Flight of Fancy - Up The Iconic Foxton Flight of Locks We Go! - Narrowboat Life - Canal- Episode 135

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  • Опубликовано: 14 янв 2025

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  • @jamesfoley6555
    @jamesfoley6555 2 года назад +2

    Wonderful, thank you for sharing🙏🕊✝️🙏

  • @rogerwileman9965
    @rogerwileman9965 3 года назад +2

    Thank for showing Foxrton locks we used to go their a lot on Sundays after lunch

  • @fchichois2250
    @fchichois2250 3 года назад +1

    Marvellous Foxton Locks, (red before white, that’s alright, white before, smacks on the head)

  • @mikerobertson3237
    @mikerobertson3237 3 года назад +2

    As usual beautiful Narrowboat vlog. As a Scot, couldn't help but love Rich's sidebar comment about Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿!

  • @bigdudeps
    @bigdudeps 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for posting this. Your videos are just filled with joy, fun and love. Just lovely! Thank you.

  • @allenhatt3433
    @allenhatt3433 3 года назад +2

    Well, it's about time lol. I thought that I was going to have to take you off my favorites list. 😊😏 Safe travels take care. Fantastic time!

  • @bencooper6284
    @bencooper6284 3 года назад +1

    Glad you enjoyed our home patch at Foxton. Very excited today to boat past Laura Maisie looking exceptionally smart !

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  3 года назад

      Yaay, thank you so much. She needs a good wash right now.

  • @jeanettewood3362
    @jeanettewood3362 3 года назад +1

    Ah trapped in beautiful Cornwall land of clotted cream and real pasties and my last home, in the UK before emigrating to Canada in 1967.
    I'm posting on my wife's account as I am just recovering from a HD crash so lost a lot of data etc. Good to have you guys back on the cut. The volunteers on the locks seemed to make for a great experience .It was also nice to see the roof garden looking so colourful at this time of the year. We are in the midst of our Fall colours absolutely mind bending..So Fran and Rich take care happy cruising and Rich I'll totally ignore your remarks regarding Scotland.! *grin*
    Cheers from Canada and Ralphh wood

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  3 года назад

      The pasties are still amazing. Would love to see the Canadian autumn colours.

  • @eamo106
    @eamo106 3 года назад +1

    Went to St Ives with my future wife, first and last trip. Loved it. Up at the crack of dawn, Took 39 landscape photos with my new Zenit 35 mm until I realized I had no film in my camera !
    Love you guys, and 'Padduwl 'pronunciation by Fran, I call them 'Padduls' being from Stoke ! haha ! Brilliant as ever!

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  3 года назад

      Ha ha! that's the good old cockney accent for ya x

    • @eamo106
      @eamo106 3 года назад

      @@FloatingOurBoat Stoke on Trent Potter Pride !

  • @fchichois2250
    @fchichois2250 3 года назад +1

    We had the chance to go (at last) cruising for two weeks on the Grand Union Canal, and we saw your boat moored by Bridge 33 & 34 on the Leicester stretch. We went absolutely bananas looking for you everywhere, trying to spot the dogs, or Frances gathering plants, but nothing… Didn’t matter at the end but we felt privileged to be able to spot Laura Maisie when we have been RUclips followers from the very first Vlog. Life is weird. Take care 🇫🇷🤝🇬🇧

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  3 года назад

      Oh sorry we missed you. We were probably out walking dogs somewhere. Hope you enjoyed your trip xx

  • @bakerboy671
    @bakerboy671 3 года назад +1

    Bev & Andy here, we just bought our 1st narrowboat 60ft, never cruised the cut before, probably take me all day to get out of the marina, omg, I will be following your vids, take care guys.

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  3 года назад

      Ha Ha! It is daunting at first but we all have to go through that stage. Have fun x

  • @jackiehanning8808
    @jackiehanning8808 3 года назад +1

    Brought back happy memories of both Cornwall and Foxton ..Next best thing to being there..thankyou x

  • @Lynette21122431
    @Lynette21122431 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for another lovely and interesting vlog. See you next time!

