NARROWBOAT | TRAPPED in a lock HELP COMES!! | BRUTAL body irons! | Is LEICESTER SAFE? | Episode 57
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- Опубликовано: 22 июл 2023
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Welcome to our latest episode in our ADVENTURES in our TINY FLOATING HOME.
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After a problematical cruise out of Leicester on our FLOATING HOME and getting stuck in a lock its just what we need! Our cruise shows us the kindness of people and passers by who help us get our NARROWBOAT BORDER REIVER out of the lock. We encounter foul weather conditions and decide to call it a day as the water levels rise on the River Soar.
We give you a taste of our ADVENTURING OFF GRID LIFESTYLE when we tour around Leicester and give you our verdict on the City.
We hope you enjoy a look at our ADVENTURING LIFESTYLE xx
Season 2 | Episode 57
We are Jackie & Michael and we travel the British waterways network on our 57ft narrowboat Border Reiver. Join us each week for our latest adventures as we explore the UK.
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Loved the vid and great to see Leicester and my village of Birstall where I lived for 59 of my 64 years. May 2022 we sold up and moved on to a widebeam, (that’s my wife, our 25 yr old disabled son, and myself), and love it and hoping to have similar adventures. We are currently moored at Pillings Lock Marina. Great to see Leicester & Birstall from a different angle. Thanks.
Hi Len wow great comment and lovely to hear we’ve been able to bring back some memories for you 💕💕. Hope your enjoying the wide beam life and your marina life. Do you get out cruising on the waterways at all? 😀
@@cruisingontheborder - we started at Mercia Marina but came to Pillings in October last year, brought down by a couple of new boating friends, so not gone out cruising just yet. Of course we are limited due to size: 70’ x 12’3”.
Good luck with the first solo cruise. 🤞🤞
That north lock in Leicester was the same when I went to crick in 2022. I got five mechanics from the garage just round the corner to come and help me. 😂. You did well to open it with just two of you.
Love your videos.
Hi Nick thanks great to know you love watching us. Hmm 🤔 that lock 🫣🫣
Keep all your videos coming. I will behave myself 🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️🐹🥂
Please don’t. We love the banter as you can see on our channel!
Take care 👍❤️
Really interesting enjoyable episode thank you.
Everyone is so helpful on the canal, it's a great community.
Now that's a segue :)
Thanks for your comment.
Hello 👋 from USA 🇺🇸 and hoping that you all stay safe. 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
Thank you! You too! Yes we are both good thank you. Lovely to hear from you hope you are enjoying the channel. J&M. x
Your deed right Jackie so much fr ctr helping you out .yes thy need to put up some bloody signs
Hi Glenn yes that was a particularly bad place for signage…. We made it though! Can’t tell you how many other boaters have had problems with that lock. They closed it for repair a while after 🫣. Thanks for the comment and so pleased you are enjoying our adventures 💕
Thank you. Very sweet when the children were helping with the locks. The weather certainly changes quickly. It must be so cozy I the boat when it’s miserable outside. See you next week. Cheers.
Hi again
We always like to encourage children when they show an interest. The canals are part of our history and so we feel it’s important for them to know.
The weather is a major factor for us always.
Take care 👍❤️❤️
That scenery at 10:28 and 10:40 are a couple of my favorites.
We are so pleased you enjoyed xx
North lock has been a problem for a long time. You were trying to open the LH gate but the handrail of the RH gate blocks the handrail of the LH gate, plus the leaky top gates add to the problem.
Hi John
We wish we’d had your knowledge when we were trying to sort it.. That lock must cause so many probs for so many boaters! CRT either need to sort it or leave a notice telling boaters what to do. 👍❤️
That lock has been a pain for a number of years getting progressively worse each time we have been through it. Last week took 3 people to get it open going down.
Lucky you passed that way when you did or the latest 2 closures could have trapped you in leicester, or stuck at Kilby Bridge, which is still closed after a week and a half.
