank you for your lovely comment! xx
When you go under the bridges it seems as if it a portal to another world.
The reflections are beautiful and this canal is exceptionally green and luscious.
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Thanks for the vlog. It's always great to end my working week watching your adventures. Thank you👌💗
Aww thank you Sally, so lovely to hear you enjoyed it. You’re right, some of the bridges are just beautiful. It’s often difficult to cut some of the clips down when editing, as I love all of it lol, some stretches of canal are just stunning! I love your description of them being like portals into another world, that’s a great description! Thanks Sally! xx
Time to set yourselves up as a ‘Canal Rescue Service’ - make a few bob.
Sounds like a sequel to Thunderbirds and the International Rescue team... 😂
Haha 😝 I’m not sure about that lol, but we will always help where we can, as do most other boaters! Thanks Steve! xx
Hahaha 😝 Rhapsody to the rescue … “F.A.B James” 🤣 xx
I just love your laugh Julie it makes me laugh to great vlog
Aww thank you Janice, Martin often makes me laugh, he’s definitely the joker! Thank you Janice! xx
Hi Julie & Martin, I love your Vlogs. I have a question. I watch a couple of other narrow boating RUclipsrs as well, and have wondered why none of the boating community help the CRT, & other organisations, that look after the Canals and waterways by clipping or cutting back some of the annoying overhanging branches and bushes that encroach across the water, when you all come across them? The waterway orgs can't be everywhere, and wouldn't it help you all, and make the waterways a bit wider? Or is it because you're not allowed to? I'm just curious.
Hi Jazmo, we do occasionally, however, in most cases we’re not allowed to. We report things to the CRT and they get local contractors to fix problems or prune trees etc. Health and safety obviously is a big factor, but we do trim things back when we can, especially on the towpath, at moorings etc. But with large trees, we know from having a tree surgeon come to pollard a tree in our back garden once, you can’t always just lop off branches overhanging one side, without lopping some from the other side to balance it up, we could end up making a tree unstable and actually cause it to fall. So most of the time, all we can do is report things. I believe the CRT keep a check of reports and filter tree trimming into their winter maintenance programme. Thank you, lovely to have you onboard! xx
all that white smoke might be a worn seal around diesel filler cap. rain gets into the fuel and then produces exactly such clouds of white smoke
Hi Harry, the smoke was because they had all that plastic wrapped around their propeller, when Martin went to help them, he couldn’t feel any propeller blades, it was a complete ball of plastic! Once the yellow plastic had been removed, it calmed right down and the engine cooled. We’ll definitely remember what you’ve said though, just in case we ever get white smoke! Thanks Harry! xx
Hi Both, Your narrowboat looks loved, great to see the extra added bits. What's the added bit on the tiller pin bottom? Go on show us again please. Quality is in the detail 👍😁X🐇x
Aww thank you Julie, I think you mean the tassel, it’s to stop the tiller pin just being taken off and they look good lol. We bought it from one of the boat trader fender makers. We’ll try to remember to film it next time. We’re a few videos behind, so it wouldn’t be for a few weeks. Thanks Julie! xx
Well done Martin, great job mate, happy travels folks
Hi Andrew, Martin did well didn’t he! Thank you! xx
Helped you through a couple of locks today (Saturday 28th) at Meaford just before Barlaston. I thought you looked familiar for some reason but it wasn’t until the boat following behind said who you were. Nice to meet you and you now have a new subscriber 👍
Hiya! Thank you so much for your help yesterday, it was so kind of you and very much appreciated! Lovely to have you onboard our little channel too! Hopefully next time we see you, you’ll be on your own boat out on the cut! Thank you! xx
This section of the canals is truly beautiful. I am glad you were able to help the day boat, you made new friends and helped educate others.
Hi, yes we really loved this stretch of canal, it was stunning! We do try to help where we can, as do most other boaters, it was lovely to see them smiling as we left them to enjoy the rest of their day. Thank you so much (sorry, we don’t know your name) Xx
What a beautiful video. Look at all the good luck you collected just being the good people you are. Thank you and love from expat in Canada 👍
Aww we always help where we can, as do most boaters, it really is a lovely community! Thank you for your lovely comment! xx
Do you have a new camera as that appeared to be filmed in high definition?