  • @stephengardiner9867
    @stephengardiner9867 3 года назад +1

    That dog loves that beach too!

  • @patmcdonald4973
    @patmcdonald4973 3 года назад +1

    So do you two wake up every morning and pinch yourself to make sure this great life adventure you are on is not just a dream? How many people get to take a holiday from their everyday holiday life. Good for you. I can't think of any other couple who deserve this great adventure you are on. Again thanks for sharing and fair locks.....

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  3 года назад

      It is a wonderful life, but we do still work quite hard at the videos and weaving so it is always good to take a break

    • @patmcdonald4973
      @patmcdonald4973 3 года назад

      @@FloatingOurBoat Sorry about that.... the only time I have my foot out of my mouth is when I am changing feet.... As always fair locks..

  • @davidbutler4363
    @davidbutler4363 3 года назад +1

    Well done guys thanks,great vlog 😁👍👏👏👏

  • @aliciaking2464
    @aliciaking2464 3 года назад +1

    Oh nice to c u guys u look refreshed from yr beach hoiday🤩🤩.and weren’t the volunteers a great help..thanks for video,take care

  • @robelliott8061
    @robelliott8061 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for the ride,was at a wedding last weekend and I sat next to one of the volunteers at foxton,didn’t see him on your vlog,love to both x.

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  3 года назад

      There are so many of them, 12 on duty when we got there and I think they only do a couple of days each.

  • @jenniferschnieder6316
    @jenniferschnieder6316 3 года назад +2

    So nice to see your vacation pictures. Welcome back! Gerald & Jennifer Peoria Arizona USA

  • @marilynpease8782
    @marilynpease8782 3 года назад +2

    Love that you show real life on the canal, wet boots and all.

  • @richardholmwood1468
    @richardholmwood1468 3 года назад +1

    We spent one night at that beautiful mooring spot in our hire boat Sophies Serenity in April and the weather was also glorious.

  • @stevesrepairs5778
    @stevesrepairs5778 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for a lovely vlog, it looks like you and the doggies had a great time in Cornwall. It looks like a beautiful place at Foxton Locks, I'm looking forward to the adventures on the Oxford. Take care and all the best. Stevie

  • @heatherangellight8558
    @heatherangellight8558 3 года назад +1

    Glad you enjoyed your vacation and the locks were so interesting! Those volunteers are amazing!!! Love your gardening with the dogs as well! The canal stoppages look crazy from the foxes posts about it. Have fun and happy travels to you!

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  3 года назад +1

      The stoppages are crazy and we nearly got caught out again this week

    • @heatherangellight8558
      @heatherangellight8558 3 года назад

      @@FloatingOurBoat OMG so glad you didn’t!!!

  • @markrutter5996
    @markrutter5996 3 года назад +3

    Hi guys. . . . Love Cornwall and love the canals so a double whammy this time. . . 😀. Glad you are both ok and had a good time on holiday.

  • @cherryclark2572
    @cherryclark2572 3 года назад +2

    Lovely scenery, on Cornwall and on the canal. Foxton Locks do look like fun, especially with helping hands from volunteers.

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  3 года назад

      It was such a pleasure to do with their help

  • @Handidude
    @Handidude 3 года назад +1

    So glad you got some time away, but can you really say that when you're living an awesome life. Foxton Locks in the Fall, what could be better.

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  3 года назад +1

      Everywhere looks gorgeous on sunny Autumn days

  • @Acapulc941
    @Acapulc941 3 года назад +1

    Watching from here in Houston, Texas. Missing you guys and hoping you both, Jess and Archie are all okay.

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  3 года назад +1

      We are fine but one of our dearest friends died last week so we are taking a break to help out .

  • @briandufty5081
    @briandufty5081 3 года назад +1

    Love from New Zealand. Xxoo

  • @borderreiver90
    @borderreiver90 3 года назад +2

    The inclined plane was an amazing invention...