Heading up the river Trent so hoping no red boards
Hi Peter lovely comment and update on the section of the network 🙏 for taking the time to message us. It means a lot 👍. Yes there have been some tricky and lengthy closures on the network, fingers crossed we don’t get affected again.
Thank you for the tour of Lester. I loved looking at the old buildings when I visited England a while ago. So old, absolutely fascinating. And the twisty tall brick chimneys! Certainly not something you'd see in New Zealand, at least not for long! Shiver, shake and down they'd come.
Hi,
Yes Leicester was nice in the old town. The city gets a bit of a bad rep sometimes but as you saw and heard we were happy there.
We understand what you say about tall buildings in NZ. Take care 👍❤️
Loved all the historical stuff..
Hi Julie so pleased you love it. Really interesting city but such a pity the cathedral was closed. 🙏 for taking the time to drop us a comment 😀
Hi Micheal and Jackie.
Was fantastic to meet you today Micheal sorry we missed you Jackie. We’ve been watching your vlogs for many months and today, being our maiden voyage on NB Ceejay as Continues cruisers has just made our day very special in meeting you. Have a safe journey up north. Hope to meet you again soon. Di & Lee. X
Hi Di & Lee wow it was great to see the maiden voyage of nb Ceejay. We do hope you enjoy as much as we do. Let us know where you get to. Happy Wigan flight… make sure you have a good breakfast 😂. The volunteers on the flight are amazing, Lee helped us… incredible couldn’t have done it with out him 👍👍. Safe cruising and yes sure we’ll meet again x
@@cruisingontheborder hi Michael and Jackie. Completed the Wigan flight. We started at 7.30 am this morning and finally moored up on the Leigh arm at 6.45 pm. Wow what a day! Hard work. Hope your day has been a little better. Cu soon. Di and Lee. X
Hi Di & Lee x great to know your moored safely after the Wigan flight. Hope it went well and the sun ☀️ shone. Safe cruising, see you on the cut J & M 💕💕
Sounds like a great price, if it hasn't gone up a bunch in 8 months. In U.S.A. , it is NOW, $10 per portion. U.S.A. prices of food, n stores, has skyrocketed the past 12 months. I would try this if it is a reasonable price where you are. My son uses it, and enjoys cooking!
Lovely that your son enjoys cooking so much. We both love it.
It was nice to meet you the other when you were getting gas i have just subscribed keep doing what you are doing
Hi Darren.
Thank you for subbing!
It was nice to meet you too. It seems like a really nice marina you are at.
It’s great that you will be keeping up with our progress. There are plenty of our other vids to get stuck into if you get time.
Take care Darren and please do drop us comments whenever you like. It’s so nice to meet and keep in touch with people who watch our channel.
Take care Darren. 👍❤️
Lovely video 😊thank you
Hi Rick so pleased you enjoyed it. It means a lot to hear that J & M 💕
Great vlog, love to catch up with your latest adventure.
Hi Julie 💕 thanks for your comment, lovely to hear from you and to know you enjoy our little adventures 😀
There are two sides to Leicester, the point of departure and the point where one moors up! Just do not moor up anywhere in-between!
Hi.
You make a good point. That said, we did find pot mooring perfectly safe and we did enjoy the old town. I guess it’s like a lot of canal sides in major cities. We, (as you know also) have to have our wits about us when considering if somewhere is safe or not.
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@@cruisingontheborder absolutely, I always work on the assumption that my boat is my home…
Hi.
Always 👍
Love watching your videos. Let us know when you are Goole way I will chill the Prosecco 🎉
Hi Mandy..
We will deffo do that!! Look forward to it! 👍❤️❤️
@@cruisingontheborder we would be so excited to see you.
Thank you very much for sharing be happy take care you2
Hi Lilo 😀 so pleased you enjoyed and yes lots of happiness to you too 💕💕
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Frog island lock has been a problem for a long while, we were there ages beginning of last year struggling to get thru. I live a few miles away & when I go into Leicester I often walk there from West bridge & helped numerous boaters trying to get thru.
