94. Taking my canal narrowboat through Stone in Staffordshire (RE-UPLOADED)
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
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Continuing my journey up the Trent & Mersey canal, this time I go through Stone in Stafforshire and its assorted locks before arriving at Barlaston for the night ahead of the trip through Stoke on Trent the next day.
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Note to the BBC - give this guy his own show, it would play in the US too. You could do little side trips on land to bring in the history crowd. You are a natural. Interview some of the lock tenders, get into the pubs and such. If I had your temperament, and equipment, that's what I'd do. Curious as to who pays to maintain all those locks, they all seem to be very leaky.
Thank you. The canal network is maintained, as far as they can on limited funds, by the Canal and River Trust which is a charity (to which all boaters pay an annual licence fee)
What a completely lovely part of the world. Thanks for showing us around.
Happy Cruising
Highly therapeutic again! You must be running the most relaxed channel in this part of the Galaxy !! Thanks for the Hard Work :-)
I bring intergalactic peace!
I'm glad you can't resist the animals! They add to the quality of your videos!
As I am always well stoned while watching your videos, I appreciate the title of this one.
Spent 16years cruising the cut and enjoyed (almost) every day.Your blogs bring back so many memories.Thank you!
I’m always amazed at how lovely and scenic the UK countryside is. :)
I'm a random college student in the U.S. and just happened to stumble upon your videos and they are so amazing for background noise while studying, although I find myself getting distracted by the beautiful scenery and architecture. I know I absolutely nothing about narrowboating but I find it fascinating. Hopefully I can take a ride on one when I visit England one day. Keep up the good work!
Here in Phoenix, the Western Desert is about to live and breathe at 45 degrees! Actually more- closer to 47 (117 for my fellow Americans) So, we jump in the pool and come inside with the AC, then fire up RUclips and vicariously enjoy the English countryside and canals- where it is (or at least was a few weeks ago) cool enough to wear a fluffy hat! I'm pretty sure you will be saving a life.....Thanks for all the wonderful vlogs!!!
That is too hot!!! Cheers for watching :-)
Truly beautiful scenery in this installment, as there is in so many others. I watched this one, then immediately clicked 'replay' and watched it through again. A few years ago, I learned of the German word "Fernweh," which loosely translated means " longing or homesickness for a place to which you've never been." Not until I became a subscriber to your channel did I fully understand. Your canals have become that for me. Thank you for showing a part of the UK that the average American never gets to see. Most of us don't even know the canals exist, let alone have any knowledge of that slow-motion way of life. Time to binge watch from episode #1 again.
I'm so pleased you enjoy the videos, thank you!
Laying here on my bed, i love the sound of your lister motor. Puts me right in the mood to go to sleep..but the sights keep me watching vlog after vlog. Happy trails.
You're not alone, Marjorie. Just one more is so easy, since they're bite-sized, right? *;- )*
Hi David, I see the Canadians have been very generous in sharing their geese with England as well as the US. I think in our case they came south for the winter and decided they liked the weather and decided to stay. Thanks Canada but that's enough. We have hundreds on every golf course in Phoenix. Love your videos.
Whenever I hear "Lister" I can't help thinking of Red Dwarf haha
Me too, what a guy!
Smoke me a kipper...
Glad it's not just me😁
Hello from New York.I cannot adequately describe the pleasure I am getting from watching your videos. Thank you so much!
Excellent!
Stoke on Trent has special meaning to me my dad was born there in 1911 and moved to NZ in 1918. Loving the scenery still.
Ken Allen gosh, your dad was only tiny when he left, it’s great he was old enough to have memories of his homeland. I expect it’s nice for you to be able to see where your dad/heritage is from.
Ahh my old homeland, lovely to see it again... thanks for the tour :)
Glad you liked it.
I've so enjoyed watching your vlog!! I'm in the US so I watch it late at night when I cannot sleep!! ty for all you do!!!
Thanks for watching!
Yes he puts me to sleep too.
Very enjoyable indeed.....thanks for taking us along.
Thanks Gary
easy like a Sunday morning....very subtle!😉
:-)
I love your videos David. Good job. I use an adblocker when I watch so you do not get any money from the ones I actually watch. I am ashamed to admit I never thought of removing the adblocker and just letting your videos run until I saw someone else comment about doing that. So now I take the adblocker off and run your videos at 2X speed at night while I sleep. I ran through 1-94 last night with the ads running. I will restart watching today at about 195 where I am at present with the adblocker on. Then tonight it is back to no adblocker so you can earn a bit of money.
Another beautiful post. I have enjoyed your videos for months now and have gotten my sister and brother in law watching your posts. Your adventures have become a topic of conversation at family barbeques. We love your relaxed storytelling style and the gorgeous pastoral scenery. Thanks for the uploads!!
