We had to cruise for 24 hours and it was awful. | Downsides of narrowboat life - 258
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- Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2024
- We recently received some really bad news that has forced us to cruise our tiny narrowboat home more than we've ever done before. In this episode we finish our giant 24 hour long journey, up the River Severn, past Worcester, and towards Droitwich. We push ourselves beyond exhaustion, and challenge our little narrowboat's engine to complete this long stint. Will we make it in one piece? 😫💪🏻
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If you want to know the news and why we were rushing we explain everything in this video, here it is ❤️🩹
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I feel so sad that you have to justify yourselves, your life is your life and we just see a small glimpse of it. Bless you both and Rufus xxx
Exactly !
Aaaah guys I hate it when people start criticizing anyone. I can only admire the pair of you for that mammoth cruise you've had to make. It is nobody's business why you have to do it - you've already said you will tell us when you are able to. We will be hear for you when you feel you are able to tell us. So pleased you made it safely xx
Honestly, these people who think they have the right to make judgements are a tiny minority. Please don't let it get you down, and know that we your subscribers love you and support you all the way. We could tell you were so distressed about something but it's up to you when/how/if you tell anyone! Hoping and praying everything is ok and you're all well xx❤
I was so annoyed by the negative comments but really there aren’t very many. It’s only a grumpy miserable few and the majority are with you guys and we love you. I absolutely loved your V log on the big ship leaving Sharpness. I’m planning a trip there myself. Thank you for sharing your life and adventures with us. But it absolutely does not give anyone the right to know things that you don't want to share. So sorry for what you're going through. I pray Rufus is ok (he's gorgeous) and so sorry for your loss. Xx
I'm just hoping you are ok. You have been under so much stress and still managing to put out vlogs for us. Sending you all so much love and hugs. Xx
i hope everything is ok. What a stressful time and with people being negative , isnt helping. You got there after a pretty bad time. Love and hugs to you all, inc Rufus. xxx
Hi Amy and Wes. So sorry that you have had that so stressful time. Sending you love and lots of hugs 🥰 Take care. Nick
You two are amazing. You're obviously under a lot of stress and yet you manage to present us with cheerful faces most of the time. Good luck.
It’s upsetting to think anyone would throw out the ‘clickbait’ term for a couple as sweet and as genuine as yourselves. Ignore it, you both continue to be you and create the content you want to create.
You've done amazing and under such stressful times. You are stronger than you think! Take time to rest now. My love and thoughts are with you both and hope things improve in your personal lives soon. Take care xx
Ive watched you from the start. Ignore the negative remarks, life is far to short for all that. I did not find it clickbaite at all. You both look after yourselves thats the most important thing. Great vlog, always enjoy watching your journey. Big hugs and a huge kiss for Rufus. ❤
@@sandyneeve428 thank you so much for understanding ♥️ and thanks for watching us for so long! we really appreciate it! 😊
I am so sorry times are tough for you. I will never understand why people feel they are entitled to know more about anyone's personal lives. I've been with you from the start and for what it's worth I look forward to your wholesome work. I love the relationship you have and the way you support each other. With best wishes from the (un)-united states.
@@jaynecopland thank you so so much!! that’s so lovely and we really do appreciate it so much 😊♥️
Don't know what is happening in your life right now, but I can see in your eyes that it is major. Just wanted to send hugs and prayers to you both.
Sorry to hear people have been complaining about the title being "clickbait", its not, if you found the time awful, then its awful, they are not entitled to know every detail of your lives, and exactly why you find it awful. It's also good that you're showing that everything in boat-life is not great, that sometimes life is difficult, stressful, and not fun.
Love the retro arcade you found.
I hope your both ok, and make sure you look after each other, sending you all both positive vibes and ❤
Just want to clear up regarding “clickbait” as we seem to be getting a lot of comments about it.
We have not clickbaited anyone with our last two videos and we had no intention to.
Clickbait is fabricating a story in the title and thumbnail that doesn’t actually happen in the video.
Nowhere in the title or the thumbnail of either video did we mention the news in a way to make it seem like we were going to say what it is.
It is not clickbait just because you didn’t get to know details of our personal lives that you think you are entitled to
The titles focus on what happens in the video regarding our boating journey eg having to rush cruising a lot and that actually happens in the video so it is not clickbait.
We had some extremely bad news regarding life changing health news for rufus and a death in the family, which required us to travel fast to a marina while we sorted it all out. We weren’t ready to talk about it yet as it was very raw and upsetting so we focused on how this news affected our boating journey; which is what our channel is mainly about, NOT our personal lives.
