137. Foxton Narrowboat Cruise (Part One) - Late Departure
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- Опубликовано: 10 окт 2020
- I set out late afternoon from Yelvertoft Marina, for a leisurely cruise to Foxton Locks, on the Leicester Section of the Grand Union Canal. I have 16 miles of lock-free cruising ahead of me, how far will I get on my first day? Next day I have an unexpected meeting with some overseas viewers of the channel.
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We really enjoy your videos - so gentle and peaceful.
That's very kind of you to say Justine, thanks for supporting the channel.
How nice to get visitors with a screech of breaks and a Hello from followers. Keep well Alan
It sure was like that Helen, hope all well with you, take care, all the best Alan.
Thanks Alan. There is a definite honesty and joy with your travels which your viewers pick up on. If only the world could follow your lead. Happy cruising.
That's a very kind, welcome and much appreciated comment, thank you so much, and for supporting the channel. All the very best Alan
Thanks Alan your videos are always great to watch and so chilled
That's very kind of you to say, cheers.
Looks like a refreshing breeze to stand outside in. Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure Elspeth, hope you enjoyed watching. Cheers
Here to watch this series from the beginning..lovely to see you..meeting you would be grand.
Thank you again Alan😊
I hope you enjoy all the episodes Susan, I seem to recall the weather was a bit mixed but there were some lovely sunny days as well. All the best x
Another enjoyable video. Nice to see viewers catching up with you.
Glad you enjoyed it Andrew, cheers.
Very enjoyable, interesting to see a little of the inside of your boat. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it Mike, I do occasionally film inside the boat, as I know viewers are interested and it's part of life aboard. Cheers
Fellow Englishman here, based in Baltimore, MD. The remnants on hurricane Delta are passing by. Your videos are really wonderful. You remind me of home.
Hi and welcome aboard from England. Thanks for your lovely comment, I'm glad my videos bring back fond memories for you. All the best Alan
Thank you, Alan, for once again letting me ride along with you on your short cruise, and although I do love seeing the countryside glide by, your talk to camera is always very informative. Hope to see you soon. All the best and bye for now. Stephen.
Hi Stephen, thanks for your comment, which is much appreciated. I hope you are keeping well. This video was the first of a new series, so there will be further episodes to come. Take the utmost care and keep safe. Al the best Alan
Lovely cruise even when the rain started, and what fun to meet up with some other boaters who are also fans. Looking forward to your next vlog. Take care and be safe.
Many thanks Mary Jane for your very kind comment. All the very best, take care Alan
Another lovely video Alan. Thanks for posting
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for your comment.
Thanks Alan,nice for you to meet some of your viewers,take care god bless.
Hi Rob, it was a real surprise, totally unexpected but very welcome. Hope all is well with you. Take care Alan
Hi Alan another great vlog please keep them coming, I really enjoy you laid back style, take care stay safe.
Thanks Peter, that's very kind of you to say. Keep safe, all the best Alan
Thanks for letting us travel the British waterways with you.. Retired and covid isolating. Still..
Hi Cliff, sorry to hear you're self isolating but hope you are otherwise well and in good spirits. Thanks for supporting the channel. All the best Alan
Good morning Alan! I really enjoyed your video and the music you pair up with it is so nice. It seems that you and your channel are getting recognized more and more, you’re a narrowboat celebrity 😊. Enjoy your day and thanks for another great video! 🎏
Hi Donna, what a lovely comment to make, thank you so much. I'm glad you liked the video, which is the first in a new cruising series. Take care, all the very best Alan
Looks like a good cruise, I think it would be nice to stop and enjoy the rainy evening on the boat! You are becoming famous!!! Have a great day and look forward to many more adventures! Cheers😀
Many thanks Robin, there will be further episodes to come, so look out for those. Cheers Alan
Thank you for sharing Alan. Enjoyed this video and enjoy your cheese top roll. Stay safe
Glad you enjoyed it Anthony, take care, all the best Alan
Cheers Alan, I enjoyed the video and it was good to see that nice couple say hello.
