Load of BULLOCKS - we're Chased by Cows - Narrowboat Life - Canal Living - Episode 109
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- Опубликовано: 16 сен 2020
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In this episode we have the wits scared out of us by a herd of young bulls.
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Sadly a teacher has been killed in Yorkshire by cows yesterday. We are going to be ultra cautious in future www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-54261829
Yes I saw that this morning too! A lady and her dog also killed on 11th Sept. Be careful out there.
Tragic accident and best avoided x
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Yeah, cows are the biggest danger you'll face on walks. But you did all right, keep fairly calm, didn't run (brisk walk is good) and a quick loud yell from time to time when they get closer than you're comfy with. The main danger is how you react to them. Panic and run and that's really when things go bad. They were just curious, it's just the type of curiosity you might have with spiders. Maybe you'll shoo them out, maybe smash em flat when they run and scare you. Only you're the spider to them, avoid having em smash you.
Oh goodness, terrible news. I feel bad for laughing at your video, but the music was so perfect and then Fran looking like she was passed out when it was the camera sideways. I am thankful you're both ok and very sorry to hear anyone's been hurt let alone killed. Dreadful news.
Well we certainly have raised the ire of the RUclips know-it-alls with this video.
We've been accused of being 'city dwellers' and 'townies' in a pejorative way as if that is a crime. These are the facts.
1) According to the Farmers Weekly website, cows have killed an average of 4 people per year since 2000. We don't want to be included in those statistics.
2) We were walking on a designated public footpath as is our entitled right.
3) The cows were not visible until we were halfway across the field.
4) Neither of us have lived in a city for 30 years, but we do love walking in the country.
5) The official advice regarding dogs when being threatened by cows is to let them off their lead. Hopefully this would mean they wouldn't be shot as has been suggested.
6) I (Fran) am scared of 50 cows running at me showing the whites of their eyes, I can't help that. I am not however scared of spiders!!
Thanks for watching and please keep it respectful.
sorry people are so judgmental. Glad you are all ok. Just keep on keeping on! Love you both.
I realise this is getting to be a sore spot now. But as a professional dog trainer and former sheepdog trainer that has some experience with cows as well. My opinion is that if you let your dogs off lead when you are being attacked it helps. In the immediate situation. Dogs being faster than you. In this situation they are much better at saving themselves than you would be. They would get shot here in the US if they were chasing livestock. Running wieght off the animal. Weight = money. But not sure how that would go over in the UK. And since I don't know your dogs. I'm not sure what they would do. My professional guess... They would run. They would perceive your fear and act in kind. But who knows.
Example would be my doberman would run from the cows. My border collie would take thier nose (bite it hard). Then gather them to me. Who gets shot in that scenario?
Sorry wasn't trying to pile on. Didn't realise so many people commented like I did. I don't think people expect you to know. Its more like helpful future advice from people that do. Don't know what you did for a living but watch me use power tools. You will get a couple of laughs. And hopefully I will keep my fingers!
The nicest most interesting channel on YT! You have done nothing wrong, you were just unlucky. 💖🐃🐄🐮 lol
Just keep on going you 2 are doing just fine. A good name for your new boat! How about llamedos. I'm sure you crossworders will work it out👍
@@zulu5282 I am sure that a new name for the boat 'Cowslip' would go down well. Opps hehe.
So glad you’re ok. Sending lots of love and hugs to you both ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Don’t let these people stop you doing this there is a lot of people out here that enjoy your blogs
Indeed many of us do. Plenty of bloody idiots on the 'net, unfortunately the 'net gives them a chance to show their nasty side.
Hi Rich and Fran. I know it's hard but just remember the are sad twisted individuals who seem to get enjoyment from attacking others. Also they are very brave hiding behind their keyboards. You have both brought countless hours of happiness and joy to countless thousands of people who enjoy seeing two people very much in love with the courage to live their dreams enjoying our wonderful British countryside glide past your cameras. We are all out there with you guys keep on keeping on. Glastonbury Gabriel
Such a great vlog. Lovely part of Britain. Thanks Fran and Rich. Keep Safe.
As always great music, beautiful walks, friends. Thank you.
We love you guys and look forward to seeing you vlogs each week. Don’t listen to the amebas out there! You both are immensely inspiring, natural, real and beautiful people who have a huge positive impact on many peoples lives! Keep doing what your doing and keep following your hearts. Look forward to seeing you both back on YT after a well deserved break. Marina & Myles
Thank you so much. we will be back soon with smiles on our faces
I absolutely adore your videos! I live in the US and have stumbled upon your channel and have binge watched them all! Please continue to share your narrowboat life with us!