We said multiple times throughout the videos that we weren’t ready to talk about it and we will explain everything when we are ready. You are not entitled to know every detail of our personal lives immediately just because we vlog about living on a boat.
We have made a video explaining everything that’s been happening in detail which will be our next video.
To the vast majority of you who have been understanding and supportive, thank you so much. It really does mean a lot to us right now so thank you ❤❤
My deepest sympathy to you both on the passing of a member of your family.
Best wishes for Rufus. He looked his happy little self while you were cruising. Hoping his health can be cured or easily managed. xx
❤ You explain if and when you want. Ignore those who don't allow you to do that. It's a negative of sharing your lives with us but we really enjoy your antics. Stay positive and look forward to seeing you out on the cut when life allows.x
You do not have to explain to anyone, your personal life is exactly that. Those who follow you on Facebook would have seen your post on the 30th September where you explained what you were/are going through. I didn’t see the title of your last two videos as Clickbait. Please take care of yourselves and of course your gorgeous boy Rufus as he continues his recovery ❤️🩹 xx
Wow if you hadn't gone on and on about it all threw the videos people wouldn't have been so wound up. ! You could have just said that you had had some bad news at the beggining and left it there..
I never thought you were clickbaiting at all; it’s the safety aspect on the locks that I’m not happy about. I never expect vloggers to give details about their personal lives; we don’t own you and you don’t owe us any explanation. Xx
I’m so sorry that you have to deal with people moaning about you not giving them information about every detail of your life. I wouldn’t expect even my best friends to give me intimate details if they didn’t want to. One of the drawbacks of social media, just ignore them and carry on entertaining us 😊. Trouble is that being so nice and genuine, people think they know you 🤦♀️
Hi you lovely Tonic- l am a pensioner- and only watch utube on tv. I love watching ur utubes.
What an awfully scary time u had getting into Gloucester- but so glad in this episode that u got back to canals. Horrendous!! Journey 24! Hours!! Bless ur hearts-
I live right near the Grand union canal in Hemel Hempstead. Near a pub called The Fishery. In the summer the canal folk did a canal market… it was lovely- selling things that they had made.
Just finished watching this episode-/ well done reversing into you mooring at the marina- there is a lovely Marina here in hemel Hempstead- with a lovely Restaurant called The Papermill. In Apsley there is the original papermill- you can have tours around inside. Its victorian opened in 1853 and closed in 2000. Its an amazing place and l know from
Watching you that u love exploring history…. So right up your street.
Take care- get some rest me loves.
Xx
Thank you so much! 🥰 we will do our best to rest up now! Take care too! Xx
Hey guys, our’ home’ marina is Droitwich. Hope you get on ok there.
You're going to get the people who will make the comments it's how it works unfortunately. Remember though, no one can effect you without your permission.
Keep doing what you do. Hope everyone is ok x
Well done guys. So glad you made it to your destination and all in one piece. Hopefully have some chill out time now. I hope everything will be OK. Sending love. xx
1:12 That's Pete and Caroline from "One Day More" another of my favorite channels!
Sending you hugs - really admire your tenacity. We think you are great and love your vlogs - fun and informative, with the bonus of Rufus of course! xx
You guys are awesome, if I ever win the lottery then GG is getting a massive headlight upgrade. 😜✌️💜
Haha!! Thank you so much 🥰 GG would love that I’m sure 😂😂
Ok, that ending was NOT fair. But I gave it a like anyway, like an “A” for effort.
Sorry for the delay in giving details, we really want to make sure the update is done on its own when we were ready. Thanks for being patient though! 💕
I worked 58 hours straight during a storm and when he spoke to me he said, “Don’t ever do that again.” I never got paid for the extra time. F them.
Only do what you want when you want, love the now 3 of you but preserve some things for yourselves. 💙💙💙
I really love watching your adventures on GG, you were just in my neck of the woods (Gloucester), next time give me a shout and come have a cup of tea. I’m so sorry you’re getting the clickbait comments and feel the need to respond. Please don’t let these comments live in your head a moment longer than they take to read. Some people just want instant gratification, they have to know everything, right now, and your life is yours and you should be allowed to share what you want without judgement. This kind of negativity really doesn’t help with anxiety I’m sure. Keep on keeping on, your channel has helped keep me going though some very tough times lately, they always bring a smile and some happiness even when I’m really not feeling at my best. I’ve gone back and binged all your back episodes (some of them several times cos they’re so good!!). I’d like to say thank you for your content and wish you all the best during your tough times xxx
You are probably like royalty. in the marinas of people who are probably subscribed and want to meet you 😊
Glad to see you back on the canals where you belong. Good luck with your journey. Both stay strong and you can do this together ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Look forward to the next vlog.