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  3 года назад

      Such a shame it has not been maintained or restored

  • @edmundsmith151
    @edmundsmith151 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful Cornwall the scenery is fantastic been there seen that, and Foxton locks a big adventure, but a long way to go to make the begining of a vlog, ha ha. Great to see you two again, your stop in Leicester was great i lived there 19 years. so much to see thanks for the memories but you can go back again and see things you did not have time to explore 48 hour mooring are not long enough. Look forward to your next vlog stay well and safe. Ed 40 S of Vegas

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  3 года назад

      I'm sure we will be going back to Leicester and I'm happy to go to Cornwall each vlog just to make the intro!!

  • @maobfh
    @maobfh 3 года назад +11

    Beautiful! Cornwall AND the top of the Foxton Locks. You two have been really chill since you sold the cottage and now you look 10 years younger. Stay happy, it’s great to see! Thanks for sharing.

  • @kerriirvin5206
    @kerriirvin5206 3 года назад +1

    Wonderful video. Thank you

  • @wattsonboard6931
    @wattsonboard6931 3 года назад +1

    Great to see you again on the cut. I could imagine Foxton being a bit daunting but you managed it easily. We saw the Welford arm recently on FoxesAfloat and that will probably be our ‘shakedown cruise’ when we eventually take command of Silver Fox early part of next year. 👍

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  3 года назад +1

      Woo, Congratulations. It will make a great first cruise. x

  • @geraldhenrickson7472
    @geraldhenrickson7472 3 года назад +1

    Another superb video guys. Thanks so much.

  • @jimsoltner8978
    @jimsoltner8978 3 года назад +1

    Lovely video. Safe journeys folks. Regards!

  • @isobelchapman9548
    @isobelchapman9548 3 года назад +2

    Was in Cornwall for two weeks in August rained every day!! Glad it treated you better.

  • @epcovanmaaren6459
    @epcovanmaaren6459 3 года назад +1

    Beautyful video 👍👍👍

  • @travelfox4820
    @travelfox4820 3 года назад +1

    You two make me happy thanks

  • @jackc8515
    @jackc8515 3 года назад +3

    Glad to see the praise for the volunteers. Peter and Paul make it look easy.

  • @Setinmywaysalways
    @Setinmywaysalways 3 года назад +1

    So onto the West Highlands of Scotland - starting at ben Lomond

  • @TheSimong69
    @TheSimong69 3 года назад +1

    thankyou for a great vlog xxxxx

  • @juder515
    @juder515 3 года назад +1

    You had such lovely weather and the scenery was so pretty.

  • @LindaPenney
    @LindaPenney 3 года назад +1

    Awesome update my friends

  • @samknight2968
    @samknight2968 3 года назад +1

    We're watching your vlog tonight, in Cornwall! Lol! Just got here today for a week away. 😊

  • @kellinigh2398
    @kellinigh2398 3 года назад +3

    A video about happiness. There are some key points about Foxton locks, so the fog is clearing to the extent that from your explanation I now have an overview. Many cold crisp walks and cosy nights to look forward to on the Oxford. I hope your happiness floats with you.

  • @barbarataylor1535
    @barbarataylor1535 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @sometimeswrite239
    @sometimeswrite239 3 года назад +1

    Glad you had a beautiful trip!

  • @lovelyskull3483
    @lovelyskull3483 3 года назад +3

    So happy for you that you spent time with you son Fran. Nothing better. Also nothing better then a break from everyday life. Cheers.

  • @deliaholliday1938
    @deliaholliday1938 3 года назад +2

    Lovely to see you both it’s nice to get away and see family especially in these times we are in we never know if we my have lock down again you both look well see you both next time keep safe

  • @missinglink7709
    @missinglink7709 3 года назад +1

    Brilliant ! As Always !