What a team of champions! Well done coming to the rescue of others on the canal. Good on you. Lovely cruise by the way...beautiful stretch of canal. And it's good to see Martin overcoming his natural shyness (!) and speaking directly to camera... Thanks again for sharing this with us. Cheers.
Hi Neil, that stretch of the canal was just stunning, glad you enjoyed it too! We had to stop and help those day boat hirers, we always help where we can, as do most boaters. Martin is trying to be on camera a bit more too! Thanks Neil! xx
What's that old saying? Oh I remember, no good deed goes unpunished 😁 ! You guys are in for double trouble ! Seriously though it was refreshing to see you help in both cases, well done ! So many people now just say oh they'll have a phone to call for help and continue on their way 😮💨 Thanks for the vid !
Aww we always help where we can, as do most other boaters. It was lovely to see them enjoying the cruise after too! Thank you! xx
I will refrain from my grandmothers' colloquialisms and stick to normal American English and say "A great episode and you are right that canal y'all are on is beautiful. Keep them coming.
Hahaha 🤣 that made us laugh, but please don’t stop saying your things, Svengoolie, that was so funny last week! Thank you so much Bill! xx
It's probably me iam nearly 60 old thanks for asking about popy you such lovely people no not yet they sent her to a super vet he checked her first said her left back leg is a mess but he said she a supper dog she not in any pain they loved her she was so good she made them lough so much she was bunny hoping round hospital making everyone lough so much her right back leg is not so bad she goes back next week for xray then he will decide if op will work or like poor Dexter injections and pills will be best not cheap after vat about £750 FOR XRAY but she worth it as everyone who meets her love her thanks again for asking you are such lovely people wish there was more off you like I said before I love to meet up with to say thank you for all lovely vlogs you do you make my week take care off yourself guys
Aww glad she’s ok, like you say, a lot of money, but I’m sure she’s worth it! Have a lovely week Nicholas xx
Oh, wow! Two rescues in one video! I loved the ride on the canal. I couldn't believe there were so few boats cruising there because the scenery was so beautiful. You guys deserve medals for your efforts!
Yes, we really felt like we had the canal to ourselves, and it was just so beautiful! Thanks Maryanne! xx
Wow you really are super savers with that smoking engine and the adrift boat, well done. What a beautiful canal. Excited for you about the news. We have had a guess but not saying here but if it’s what we think it fabulous and cannot wait to watch 😊😊😊❤❤❤
Ninja qui, that canal was gorgeous and that day was certainly eventful! Sounds like you may have guessed it 🤪, but we’re keeping it quiet for another two weeks and will then let the cat out of the bag, it’ll be interesting to see if you’re right! Thanks Jacqui! xx
Oh good, it’s Thursday! Hubby going in for new hip tomorrow, so this has been brilliant taking my mind off it all!
Oh crikey Liz, hope hubby’s operation has gone well, he’ll be back on his feet in no time! Glad you enjoyed our video too! xx
Guardians of the Canals … new Marvel movie, that’s what your message was about 😂
😂😂 Lol, we were just glad we could help, so pleased you enjoyed it! Thanks Jen! xx
How very nice of you to help out those boaters and get the other back on mooring, Thank you for another Happy video, Cheers
Hi Craig, thank you, we always help where we can, as do other boaters, this community is just wonderful! Thanks Craig! xx
I thought it was compulsory for boaters to stop at Wedges Bakery to get one or two of their foot long chocolate eclair.😉
What?? OMG we didn’t know about those!!! Good grief, we proper missed out there didn’t we! 🤦♀️ We’ve marked it on our map now so if we go back that way we will definitely stop!! Thank you! xx
Thank you you just don’t know what will happen next
We love that about the canals, never knowing what, or who is around the next corner! Thanks Helly! xx
blimey its a good job you was there other wise god knows what would have happend to that boat well done all 3 of you god bless
We were a good team weren’t we, so glad we caught back up with Nikki! xx
It gives always a good feeling helping others.
