Narrowboat across the River Mersey Estuary to Liverpool. Ep. 158.
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- We take a risky trip, taking our narrowboat across the dangerous River Mersey on an iconic journey to Liverpool. We're joined by Fran & Rich from @FloatingOurBoat as we leave our mooring at Sutton Weaver to the end of the Weaver Navigation and through Marsh Lock on to the Manchester Ship Canal. We navigate through Eastham Lock, the biggest on the canal before beginning our crossing of the notoriously dangerous tidal Mersey Estuary to Brunswick Dock and the Port of Liverpool.
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“She clicks her heels together and kills people, even lands a house on a lady…..”. 🤣🤣🤣🤣. The best review of The Wizard Of Oz ever….
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I absolutely spit a whiskey and coke over my mobile during that bit! Hysterical!!!
@@carieannpayne7091 it was so hilarious!!! I wish they were able to upload twice as much! I love them both to bits!!
The pair of you are hilarious, makes my Saturday morning watching your video, hope the channel goes from strength to strength for you, you both deserve it lads, anyway I'll wipe my phone screen from spitting my weetabix at it from the laughing, have a great time in Liverpool and try and enjoy a pint or 2 if you can. Tom
Got a great laugh myself with that
Another absolute winner. So much information and amazing filming . Silver fox cuts a beautiful slice through the water and looks truly majestic. I also have to say that your Mersey pilot has really enjoyed his life on the water as, by my rough estimates, he must be approaching 80 years of age. Getting nearer every week to hitting watch button bang on four pm. Love you guys and your content.
Yay it's Friday, time for our favorite tv show
Enjoy!
You guys do the coolest things. Thanks for taking us along.
Our pleasure!
im never going to be able to sing ferry across the Mersey again lol
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I played on my clarinet
Your videos are the best! The music, the filming ,and you two, too.
Thanks so much!
One of the better RUclips videos. We'll done guys!
Thanks so much John
What interesting resourseful, lives you lead, you are an inspiration for us all to be pioneers in our everyday lives. Keep it up guys.
Aww, thank you!
That was epic. What a perfect day to cross the Mersey
I have died and come to narrowboat heaven, both Foxes Afloat and Floating our Boat in one yummy go. Loved it!
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Hey guys, another great video, i love the chemistry between you two, Shaun laughing at everything you say and being your biggest fan always makes my Fridays
Aww, thanks so much!
Thank you so much for taking us on your journey. Loved it. Have a nice time in Liverpool.
Thank you, Retha!
Absolutely brilliant. There's nothing more to add. Many thanks yet again for another great view.
Glad you enjoyed it
I swear you two should be on tv you are so professional brilliant.xx
Hehe, they keep asking 🤣
Forgot to say, your time spent to give all the information to us is second to none, brilliant.
So kind. Thanks!
I love watching your videos. I learn a lot of the history of the canals. Hello from Maryland USA
Awesome! Thank you!
That was amazing. So scary 😟.🇨🇦🇨🇦👏🏴🏴
Great video.👍
Thank you!
What a stunning day you had for the journey! Couldn't have been more perfect and easy, but having Stewart there with all of his knowledge and experience allowed you to relax and truly enjoy the experience.
My sister and brother-in-law live in the States now, but for several years they lived in a flat in an historic warehouse on Albert Dock that had been renovated into condos! Don't quote me on it, but I believe it actually faced out on the River Mercey. They used to have huge boat flotillas on special holidays that they could watch from their living room out their windows! It was an amazing place to live, and they thoroughly enjoyed the exciting city of Liverpool whilst they lived there.
It is a lovely place!
What a superb historical vlog, best I've seen since the great Fred dibnah..... Thank you, this will be your biggest vlog to date.... 👍🇫🇷🐟
Another interesting, educational and fun video with beautiful views.
Thanks Pat
35 seconds in I get a trainnnnnnnnnnnnnnn , good start to this sunny California morning 😀😀😀😀😀
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@@FoxesAfloat and in my home town of Liverpool too,,,bonus 👌
Love it ,love it, love it A fantastic vlog. What a experience arriving into Liverpool. I love Liverpool it was so lovely to see a few places again i have been too again. You are both so lovely. You had me laughing when you were saying about Wizard of Oz. Thank you to you both for all your hard work. Take care have a good week . xx
Hehe. Thanks so much Bettina
A fully narrated journey. Enjoyed all the preparations. Well done lads!
Glad you enjoyed it
You two always have me rolling in laughter every week.
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Really good as usual. Lots of information and brilliant filming, I don’t watch TV any longer, I watch your vlogs, amongst others😊 far superior to any rubbish on the main stream . Total enjoyment. Thankyou, appreciate the hard work. 😅
Wow! What a compliment. Thanks Jacqueline.
Foxes across the Mersey!!! You are so much better than BBC and Documentary Chanel!!!!!!
Wow! Thank you so much!
Four of my favourite people, and Otis. Thank you for the visit. So exciting! Have a GREAT weekend!
You too Cameron
Life goes on day after day …..
Great film guys.
It does!