  • @ade9685
    @ade9685 3 года назад +1

    Purfick! Loved it so many fabulous locations and Cornwall I love too Kynance Cove I see you were at on the Lizard. Brilliant cinematography.
    Cheers

  • @JP-gl2xp
    @JP-gl2xp 3 года назад +2

    Awe lovely to see you both looking well .Enjoyed the video so jealous of your amazing life love you both too bits keep up the good work keep safe xx

  • @rontanser9369
    @rontanser9369 3 года назад +2

    Nice video video ,Glad you had a nice holiday in Cornwall it certainly is beautiful Cornwall and we stayed in a place called Saint column major

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  3 года назад +1

      We went there too, my son lived there for a while

  • @sharonprinz5745
    @sharonprinz5745 3 года назад +1

    So so lovely thanks

  • @rogerbixley791
    @rogerbixley791 3 года назад +1

    When I was a kid...many years ago.....I lived with my parents about 10 miles away in the county of Rutland....our mums would make us some jam sandwiches and a group of us lads would go on our bycycles and go gongoozelin...this was about 60 years ago...happy days.

  • @vancouver4sure
    @vancouver4sure 3 года назад +4

    Living a dream for us that can't. Thank you!

  • @stephengurd5272
    @stephengurd5272 3 года назад +2

    Hi Guys, back to watching blogs, we sold our boat NB Dogs Allowed, I am missing it like crazy, so could to see your exploits again. Hope the new boat is working out well.

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  3 года назад

      Didn't know you'd left the cut. We will do our best to keep you there in spirit, x

  • @garylcampbell9964
    @garylcampbell9964 3 года назад +1

    The same weather in Canada. One week very warm next week freeze your butt off.

  • @paulturner7837
    @paulturner7837 3 года назад +2

    Two places I absolutely Love, Cornwall and Foxton locks. Wonderful vlog guys , thanks very much. You’ve raised the envy bar this week 😂

  • @nick.caffrey
    @nick.caffrey 3 года назад +1

    Another lovely, balanced and tranquil video. Thank you! Stay well!

  • @sheilajoseph9953
    @sheilajoseph9953 3 года назад +2

    I'm with you on that one, scotland is Awsome. Lovely to see your adventures.❤

  • @Journeyman53
    @Journeyman53 3 года назад +1

    Always love the drone shots. :-)

  • @guylaycock3113
    @guylaycock3113 3 года назад +1

    We are about to buy our first boat so you are an inspiration to us. Fantastic channel KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK YOU TWO. x

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  3 года назад

      Thank you so much. Good luck with your boat x

  • @paulsweeney800
    @paulsweeney800 3 года назад +1

    Thank you only just dropped on your channel👍 very well made video.
    Looking forward to watching some of your back catalogue.
    All the best

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  3 года назад +1

      Thank you for joining us. Glad you enjoyed the video

  • @martinkavanagh9641
    @martinkavanagh9641 3 года назад +3

    Lovely Just .. I used to love Cornwall 60 years ago when my teenage mates & I camped down there. - Fran - I hope that you eat the Nasturtium Flowers too as they are even nicer than the leaves, with a touch of nectar

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  3 года назад +1

      Camping in Cornwall....perfect. We do add the flowers to a salad, pretty and edible it is the perfect plant for me

  • @rogerbond7811
    @rogerbond7811 3 года назад +1

    Looks like you had better weather than we did in June/ July for our Cornish holiday. There is tiny section of canal at Bude.

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  3 года назад

      We actually saw a bit of land for sale with that canal on it. Now theres an idea!🤔

  • @alaenke
    @alaenke 3 года назад +1

    Love the idea of caper alternatives!!