Yes, it definitely does, you could see the difference it made for those people, they only had the boat for one day, it was nice to see them smiling afterwards and enjoying it again. Thank you! xx
I wonder did the owners of either boat see this video?
Ooh we don’t know, they may have done, we’ll probably never know xx
great see vlog out thanks four the vlogs and cranking it good see help fell boater out thanks lee
Aww thank you Lee! xx
Wow, this one had it all. Starting with grinding your bottom (of the boat that is) because it was so shallow, a little romance happening on the stern (hope you checked the "not for children" box on this one.), Martin going down a strangers weed hatch, and a little superhero action saving someone's drifting home. What more could a person ask for? All that was missing was Julie pulling out the strap on... 😂🤣
It really did look like just a good day all around. Really anxious to hear what the news is btw.... another TV show maybe? Thanks for sharing. Take care.
Lol, so many innuendos! 😂😂🤣 We had a lovely day that day and it was so nice to meet up with Nikki & Finn again too! We’ll let you know the news in a couple of weeks, you’re on the right track! 😉 Thanks Roger! xx
@@JulieandMartinonRIB My guess is Amazon has picked up these two lovely souls.🤞🏻
Aww that’s so nice of you to say that! xx
One of the prettiest cruises.
It really was beautiful along that stretch! Thanks Stan! xx
Hi guys, This was just magical such wonderful scenery. Every time I hear Martin on his klaxon horn I hear in my head a bloke yelling....DIVE DIVE... Hopefully that will never happen.🤣🤣 I must say I have to disagree with you Martin for my wife is the most wonderful and best in the...Oh it's alright now she's gone in the other room.😂😂🤣🤣 Years ago my two brothers and I bought a three quarter cabin boat between the three of us, as you know my last name is Mower. So we caller the boat Mowers ark. They were the days that I will always remember because I was with my two brothers, fishing, camping down by the river, attempting very badly to ski, and having lots of fun both on the river and in the ocean. My brothers, mom and dad are gone now but I still have my sister to torment when I go to see her.😄 Good on you guys for helping the people on that hire boat I think you really made there day, as you say the boating community on the canals are wonderful. See ya next time.👍🏻👍🏻❤❤
Aww what lovely memories you have with your brothers! 🥰 We were only too glad to have been able to help those people on the day boat, thankfully it was just a quick fix! That stretch of canal was just stunning, we loved it! Thank you Geoff! xx
Enjoyed the meander with Martin.
What a job removing that pesky plastic bag - job well done M
Love stone bridges - water/greenery very chinese like - relaxing ( although how often are the trees trimmed?)
And finally know you were meeting with Nicky and Finn but they just appeared in time for rescue 2 - where from ( silly Q but?) Thank you Jan Adelaide
Hi Jan, so pleased you enjoyed Martin’s bit, he was worried people may not, hopefully he’ll do a bit more! We had called ahead to Nikki and agreed to meet her there, she was further down the canal and waited for us! Thanks Jan! xx
You are such good soles, canal RAC I think. What a beautiful canal you are on, the scenery of the canal is itself very beautiful indeed. Plus the wildlife along the banks, its it own world. Although I am Health unable I feel very envious of you both, it has everything we all desire. Keep steady!
Hi Nigel, so glad you could come along for the cruise! That stretch of canal really was special, thank you so much! xx
Beautiful scenery AND knights in shining armour!! What a perfect way to spend my Thursday evening ❤ xx
Aww glad you enjoyed it Jill! xx
Hey, the 3 amigos back together, not forgetting Finn.
Lovely lush green on that cruise.
Those poor people on the day boat, luckily you was there.
Shout out to Martin, the superstar ✨️
Hi Debbie & Martin, that stretch of canal was just stunning, so beautiful! We couldn’t let those people carry on like that, they couldn’t have been enjoying it, we were only too pleased that we could help! Speak soon! xx
Hi Martin and Julie! Another lovely vlog and beautiful scenery 😍The CRT should pay you for all the wonderful things you do to help other boaters, etc.! So fortunate to run into Nikki that day!