Glad you enjoyed it, all the best Alan
This was very enjoyable, Alan. Given the climate of my country, this was calming. Best to you, Jane, Philadelphia
Thank you very much Jane, I'm pleased you found it relaxing to watch. All the very best, cheers Alan
Well done Alan, great vlog as usual, see you next time.
Many thanks Hugh, hope all well with you 👍
Alan love your vlogs keep up the good work.
Many thanks Barry, kind of you to say so.
Most enjoyable video Alan.
Many thanks Jen, glad you liked it.
Great video, love the content and editing. 👍🏼
Many thanks Zeno, your comment is much appreciated. Cheers
Thank you🙏✝️🕊🙏
Wonderful to be recognized, Your video vlog is tops - stay safe
That's extremey kind of you to say, thank you so much. Take care Alan
A cold and damp Sunday here in Wisconsin, USA makes it a perfect time to have a hot cup of tea and join you on your evening cruise, Alan. I can understand why you pick that mooring spot as a favorite. Looks lovely and peaceful with a view of Bridge 25.
Thanks Tim, I'm glad you liked the vlog, Bridge 25 isn't far from the marina but the change of scenery is always very welcome. We've had a lovely day here, sunshine and blue skies. Cheers, take care. Alan
Always a pleasure to see someone cruising the Leicester section (my home turf) Typical midlands autumn weather ! Lovely video , thank you .
Glad you liked it Tony, cheers.
Great video Alan, cold and wet, should be bacon and eggs!!! Thanks for uploading the video. Very professional. The couple said it all. Kind regards Mike. Norfolk. 🍻🍻
Thank you very much Mike for your kind comment. Hope you're keeping well, all the best Alan
Better safe than sorry. Wind is no fun. Have a nice night
Many thanks, wind and rain can really spoil things. Cheers
I enjoyed very much. Its 11pm here in Aus. and I'm watching this in bed. Gees I fancy a cheese topped roll. it looked good. Take care all the best x
Hi Gloria, glad you liked the video, thanks for your ongoing support. You shouldn't have cheese late at night, that's what my mum always said. Keep safe, best regards Alan x
Hello Alan very nice video today. It’s great how many subscribers you’re getting to meet in person. I feel the same way about viewer comments spurring you on to make more content😊 Your footage of the rain in sun was very unique. TYFS.
Many thanks, very nice of you to say, hope you're keeping well. I was very pleased with the footage you mention. Take care, cheers Alan
Another enjoyable video, well done. Getting very Autumnal isn't it, lighting fires weather. Enjoy your cruise.
Many thanks Dan, hope you're keeping well. The nights are certainly getting much colder and I am making occasional use of the stove but still need to clean the flue. I've left it rather late! Cheers, take care.
Keeping well thanks, trust you are likewise. Its never too late to clean the flue. Take care, good cruising!
@@wattck Hi Dan, I'm fine thanks. I did an impromptu clean of the stove and flue today, which I'll report on in time. Cheers
You are so lucky. Here in America we don't have a canal network like you have.
We certainly are Don, we have a very rich heritage in the UK and the canals are central to that. Cheers
Now I’m curious to know about the tip given you by Chris and Denise! That was a good vlog, and I’m glad you decided to wait out the wind. It looked really intense!
I shall be reporting on the tip in a separate vlog, so I won't say anything now. The rain and wind on the second day was forecast and was going to happen, that's why I nipped out late the day before, otherwise I'd have had to wait two days to get out. Cheers
Nice journey 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for watching Brian, cheers Alan
Thank you Alan. Just wonderful that Chris and Dianne recognised your boat. I hope you keep safe as the news reports show Britain is being invaded by Covid19 again.
Many thanks Helly, Covid is getting a lot worse over here with many local lockdowns and further announcements expected tomorrow. I'm keeping well, hope you are, take the utmost care, cheers Alan
Sounds like Michigan, USA weather makes you wonder how weather forecasters keep their jobs with being wrong a lot, lol. Just enjoy you traveles, I actually watch then over and over, be safe and have a wonderful time traveling.
