"We do accept cake" seems like a wonderful policy! What an exceptional overview of the work that these volunteers do, David. Thanks so much for bringing back our own fantastic memories of our day on the canals with you. - Peter & John
Your past work experience really shines through in the high production quality of all of your videos, but particularly these documentary/news style videos. Congratulations 👏
There is a man who has had some TV training: a very smooth and professional overview. Great interviews! Your friends at ITV Meridian would be very proud.
What a breath of fresh air your video's are, no unnecessary 'musak or instructions to 'click this' or 'ring that', well done Sir, I look forward to getting back to a 'normal' helping of 'Cruising the Cut', which has been sorely missed. Congratulations on a excellent portrayal of Volunteer Lock Keepers, salt of the earth people who make all the difference, especially for lone boaters.
As an American with English ancestors on both sides, I closely relate to the sort of gentle and reserved personality of my forebearers. I understand this video isn’t representative of bigger city folks, but still.
At thirty-nine, I'm definitely not retirement age, but I think it'd be something I'd enjoy being involved with if I lived near the canals. The volunteers seem like a jolly bunch despite all the hard work. And cake and bacon sandwiches/sarnies are hard to pass up. So many of your documentary vlogs are very much "feel good" pieces, this is one of them. And I mean that in the best way.
Was wondering about you mate. I watch your videos when I want to chill out. Love seeing the English countryside from your point of view, plus I can understand you, you talk so a Missouri hillbilly can understand, ha. Last week we had spring weather here, yesterday it snowed, this morning it froze.
As an American, I watch your videos because 1, I love hearing about the Canals, we don't have those, and 2, your productions is like watching David Attenborough. Keep doing what you're doing. I love the content. I'm missing your videos since it's the winter; I do watch your other channel. Keep pumping out the content and your channel will blow up. Love it!
There may be a 'plethora of cruising channels' but there is only one Cruising The Cut. The canals are an interesting subject but it's David Johns turn of phrase that keeps us coming back.
Welcome back David. I've missed your videos and your calm narration. Sometimes I think the world would grind to a halt if not for volunteers. God bless them.
Well done David and welcome back. Your professional experience is a refreshing change from some who give me vertigo waving the camera around and have no apparent theme. To be a bit personal, I'm not sure about your haircut though. It messes with your boyish image! lol. Come back soon, y'hear? John, Ontario, Canada
As I was making my coffee this morning, I remembered the days when I would then sit and watch your vlog. While disappointed you were no longer producing it, I understood that you were doing what your muse ask of you. And then I fired up my computer and here you are once again. Thank you so much. With times being hard, a gift like your offering is welcomed. Your videos are relaxing and well produced. I have not found anything on RUclips nearly as satisfying. Glad you are well. I hope to see you here again. Thank you ....
Great interviews with interesting people. The time you put into these productions in much appreciated. I hope you will do some more of these this season.
David, you're a professional and it certainly shows. Fantastic video. I hope it was commissioned by the CRT. If not, I hope the CRT uses it extensively to promote lock volunteering. During our two weeks on the cut in 2019, we met so many lockies and they were, to a person, wonderful. Those interviewed for this video are perfect representatives of a great group of folks. Thanks!
Hi. No, I absolutely don’t take commissions to produce videos for this channel, they’re entirely my own enterprise. Besides, to do so and not declare it as such would have been most improper. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Hi David. Was hoping for a video like that after your announcement. I surely was not disappointed. You keep the youtube standard high and that's very much appreciated. Less is more and your quality beats the others' quantity ! Greetings from a canal-free but rather beery Munich in Bavaria. Your work is outstanding.
Welcome back David. It has been long since we saw new video from you. Thanks for highlighting the amazing work those volunteers do. Well done, Keep up the good work.
“We do accept cake!!”... that made me chuckle... he was very clear about that eh. They seem like a great group of people working hard to keep the locks running smoothly.
Such a lovely video about not only volunteer lockeys but I think a bit of a nod to all the volunteers who keep us moving along the busy canal of life. Thanks David!