People suck , the comments just show that c***s are everywhere. The insensitivity doesn’t even surprise me anymore. Like how dare you be human beings with real emotions and not cater to our every want and whom and entertain us dammit ( read the sarcasm) I’m so so sorry about your loss , I hope the arrangements go smoothly and you find peace and healing with family sharing stories and memories x
You are strong the pair of you , take care of each other as always and much much love to rufus.
Sorry for swearing but Istg people!
Canals feel so much safer then rivers, haven’t done the bottom end yet but we love the top end of the Worcester and Birmingham canal, feels like home to us each time we’re there x
@@nbwakamatandoto4127 yess! we’re really looking forward to cruising that bit 😊
Whoa that retro arcade looked ace ! Tough cruise that hey! Great work getting it done witrh a smile 😄
You both need a Cup of Hot Chocolate, & big Chippy teas each, after that cruise.
I hope everything goes OK with your emergency.
Glad Rufus has his cone off now.
TFS, rest up, & take care you 3.👍🐶
Chippy teas were one of the top priorities once we got settled haha!
Thanks for watching ♥️
@@BoatTime Glad to here that, Chips are Medicinal, apparently. 👍🐶
Hi Both and the boy, Take Care, be yourselves, and keep all negativity away from your heads and 💕 XXx
I've been in this position, I once did 38 locks on day one of a 4 day marathon cruise and literally just broke down from the exhaustion. Love to you both ❤️
it’s awful when you don’t want to cruise but you have to isn’t it! Phew 38 locks is some good going 😮💨👏🏻 thanks for watching ♥️
You did the River Severn locks like professionals! It was over 40 years ago when I first took a boat through one of those locks and I still find it really awkward at times putting the ropes around the vertical wire things.
Great vlog as usual. Helps me through my gym time. Keep on going❤
Big love to you all, take care of each other ❤xxxxx
Seriously if you guys need a break from recording content, the community would understand. Take care of yourselves.
I'm sorry your getting some stick from people the problem is that we get involved with your life and you become like our family which were not of course but we watch your different moods and reactions and we can't help but get involved but people have to understand that it's your life and have every right to your privacy god bless 😊
You really need to figure out a seating situation so u can rest while cruising that will save one’s back over time Safe travels Wes and Amy
Yeah we’d like to sort that some time!
Sorry you’re time in Worcester was rushed and sadly stressful. Well done for persevering. ❤
…Through my home town!! ☺️(well where I currently live).
If you remember the two girls / middle aged female couple who you meet at Crick, and beeped on our way out. That’s me. 😅
I grew up in Portland, Oregon, in the '50's and we had three Damson trees alongside the yard. Mom would can them and make plum jam every year. I have looked all over for Damson and found the jam in an Aldes in Germany in the '90's.
Next Fall we are taking a holiday in Europe. A major part of that trip will be a boat hire in Worcester to cruise the Droitwich Loop! I need to know where the Damson is located, that would be so cool. Obviously, I am still unaware of your current situation bringing you to the Droitwich Marina, but I hope and pray all will be well. HAPPY CRUISING!!!
Hi folks, I can't remember where it was but we also slowed down for a fishing competition that was only 4 miles long ! 😮
How close to the Norfolk broads can you get to? we would like to invite you round for dinner... 🙂
Suggestion: keep a supply of fish on the boat. Next time you come upon a neverending fish competition throw them to the fishermen and they'll get up and move off.
Well done troops.. You can do it. I too have had some serious breakdown moments during floods but at end of day it makes you stronger and your whole outlook on life changes for the better. I'm so proud of you both and when I build the floating city of Seddonia I will dedicate a Jetty just for you. :) xx
Hi, I enjoy watching your travels and you always make me smile 😊to be honest I don’t worry about thumbnails etc, I watch them all regardless!!! I am sure you will continue to be brave through life’s roller coaster ride!!! I love watching you support and love each other and face challenges together ❤ was just thinking where are your water proof jackets or some type of rain cover for you all out there on deck😂😂😂
That was exhausting just watching! I can't imagine how you must have felt when you got to your destination. I hope things improve.
Some how your journey allways intertwines with us whether we are on the boat or working away…. We started our journey at Droitwich marina on the hard standing building a shell….
Say hi to Nick and Niel the welder from ‘Victoria - the little black boat’
Droulwich, Lapworth, Stratford, Gloucester etc the list goes on …..
💜💙💚 Hugs and lots of love. 🥰🤗🥰
Great vlog again, good luck to you both ❤
Thank you!! 😊♥️
hope things settle down soon. 🤠🙏
First of all great video and sorry you had to leave Glos in a hurry but well done for the24hours - next don’t take any notice of people trying to enter your personal life that is your life and family tell them to ( do 1 !!) I could be more explicit!