Bless you both. So glad you escaped safely. Really scary. Such a beautiful video and I love how you're so down to earth and have a great sense of humour. Great to see the dogs so happy 🐕 Stay safe.
Wonderful vlog with a great Autumnal feel. Love the wool can't wait to see what you create.
You pair are amazing and highlighted to me,to be aware.
Thank you for that.
Your vlogs are brilliant and the views and information is excellent and informative.
Thank you thank you for allowing us all to escape our reality and see yours.
It’s appreciated,again thank you.
Glad you guys are ok, it was scary watching those jolly cows, the old heart started racing. What a day you had with all the experiences. Great vlog as normal. 💗💙🙋♀️
Really enjoying the videos, think you really have the balance right of showing canal life and the places that you visit. Keep up the great work, much appreciated how you share your travels.
I am so sorry to hear of your experience. The fact that you shared this is admirable. Your first hand account may help others.
Fran & Rich .. That was lovely.- You do such a good job, Thank You.
Thank you Martin
Hi Fran and Richard. Sorry to hear that you are suspending your Vlogs for the time being. iGnore the nasties out there. There are a lot of sad people who haunt these areas. they have sad lives themselves and are only jealous of the sort if lives that people like you lead.
We had a narrow boat ourselves for thirteen years. We were not permanent live aboards, but made many long trips. We very much identlfy with your way of life, and wish you the very best. Looking forward to when you feel you can start up again.
Chin up both of you !
Wonderful video. I appreciate that Fran shares how to glean elderberries, blackberries, and dam sums. They are all around us if we know where to look. Stay safe and well during these troublesome times. We look forward to hearing more about your new boat.
I'm with you Fran, and scared of cows. When we visited the UK, I loved the fact that there were so many public footpaths, making some great walks. I also envied your yarn stash, so look forward to watching some videos with your weaving in them. And then there is the new boat build to look forward to. Since I have been lurking so long, I will now finally subscribe.
Great video guys, was in the same situation with cows 🐄 once yes it’s frightening, now I have cows 🐮 all around my property so now I’m an expert with them now. Stay well and be happy 😃🇬🇧🇵🇦👍
OMG I felt you fear with the cows , well we did our first locks last week one of them I couldn’t push open , but a very kind man came to help he said it sometimes takes 3 people to open and close it , had a great weekend 😘 Pauline
Love you two!! Just keep doing what you do so well, I look so forward to seeing you in my home. Very enjoyable while I'm stuck in lock down, being older (65 not too old) but with a bad heart, here in California. I used to have to walk to a school bus stop about a mile from the house when I was a kid. Cows pestered us all the time. Still don't feel comfortable around them. Oh yeah, the walk was up hill, but only one way. Take care and stay safe.
I am book lover also, I get two of these going at a time. Your yarn is beautiful. Enjoy watching your adventures. Stay well.
Thank you Cheryl
That was an adventure! Glad you are safe🙌
Love your channel. For some reason, even though I live on the High Plains desert outside of Denver CO USA I love Narrow Boats. I follow you guys, Foxes Afloat, and Narrow Boat Experience religiously. Your hiking and sight seeing infomation is a major addition to narrow boat and canal info. Hope everything works out and sorry for the negativity you have faced. Keep pootling.
Apart from the cows you had some lovely walks
I was so pleased to see you at Cholmndeston lock the other day
I wanted to thank you for keeping me sane while I couldn't get to my boat have now done the Warwick circuit and four counties but have had to get home
I recall as a child, living on a farm, that I too was chased down by a herd of white face cows. I can still remember the fear that I felt. Thank goodness for a nearby fence, so I could scramble over it. I got very anxious for you two. (and the pups) xx
Yep the mooers were def too aggressive for my comfort. Glad you all made it out well & so fun to see the haul Fran got from foraging fruit! Love the quieter canals & so glad you shared them. I'll be looking them up on the canal guide. Getting steady rain today on NC from the (now) tropical storm, Sally, and the autumn chill is def in the air. Hope you're almost ready for the new season! Blessings! Q
Aaah LOVEly trees! And the bovines were gorgeous too though I know you feel differently. I wish I'd been there to block them from you! I can hardly wait to see you beauts again 😃😘
They were gorgeous Julia, and we do love them, just not when they were running at us. We wish you were there too!
Gonna curl up on the couch with hubby to watch this after teaching on line. I remember as a child having a healthy fear of stampedes. Yelling and a big stick helped. Lovely to see you both talking about making jams and cordials. Your videos are a great escape in trying times. Stay safe and Rich you need the cordial. Plug your nose and down the hatch if necessary.