Good to see you again, looks like your plan is working, one of the best if not the best info blog i have ever seen. More of the same please and at a pace that you like. Keep safe.
I'm a recent subscriber to Cruising the Cut and have luckily stumbled into this wonderful world of the English canals. I may never get the chance to enjoy a canal cruise in England but by golly it's wonderful to live vicariously through your well made videos and the always acceptable dry English humor describing it all. Thank you David. Looking forward to your next cruising video and of course the new cake recipes to keep our Lockies happy.
Very nice video. Thank you for giving the Volunteer Lock-Keepers a bit of recognition. Seems like a great way to get some exercise and an enjoyable way of meeting and helping people.
A good video is when you feel like you're in the right place and not impatient. I was happily lost in this one - thanks volunteer lockkeepers. I did think that emptying a lock is a bit of a let down. * wink *
Wouldn't hesitate for a second to rely on their expertise. One might now many locks from past experience, but when it comes to any particular one at that day I'd refer to the guys who have actually worked it for the last day. Lovely segment and also a top class production.
Yay, another wonderful“Cruising the Cut” Vlog. Now on your new documentary style schedule, each one you do while less frequent are that much more precious. Beginning with the basics and paying tribute the the volunteer lockies is a great place to start. Brilliant as always David. Cheers from Florida 🌴🌴🌴
Thanks David for highlighting this role. I’ve just become a VLR but yet to receive an offer of bacon sandwiches and cakes. Narrowboaters heading through the Marsworth flight please note. 😀
Very professional, well filmed, well cut. Could air on TV any time. What I miss, however, are your Vlogs, which always felt like being on your boat like a friend you are taking along. Fortunately, there are still plenty of old episodes to watch.😀
That must have taken a considerable amount of pre=planning. Finding the right location; arranging for the interviews; getting people who are not camera shy or not unsure about expressing themselves. Then there is the time editing. All that effort is greatly appreciated.I suppose that there are one or two more canal-related topics that would fit into this style of vlog. For example, I recall the one abouot making replacement lock gates. There again, that is probably best done by the C&RT themselves. This was a job well done.
Another quality mini-documentary from everyone at Cruising the Cut. Please give your staff a pat on the back. Every single one of you. :) Seriously, love these videos. The "I'm cruising along the _____ Canal" vlogs are great, don't get me wrong, but the ones you do that highlight canal life outside of the cruising vlogs (such as the fuel boat one) are solid gold. The CRT should hire you on in an official capacity. Thanks for making and sharing these!
Just started watching Cruising the Cut several weeks ago and "caught up" to this, your documentary phase. I LOVE it. I enjoyed the Wilderness boat and Coal Boat videos as well. Can't wait to watch the rest. Thank you so much for what you do!
Great to see you back. This is why I love you channel. Your delivery is just quality. You really did the Lockies, justice. I hope to see more from you now the dreaded lockdown has passed. Keep up the great work.
Well done David. As a single-hander lockies are priceless. That said there is no harm in passers-by helping out, just closing a gate (even if they happen not to have a windlass) is a real help. Boating does not have to be a spectator (or gongoozler) sport. NB Whiskey Mac.
Another great video David and an excellent summary of the VLK role; I'm sure CRT will be getting new VLK applications based on this. As an ex volunteer lockie myself, your video made me really miss my lock keeping at Caen Hill. Don't worry though, that's not a bad thing. The only reason I stopped was to go on our own multi year cruising adventure around the canal system.
So very nice that Volunteers help with the upkeep and maintenance plus helping people through the locks... A fine group of Ladies and Gentlemen indeed... Glad to see this post David... Cheers from Missouri USA..
If I could live in England, I would definitely apply to be a volunteer lock keeper. I love your videos David, very nice to see this one and I hope to see you resume regular postings.
So glad you are back. Really enjoyed this; have missed your vlogs over the last couple of months. Even the ones about changing oil! Hope you are keeping well. Please keep the vlogs coming, they are all great.