Wow Michael how kind of you to help others, sometimes it’s such hard work. We value the help of passers by. Loved hearing from you 🙏🙏
I came through this lock a few weeks ago single handed and it was a bugger. Off side gate has to open first
Hi Pete, thanks for the comment and update, a few other people have said the same. Sounds like it’s an ongoing problem 🫣. Sure CRT have a major list of works… must be a real challenge organising it all. Safe cruising 😀
Loved the video pay us a visit it the Black Country canal’s galore and the museum is excellent 😁👍
Hi Gaz maybe we will 😉 exploring the northern reaches is the plan for this year 🤞
I ❤ your narrowboat adventures. It's starts off with lots of harassment which reminded me of past climbing adventures in the Lake District. Lots of rain and weary footsteps and as we ascended a whole new heaven to explore. Wonderful times. You had a wonderful meal and then a beautiful open door into Leicester. Such a wonderful new adventure where the past meets up with the present. Delightful vlog. ❤ from Crazy Horses and 116 degrees. 😊 See you next week. ❤ you guys.
Hi Karen
Thank you for your lovely comment.
We are so glad when our videos are appreciated by our wonderful viewers. It makes all that hard work of capturing content and hours of editing somehow seem worthwhile 👍❤️
What a problem lock, the CRT should really put instructions how to open, or fix it !! Leicester looks really nice, never been around centre only outskirts with work.
Hmm John that lock we think had now been repaired. The old part of Leicester was lovely we were sad we couldn’t go into the cathedral. Great comments thank you 🙏
Just found your channel and enjoying your videos new subscriber
Hi Phil 👌so pleased you’ve found us and are enjoying. Lots more adventures to come 😂. Thank you for subscribing it means a lot to us.
Mickeal you should have thumb lined those hard gates to open them , just watch out for the cill when you go astern, Cheers
Hi great comment and yes we are always very wary of the cill!! 👍👍
Thanks for the look around Leicester old town that we missed when there a few years ago. Our stay wasn't so pleasant. I'm astounded at the gross amount of graffiti about there. Good luck on the Soar river, can be challenging.
Hi John sorry to hear you had a bad experience in Leicester. Yes massive amount of graffiti, such a pity. Ah Ah keep watching the next section of the Soar and Wreake gets very challenging 🫣🫣🫣💕
Hello Jackie and Michael mick from Hull really enjoyed this episode hope you are both well and look forward to the next episode xx😊😊
Hi Mick thank you again for a lovely comment 💕💕. Next week it gets slightly hairy!! 🫣🫣
Watched the latest travel log of your journey on the canals, now at Leicester.
Out of curiosity how far do you intend to go up North, come to that how far can you go?
The lock you had trouble with, what would happen if you were a solo boater & could not open it on your own, it was fortunate that chap new how to solve the problem & help you out.
The Canal Trust must know about that lock? for the money you pay each year, you would think they would put a lock keeper on the lock till it can be repaired.
I know they spend a lot of money on the canal system, which is no easy task to repair, including that lock but you would think someone could be there.
By the way Michael like your humour.
Hi.
Thank you so much for your comment.
We are heading North but not really sure where to except we will go onto the Leeds and Liverpool canal and head towards Leeds. After that we will take stock and decide where’s next.
The CRT do have an enormous task keeping up to date with all the work but yes you’d think they might at least put a notice on the lock to help future boaters.
I’m glad you like my humour. It’s very dry so I do wonder if everyone gets me!
Take care 👍❤️
National Space Centre is really good. Worth a visit.
Hi Chris thanks for your comment and recommendation it’s a pity we couldn’t go. Sure we’ll cruise by it again 😀
Fell sorry for lone boat person have no chance opening that gate .