  • @kdean9537
    @kdean9537 3 года назад +2

    Hi Fran & Rich, beautiful video! I watched with my 3yr old granddaughter, wish I could give it 2 thumbs up for us both! Of course she loved seeing the doggies. 😊 So happy for you to get to spend time with your son Fran. You both look very well, been missing seeing you both. Loved seeing Foxton locks, it's a beautiful area. Please give Archie & Jesse a cuddle for us! 💖Thank you so much for sharing, take really good care of yourselves, stay safe, be well! 💖Much love Kathy x (Ontario, Canada)

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  3 года назад +1

      Thank you Kathy. It was lovely seeing my son. It has been nearly 2 years thanks to lockdown, It's lovely to think of you watching with your granddaughter, x

  • @dennisharvey4499
    @dennisharvey4499 3 года назад +1

    Really nice production work

  • @richardpettet9996
    @richardpettet9996 3 года назад +2

    Museum actually open weekends and Wednesdays at the moment

  • @francisunwin5463
    @francisunwin5463 3 года назад +2

    Hi really enjoy your blog . Hope you can show more of the area your in that would be great keep up the great work cheers

  • @appeltaart47
    @appeltaart47 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the wonderfull vlog. So good to see some of Cornwall. I have never been there buy I know that they user this part for films and television. Am I right? Have a nice weekend with the doggs.

  • @marksheed7001
    @marksheed7001 3 года назад +2

    We Did it the other way round. We live in Cornwall and just bought our Narrowboat and completed the Caine Hill flight.
    Your right a change is good for the soul. We are going back this week and will be doing the Oxford in the spring. 👍🏻

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  3 года назад +1

      Everyone needs a change of scenery. The Oxford is lovely and definitely something to look forward too

  • @Acapulc941
    @Acapulc941 3 года назад +7

    I've been missing you, but love seeing you've been in such a beautiful area. Thanks for sharing. Leigh, Texas

  • @edshave
    @edshave 3 года назад +2

    I had to laugh when you introduced Peter & Paul as it reminded me of the "Two little dickie birds" nursery rhyme. 😀.

  • @richardfoote4518
    @richardfoote4518 3 года назад +1

    Neat video

  • @downhilltwofour0082
    @downhilltwofour0082 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful country side and the shore is too lovely! Thanks for sharing with us!!

  • @38below39
    @38below39 3 года назад +5

    Glad you guys are having fun , and it looks like the dogs loved digging in the sand,,, watching from Sask in Canada

  • @barbaramollmann5990
    @barbaramollmann5990 3 года назад +3

    Great early morning wake up seeing you two. It's 4:30am in Newark, Delaware. Now I just need a cup of tea!

  • @philiphollowday6741
    @philiphollowday6741 3 года назад +1

    Just seen your video about The Regents Canal, brought back happy memories. I used to work at the Canal Museum, volunteered one/two days a week, plus that stretch between Little Venice and Camden is the route I used to guide walks for the IWA, London Walks group. The history of that stretch is fascinating.
    Sorry you picked up so much rubbish on the prop; did you manage to visit the museum, not just about canals but the ice trade. Ice brought over from Norway, stored and distributed from there. Keep up the good work with the videos, best regards, Phil H

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  3 года назад

      That sounds really interesting. Unfortunately the museum as closed when we were there. Maybe next time.

  • @millicentyfortyfive
    @millicentyfortyfive 3 года назад +2

    Fabulous vlog guys...and you showed me my favourite Kynance Cove! The sea and sand looked so beautiful...must go back there soon !

  • @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204
    @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 3 года назад +1

    good vid keep up the good vid on your channel keep it cranked thanks lee

  • @brodie2711
    @brodie2711 3 года назад +2

    Great to see you once again Laura Maisie is looking as sleek as ever. Life on the canals must be really suiting you because you are both looking healthy and I swear younger as well. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay in Cornwall, it's one of my most favourite places in the country. All the best. Stephen

  • @susanmatthews9804
    @susanmatthews9804 3 года назад +1

    Great music. We love Cornwall! Always great to see you two!

  • @kathyffarney-keck8593
    @kathyffarney-keck8593 3 года назад +2

    Stunning scenery

  • @BarneyLeith
    @BarneyLeith 3 года назад +2

    Another great video! And enjoy Oxford!