Also, now I’m excited to hear your news! Until next time ❤
Hi Nancy, the scenery along that stretch was amazing, we loved it! It was great seeing Nikki and Finn again too! We will let you know our news in a couple of week’s time, promise! Thanks Nancy! xx
Hi Julie & Martin,
Was so nice to see you saving the boat that went adrift with the help from Nikki ❤
Can you please remind me how you make the ice-cream again as it looks delicious 😋 & I'd love to make some? Thanks & we'll see you in your next video for some more interesting scenery & walks ❤ Marion & Glenn XX
Hi Glenn, so glad you’re enjoying our videos! Here’s the ice-cream recipe, let us know what you think!
ICE-CREAM
Ingredients:
600ml Double Cream (I use Elmlea)
1x Tin Condensed Milk (397g)
1x Teaspoon Vanilla Flavouring (or to taste)
Method:
Put all ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk using an electric whisk for approx 5 minutes, or until thicker and creamy
Divide into pots with lids and freeze
Super hero episode! Julie and Martin to the rescue 😁. It’s lovely how you all help each other on the canals. Another beautiful cruise, helped by the gorgeous sunshine of course. Thank you for sharing your adventures. Have a great weekend xx
It’s lovely to have been able to help those people on the day boat, they only had the boat for a day, so we were really pleased it was a simple fix! That canal was just stunning, so beautiful! Thank you! xx
Thank you so much for this wonderful vlog, the canal is just so beautiful and peaceful here. Martin I really enjoyed taking a walk with you, to bad the shops were closed. Once again you both came to the rescue for boats in trouble. Take care, looking forward to the next video. 😃❤️
Aww so pleased you enjoyed this one, wasn’t that stretch of canal gorgeous! Thanks Donna! xx
Question for Martin: In this video, you mentioned the shallow nature of the canal several times. How do you navigate/ solve the problems and issues with unexpected lower levels along the canals? Do you have any techniques you have used successfully or reliably that you would like to share with the uneducated? Huge thank you for sharing your walk and thoughts on the history and blessings you enjoy in canal life.
Hi Brent, when the water is really low we try to keep to the centre of the canal as that’s the deepest part, and keep the boat just above tickover. If you try to go any faster, the boat lowers into the water more at the back. Sometimes Martin will get me to go to the front too so there’s not as much weight at the back (well that’s what he says lol 😂) If we are stuck on the bottom leaving a mooting, then Martin will always go out backwards, ie pulling the boat out into the middle, as opposed to trying to push and scrape along the bottom. Hope this helps! Thanks Brent! xx
So enjoy watching your vlogs, thi k you missed out not stopping at bakery at bridge 20, amazing cakes and pastries ❤
I think we did! You’re not the first to say that, we’ve marked it on our map to remember if we ever go back that way! Thanks Gordon, lovely to have you onboard! xx
I really enjoyed this one. Such a nice video doing nice things for others in such beautiful circumstances. Have a great day and looking forward to next week's video 🍷 cheers
It did feel nice to be able to help, really glad you enjoyed it too! Thanks! xx
Absolutely lovely vlog! You two are one of the most adorable couples on the cut. Watch every episode of your journey. sadly our waterways are almost all given over to recreation where there are big area's but the small rivers an creeks are mostly over grown in my area. But I love your snippets an snatches of canal life very beautiful. thank you 😀
Aww Steve, thank you, what lovely compliments! That sounds a shame that your waterways are overgrown, but I bet there is loads of wildlife taking advantage of that! So pleased you’re enjoying the videos, that stretch of canal was just stunning, we really enjoyed that cruise! Thanks Steve! xx
Great vlog folks. I totally agree with you on the beauty of the canal’s in the UK. ❤
Be safe and cheers 🍻
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Aww thank you, some stretches of the canals are just stunning, we love it! Some are not as pretty, but they all have their own uniqueness! Glad you enjoyed the cruise! Thank you! xx
Hi Julie & Martin, thanks for another great vlog and well done on both of your rescues. As fellow boaters we always stop at Wedges Bakery at Illshaw Heath (bridge 20) when passing as their range of bakery products is fantastic. Well worth marking in your canal guide for future reference if you go that way again
Oh definitely, I think we really missed out that day, aren’t we wallies! Noted in the book for next time!! Thanks Ade! xx
Lovely vlog and a beautiful stretch of canal, the colours and reflections are amazing, you always capture them the best of any boat vlogger xxx
Hi Nina, lovely to hear from you! Aww thank you for that lovely compliment, that stretch of canal was definitely one of our favourites! Thank you! xx
Ah, what an epic vlog this is, got me all emotional as well. All this love for and on the cut is so heartwarming to witness, wonderful stuff, guys. And great to see Nicky and Finn again. ❤❤❤
Hi Eric! We certainly had an eventful cruise that day, we were only too glad we could help, and it was lovely to see Nikki & Finn again. Thanks for the lovely compliment, thanks Eric! xx
Well done Martin, you deserve to put your feet up with a pint. Hard work but it must be so satisfying to know you have helped someone. Well done to you both. Xx
Hi Kath, we were only too pleased that it was an easy fix and that we could help! Glad you enjoyed it, thanks Kath! xx
So Martin, he who knows every thing, where did all the bricks come from for all the bridges and tunnels?