Thank you for increasing my audience!
My maiden name is Stone and I have just looked it up. It is one of the first names ever recorded in the world and it could well have originated from that area :) cool x
Cool indeed.
You're so appreciated here and and we find you to be a joy as well as the journey.
Thank you, David.
That's a lovely thing to say, thank you.
Great to see you getting up here in Stoke-on-Trent, make sure you stop off at Westport Lake, for some oatcakes, we have our own Narrowboat Oatcake shop here....great work David.
I did atop there but the boat was all shut up :-(
Another beautiful video, as always, David. Those pinwheels along the fields serve 2 purpose, 1, they are pretty, 2, they cause an underground vibration that is supposed to annoy burrowing critters, like gophers, etc., to keep them away from the roots of plants. I am not sure how effective they are, but here in the States, many farm stores and garden centers sell them for that reason. :)
That is the weirdest thing! I went past a bit of canal with loads of mole-holes recently, maybe I should have planted some of those things in the ground there!
You could start a new trend amongst the boaters! Plant a pinwheel along the bank each time to moor up in a 48 hour spot. Write the date on one of the petals. It would add color to the banks of the canals, and give other boaters something to wonder about if they are not aware of the new trend! LOL
:-)
I just found your channel a few days ago and have not been able to stop watching. I have always been interested in living on the water and I think narrowboats are the ideal way to do that. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. I love the UK countryside and would love to live there someday on a narrowboat.
I've just discovered your channel and have fallen in love with narrowboats!! What an idyllic picture you have painted. I'm sure not all days are like this. I could definitely live this life!
Thank you. As I write this, the skies are grey, it's raining and cold outside. Not cruising weather! However, inside the stove is roaring warm and I'm sat by it with a cup of tea so even on the rubbish days it can be quite charming :-)
That turning with the tiller to counteract the force of the wind is called a weather helm
It is? Cheers
What a beautiful country you live. Picture perfect
just finished watching all your vids and just brilliant and very informative now you have me saving to live aboard
Haha, don't blame me!!
looking how calm the water was reminded me of when we lived in northern illinois on the chain of lakes. you would be on the water all weekend with guests and family and friends along with a ton of other boats--and literally some days whitecaps on the water. but come monday morning, when all the weekenders had gone home, you would go out on the water and it was like a sheet of glass. brought back some great memories.
Despite the fact that I live in Illinois, I have never been on the lakes in the north but it sounds amazing. My wife's family has an RV and dock on the Kankakee River and they also describe mornings on the water like sheets of glass!
LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!! Very peaceful, I actually felt like I was along for the ride, I even got up from the computer and fixed a a cup of Earl Gray so I could sip it while watching. I have ordered a new monitor, the Samsung Supra Ultra Wide CHG90, I am looking forward to watching on it when it comes in. So peaceful and warm, loved all of the scenes in this, a great great balance. Cheers and as always God bless
If you open a window to let the breeze in, and occasionally spray yourself with water, you'll have the fully immersive experience! Cheers :-)
HAHAHA!!! Yes! Indeed
Beautiful, I really enjoyed that thank you 😊
Cheers Carole
Hi David, thought you might be interested to know those kiddies windmills near the start of your vlog are put there to keep moles away. They don’t like the vibration as the blades go round...I’ve loved watching your videos. Keep up the good work!👍
That cottage at the end with its own mini marina!! I want it!
Get off, it's mine :-)
The whole point of owning this property would surely be that you can have both!
David the easiest way to remove bird poo is a garden sprayer full of water, simply spray it to soften it then go back and spray it off the roof or solar panels and down the side of the boat. I use to own a black car and I am sure birds hated black as it was a regular target. Leaving it on was deadly with paint of that era and it was the easiest and most hygienic way to remove it. 🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜 Also I think all the Morris Minors are here there are quite a few very active clubs here. 🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗
I so much enjoy your vlogs. The way you present them is so relaxing and inspiring. Keep up the good work. California girl.
That's nice to hear, thank you.
absolutely love your videos.. they make me want to move to England ..I will have to get a t-shirt and coffee cups
Excellent! Thanks :-)
Glad you reloaded the vlog...I got halfway through watching and had to stop. Went back a few mins later only to find it gone!! Thought I was going bonkers when I could not find it! Great vlog and lovely scenery.
Thanks for bearing with me :-)
me too :-)
Another great journey, yes there certainly are some very interesting and well made bridge structures throughout Great Britain 👌😎✌️
I find the bridges endlessly fascinating :-)
My wife calls your mug the 'cutting the something' mug. Funny!
Another great video, thank you.
It's near enough!
Great videos the past few have been really good.