  • @workingboat
    @workingboat 3 года назад +2

    Hi you two nice to see you again, have you noticed there are no acorns on the Oak trees. Cornwall eh, great ice cream and that cream is just the beez. P S where's me rock

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  3 года назад

      Now you have got us searching for acorns. What has happened to them?

  • @mmpointy
    @mmpointy 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing your adventures, as ever. Gorgeous surroundings well recorded. Very best wishes, Bill.

  • @angelabarnett774
    @angelabarnett774 3 года назад +2

    What a lovely holiday, you were so lucky with the weather.
    I'm a Leicester girl so loved seeing Foxton, been away for a long time now.

  • @mickeydyke392
    @mickeydyke392 3 года назад +1

    I have finally caught up to the latest vlog. Now I have to wait like everyone else to see what you two are up to.

  • @davidparkyn4716
    @davidparkyn4716 3 года назад +2

    Glad you enjoyed your visit to Cornwall, I think it’s about time I went back home again soon! !

  • @christinegibbins6105
    @christinegibbins6105 3 года назад +2

    Love the Cornish coast. Great to see you both looking so well. Hope the winter cruse is not too troublesome with the stoppages. Thank you both and take care.

  • @lynmoore8355
    @lynmoore8355 3 года назад +2

    I would just like to let you know that I tried that blackberry breakfast thingy, and it was absolutely yummy, I have just started gettting flowers on my own blackberry bush, so hopefully by xmas will have my own blackberries, like last year where I made my own Jam, tarts crumble, pie all with my home grown blackberries.. so will be doing the breakfast one again. So Thank you

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  3 года назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it, I had some today with the very last picking of our blackberries

    • @lynmoore8355
      @lynmoore8355 3 года назад

      @@FloatingOurBoat omg yes loved it and today just found out that I have flowers growing on my blackberry bush.
      In Australia they are called a axoius weed. Sad hey

  • @kimhutchinson1379
    @kimhutchinson1379 3 года назад +1

    Lovely video...that's where we started our adventures on nb Somang @ourtwosomeplace...did you moor your boat at the lovely North Kilworth 😀? Welford arm oh my. Our maiden voyage. Practice on board. Taught me how important it is to check the wind everyday 😆

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  3 года назад +1

      We did stop at north Kilworth. We are definitely not marina people, but it was lovely there and so friendly

    • @kimhutchinson1379
      @kimhutchinson1379 3 года назад

      @@FloatingOurBoat agreed and ditto

  • @jonnyjones5201
    @jonnyjones5201 3 года назад +1

    I bet you can't wait to get that fire going.

  • @lucillecash3046
    @lucillecash3046 3 года назад +1

    Lovely to see you both after your holiday. Your trip to Oxford sounds exciting for Christmas. See you next time on your travels. Love from NZ.

  • @markturner4147
    @markturner4147 3 года назад +3

    Hi both, great vlog as always. Saw your boat near Yelvertoft today but didn't recognise the crew. Were you below deck doing a spot of editing etc?

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  3 года назад

      Are you sure it was us, nobody else has been on our boat?

  • @lionelmarytravels6003
    @lionelmarytravels6003 3 года назад +2

    Didn’t expect to find you on a Cornish beach. Dogs do love digging in sand, don’t they. Great trip up that lock flight. Sounds as if you’ve got your plans for now until Christmas, (closures permitting). Enjoy yourselves.

    • @FloatingOurBoat
      @FloatingOurBoat  3 года назад

      Archie will dig for hours and just watch it all fill with water and collapse again!

  • @hellyavard8552
    @hellyavard8552 3 года назад +1

    I am hoping to go to Cornwall next year it looks very nice!

  • @robint01
    @robint01 3 года назад +2

    Really enjoyed that. Thank you for the beautiful scenes. You both look fantastic & we are looking forward to seeing Oxford with you! A secret of mine is being lost in the Bodleian library for ages and ages🤫