Lastly I’ve sent £5 over to help a fund to get you a high stool or 2 to sit on at the back for steering. Good luck with your private life and looking forward to seeing more videos when and only when you feel up to it
Malc uk 🇬🇧
@@malcolmwhite6144 oh wow thank you so much malcolm! you are so kind 😊♥️
we have a plan for a board on there! not sure when but thank you for that!
Welcome to Droitwich marina! we're about opposite you!
I moored up in Worcester for the night near Mother Hubbards Fish and Chip shop - after a long day cruising. Those fish and chips (with mushy peas) were some of the best I've ever eaten. Shame you didn't get to try them! Felt very safe in Worcester even though it was a busy part of town and it was surprisingly quiet too. Well done on that long journey guys!
The chemical cleaning should be your warning 😊
Please ignore all these negative comments. I cannot believe how nasty people can be about not sharing your own personal lives. I always love your videos and would hate you to stop doing RUclips because of a few people. People are CRAZY!
don’t worry; all the wonderful people outweigh the few ignorant ones! You all make it worthwhile dealing with the children 😂♥️
thank you!!
Canals feel so much safer then rivers x
Sending love and hugs xx ❤ xx
thank you roo ♥️
If you didn’t live on a boat……..you’d be stuck in one location, you might not have as much room! (van life?), higher utility bills?, a mortgage 😩, you might not have the freedom to travel or ‘work from home’…….. tough times here but hopefully whatever is requiring this stress doesn’t happen often. Wishing you both well and safe
that’s all very true and we are grateful for that! But sometimes living on a boat has its downsides!
If we didnt live on a boat we would’ve been able to walk out our front door, into the car and drive to the appointment rather than having to cruise for 24 hours over 3 days haha!
It’s all part of the lifestyle though.
Thanks for watching 😊
So glad that at least your horn was working. With everything going down it was one less problem. No wonder you kept having cries Amy that’s a long time to keep moving on top of the stress. I enjoy your videos and I’m very unhappy with the outcome of out country’s election but at least I live in the pacific NW bordering Canada.
omg you guys doing great job...... but the best I just saw..... a chip butty..... omg love a chip butty......take care guys, you do what you have to do, we love watching your channel take care and take time out, thinking of you both at this sad time.... but love you guys as well.
You passed us at Tiberton and i can understand why you were in a hurry and coukdnt really chat. Said hi in the marina s couple of times. The stretch fron Worcester was nice and you coukd go back again. We actually did the barge canal and back down to Worcester again to see the city. Now near brum at top of Tardebigge. Hope you are ok x
Sounds to me like you need some Chips!
I think that’s a great idea 🥰
Wow, exhaustive but successful cruise. And thanks for the graffitti lesson - didn't know any of that. Best to you for whats coming - you got it whatever it is. Life turns shitty sometimes but does recover!!!
Thank you! Yeah it’s a whole world of its own! Agreed, it’s been a bit rough but we’ll explain all in the next one, thank you for the kind words 💕💕
You can make Gin from damsons
Thanks
thank you so so much! that’s so kind of you 😊 thank you for the support! ♥️
Amy's looking really well, for ol' Johnny Shortlegs - keep pushing her past her limits, it's good for her :D. Good vid, it's not pleasant to drive and do locks for hours during the rain! Nice to see the struggles with the heavy lock paddles, that's something they don't mention in the brochure about how tough it can be to wind them sometimes!
I’m so sorry you guys have had yet another knock xxx sending much love. For back ache try the yoga stretches you’ll have to go inside to lay down to do them but they will help 😘
Much love ❤❤
Thank you! We’ll have to give that a go. Thanks for the lovely words! 💕💕
So glad RUFUS HAS HAD HIS COLAR OFF HE WAS SO GOOD ABOUT IT SORRY YOU HAVING A STRESSFUL TIME SENDING HUGS AND BLESSINGS FROM THE OLDIES 🤗🤗🤗
Thank you!! 💕💕 it’s been so stressful and we’ll explain it all!
Glad you two keep on pushing stand strong much love to you both ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊
Thanks so much😮💨👏🏻
@@BoatTimeis there soon to be a little one on the way. Just a guess if so he or she will be a wonderful addition to you both 🙂
Wes and Amy….
My wife and I I live in Florida, and have watched you 3 ( 😢🐇) since you started streaming! Funny though, we want to live aboard a narrow boat in the next few years, and we visited the same marina that you are in during this episode! Seemed very nice!