Hi Cheryl, thanks for commenting and supporting my channel, it is very much appreciated. That's real dedication to watch them again and again. Thanks for your good wishes, take care, all the best Alan
Great as always Alan.I don't know if it's real or not but you look much better than you did when you first started the vlogs. This life obviously suits you, all the best👍👍
Hi John, many thanks, glad you liked it. I was a little unsure of myself when I first started, perhaps that's why I seem more contented now but I agree, the life suits me. Cheers, take care.
Really like your 'office' setup....you certainly picked a nice spot to moor. Really entertaining vlog as usual Alan please keep them coming.
Many thanks, kind of you to say so. The 'office' location moves around with me. Cheers
Enjoyed watching this over breakfast ( not a cheese roll :) ). We are still in lockdown here in Melbourne Metro. possibly easing restrictions late October early November. It's been nearly 6 months of restrictions. Hope you are keeping well cheers
Many thanks Gary, I'm fine thanks, hope you are. I have a number of viewers in Melbourne, so have heard how difficult it is for you. In the UK, things are getting worse again and we have a lot of local lockdowns. Take care, all the best Alan
Another member of the Sunday morning toast, marmalade and Alan vlog watching club. Another nice vlog, I really appreciate you covering the rainy days and the non-moving days. It gives a realistic view of life aboard. I like the sound of rain too!
Glad you enjoyed it Darren, this is a more laid back cruising series after the busy lock scenes from my Summer Cruise. All the best Alan
Another great episode Alan, nice leisurely trip and social interactions. Most enjoyable to watch yet again.
Glad you enjoyed it Kenney, thanks for your comment. Cheers
Very nice Alan, a gentle cruise despite the weather. Be careful with your laptop and drinks, I recently spilt coffee on my laptop and 'fried' the keypad, an expensive moment of clumsiness. have a good trip.
Many thanks, glad you liked it. I'll note your advice, can't be too careful. Cheers Alan
I went past Yelvertoft marina a few days ago and tried to do some celebratory spotting, unfortunately I didn’t see you. Thanks for another video.
Sorry you missed me, were you in a boat or on the road? Cheers
@@MyNarrowboatVenture Boat. Just started on canal. Based at North Kilworth marina.
@@colinstewart173 Congratulations, welcome to the club, hope you get a lot of pleasure from your boat. You can’t actually see where I’m moored when passing on a boat. No doubt our paths will cross some time. Take care Alan
Wow they have grown up, nice to see them 💙💙
I don't see them so much in the Marina now but they are still about but not often when I'm looking! Cheers
Sunday’s are the best day. Vlogs galore and Earl Grey tea and 2 chocolate biscuits whilst watching “Our Narrowboat Venture” 😉 Thanks Alan. 👍👍 Two thumbs up as usual.
Thanks Louise for your support, I'm glad you liked the vlog. Only two choccie biscuits, treat yourself to a third! Cheers
Sitting here watching you get rained on while also listening to the rain outside my window here in North Carolina, being the remnants of hurricane Delta working its way east after hitting the gulf coast.
Hi John, today is very different, we have glorious sunshine here in the Marina and some lovely blue skies. All the best
Another great video Alan, how lovely to meet up with two of your followers. Take care!
That was a real surprise and very welcome. Thanks for your lovely comment, cheers. Keep safe.
Lovely video Alan despite the lousy weather, and as always thanks for your good humour and engaging smile, and that's become something we can rely on. Safe travels.
Many thanks NIgel, glad you enjoyed it, this series of cruise videos are more laid back than the Summer Cruise ones, as there's no hustle and bustle from dealing with the locks. Take care, all the best Alan
Hi Alan, that was lovely to watch. Definitely a duvet day, editing and relaxing. What a treat to meet viewers from abroad. Hope you didn't get bumped by other boats in the wind. Cheers and stay safe... Steve 🍷🍷
Thanks Steve, all was well thank you, no problems. It is surprising how many people recognise me now, but meeting Chris and Denise was totally unexpected. Take care, all the best Alan
nice vlog
Thanks, cheers.
Hi Alan, just watching from our home in Perth, Western Australia. I’m originally from Northampton but have been in Oz since 1957. Have been back many times and love spending time on or alongside the canals. Thank you for your sharing your life on the cut.