Welcome back ! The latest video reflects your professional background - in content, structure and delivery so far above the average U-tube video it's almost out of sight !! If it doesn't impact too much on your personal life please do keep them coming - however infrequently
Welcome back mate. We've missed our weekly vlog from David and Crusing the Cut. Hope your well Sir.
Thanks 👍
"We do accept cake" seems like a wonderful policy! What an exceptional overview of the work that these volunteers do, David. Thanks so much for bringing back our own fantastic memories of our day on the canals with you. - Peter & John
I’m so pleased they’re good memories! 😂
@@CruisingTheCut Both you, and your way of life, made a truly lasting impression. We think about that often.
Your experience with working in television really shows in this video. These mini documentaries are really well made. Its like watching a docu on bbc.
On ITV please.
Your past work experience really shines through in the high production quality of all of your videos, but particularly these documentary/news style videos. Congratulations 👏
Thank you so much :-)
I don't have a boat, don't think I'll ever have one. But these videos make me happy!
There is a man who has had some TV training: a very smooth and professional overview. Great interviews! Your friends at ITV Meridian would be very proud.
It was just like the old days... hahaha
That slow walk towards the camera looked so TV.
I couldn't stop myself doing it... I tried hahaha
I thought it was the lesser spotted David Attenborough at first.
I appreciate David's care about the spoken language!
Surprising the comments on the patience. I would have thought traveling on a boat that only goes about 3mph would weed those type of people out.
You'd think so, wouldn't you?! Haha, not always alas
Arailt Prolly the same people who gave this vid a thumbs down.
What a breath of fresh air your video's are, no unnecessary 'musak or instructions to 'click this' or 'ring that', well done Sir, I look forward to getting back to a 'normal' helping of 'Cruising the Cut', which has been sorely missed. Congratulations on a excellent portrayal of Volunteer Lock Keepers, salt of the earth people who make all the difference, especially for lone boaters.
Thank you very much!
Gets to 4 seconds in... "I'll need a tea for this"
- Goes and makes tea.
Good plan!
A Cruising the cut upload!! At last 😁 Already clicked the like button and I haven’t even watched yet 👍🏻
Me too. I cant wait to get home and watch it.
We don't accept tips but cake is welcome. This makes me proud to be British!
Cheese Cake please.
As an American with English ancestors on both sides, I closely relate to the sort of gentle and reserved personality of my forebearers. I understand this video isn’t representative of bigger city folks, but still.
At thirty-nine, I'm definitely not retirement age, but I think it'd be something I'd enjoy being involved with if I lived near the canals. The volunteers seem like a jolly bunch despite all the hard work. And cake and bacon sandwiches/sarnies are hard to pass up. So many of your documentary vlogs are very much "feel good" pieces, this is one of them. And I mean that in the best way.
Was wondering about you mate. I watch your videos when I want to chill out. Love seeing the English countryside from your point of view, plus I can understand you, you talk so a Missouri hillbilly can understand, ha. Last week we had spring weather here, yesterday it snowed, this morning it froze.
We've got lovely sunshine during the day at present and then down to freezing at night
As an American, I watch your videos because 1, I love hearing about the Canals, we don't have those, and 2, your productions is like watching David Attenborough. Keep doing what you're doing. I love the content. I'm missing your videos since it's the winter; I do watch your other channel. Keep pumping out the content and your channel will blow up. Love it!
You haven’t lost your professional presentation skills David. Very enjoyable.
im 11 years old and i love watching this its very calming and nice
There may be a 'plethora of cruising channels' but there is only one Cruising The Cut.
The canals are an interesting subject but it's David Johns turn of phrase that keeps us coming back.
I consider you as an icon of United Kingdom. Best of luck from Chile.
Hahaha too kind!
Glad to see the video. Missed them. 😢
We still get a few Vandominium videos here and there from David. :D
@@remyllebeau77 Don't forget about the amazing stories as well.