Apparently, when the Navvis were digging out the canal bed, the clay that came out was left to dry and was then cut into bricks and fired, then used for lock walls, canal sides, bridges and tunnels! So what came out of the ground to create the canals, went back into building all the structures! So clever isn’t it! (sorry, we had to cheat and consult Google and CRT🫣) Thanks Adrian, great question! xx
Did you treat yourselves to a new motor while in Hockley Heath? 😅 fancy meeting up with that reprobate again, you know how to punish yourselves 😂 two rescues in one day, superheroes 😂 thanks for a great video, stay safe ❤❤
Hiya! Lol, re motor 😂😂 So glad we met up again, we loved it, and watching the footage back, Finn bless her, she was so pleased to see us! 🥰
Poking forward to meeting up again soon hopefully! xx
I liked Martin’s solo videoing!!! Julie is awesome but more Martin, please!
Aww thank you, Martin is trying to do a bit more on camera! Thank you! xx
Always there to help. 😊 It's the way of narrowboaters who go out of their way to help if they can. In Heidi's newest vlog, she had so much help with the swing bridges which are so difficult for solo boaters. People step up to help and it is really great to see. ❤
Hi Dorothy, hope you’re well! Yes, we always help where we can, and we couldn’t let those people carry on like that, it wouldn’t have been enjoyable for them. We were only too pleased we could help and it was a quick fix! We saw Heidi’s vlog, it was lucky she managed to get help at some of those swing bridges! Thank you Dorothy! xx
I enjoy your videos so much , thank you ! When you saw the sign on the bridge for the bakery I realized that I have never seen advertising along the canals ! I live in the US and there would be billboards and advertisements all over the bridges !
Hi Sharen, so glad you are enjoying our videos, lovely to have you onboard! Thank you! xx
With the water level being so low, can i ask what the draft of the boat is. You and Martin will be starting your own rescue service soon 😁. Thanks for the lovely scenic video.
Aww thank you, so pleased you enjoyed the video! Our boat’s draft is 25 inches, so the water really needs to be low for us to be scraping the bottom! Thanks Dave! xx
Really agree that the bridges and reflections are fantastic. Lovely vlog as always. Hope you are managing to stay relatively dry in this awful weather we are having. Time for the stove to go on.