Thank you very much Michael, i'm glad you get enjoyment from watching my videos, your support and encouragement is much appreciated. All the very best Alan
Thanks another lovely video all the best from Norfolk .
Thank you Christopher, it's a beautiful day here at the marina. Take care.
Hope you keeping well bud
I sure am thanks, all the best.
Good Morning Alan. Will be watching later. Hope youre keeping well.
I'm fine thanks James and hope you're keeping well. Enjoy the vlog. Cheers
Another great video Alan, you looked like you was being blown around a bit. I do like the bad weather though I must admit. Easy to say when you're not on a boat. I lived on a yacht for a few years in Greece a long time ago so I know what wind and boats is like! Hope you had the fire going and lots of cups of tea. The people you met looked really nice. Stay well!
@@user-lq7ge4we5o Many thanks James, whilst it was wet and windy, it wasn't cold, so no need for a fire. I have though started lighting a fire recently, as the weather is much colder now. Your time in Greece sounds exciting. Take care, cheers Alan
As always, very enjoyable video!
Many thanks Christian, glad you liked it.
Hi Alan, That was another enjoyable cruise. I enjoy a rainy day, listening to the rain hit the roof, good time to get things done inside. I had a cup of coffee, but alas still no cheese topped rolls. Your vlogs are a nice break for me, just something very relaxing about the way you film and edit them. All the best to you, Keith
That's kind of you to say Keith, your comment is very much appreciated. Take the utmost care. Cheers, Alan
@@MyNarrowboatVenture Alan you are awesome !
I'm on track to get a narrow boat in January and I live in the Northamptonshire region ...i watched you video about how you wish you got a 50ft one so I'm taking your advice lol
Cold wet here in Rotorua New Zealand ,I have trailer sailer on lake Rotoiti near here
It's getting like that here now. Thanks for watching and getting in touch, all the best Alan
Got my toast n marmalade steaming coffee and just sitting down to watch wanted to be first to comment 😁
Well done Sean, good on ya! Cheers Alan
Hi Alan lovely couple to stop and say hello to you.
They said it all.
Thanks
Gail
Thank you Gail for your lovely comment. I have many dedicated followers who keep in regular contact and I am often spotted when out on the Leicester Section, but meeting Chris and Denise like that was a real surprise. Cheers
Always look forward to your videos,
Hope your keeping well,
Glad you like them, I'm fine thank you and hope your are. Cheers
I find your videos very relaxing. Thank you for taking the time to make them. Along with the video editing do you enjoy other hobbies?
Hi Jimmy, many thanks for your comment. I also volunteer for the Canal and River Trust and am a Trustee of a Charity that runs a steam musem. Cheers
if we ever meet i hope i have a bag full of cheese topped rolls for you.stay safe.
That’ll be very kind of you. All the very best Alan
Another very interesting video Alan. I was a bit worried when the rain really stated to come down when you were heading to your favourite spot, but it seemed it stopped before you got there. Normally I would not expect it to stop until you've moored up!!🤣 Happy boating.
Likewise Robert, once it starts raining, it doesn't always stop. The issue with rain is it makes the grass slippy when mooring up, so you just have to take that extra bit of care when dealing with the mooring lines. Cheers
Another great clip shame about the weather but we are heading into winter again disappointedly
Thanks Steve, as we all know the weather is now very changeable, but absolutely beautiful today as I write this!
Good morning Alan, as I’m moored at Crick we know that section of the canal extremely well. Interesting about the house to let I wondered about it. I like that tree as well a good shape. We have moored at that spot many times although we tend to go a little further and moor just before bridge 28 (and the dreaded winding hole). If your trip was last week we were moored up at Norton junction for a couple of days because of the poor weather.
Hi Ian, I read about the house in one of the free Canal publications. When heading north, I also like the straight beyond Bridge 26, and like you beyond Bridge 27. This coming series of videos was filmed some weeks back. Cheers, all the best Alan
I enjoy you videos. They are relaxing, but more than that you seem like a normal guy having real life adventures. I dream of doing canals maybe for a summer. Can you rent a boat for a couple of months?