"...where she clicks her shoes together and kills people..." Most concise summary of The Wizard of Oz I have ever heard.
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The quality of these weekly vlogs just gets better and better. It’s like watching a professional tv programme. They are informative, funny and they start my weekend off proper! Well done both.
Wow, thank you!
What a wonderful dedicated gentleman Stewart is no wonder you felt reassured, disappointed not to see Otis on a scooter! 😂
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Just when I think I couldn't love you more....you go and totally out do yourselves! My favorite creators on RUclips!
You left me in suspenders. The weekend starts 'ere. :-)
On a coat hanger? 🤣
That lot thing to visit Liverpool nice see Fran and rich nice people good time in Liverpool
Loved it
Best description of The Wizard of Oz I’ve ever heard 😂😂😂😂
Classic
Lots of fun. Enjoyed this adventure a lot so thanks again from Canada.
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
LOVED IT! Enjoy Liverpool!
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Great music gave drama to your video I always look forward to your video stories
Glad you enjoyed it
You guys do all of this so well. Cheers.
Thanks Michael
"You're bizarre!" Well, hello Mr. Obvious. That's why we're here!
Wow! I loved that vlog I felt I was there too. Thank you. Have a great weekend.
Brilliant! Thanks Lisa!
"I fancy a bit of Watersports".....My thoughts first went to "you can't say that!" =D
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My daughter suffers from anxiety so I know just what an event your day must have been. Well done to Colin for getting through it and well done to Shaun as I know how exhausting it is to provide love and support to get through such a day.
Totally not how it was but thank you.
That brought back memory's ...sailed my boat from fidlers ferry under the Runcorn bridge down to Liverpool then over to The Isle of Man .
Wow!
Well done and fun to watch!
Thank you!
Colin you did another fabulous job on this one! We really enjoyed your adventure! Bravo!
Awesome, thank you!
You always keep us so entertained and so totally jealous of the wonderful sights you see. Love to both of you❤️
Thanks so much, Kay!
Colin…you add so much to the videos with your entertaining info and humor!
Thanks so much Bernie!
The video and narration - just splendid. Love this!
Thanks so much!
Really good video guys. A bit of history, a bit of travelogue, informative and fun. Keep making them.
Aww, thanks Alan!
I lost it at “we’re all gonna die” 😂 another brilliant video!
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Hi boys that was fantastic. Seen parts of the water ways I have never seen and always wished to see. Loved it. 😍😍
Aww, thanks, Daren!
Quality as always, gentlemen. Have a good week in Liverpool!
Thank you!
Job well done chaps…..much enjoyment…thank you 🤗🤗
Thank you too!
Amazing. Really needed your smiles today. Thank you. Stunning journey too!
Aww, thanks!
2 of my favorite narrow boaters in one show... got me on the coat hanger for sure...all 4 of you plus pilot... cheers...cheese & tea all around bar keep...
Glad you enjoyed it 👍❤️🙏
Liverpool is where the ship from Dublin took us when we emigrated to Canada. I was seven. Years later, well four years, my parents had gone out for the evening and I stayed up watching Ferry Cross the Mersey. Mum and Dad arrived home before the movie ended and they sent me off to bed without seeing the end. I just made the connection with The Mersey and Liverpool, 55 years later. Never too late to learn something. Thanks guys. ❤️
Nice one! 👍🏻👍🏻
Excellent video, guys! Really enjoyed this, as the Mersey crossing is on my bucket list. Loved your honesty, Colin, about how you felt - before and after. Totally watchable, as always.
Thanks so much!
Fantastic top video thanks 😊
Wonderful day to release this Vlog. Liverpool arrival on Sir Paul McCartney’s birthday. Bravo on your information and entertaining episode. Cheers!
Great timing!
That was an exciting trip.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent video as always. Looked like fun. 👍🏻
Great time!
Hi Colin & Shaun, this was just epic! ...and drone footage as well, what more could we ask for! Hearing the history...all the work you go to is so appreciated! So glad you guys went on this journey & with Fran & Rich as well, you must have had a wonderful time, they are such a lovely couple! Stuart what a nice man! Really enjoyed watching, you guys are fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing, take really good care of yourselves, stay safe! Please give Otis a cuddle for me 💖Much love Kathy x
Cheers, Kathy!
Thanks to both boaters really enjoyed this 1 and not to forget captain Birdseye good job well done 👏
Many thanks!
Stuart Wood used to ne on BBC Radio Merseyside on a Saturday morning, telling listeners about ship movements on the River and about the Danny.
Yeah, he still does it.
Great guys, really enjoyed the trip with you👍😆
Thanks so much, Keith!
Colin. Your video skills are just simply brilliant. Such eloquence and supreme confidence. I know you’ll say the opposite but trust me, the video and music is superb. One of your best. I love the shots of Silver Fox’s bow, low on the water, fabulous, like a Viking raid. Thank you so, so much for a sterling film.
WOW! Thank you 🙏
I love how your vlogs are 'chock-a-block' with action, wonderful photography/videography, and character.
Aww, thanks, Andy!