As always loving your vlogs a mix of weather again and Michael keeps you on your toes 😅 all the best ❤
Hi David loved the comment, yes even with two people on some of the gates it’s a challenge. Michael always keeps me on my toes 😂😂, hopefully I do him 😉. Take care Jackie x
Thank you for the memories, I lived in Leicester from 6 to 29 years old. Leicester is a very old and interesting city, great museums and buildings. Richard the third's was killed in the battle of Bosworth then his body disapeared then his body was found buried under a modern car park in Leicester. He was dug up and now lies in the Cathedral. Shame it was closed, but maybe you will come back and explore more of the city there is a Roman forum not far from the Abby park moorings. Glad you had a good time but for the lock gates, i have watched lots of the other u-tubers go through with no problems other than the rubbish on the way in to the city. Stay safe look for your next vlog watched you since the start of your journey. Ed 40 S of Vegas
Hi Ed.
Glad you liked the latest episode
It’s interesting that you spent many years in Leicester.
We have been to the battle of bosworth museum and site which was very interesting.
Thank you for your comment and we are glad the episode brought back memories.
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Lol I'm in tears here my 2 fav movie stars 2 day you did Eric and ern jaq don't mention the horn again I cannot stop laughing 😊 nice 1 Michael those fresh meals look very inviting there's no way going back to Leister' unless they fix the lockgates lol all the best to you both John 😊
Hi John 🤣🤣🤣 I know it made us both laugh too… glad you enjoy our banter. Michael’s a great cook, I have to battle to get in the kitchen some days 🙄. Loving your comments 🙏
I got stuck in the same lock in Leicester. Made worse by being on my own. Eventually had to put all my weight on the lock gate with my feet up against the metal fence on the right hand side like I was Popeye after some spinach. Ridiculous it’s still broken.
Hi Stevie 👍 great to know it’s not just us that gets stuck 😆. Sadly some locks need a lot of maintenance and repair. Thanks for dropping us a comment lovely to hear your stories.
My dad grew up in Leister. Pretty much bombed out during WW2😮
Hi 👋 💕💕 wow it’s a small world isn’t it. So pleased you enjoyed our little look at Leicester and thank you again for your amazing support ☕️ 😀
You could sell refrigerator to eskimos👍
🤣🤣🤣 love it. You had Michael chuckling 🤭
Hi guys, thanks for the video wondering if you need one of those folding roof To protected from the rain, I’ve seen some of the narrow boats Have them so when they go underneath the bridges they can fold them down I think they’re very good anyway thanks once again you look pretty good together. Good to see the love you have for each other Cliff from Logan city Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 from the big island 🏝️
Hi Cliff great comment and yes you are right we do need a floating roof. We cruised yesterday in torrential 🌧️ and could of done with it 🙄. So pleased you love our video adventures 💕💕
I’ve been in a few locks where one gate is sat slightly behind the other gate when they are closed so you have no chance of opening it if you pick the wrong one to open first - always worth checking. Wife wants to know how you get the Hello Fresh delivered to the cut. mot
Hi 👋 great comment and idea… we’ll give it a try next time we encounter a problem. Hello Fresh to the boat for delivery is quite easy, we just give them the closet postcode to where we are, ensure we say we’re on a boat, make sure we leave them our mobile number. You get a message giving you a two hour time slot and Jac makes sure she keeps and eye open for the delivery van. They more than often will call to check with us and give us 10-15 mins notice below they arrive. Works a treat. Are you on a boat too??
Thank you so much for taking the time to drop us a message, we do appreciate it 💕.
@@cruisingontheborder Hi and thanks for the reply about the Hello Fresh. Yes we are live aboard boaters like you - just into our 2nd year on board. We've just been out cruising for the last few months leaving our mooring in Dewsbury at the start of April and been up as far as Ripon, down the Ouse again and up the Derwent/Pocklington canal, back up the Ouse to Selby then on to Goole (Via River Aire and Aire/Calder canal), then up to Leeds and Liverpool canal as far as Foulridge tunnel. We're now heading back to our winter mooring in Dewsbury as our Daughter is due to give birth in August. We've loved every bit of our cruising (even all the stoppages on the L&L lol) and can't wait for next March/April to get back out again.