That's very kind of you to say, thank you very much. I am sure you could hire a boat for some months but would need to plan it well in advance, as boats are usually hired out for short periods like a week or two, so finding a two months slot might be difficult. Cheers Alan
Hi Alan interesting with the house we always thought it was occupied Nice vlog 👍👍
Hi Dave, I read about it in one of the monthly canal publications. Cheers
They was a rummer just before we left Yelvertoft the farmers was turning the house back to a pub but it was a joke someone trying to wind the locals up mentioning no names 🤣🤣
What might be interesting Alan is finding out about the trip boat besides the house I was talking to some one who thinks it has a bit of old history to it 👍👍
Dave Whiteley The trip boat is with the opposite house. I saw it out on the cut this year for the first time but no passengers on board. Do you know if it is ever used as a trip boat?
@@MyNarrowboatVenture Morning Alan I think it has but wasn't to sure some one else on face book was asking can not remember we're they thought it was from now
Thanks for the vlog. I really don't blame you sitting out poor weather if you don't have a fixed schedule to follow.
You have already answered my thought about the missing pram hood - wondered if there had been damage but evidently not. Must be good to meet viewers but I don't hold with the teaser about the suggested purchase. Make sure you cover it in future!!!
Hi Philip, it's always good to meet viewers. I'll mention the suggested purchase in a general vlog (must make a note of it) and what I decided to do about it. Cheers
Another entertaining 1/2 hour, many thanks. Although I am not an owner, I have a campervan and hope to bump into you sometime on my canal side travels. Regards AJ
Many thanks Alan, as you know I also have a campervan, so we have that as a shared interest. Our paths may well cross, all the best Alan
Blend breakfast and drink it. Lol!
I don't have a blender Mark, cheers.
Hi Alan nice to see you out cruising thanks for sharing the video. did you sort your batteries out as we last spoke you thought they needed replacing. take care stay safe and happy boating cheers Clive.
Many thanks Clive. I am getting the batteries changed and will report further in another vlog, as it's not happened yet. Keep safe, all the best Alan
@@MyNarrowboatVenture many thanks for the reply Alan take care & stay safe look forward to your next upload 👍
Another fab vlog Alan. Keep them coming. You must be very busy editing. Just started doing travel vlogs myself very time consuming
Thank you both, editing is very time consuming, as you've found. I note you've done some cooking videos and you're now doing travel vlogs as well, that will keep you busy - what's your title please. Cheers
Nigel and Cath Perry
@@MyNarrowboatVenture ruclips.net/video/YApOWcNYwZM/видео.html. One of my vlogs
@@nigelandcathperry Thanks for the link, I hope you get a lot of fun from making your videos. I used to make short videos of my travels just for my benefit, putting them on You Tube, is a good way to keep track of them and for others to enjoy. Cheers Alan
@@MyNarrowboatVenture thanks Alan
It is raining here in southeast Virginia and it is nice to watch your interesting vlog. Stay safe and enjoy your trip on the canal. The views are lovely! Do you stay at the marina mostly in the winter or cruise then also?
Hi Velma, thank you for your lovely comment. I spend a lot of time in the Marina, particularly in winter but will pop out locally for short trips. All the best, take care Alan
Hi Alan, can you live aboard on a marina without a residential mooring? What's the difference between a mooring and residential mooring? I'm looking at buying a boat myself so watching all the narrowboat Vloggers to get as much information as possible! Really nice to watch your Vlogs as you keep it real.
Thanks for your comment. Most marinas are for leisure boaters but may have a few residential moorings, particularly for staff. A residential mooring will usually attract council tax, whereas leisure moorings do not. Some marinas will use different terminology for varying levels of usage, it is rather a grey area. If you want to spend a lot of time in a marina, I suggest you ask about high usage, as the mooring fees will vary. Hope that helps a little, cheers Alan
Hi Allen, I noticed your pram hood is missing
Hi Phil, I generally cruise with it down but have had it adapted to use it when in the up position for winter cruising. The problem is that I can't half collapse it. It really has to be fully up or fully off.
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Did you have much experience of narrow boating before you bought one?