I keep telling him Jules! Thanks for watching x
Fran and Rich, Barbara and I love your vlogs. Barbara grew up in the city and I grew up on a farm (with cows). Neither of us would suggest a “gung ho” approach to dealing with cows. Having a respect or fear for something in no way should be belittled by others as we all have things that make us uneasy. Some only arrive when we are older. So, that being said we encourage you to continue the enjoyment of walking, foraging and sharing the joy via you vlogs. Two committed supporters.
Hi Fran and Rich. Tiller handle Dave here. Wow, that Load of "Bullocks" looked a bit scary. Those Bullocks/Cows were young Heffers( Young female cows).Probable age about 6 months. So just like kids they wanted some fun. Then you came along and made their day. And they would not have harmed you. But you wouldn't be expected to know that eh.
Sorry to say your reactions to them, made the situation worse. They meant you no harm. It was your dogs that they were intrigued about. The obvious reaction would be to shout. It is illegal for a Farmer to put a dangerous beast,(Farmer speak). In a field that a footpath goes through. I'm from a livestock farming background of over forty years. So trust me on that one. Anyway. A very entertaining vlog. Keep me updated on that Tiller handle.
Love Dave and Diane x
Hi Dave. A few months ago in Yorkshire an elderly gentleman walking across a field in Yorkshire with his brother was surrounded by cows who then knocked him to the ground and tramp!ed him to death. This happens to an average of walkers each year in the UK alone. I will never assume the cows just want a riendly pat on the nose. We have also been told by other people who think they know about cattle that we should shout at them or wave sticks at them. Everyone seems to know best.
@@FloatingOurBoat Morning Fran and Rich. Yes, I fully understand what you are saying. You must have been terrified. And I'm pretty sure I would have been too. But you are ok. With plenty of new books to read. Time to 'moooove' on eh.Stay safe.Dave.
Who is the Jerk?
@@orsoncart1021 it was a Public foot path
@@FloatingOurBoat Horse & Cart
Take care guys. Love your blogs. Take some time out. Look forward to seeing the new boat.
Very relaxing video ...thanks guys for posting.
Thank you
What a brilliant video. Love the lively bullocks.
I first listened to your podcast and then watched this wonderful VLOG. PLEASE continue to do what you do on you channel and podcast. I truly enjoy it.....it’s really entertainment. Sorry people find it a need to be rude, it definitely is NOT deserving .
I love that you share even the negatives. The cows scared my socks off, but you handled it well. I do enjoy every moment with you & those lively "boys"😊!
Thank you Helen x
Freaky cows!! Glad you got away from them safely. Thanks for sharing the beautiful scenery, love the drone shots too. This video brings back happy memories of blackberry picking with my mum in the summertime 🥰
Thank you Becky, glad you enjoyed it
I always look forward to your vlogs..... in this crazy world you are so uplifting 😀
Thank you
Thank you for sharing your life🌺be safe.
So sorry to see how some people react. My husband and I really enjoy sharing your adventures. What is this world coming to? Enjoy your break and when and if you choose to come back, we will be waiting.
Hi Fran & Rich, so glad you guys are okay! Enjoyed the drone footage. I just love how you share when you make preserves & jams, you always inspire me...thank you! I always look forward to a video from you both.😊 Please give Archie & Jessie cuddles for me. Thank you for sharing, always great to watch! Take really good care & stay safe! Much love 💖
Thank you, cuddles given
I just love you guys, great videos with very interesting coverage. I’m just sorry I missed you when you were on the Lancaster canal. Keep up the good work you are amazing. From Tom in Lancashire England, peace and god bless.
Thank you Tom x
Lovely to see all the foraged food. The cattle are inquisitive and love to see something new, and get playful. You did the right thing shouting at them and waving your arms, they ran off. but yes scary. Take care and hope the Elderflower keeps the winter bugs at bay. Just a thought a good place for winter weather proof clothing is a farmer's kind of store.
We are missing our Sunday morning treat of watching you both, we have also been listening to your podcasts, please don’t be put off by small minded people with negative comments, you are great and sadly they are not ! Keep smiling 😀
Very scary with the cows indeed. Big hugs for you both. Love the bookshop, one of my favourite things to do is spend time in them. The trees were brilliant as well gosh you deserved a stiff drink after that scare. 🇨🇦❤️
Fran there's always the know it alls who feel entitled to explain what you're doing wrong. Bless their sweet hearts. Take care and have a wonderful week!
I guess you are right. Thank you for your support x
Oh those cows! Zombie apocalypse indeed! They are so curious...and intimidating!