Hi Jackie, oh yes, we have the stove on at the moment, in fact, today I made a lovely vegetable soup for lunch using the stove, it was lovely! It’s definitely getting chillier now! So glad you enjoyed this one, that stretch of canal was just stunning! Thanks Jackie! xx
Great vlog what heroes saving nicky from doing Birmingham on her own boat full off people and stray boat like you said if it was a car no one would stop great views again this week I suppose you on this TV programme keep up great vlog nice to see fi and nicky ow ya why did you not get gas bottle after the first place had none then you went passed new place and did not get gas bottle
Hi Nicholas, thank you, glad you enjoyed this one! Well let you know what’s going on in a couple of week’s time 😜 Yes, it was lovely meeting up with Nikki & Finn again! I think I wasn’t very clear when we did our services, when I said we had done everything except gas, that’s because we didn’t need any, so didn’t need to stop at the next one. Sorry, my fault for not being clear! Thank you so much Nicholas, how is your little doggy, has she had her operation yet? xx
I agree wi Martin regarding the bridges, new ones lack any character. We're in dire need o' a modern day Thomas Telford! xx
Yes think you’re right there! Today’s buildings and bridges just have no character at all, it’s all straight lines and concrete slabs! Thanks Doc, glad you’re enjoying our videos! Thanks! xx
Hello! Your Canals are so green, they are just like our Streams in Pennsylvania. You are so kind to help people even when no one is home! 😊
Hi there! That stretch of canal was absolutely beautiful wasn’t it! Thank you so much! xx
Martin - just a lovely man! the reflections - that's what I love when we are out in the kayaks and get to some quiet water.
Aww thank you Karen! We often think we should get a couple of kayaks, or maybe a double one, perhaps next summer! Thank you! xx
With all those beautiful reflections of the bridges in the water, you might consider selling photo prints for people to hang on the wall of the beautiful site you see. One of the other RUclipsrs I watch on sailboats does that with photos that they capture that are very outstanding
Thank you David, that’s a great idea, we might look into that! Thank you so much! xx
Good jobs done on the other boats well done Martin , what a mess down that weed hatch. No wonder they were smoking so much.
Yes, we couldn’t believe how much plastic was around their propeller, Martin did well and we were only too pleased to have been able to help them! Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! xx
Hi Julie and Martin, lovely seeing a few shots of Hockley Heath, my late great aunt lived around there. That one boat looked as though it was on fire so Martin excellent work and also excellent work saving that boat that was drifting around after breaking free from its mooring. Hope you have managed to keep dry this last week with the torrential rain and thunderstorms. Have a wonderful weekend and lots of love, Edward
Hi Edward! We couldn’t leave them to carry on the way they were, they had the throttle on full revs and were limping along, there was so much smoke! But we only did what another boater would have done. There had been a couple of fast boats go by while we were mooring up, and this had caused that boat’s mooring pins to be pulled out. We’re ok, we were moored up in a great place when the thunderstorms came, it was amazing! Hope you’re ok and haven’t got too much flooding! Take care, thanks Edward! xx
its a double bridge what a great view its shocking to think its so low with all the rain we are getting its september here your blog is behind but i dare say you know its raining all the time as martin and julie know it puts me out of work so im not very pleased at the moment where has all the sun shine gone and they say the planet is warming up more like cooling down
Aww I’m sure the weather will dry up again, and then you’ll have all those leaves to contend with and sweep up! 🫣 xx
Very nice job of filming this one. You guys are heroes. What a nice thing to do. 😂
Aww thank you Peter, so glad you enjoyed it! xx
Great video thanks for sharing. Two rescues in one video well done.
It was an eventful day, only too pleased we could help! And wasn’t that stretch of canal lovely, so scenic! Thank you! xx
Lived over there for a while but never saw the scenery your showing us thanks so much.
Hi Gill, it’s amazing, we knew the canals were pretty, but some stretches are just stunning, and can only be seen from the water, we do feel lucky to have this as our garden, so pleased you are enjoying our journeys! Thank you! xx
the water low blimey all the rain we are having im shocked to see that its raining now as i type its a rotten month im fed up of bloody rain
You’re right, it’s been a terrible month for the weather hasn’t it! Hope you’ve managed to keep working ok! Thanks Derek! xx
You guys were the superheroes of the canal in this one. Well done on the rescues and great camera scenes as usual !!
Hiya! We only did what other boaters would do, we couldn’t let them carry on like that, you could see it wasn’t fun for them. Thankfully it was a quick fix! Glad you enjoyed it! xx
I see a lot up the line have had a lot of flooding. Not to sure how far from you the flooding is.