What a fantastic adventure 10 out of 10 lads 😀
Cheers! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Great episode. Like so often, the anticipation is worse than the actual event. Great idea to have Stewart on board. No guesswork and an oasis of calm. Enjoy Liverpool…it’s on my bucket list. Be well ...all the best...Chris 🇨🇦
Good point!
I am feeling very homesick for Liverpool at the moment and seeing this made me cry. Thank you!! This was Awesome!!
Aww, sorry we made you cry! We love Liverpool!
And Colin, you handled this beautifully!
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this is fast becoming my favourite youtube channel
Nice one, thanks, David! 👋🏻
What a journey!! Good job I was wearing my t-shirt today! :-D
Rock on!
What a great journey!!!!!! Thanks for taking all of us along. Exciting!!!!!!
Always a pleasure!
Good to see you out and about with Rich and Fran. Great vlog as usual. Thanks Lads. Stay safe and well
Cheers Hugh!
Hi guys what a brilliant vlog 👏 love you guys my bf got me into watching you ❤
Aww, thanks Julie!
Wow what amazing vlog love liverpool. Love the music keep up the good work. 😃
Cheers Jan
As always guys superb especially with colin making it look as though he forgets what to say please don't stop. X
Thanks Michael. I’ll try not to 🤣
Great vlog. Will watch again later to take it all in properly.
Hope you enjoyed it!
I haven't watched this video yet, however, when I read the title I damn near spit my coffee out all over the place. Good one.
Will watch later.
Cheers
Haha! Thanks Donald!
Great filming and edit with super sound track - great film lads many thanks
Many thanks, Allan!
Great to see you guys back here in Liverpool... Always welcome lads
We love Liverpool!
OMG I loved this so much. Watched it twice ! Colin’s description of the Wizard of Oz was hysterical. Great music and great video. Hello again Gorgeous George! I think I am in love with Stuart 😊. Thank you again for all your hard work. ❤️🤗
Glad you enjoyed it
I have never, ever heard "The Wizard of Oz" described as a horror film before . . .
Think about it. A young woman kills someone, then joins a group of others to kill more! Nightmares! 🤣
Fantastic video boys absolutely loved seeing Liverpool again . I think taking a pilot was a great idea, it looked a bit tricky at times. I was amazed at the width of the Mersey. Have a happy time in Liverpool, trying to join but as usual having problems remembering pass word,.
Haha! I'm terrible with passwords
Great episode this week gents, couldn't of asked for more favourable conditions, stay safe. 👍😎
Thanks 👍
I really love your vlogs. It's like you take us on board with how you film everything. Plus every week i have to go see my mum just so she can watch them too. She only watches yours and nobody elses. So a big thank you from the both of us.
Aww, that's amazing! Give your mum a big kiss from us! 💜
Spike Milligan for a pilot 😂 top bloke 👍
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Great Journey really enjoyed that.
Thanks so much, Christopher!
@@FoxesAfloat Have a lovely weekend.
Such a thrill guys, another fab video. My ear worm for the day has settled in...thank you Gerry and the Pacemakers. Love it. Cheers xx
Our pleasure!
We've really enjoyed the whole Weaver navigation series, and what an exciting finish.
You know how to make a good "coat hanger" Colin and Shaun!
Can't wait for the next vlog.
Next week is a banger!
@@FoxesAfloat a big hug from us x
Another great video you guys should have your own TV series your clips are that good keep up the great work best wishes from Australia
Hehe, they keep offering but we prefer to do this 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
This is a great vlog really enjoyed it
Thanks so much, Diane!
I like this pilot! trustfull..
Very 👍🏻
OMG so I always sneak on and watch right away and then watch with my husband later. Well it’s been out 2.5 hours now and he just said “I wanna watch the boys!! Did you already watch?” It just makes our day and I love watching twice…. Once with quiet and then once with lots of comments and questions from my hubby. Yep, you’re the boys to us - own it!
Haha! Hope you enjoyed it 👍🏻
Guys, best narrowboat channel on youtube. Arguably one of the best channels period. Camera work rocks, clearly research time is extensive, and all the other vagaries of living on a moving vessel. So reason for my comment is I saw the rental scooters? you were both using and I wanted to recommend the Magnum bikes Imax S1 scooter. I use it as an alternative to a disability scooter (lost my left leg) and I use it when I boat around in Maine and need to leave the boat to get groceries or libations ;). It does 30 kph easily and will do that for 10 miles at least. They foldup too. I have over 1000 km's on mine and it's still going strong. I cant help but think this could work wonders when you lads on are remote or somewhat remote moorings. Whoa is this long a comment allowed? Keep it coming lads you guys are great.
Cheers. The scooters are only on trial in Liverpool, totally illegal on any public land otherwise so no point buying or hiring.
Well produced and informative
Thank you!
Best birthday present I could have asked for!!!
Awww, happy birthday!
@@FoxesAfloat Thank you very much, twenty-three today!!!
Happy Birthday 🥳
Sooner you than me. What an adventure. I'd be like ottis fast asleep on the bed with a pillow over my head until I was safe again. Well done lads xxx
Hehe, cheers