One of the best narrowboat vlogs. So glad you put these videos together. Thank you
Glad you like them!
Welcome back David. I've missed your videos and your calm narration. Sometimes I think the world would grind to a halt if not for volunteers. God bless them.
Well done David and welcome back. Your professional experience is a refreshing change from some who give me vertigo waving the camera around and have no apparent theme. To be a bit personal, I'm not sure about your haircut though. It messes with your boyish image! lol. Come back soon, y'hear?
John, Ontario, Canada
Haircuts are a rare thing these days
As I was making my coffee this morning, I remembered the days when I would then sit and watch your vlog. While disappointed you were no longer producing it, I understood that you were doing what your muse ask of you. And then I fired up my computer and here you are once again. Thank you so much. With times being hard, a gift like your offering is welcomed. Your videos are relaxing and well produced. I have not found anything on RUclips nearly as satisfying. Glad you are well. I hope to see you here again. Thank you ....
Cheers. I was never going to stop making videos, just not cruising ones on my own boat. There will be ad-hoc videos from now on.
You're not allowed to take winter off! That's when it's the most peaceful. We did miss your vlogs, glad you are back 😊
Great interviews with interesting people. The time you put into these productions in much appreciated. I hope you will do some more of these this season.
I certainly intend to - need to pull my finger out and get stuff organised.
To quote from CtC #1: "Get yourself a cuppa and something to munch on". Welcome Back!
David, you're a professional and it certainly shows. Fantastic video. I hope it was commissioned by the CRT. If not, I hope the CRT uses it extensively to promote lock volunteering. During our two weeks on the cut in 2019, we met so many lockies and they were, to a person, wonderful. Those interviewed for this video are perfect representatives of a great group of folks. Thanks!
Hi. No, I absolutely don’t take commissions to produce videos for this channel, they’re entirely my own enterprise. Besides, to do so and not declare it as such would have been most improper. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Hes back!!!!!!!!!!
Those volunteers are a Godsend and they helped me tremendously when I lived on the cut.
Great example of what you said was your goal this year: interviewing others, making a story.
Thank you
Hi David. Was hoping for a video like that after your announcement. I surely was not disappointed. You keep the youtube standard high and that's very much appreciated. Less is more and your quality beats the others' quantity ! Greetings from a canal-free but rather beery Munich in Bavaria. Your work is outstanding.
So glad to see you again. Enjoyed the piece on the Volunteer Lock-keepers. Hope you are doing well.
Welcome back David. It has been long since we saw new video from you. Thanks for highlighting the amazing work those volunteers do. Well done, Keep up the good work.
Nice to hear from again. A well-deserved tribute to the lockies specifically and the CRT in general. Well done.
Many thanks!
Yes, time for a salute and tip of the hat to the lockies who keep the grand olde locks grand. Well done video.
“We do accept cake!!”... that made me chuckle... he was very clear about that eh. They seem like a great group of people working hard to keep the locks running smoothly.
They are!
Community service, nothing like it, for soothing the soul. Thanks David.🇦🇺👍
Cheers
Good to see you again! Greetings from Cape Coral, Florida!
Such a lovely video about not only volunteer lockeys but I think a bit of a nod to all the volunteers who keep us moving along the busy canal of life. Thanks David!
Beautifully shot, professionally written & edited, absolute top notch video. CRT should put it on their website, if you’d allow. Great stuff! 👏
I'm starting my time as a VLK on the Caen Hill locks this week. Very much looking forward to it.
Fantastic, such a great community of boaters down there
I particularly enjoyed this one. I like the documentary format.
Good to see you again, looks like your plan is working, one of the best if not the best info blog i have ever seen. More of the same please and at a pace that you like. Keep safe.
I'm a recent subscriber to Cruising the Cut and have luckily stumbled into this wonderful world of the English canals. I may never get the chance to enjoy a canal cruise in England but by golly it's wonderful to live vicariously through your well made videos and the always acceptable dry English humor describing it all.