Love that you called the yarn your “pride and joy” - that made my heart sing, Fran! ❤️
Kim, it is so beautiful, I can't wait to use it. I still have s lot of weaving to do for Etsy but I'm really hoping to weave for myself this week. Thank you again
Rich and Fran! I would have been extremely nervous to see that number of cows running up on me! I thought under the circumstances you both reacted admirably. You never know what one cow is going to do multiply that by fifty and a real problem is at hand. Thanks for the boat update. As always I enjoyed the VLOG! I appreciate all that you share and please don't take the critics to heart, some people have nothing better to do than to pass judgment on others! I love watching your adventures! Mark from Colorado!
Thank you so much Mark, that means a lot to us
3:20 "The day was saved because we got books!" - love that!
Hello there, enjoyable veiwing n Very interesting good
we met all that when we did all the coast to coast walk,
nice to see the dogs enjoying them selves
enjoyable veiwing good camera work.
Thank you for sharing your video cheers take care see you soon
Thank you so much Robert
So enjoyed this video. Glad you got it sorted. Thank you.
Thank you Dora
Thank you for the new boat update. Lovely to see you with Gary! The cows were frightening maybe they were hungry. Someone will know why they showed such interest in you and the hogs.
John Sharman is right I do believe. I grew up on a farm and had many cows run towards me. They run towards humans because they think there may be some food spread on the ground. That excites them--that is why they kick and run. There can be a few rogues who are aggressive. It is always good to be cautious when you are around cows who are not familiar with you. We love your series. Send a few more on that fabulous new boat!!!
Wow! The first half of the vlog was like an episode of Ninja Games! Rich, you'd have made a great cowboy, shouting those cows away. Glad you're all ok! Otherwise, a beautiful area, once again. What a spot you had by the mere - stunning! Thanks again for the ride.
Thank you Lisa xx
I so enjoy your canal boat adventures. I wish I were with you. I traveled in my diesel powered rv with my dog Sebastian for 7 years. I also lived in my sailboat. So I know I would be brilliantly happy on a narrowboat. Your hikes make your blog terribly special. Fran, I have a passion for the old diesel engines. Kevin Smalley has one in Aslan .❤
I cannot get over the amount and variety of wild fruit available at your fingertips !! So envious.
It has been a wonderful harvest, we are so lucky
Great video as always. The cows had me worried...enjoyed every bit of this.
Thank you x
Oh my goodness the flowers are beautiful
That was amazing guys,great vlog 😁👍👏👏👏
Thank you David
Nice to see the continued level of redevelopment of the canal system.
Oh your blog was like a memory show!! We were surrounded by cows on a walk when I was young. Mum was a dariy farmer and even she was concerned. I ended up in a stream! We have more by the mears, lovely spot. And just last week were mired by a golf course and a ball came over the hedge just beyond our boat and just after my hubby walked by with the dog! We have not been shot at yet!!!! Enjoy your vlog thank you for sharing.
It is a dangerous life on the canals apparently.
Another fabulous vlog. Scary cows, glad you both and dogs are safe. Archie definitely has beaver blood😂😳🙏. Thanks again🐕🐕
You could be right there xx
Great Video Great to see you at Barbridge junction on Wednesday we were the ones that were cutting the grass all the best and have a safe trip will look out for you if you are heading towards Penkridge
Hello Garry. You two did make us laugh. As ex gardeners, cutting grass would not be on our list of things to do now. Good to have met you
We love your Vlogs each week and want more. One day we may get to the UK to do it ourselves and maybe meet on the towpath. Especially if there is some elderberry flowers to harvest. x
Glad your back💖💖🍸
Holy COW, guys. Like Blair With Project but with cows! An exciting episode. So glad you’re okay but also sooooooo glad you kept filming. I know cows are just inquisitive but they’re huge so could do some damage.
Another good video, thanks!
In my view rich and Fran , I would just ignore the minority , you put out interesting and fun vlogs , you’ll always get pond life in what ever you do , don’t let them win , you have worked hard and produced a good subs base , patrons and merchandise , 2 fingers to um
Good luck in what ever you decide 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧
Great vlog as usual, I got cornered by a about 40 cows whilst camping on on a farm in Wiltshire, quite scary at the time , i was later insured they are normally just inquisitive!!!!
Hhmmm! I'm not convinced. Always happier if there's a fence in-between.
Loving your vlog immensely. I would have been terrified of those cows didn’t know they can react like that. So glad your safe and sound 🥰
Thank you
G'Day from Australia. I live West of the city of Sydney. I love your Vlogs. You are Great People. Thanks to you two wonderful people I am planning to move to the UK. Buy my own Narrowboat and cruise the canals of England. Thanks to you inspiring me to do this Big Life change.