Hi John, we’re safe, we’re on a canal and they don’t generally flood, only the rivers do. We always make sure that by September we are nowhere near rivers! Thank you for thinking of us John! xx
Thankyou for being kind and helping those people😁😁❤️
Aww we were only too pleased we could help! Thanks Veronica! xx
The scenery on this canal is so beautiful and serene! Amazing!
It really was Beth, just stunning! xx
That is great how the boating community come together to help one and other when some one is in trouble.
It really is Barry, we were only too pleased to have been able to help! Thank you! xx
Martin to the rescue ! Good thing you came along to help. 2 good deeds in one day. 🎉
Hi Norman, we couldn’t let them carry on like that, it wasn’t much fun for them and they’d only got the boat for that one day! We were only too pleased that it was a quick fix and enabled them to carry on and have fun! Thanks Norman! xx
Great vlog! You three were knights in shiny armor!
Aww thank you! xx
Great video. The scenery was beautiful
Aww thank you Judith, glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! xx
❤well said Martin I luv your respect what you do❤
Thanks Zona, we really do respect the canals and their history! Thank you! xx
Beautiful scenery and what an eventful end to your day, well done .
Hi Tessa, that stretch of canal was just stunning, so pleased you liked it, and yes we had a very eventful and rewarding day! Thanks Tessa! xx
Wow! What heroes you both are. Another great vlog.
Aww thanks Alan, glad uou enjoyed it! xx
You don't have a canopy over your steering area😮
No, we have a Trad stern (traditional stern) and there is no room for a canopy, it really wouldn’t look right! Thanks Zona! xx
What lovely people you both are to help out like that. 🏅🏅
Hi James, it’s what most boaters would do, we couldn’t let those people carry on with all that smoke, at least it was an easy fix and they could continue on and have a good day! Thanks James! xx
We call the MOT a rego inspection
Funny how things are named differently isn’t it! Thanks! xx
Well done for helping 💯❤and the other boat ❤
Hi Paul, we couldn’t let them carry on like that, really glad we could help, but it’s only what other boaters would do! Thank you
Paul, hope you’re well xx
Good on you. Kindness and consideration.
Aww thank you Paul! xx
International rescue on the canal 😅
😂😂 Aww we only did what other boaters would have done, just glad we could help! Thanks Michael! xx
Great vlog i appreciate it i know as vloggers you do all you can for the crt as well id love to know as a cc er as such youve been stung with extra charges and lots of closers and service points closed or not maintained anymore and the ceo MR parry got a 30 plus k pay increase so hes now on over 265k a year double the pm of the countrys money and the crt are a charity it doesnt seem like a charity to me . Ive live ever on or around the water all my 65 yrs i feel the crt arent doing what they should just is being run by accountants now are sadly wont be canals maintained in 10 years time please comment ??????????????????
Hi Ajw (sorry, we don’t have your name), thank you for your lovely compliment, so pleased you enjoyed our little vlog. Yes, we have been stung with the additional cost and have worked out that in another four years time, our cc’er licence will have doubled! 🫣 We didn’t know about the pay rise, that’s huge! It does seem a bit unfair when, like you say, our services are being removed and lots of maintenance work cancelled. There seems to be more of a reactive maintenance program now, rather than preventative maintenance and regular upkeep, it does seem that more could and should be done! We always do our bit and report things that aren’t right.
We have had a similar conversation regarding the future of the canals, once the long term boaters of older generation, and those volunteering to restore canals etc are no longer here, and the likes of you and us, it would be heartbreaking to think that the canals could go into disrepair. The CRT and their many many volunteers do a fantastic job, but with lack of funds, we suppose their hands are tied, they can only afford to do maintenance for the more urgent issues. I really hope there is a u-turn from higher up and their funding will get increased, we can live in hope! Thank you! xx
@@JulieandMartinonRIB sadly i feel that any more funding will just go on more salary and expenses for mr parry and less services for the canal users so many water points and services being taken away its appualling
Sadly you could be right 😕 xx
❤so gorgeous this canal❤❤
It really is just stunning! Thank you! xx
Hello both, what some people don't realise is when going fast past moored boats on pins it may pull them out.we have had it happen to us and its not just hire boats that speed by its privately owned boats to. They were lucky you passed by.you missed a good pub to call in at The bluebell cider house. Also lady lane wharf was revamped a few years ago.we went to the old wharf and had a good Friday night there when it had a bar and served food.😊.love nb priscilla.