I just uploaded a video of the marina
ruclips.net/user/shortsjDG4SUzXwT0?si=ykXQut10z1ZwJdjo
We were lucky enough to get a tour of an electric narrow boat:
ruclips.net/video/-XuX-NQ3BeU/видео.htmlfeature=shared
We ( my wife Alison and I), do hope that everything will be fine during your stay.
All the best: Stephen and Alison from Florida
How fortunate are you two! What a life you must have ! Take care, count your blessings and wishing you two everything wonderful!
thank you ☺️ it hasn’t felt that way recently but we will get there again.
If ever you need to get somewhere quickly (especially if a poorly dog is involved) you should put the word out on your socials. No need to go into details. I'm sure people would be willing to help. I know I would.
thank you, that’s really kind! We really appreciate it 😊
We would’ve done if it was a one off but we knew this one going to be a few months long process so we needed a base.
Excellent parking there. You’ve done an amazing job covering so much distance so quickly. Well done. 😊
Thank you! It was exhausting but we made it! 💪🏻
You’re braver than me Amy….but you have longer legs 😂 I don’t have the the confidence to step across gates
I’m glad that you don’t. It’s a dangerous thing to do.
Next time you’re in Droitwich give us a shout. We reside alongside the canal and bake a mean vegan cake 😊
Oo can’t beat a good vegan cake! 😋
Are you still close with bear's aboard?
we are! we text a lot but our boats are on different canals at the moment sadly! I’m sure we will see them again at some point 😊
to me that's not long enough !
Ok, so here’s a REALLY stupid question: what type of fish do you catch in canals?
Perch, bream, carp - all sorts really. Not that I fish.
Big umbrella and a lawn chair?
Try finding a "directors chair" they fold flat and are elevated like a bar stool. Tall enough to see down to the bow, but stows easily enough. I brought one on my last trip over and my mate was the star of the cut for his fancy seating.
Oo that’s a good tip thank you!
Unfortunately on any social media platform you are open to good bad and ugly points of view….you can always find something positive from a negative
Is Rufus needing to do a wee?
he got off at most locks to have a sniff about and do his business 😊
I think many avid viewers of your channel feel as though you do invite them into your personal lives. You did indeed intimate that you had personal news that hastened cruising to an unknown destination. It is inevitable that your viewers would be concerned, particularly if it involved health or an animal. The reaction you are experiencing is because you invited the viewer "in" and then excluded them, by protracting the story over several episodes. Naturally, some followers feel that this was not done in your usual open and frank way and therefore they are searching for another motive. Just my thoughts!!
hope everything is better now ❤
Thank you! We’re through the worst of it now, we’ll explain in the next one but thanks for the kind words 💕
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Good work on that reverse mooring.
Always scares me.
Thank you! Yeah it’s always a tricky manoeuvre!
I have struggled in marinas because of the wind and, being a solo boater, it is so hard with no one to catch a rope and pull you in. Sorry to hear you have had bad news, I hope it is something that can be resolved. Sending you 🤗🤗🤗🤗
Agreed!! We only just managed it with 2 of us! Thank you so much, we really appreciate the understanding 💕💕
I know this isn't about your vlog but I just watched a film on channel 5 called A true family Xmas and I am sure it's you Amy playing the girl lead she looks just like you 😊 love your vlogs ❤
Ah no way! We’ll have to have a look 😊 thank you!
You've been absolute champs to get that journey done 👏👏👏. If the destination was something to look forward to that's one thing but I know the additional stress is still to come 🥺. If you ever need a helmsman I'm always available (and technically qualified 😊). Hugs to you all 🥰
Thanks Michael! We really appreciate the support and understanding as always 💕💕
You’ve done so well , hope you can take a little time to recharge now . Sending love to you both .❤️
thank you ♥️ definitely much needed!
Big hugs you lovely pair and rufus 🙏🩷💚🩷🙏
You are so kind thank you ♥️🫂
great vlog cranking it on the cut keep up the great vlog on travels good see you go in lock in twos good see you in a town now cranking it in to locks g thanks four the vlogs on cut
Thanks as always Lee!! 💕
I’m sending you my love for both of you and hope what ever you are having to deal with your in my thoughts 💐💐💐
Thank you for being so understanding, it really does mean a lot to us right now! 💕💕
Thankyou take care
Thank you, you too! 💕
Please carry on exactly what you are doing, and don’t change a single thing about your videos, thumbnails or anything else. I watched your last video and loved it. I hope everything works itself out for the best, and fully respect your decision to not disclose everything about your personal life. People should mind their own business and be more respectful.
People will always post *%#++= comments but please ignore them and continue providing great content for everyone else!! 👍🙏