Thank you David. Looking forward to your next cruising video and of course the new cake recipes to keep our Lockies happy.
Thank you. Not sure about cake recipes mind you!
@@CruisingTheCut lol. You never disappoint.
Hats off to the generous lock volunteers.
All is well, time for a cheese sandwich. Thank you David for your programs. They have helped this crusty old Swede a lot in the last year.
Very nice video. Thank you for giving the Volunteer Lock-Keepers a bit of recognition. Seems like a great way to get some exercise and an enjoyable way of meeting and helping people.
Thanks for watching!
A good video is when you feel like you're in the right place and not impatient.
I was happily lost in this one - thanks volunteer lockkeepers.
I did think that emptying a lock is a bit of a let down.
* wink *
Very good informational video. I do enjoy this type of video also.
i enjoyed watching it too.
Very professional presentation, love the walking commentary towards camera. Glad to see you fit and well. Regards AJ
Thank you very much!
David, we don't see enough of you
Salute to those volunteer lock keepers! Without their effort, canal will not exist.
Wouldn't hesitate for a second to rely on their expertise. One might now many locks from past experience, but when it comes to any particular one at that day I'd refer to the guys who have actually worked it for the last day.
Lovely segment and also a top class production.
Yay, another wonderful“Cruising the Cut” Vlog. Now on your new documentary style schedule, each one you do while less frequent are that much more precious. Beginning with the basics and paying tribute the the volunteer lockies is a great place to start. Brilliant as always David. Cheers from Florida 🌴🌴🌴
Thanks David for highlighting this role. I’ve just become a VLR but yet to receive an offer of bacon sandwiches and cakes. Narrowboaters heading through the Marsworth flight please note. 😀
I'm sure you'll be deluged soon!
Very professional, well filmed, well cut. Could air on TV any time.
What I miss, however, are your Vlogs, which always felt like being on your boat like a friend you are taking along. Fortunately, there are still plenty of old episodes to watch.😀
There’s always my campervan channel 😉
Always enjoy Davids vlogs & I've never been on a narrow boat. There's just something so soothing about them.
As always, an excellent vlog.
Thank you so much 😊
Glad to have you back. I enjoy the new format too. Very professional.
Much appreciated!
My favorite narrowboat channel! Those of us in the US are connecting the dots learning our geography of England.
"Volly lockies" of COURSE there's an adorable diminutive
Great video and was so pleased to see you had posted a video 😁
Thank you! 😊
As much as I enjoy you cruising videos, this is a great change of pace, informative and well done. Thank you
Glad you like it
Great to hear from you again and great information. Great that you are giving all those volunteers just due
That must have taken a considerable amount of pre=planning. Finding the right location; arranging for the interviews; getting people who are not camera shy or not unsure about expressing themselves. Then there is the time editing. All that effort is greatly appreciated.I suppose that there are one or two more canal-related topics that would fit into this style of vlog. For example, I recall the one abouot making replacement lock gates. There again, that is probably best done by the C&RT themselves. This was a job well done.
Thank you
Another quality mini-documentary from everyone at Cruising the Cut. Please give your staff a pat on the back. Every single one of you. :)
Seriously, love these videos. The "I'm cruising along the _____ Canal" vlogs are great, don't get me wrong, but the ones you do that highlight canal life outside of the cruising vlogs (such as the fuel boat one) are solid gold. The CRT should hire you on in an official capacity. Thanks for making and sharing these!
You can imagine how wild the staff Christmas party is!
Well, here you see who's the professional :)
Lovely film -- thanks. 13:50 walking and talking at the same time -- can tell you're TV trained ;-)
Hahaha yes; glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for another great vlog David, always learning something new. Been missing you, so good to see your face!
Glad you enjoyed it
Did you not take in the carpark antics 'on the otherside' then :-)
Nice tip of the hat to the Lock Volunteers! Great video, well done.
Thanks for watching!