Hi there, yes it seems to be more and more that boats don’t seem to slow down when passing moored boats, we always go very very slow. Shame we didn’t see that cider house, that’s Martin’s drink, so he would have loved that! Thank you! xx. PS. As an Elvis fan, I’m intrigued at you boat name Priscilla? xx
Hi Julie she is a braidbar boat priscilla ll, I believe that there is another priscilla that braidbar built which is about 20 years old ;same paint work has ours I think the owner wanted to replicate his original priscilla just bigger 2nd time around. Not sure if connection with elvis.But I can wish.😂.
Wouldn’t that be lovely! xx
Reflection perfection!
Oh wow, love that, ‘Reflection Perfection’ Barbara! I may use this on a video thumbnail, sometimes the reflections are just amazing, this stretch of canal was just stunning! Thank you! xx
Martin your so bad lol
Lol, isn’t he just! 🤣 Thanks Janice! xx
What an adventure!
Thank you, it certainly was a beautiful and eventful cruise! Thank you! xx
Ship biscuits x❤
Lol, is that what they’re called! Mind you, I’d have to be very precise if I said ‘ship biscuits’ as it might not sound like ship! 😂😂🤣 Thank you! xx
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Thanks Edward! xx
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Thank you so much Edward! xx
hello martin hello young julie i bet she gets ask her age when shes in a pub there a great couple alaways subscribed they great to watch great views great days they never stand still always watch cause they love you to have fun with them
Aww hi Derek & Julie! Thank you so much for your lovely compliments! We’re lucky to have viewers like you too! xx
@@JulieandMartinonRIB your the best in the world i want to say how you saved that boat was magic i was clapping you here i even had a beer for martin and julie said your looking just great she said she prays for you get even better what you and martin did for that other boat was great to it was nice to see nikkie again tell her we said hi love the dog
Aww Nikki says hi too! xx
@@JulieandMartinonRIB give her a big hug from us she was a star when she saved the boat
We will xx
The community on the water are amazing. You are an example of all that is good in it. So kind to help others. Your video is so beautiful.
Aww thank you for your lovely compliments! xx
@@JulieandMartinonRIB I have a question. who went narrowboat first. you guys are Caroline and Pete??
Hi Tracy, not quite sure what you mean 🤔 We first met Caroline & Pete in November 2022 on the Llangollen and we’ve been friends ever since. We didn’t know them when we first got our boat, but I believe they moved onto their boat around the same time as we did, September 2021. Not sure if I’ve answered your question lol, let me know if not! Thanks Tracy xx
@@JulieandMartinonRIB OH, so sorry. Somehow I got the impression that you and Caroline were sisters. Silly me. But now my mystery is solved. thank youn so much for responding.
Aww you’re welcome, how funny that you thought we were sisters, probably as we get on so well, thank you! xx
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Aww thank you! xx
Great vid Julie. So funny you leaving Martin with the camera running and saying what he did was aww. Thsnk you for taking the time to edit it for us. ❤
Hi David & Ruth, I took a risk leaving him with the camera, but like you said, when I edited it, it was ‘Aww bless him’ lol. Hope we see you again soon! xx
ha well done martin he has bigger than birmingham god bless him what a star
He did well didn’t he! Thanks Derek! xx
@@JulieandMartinonRIB big problem is i have lost earnings this week im stuck on doing surveys to keep up but i dont get as much on them id rather be out working bloody rain its suppose to be better next week we hope
Aww fingers crossed for you! 🤞🙏xx
@@JulieandMartinonRIB thank you julie well you know how life an be i was looking at the weather this saturday is dry sunday more rain monday morning rain after tuesday its time to shine its going to be betterim glad your both ok i often think of you two when it rains i think about them ducks they are so sweet
Aww we love it when it rains, it’s all cozy inside the boat 😃 xx