Thanks Brian
Omg i live in stone wish i knew this 3yrs ago 🤣 would of loved to say hello
Your video's have shown me how beautiful the canals are and also that the canal boat life is not for everyone. Not only not cheap but alot of work, alot more work than I imagined. Thanks for doing the work for us. You're a great narrator too. PS my cousin told me about your channel.
One of the many reasons I enjoy your videos - you always have 2 days in a vlog (i.e say 'good morning' twice), away from the unwritten rule that says that vlogs are always (and must be made) daily, like a 'dear dairy'. It gives me the illusion that the video is very long, but it's actually only 10-15 minutes each, great job!
What an interesting VLOG with the Morris Minor, the Gypsy caravan and the lovely gardens. You get quite a workout with all the locks and those awful stone steps to that lock looked very dangerous. I'm quite envious of the peaceful places that you go through.
Funny how health and safety meant there's a handrail now on the bridge over the lock but you're free to fall from the steps ;-)
Sounds like they do things the same as over here in the US!!!
I always enjoy your lock sequences :) From a Staffordshire native in Oz. With regards.
More on the way :-)
I just love your accent. I imagine you would sound equally as soothing relighting the telephone directory.
Perhaps I should try that as one of my videos?
Accent? What accent?
The train shot was very cool
Surf Earth. Virgin, Class 390 Pendolino.
Beautiful scenery , pleasant weather for you enjoy your stay. Thanks for the insights, yet again.
Cheers Paul
Another great vlog David Thank you. Looking forward to the scarecastle tunnel Vlog
It's ready and will be up after the next one, if I recall correctly.
Great vlog as always, the countryside around Stone looks great, roll on Stoke On Trent.
Next vlog...
Hi David, I love watching your progress from here in Christchurch, NZ, although the great British summer looks a bit like our winter. We have friends in Stone and will be visiting them by canal boat in September. I am looking forward to that and the Trent and Mersey.
I hope you have a terrific time. September should be nice.
Great episode!
Enjoyed the locks very much. More please...
More soon
What a smashing video. That lovely old building used to be Joules brewery,. You chose a beautiful town to pass through. Shame you didn't take your video camera and do a vlog of Stone.
Hi, I recently discovered your channel as you were wending your way through my local stretch of the Trent and Mersey. I have now "Binge watched" all of your vlogs (and the "not vlogs") and finally caught up. Thank you for reminding us all what lovely countryside we live in. Loving your gentle dialogue and subtle humour. Keep up the good work. =D
Thanks Cathryn, much appreciated.
I had to leave my Morris Minor behind when I went home back in the 70's. Loved that car. Love these videos.
I’m from Just north of Seattle Washington, USA. I sure enjoy learning about narrow boats, and love the trips you take. Beautiful canals, even the ones with garbage in them!
Thank you
Awesome cruise! Thank you.
:-)
Another lovely addition to the vlog David! I always look forward to your postings. It is so relaxing to sit and watch your travels through this wonderful countryside. Shame I never went to the UK when I was stationed in Germany 88-90. I did a lot of training with your countrymen at Bergen-Hohne Garrison. Great times!
Thanks Brian, pleased you like them :-)
thank you for putting your videos on RUclips, many years ago I spent a lot of time on the canals, lot's of fun . enjoy your time on the cut.
Thank you!
Great video, as always, loved the train😊.
It was a splendid piece of timing :-)
I wish we had more canals in the USA like you have in the UK
I have come to really like your vlog. Been watching for about a week now and find the beauty of England breath taking. Thanks for all you do and film.
I’m excited for today’s wee beasties.
I love them all.
oh ,well done,your best stories yet,thanks!
Cheers Linda
What a delightful view from the canal.
It is!
Great video as always! Thoughts locks look to be a pain in you know what. I'm glad Missouri lakes only has damns. That would get annoying to me. But if your raised with only knowing that kind of system then it is just expected.
Happy & safe boating.
They're all part of the fun ;-)
What I like about your Vlogs is the informative style, and you don't try for the enforced ebullient entertainments. Although, I take it back...... That hat 😂😭 sorry, but you did look funny:)
Thank you for another relaxing break in my too-busy Monday; I truly feel indebted to you!
Thank you for posting these Vlogs, we just bought our first boat a 20ft Buckingham GRP, it is in Sawley Marina and we will be making our way next week to our home base in Aston Marina (only 20 minutes from where we live in stoke) watching these gives us a good idea on what to look out for.
Congratulations, have fun and I'm glad they're useful! Cheers
keep up the great work. I've been watching since you got your boat and really enjoy the vlog.
Thank you - watching all of them? That's dedication!!
Thank you - watching all of them? That's dedication!!