Wow it’s so lovely to hear where you have been, very good to know. Any tips for moorings on the way up to Ripon? We fancy that.. 😀. What great adventures you have had. Hope all goes well next year 🤞
@@cruisingontheborder it’s a lovely trip up to Ripon but I hear rumours the Ripon Canal may close soon - I hope it doesn’t, it would be a travesty. Places to moor up. It’s great at Naburn as soon as you get off the tidal Ouse (having joined the tidal Ouse at Selby) Great facilities, shower block etc and it’s only a £2 bus trip into York City Centre. We next moored at Linton lock - the pub there does great food. After that was Boroughbridge - we spent the best part of 2 weeks there. A lovely little town and all you need is there. After Boroughbridge straight up to Ripon and moored up near the basin. Ripon is a lovely little city and well worth visiting the stunning Cathedral. I’m not particularly religious but it’s a very moving experience and the crypt you can enter is the oldest part of any Cathedral in the UK - built in 672AD. Once you’ve done all that I would definitely recommend heading back down the Ouse and up the River Derwent and onto,the Pocklington Canal. Robbie Cumming said it was stunning on there and i agree- the water is so clear it’s like floating on top of an aquarium and the countryside you pass through is fabulous. They get very few visitors up there which is a real shame. People need to use it before we lose it.
Have you not cruised much in God’s Country?
Take care guys
Hi and a massive thanks for all your tips, we’ll certainly use your suggestions 👍👍. We’ve been to Ripon without the boat a few times and love it too 💕💕
Another comment for you, firstly I so enjoy your vlog. Question, after numerous narrow boat holidays over the years we have taken the plunge & become owners of a 62ft trad next week, what sort of checks, maintenance does Michael do each day?
Hi Michael.
We have a Canaline 42 engine. I like the engine as it’s pretty easy to work on
Some boaters check their water and oil levels everyday. I don’t. I check mine about every week as we use hardly any water or oil. The main thing I would say is to check your engine manual for the suggested servicing regime and stick to it rigidly. I am acutely aware of diesel bug. I have a pre fuel and main fuel filter and I change those more often than the regime suggests as I think it’s vital to do so but that maybe just me.
I confess that I learnt my engine knowledge all from very helpful RUclips videos and also through narrowboat owners Facebook groups.
Hope that help. Good luck and I’m sure you will love your boat and have lots of fun times.
Please do ask any further questions you may have
Take care 👍❤️
Yet another interesting video. Are you going to come up the Leeds and Liverpool to Burscough?
Hi Robert so pleased you enjoyed Jac’s tour of Leicester. We’re planning on the Wigan flight challenge and over to Leeds we think but closures and low water are a big problem at this time of year. There is a closure on the way to Liverpool as well we’re gutted because we would love to of taken BR into Albert Dock…. Maybe next year 🤞
I will keep a watch on your postings to see when you come our way.
It looks winter there no summer is this an older vlog? Thx 👍🏻
Hi.
Surprisingly the footage is from late May 23! That’s British weather for you! 👍🤣
@@cruisingontheborder wow that is bad. Lol
You always look nice 🌹
Hi again.
Aww thanks. Jackie’s not to bad either 🤣🤣 ❤️
@@cruisingontheborder yes you are a good looking man love a good sailor 🌹🌹sweet cheeks
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Uf you ar traveling around how do you get helo fresh to drop.off ar the boat?
Great question, we just work out where we will be on the network, locate a postcode/address near the canal then provide Hello Fresh with that location and the delivery vehicle turns up with our lovely order. It's perfect.
What time of the year was this filmed? The weather doesn't look all that inviting.
Hi 👋 no the weather is bad been it’s Britain and we can have bad storms even in the middle of summer 🙄. It was a few weeks ago we’ve got lots of great video coming up to, even some good weather 😁
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Thank you.,
Take care xx
No time to get h***y now 😂😂😂.... this video is turning into a Carry on film , Oooer missus Carry on Boating 😅😅
Hi Jerry..
Ooh Err missus!
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