Wow, thats a big change Adrian but we have met others from Oz who have done it. Keep in touch x
Another lovely episode, keep Pootlin...
Just heard the latest podcast. There are far more people who appreciate what you do. Keep Pootlin. Love Sleepless in bear country.
Glad you got out of that safely! Safe future walks 😊
Gosh that was scary! Well done guys.
That looked very scary. So glad you were ok!
I thought of you two when I saw the news report about the chap in Yorkshire then started listening to your blog this afternoon, was shocked although I shouldn't be I guess at the hateful comments on here. I defy anyone not to be shaken when a herd of cattle come polling over curious or not. I have several friends who are farmers and they all have an assortment of cattle... With character shall we say... I'd not want to be in a field with any of them. I'm sorry you have had such bad feedback, I enjoy both your vlog and now your podcast is an added bonus. And anyone with a stock of Elder Rob has to be alright in my book 🙂🙂. 🤗🤗To you both, looking forward to your next vlog x
OMG I was so scared for you. We were chased by a loan bull once ..a farmer had deliberately put him in a field to stop walkers. 😞 It's a terrifying experience. Thank goodness you survived.
What’s going on you guys I love jams hahaha thank you for sharing..Take Care..❤️🙏☮️
I wish we could share the jam with you x
The bullocks would definitely have been intimidating, but, hey, you survived. And on you go with your wonderful cruising!
Oh my goodness! I'm thankful you got safely back to your boat!!
Us too, we are still really nervous of field with cows when we have the dogs.
Hi Fran & Rich. Don’t let negative comments get you down, they tend to come from people who don’t have a life or think that the world owes them something. We love watching your vlogs. Please keep them coming👍
One thing only to say to your most beautiful video "Cow Pie!"
Or conspiracy!😀
OMG Fran! You are braver than me! I would have cried x
I think I did a little!
@@FloatingOurBoat Fran I meant what I said above, You are braver than me and I am now sending you lots of love xx
When I read the title of your vlog I thought "This can't be good" knowing your fear Fran. That would have been scary. We walked through a pasture like this with lots of cows. They were very curious and caught up with us just as we got to a stile. Think they were expecting food as one pushed her nose into my jacket pocket to see what was on offer. All the comments I read were about the cows but what about the shooting!! Then I can attest to the danger of low flying golf balls, being a golfer myself. Never stand in front of me. Loved the foraged goodies. Best vlog ever!
Thank you Peter
What a wonderful life for your dogs.
Hi fran and rich, i dont know if i can message you on the podcast, just listened to episode 3, absolutely fantastic, half hour is just not long enough 😊, i just want to say ignore the haters, sitting behind a keyboard, if you dont like it dont comment and dont watch again, you have a big fan base and a lot of people like you both, im glad you're not giving up, take care 👍
Aww bless you two, what an adventure, hey! Glad you're okay now though.
It is funny to look at now, but not at the time
Scarey , fun and informative vlog. Love yoos two and your vlogs don't let the crap out there get you down. If you like a nice tipple and there are enough Damsons out there try making Damson Wine it's gorgeous. We had a glut of them many years ago so I made several gallons of wine which I enjoyed for years after *hic*
Many years ago when I had my first rescue dog I had a similar experience with a herd of cows so I let him off the lead and he did no more than round them up, I was super impressed and got the feeling he had done it before. Thanks for a great vlog in Dan Brown countryside it looks such a lovely place. Cheers guys take care. Alan x
Hi Alan. Wish our dogs had half the brains that your did. They just his behind us!!
That was SCAREY guys great viewing but scarey really enjoy your videos keep them coming.
Fab video keep them coming top drawer 😷👍
Thank you
Just listening to your podcast, there are always that small lot of people out there who hurt you deeply. Anytime and anywhere. I work at a retail PO and it's that one comment over the hundred great ones that cut hard. Take care and look forward to more adventures.
OMGoodness...how very scary! Glad you're ok! I think the cows affected you guys to be able to go through the gates. LOL
Glad you’re both ok after the incident with the cows , looked scary !
I’m so sorry u had that terrible experience. U were there others weren’t
I’m glad u both weren’t hurt or the dogs
Lov to u both
That is so true. thank you
that was such an interesting vlog!
Good video and interesting chase by cows
So sorry to hear you've had bad feedback, I really can't understand why , did I miss something? I really hope you're back very soon , I always look forward to your vlogs. Don't let them get to you. ❤