Just started watching Cruising the Cut several weeks ago and "caught up" to this, your documentary phase. I LOVE it. I enjoyed the Wilderness boat and Coal Boat videos as well. Can't wait to watch the rest. Thank you so much for what you do!
Welcome aboard!
Great to see you back. This is why I love you channel. Your delivery is just quality.
You really did the Lockies, justice. I hope to see more from you now the dreaded lockdown has passed.
Keep up the great work.
Much appreciated
Morning Dave, welcome back, gee I have missed your reports, thanks for that nice story. Hope all’s well ,carry on.
Thanks, you too!
So glad to have you back! The new style of video is looking great and I'm looking forward to more
Yay, thank you!
Great video as always. Keep them coming David, CTC is missed.
Thanks! Will do!
Welcome back. What a wonderful video about some very interesting people. Good to see you out and about again.
Thank you kindly!
14:01 reminds us of a news report, unsurprising considering your past - very professional video, thanks
I noticed that, too.
Well done David. As a single-hander lockies are priceless. That said there is no harm in passers-by helping out, just closing a gate (even if they happen not to have a windlass) is a real help. Boating does not have to be a spectator (or gongoozler) sport. NB Whiskey Mac.
Absolutely; gate-closing is so helpful, I totally agree!
Loved the video David, especially the sound of the water gurgling and bubbling as the locks filled and emptied. Thank you.
I'm so pleased someone noted and enjoyed that!
Always a good morning when I can sit here with a cup of coffee and a CTC video.
Another great video David and an excellent summary of the VLK role; I'm sure CRT will be getting new VLK applications based on this. As an ex volunteer lockie myself, your video made me really miss my lock keeping at Caen Hill. Don't worry though, that's not a bad thing. The only reason I stopped was to go on our own multi year cruising adventure around the canal system.
Cheers Alan
One of the best done posts I have seen. You really take it to the next level, and do a professional post.
YES!!! A new vlog from you and one from Alan at My Narrowboat Venture within 24 hours...I’m in narrowboat heaven! 😃
Wonderful!
So very nice that Volunteers help with the upkeep and maintenance plus helping people through the locks... A fine group of Ladies and Gentlemen indeed... Glad to see this post David... Cheers from Missouri USA..
If I could live in England, I would definitely apply to be a volunteer lock keeper. I love your videos David, very nice to see this one and I hope to see you resume regular postings.
Thanks 👍
Great having you back, love the informational features. Keep it up, you legend!
"Legend" hahahaha but thank you
Welcome back, and thanks for sharing this beautiful video. Respect volunteers 😃👍
Well worth the wait..first rate ....informative......entertaining....thanks very much David.
Glad you enjoyed it
So glad you are back. Really enjoyed this; have missed your vlogs over the last couple of months. Even the ones about changing oil! Hope you are keeping well. Please keep the vlogs coming, they are all great.
Thank you. I may have one about refurbishing my shower cubicle coming soon, imagine the excitement!
Welcome back ! The latest video reflects your professional background - in content, structure and delivery so far above the average U-tube video it's almost out of sight !! If it doesn't impact too much on your personal life please do keep them coming - however infrequently
Thanks, will do!
Still the best canal boat channel out there :)
What a wonderful video both informative, engaging and beautiful to watch. 5 stars from me. I love it.
Wow, thank you!
Great to have you back again, superb video showing the great work the volunteers do.
Glad you enjoyed it
You obviously put a lot of effort into this vlog David . . . and it shows. Fantastic mix of interviews and showing off life on canals.
Thank you. Yes, I tried to make it nice.
Nice to have you back posting, your tell.
Great to watch CTC again. Awesome video videography.
I feel like I know Fradley junction SO WELL just from watching every narrowboater on RUclips going through it lol
Hahahaha so true. I did say it's a popular junction ;-)
Welcome back Sir................................
:-)
I thought I was watching a tv program. How professional, what a awesome video great work. It felt like I was there.
Thank you so much 😀
We have really missed seeing Cruising the Cut! Love learning more about how the locks work and seeing the wonderful volunteers.