Hi David, another great Vlog. We had such a great time in Stone on our 4 Counties Ring Tour. We spent the day at the Farmers Market in the town square, ate too much, including introducing my wife to the delights of the Bacon Bap. Keep them coming Mate!
Mmmmm, bacon. As a (mostly) veggie, I have to just imagine that nowadays :-(
Calming cruise views on the NB. Thanks mate!
Love all the duckling shots...thank you...:)
Looks like the Morris Minor from Call The Midwife.
Don't worry about Harecastle tunnel, nothing to it. It's wide and easy, no chance of a boat coming the other way, slightly low in places, but easier than Braunston.
Oh, I'm not - largely because I went through it some weeks ago now ... vlog soon.
Will be interested to know how the south portal moorings are, we are planning to stay there in a couple of weeks on the way from Crick to Ellesmere.
Lots of space immediately south but I think most people stop 1/2 mile or so before at Westport Lake (which is where I stopped before going up and through)
Another great vlog, have watched them all. keep up the great work
got my first boat now, hope to be out cruising this summer. Aj
Congratulations, I hope you have a splendid time.
8:54 that stained glass effect on the bow of that boat is really nice!
That convenience store at 14:40 ish was where I discovered the joys of Staffordshire Oatcakes ..... wonderful grub :)
Despite going through Stafforshire, I somehow managed not to try one, can you believe it?! One day...
The signal box in Stone is part of the boat yard, there is also a narrow gauge railway that goes around it, worth a look also is its museum it has onsite.
Awesome video David , as always, beautiful countryside gotta love it. :-)
Ta
Had a stress filled day moving house, and now I can relax with this vlog, perfect :)
I hope all went well, stress notwithstanding?
Very well thanks, other than having to put gettinf a canal boat on hold for a year or so
Nooooo!
Nooooo!
CruisingTheCut hah Yesss :'( thanks to you I get to do a good bit of gongoozeling tho :)
I'm enjoying your videos. I was in Worcester last year and loved the long boats in the area. Fascinating 😉
Thank you. Just a tip though: they're not longboats. That's what the Vikings used to roam around in. These are narrowboats :-)
Thank you keep up the good work. Love your vlogs
Cheers Arthur
Great vlog as usual David, but I can't believe you went through Stone and didn't mention the Star Inn! It's in a great spot for gongoozlers and has more floor levels than any other public house!
I'm entirely unaware of it. Not much of a pub-goer.
Hi David, I know pubs aren't your particular thing, but the Star Inn is a bit different. It has 13 rooms and dates from the 14th century and is supposed to be the oldest pub on the waterways. None of the rooms are on the same level. It's very quirky. It's also right next to Stone bottom lock.
The scenery is just stunning. Thankyou for your videos.
Loved the multi coloured wind turbines.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. One is thinking of coming over and buying a boat, and spending a few years as a canal gipsy. Thanks to you DAVID. 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍🥂
People often put those little windmills in their English lawns to keep the pesky moles away. The moles don’t like the vibrations passed through to the soil and go somewhere else.... allegedly 🤔😊. Lovely vlog, as ever, David 👍🏻
Excellent narration
I suppose you might have looked into this, but ever think of using an electric trolling motor which can be lifted off to place on either port or stbd at the bow to help you work against the wind? Of course with control back aft. UPDATE: Sorry to say it isn't very cheap or practical to have a small motor. For a boat your size, you'd have to have a tunnel thruster at the bow & from a few forums I visited, it'd be £2700 + to buy & install it...maybe more. Still, it would be an experiment to see if a small portable motor could be fitted the bow to assist in keeping the boat straight on a windy day.
Yes, very costly and largely unnecessary - please see my website FAQ page, cheers
Oh no! I've caught up! I guess that I'll have to wait to watch the next one. Nice job on the vlog!
Cheers
Another great vlog on your travels David :-)
Cheers
It's not often we get to "Like" the same vlog twice ))) happy memories for this now moored boater again ta!!
Maybe I should upload them all several times!!
CruisingTheCut now that's a fine idea ))
Yey another wonderful episode of your journey. Your lock-working skills are now legendary I guess. The video was superb. Thank you
Superb. Beautiful videos. I'm currently binge watching them considering buying a boat :)
Glad you like them!
great scenic waterways... do you end up in London ??
Not this time! In fact, in these current vlogs I'm heading north, completely the opposite direction.
Between the locks and the many boats to avoid along the way, I sense that narrowboating is no longer such an obvious escape from the stresses of sedentary lifestyle...
Love the view from the canals and the old buildings and scenery.. This pace suits me. This would have to be one of my favourite sections of the canals so far that last garden with the little dock and gates was so sweet and charming
Some great nit picking here!!
Very pretty through that area Dave, if We were ever to return to live in England that would be the area, cheers.
:-)