Watching your videos is refreshing having followed a number of couples starting out on canal life. I am a 74 year old man who used to live near the Shropshire Union canal when I was young and had the opportunity with my local school to borrow a canue and go on the cut. It didn’t mater in those days that we didn’t have life jackets or couldn’t swim - it was just about getting out there and having fun. I follow a number of young people who vlog about living on the cut and what I like about your vlog is that you are “real”. You love music and dance and the beauty of nature around you. It takes me back to the music of the 60”s that inspired my generation. Good luck with your adventure and don’t turn into some slick polished vlog that is missing the whole point.
Hello David, thank you for your lovely comment! So happy to hear you're enjoying the videos 😊Lovely to hear about your fun canoeing days too! We would love to get one one day to go on short adventures in. What has been great about living on a boat is that it has helped us feel more true to our nomadic and creative selves. Benny has written lots of music whilst living on the boat! Thanks again 🙂 All the best, Ben and Emily
I just started watching your videos a few weeks ago. I'm so happy to have found you're channel you two are so fun and sweet to watch. It's lovely to see the canals in the U.K. and Alan (sp?) Is such a little darling. So cute. I watch your channel whenever I'm feeling anxious and need to unwind. They're comforting, uplifting and fun.
I'm up to date following your every move with great delight. As others are doing, I decided to also start with Ep 1 and watch them all. I loved this one. A different quality. Enjoyed all the animals and a slow look at structures.
I’ve seen several of your videos so am now starting through your playlist. I think your content is amazing. Already watching your 1st video I can see how your editing is so much improved. I can’t wait for the adventures that await!
The first vlog was absolutely incredible 😍☺️ every time i find a new channel i like, i always watch their videos in order, this is going to be a fun journey of videos to watch 👍🏻🤙🏻🙏🏻 from south london ❤️🇬🇧
Hi Ben Emily & Alan .ive watched all your adventures and really enjoyed all of them.your so easy to take to and dear Alan is so chilled. Thank thank you for being you.much love xxx❤🐈🤘
Just watched your first Vlog which is just lovely. I am a big fan of narrowboat vlogs as I find them calming. However, I can't stop myself humming "Aint No Grave" to your the banjo audio clip.
Hi Ben & Emily , absolutely love your videos, thank you for putting them in order ! We are now watching from the start even though we’ve watched loads of your others . Such a refreshing lift to see what you’ve been up to , the scenery & music is amazing……. Oh & Alan is something else !! Thank you for sharing with us xx
Hello You Three - greetings from Poland I really enjoyed your first vlog. A lovely video, made in a very relaxed style. The cruise through Cheshire was superb. I was born and bred not that far away from where you were - Altrincham. Thanks for taking me along - I loved it
I really like your relaxed style, it is very pleasant viewing. There must be a good story behind a female cat being called Alan. Thank you for sharing. Cheers
What a beautiful way of life! I'm in the states and have become drawn to narrowboat living. Of course there's no narrowboat lifestyle in the states that I can find. Thank you for sharing. Just subbed!
RUclips recommended one of your videos and after watching a few random ones I've come back to the beginning to follow your story in the right order. Absolutely my favorite channel now! 💕
Just binge watched your videos ( back wards ) and decided to subscribe . You're in my favourite part of the canal system . Look forward to seeing more.
Howdy Benny & Emily!! Just discovered your channel & love your Bohemian life on the water! Live your dreams while you're young & can truly enjoy them!!
Wonderful video, just came across your channel. I do get excited for the elderberries too. We just enjoyed some on the canal/river too. Made a lot of elderberry syrup. #narrowboatlifeisamazing
I've been watching your vlogs for a while now and have decided to start at the beginning. And enjoying it so. Benny's soda bread looks amazing. Will you share the recipe please, Benny?
I have written to you a couple of previous vlogs, but on this one it is EP 1. and enjoying what I see, when I get there I will be making elderberry as well, I would perhaps need 2 or 3 Diemejars . when I get back I will need a boat just a place I can get to, after 25 years I am coming back. but a new project will get a couple of those canal boat groups to keep me informed, Kaiora mi. fohn in NZ
I enjoy your videos very much, you are a perfect couple and Alan the cat is also perfect. I am a retired chef in food service, enjoy your vegan foods. Hope you get this soon. Until then......Peter
3:17 "Yea, I'm that canal cat, rollin down the ripples, mile after mile, day upon day...often with fabulous smells wafting from aboard, in a vapourous trail behind us...With a fox tailing one hundred yards behind......Beside my lovely disposition, I'm here to make certain, no stow-a-ways are picked up, unbeknownst to my other mates, along our way." 😄
Hello Ben & Emily, love your adventures. Might see you when I get a boat. Can I ask how you got yours? I need a broker can't do it on my own. Ps I have a cat who looks like Alan, she's called Pepsi x
Hi Brad, the book is a Nicholson's guide map. There are different maps for different sections of the canal network. I hope you get to come visit the UK waterways soon 😊
I’m a bit late to the party so not sure you’ll see this. I’ve watched a lot of canal boat videos and finally found your recent ones and decided to go back to the beginning as I do love a canal boat video especially laid back people. Just one question before I continue…why is your cat called Alan if she’s a girl?
😊 we were thinking of doing something like that in a vlog at some point! The elderflower wine went wrong twice this year! Not sure why but maybe we will have to do an elderberry wine 😁 x
Thanks Kev! Alan is actually a female (didn't realise at first as she was a stray) she walked into our life a few days after Alan Rickman died (Emily is a big fan)...the name stuck 😊
Watching your videos is refreshing having followed a number of couples starting out on canal life. I am a 74 year old man who used to live near the Shropshire Union canal when I was young and had the opportunity with my local school to borrow a canue and go on the cut.
It didn’t mater in those days that we didn’t have life jackets or couldn’t swim - it was just about getting out there and having fun.
I follow a number of young people who vlog about living on the cut and what I like about your vlog is that you are “real”. You love music and dance and the beauty of nature around you. It takes me back to the music of the 60”s that inspired my generation. Good luck with your adventure and don’t turn into some slick polished vlog that is missing the whole point.
Hello David, thank you for your lovely comment! So happy to hear you're enjoying the videos 😊Lovely to hear about your fun canoeing days too! We would love to get one one day to go on short adventures in. What has been great about living on a boat is that it has helped us feel more true to our nomadic and creative selves. Benny has written lots of music whilst living on the boat! Thanks again 🙂 All the best, Ben and Emily
I just started watching your videos a few weeks ago. I'm so happy to have found you're channel you two are so fun and sweet to watch. It's lovely to see the canals in the U.K. and Alan (sp?) Is such a little darling. So cute. I watch your channel whenever I'm feeling anxious and need to unwind.
They're comforting, uplifting and fun.
I'm up to date following your every move with great delight. As others are doing, I decided to also start with Ep 1 and watch them all. I loved this one. A different quality. Enjoyed all the animals and a slow look at structures.
I came upon this episode by chance. I didn't realize it was #1 until you mentioned it. 😁
What a lovely video and you seem a lovely couple,so laid back and chilled,subscribed
Thanks so much Shane! Really happy to hear you enjoyed it 😊
I’ve seen several of your videos so am now starting through your playlist. I think your content is amazing. Already watching your 1st video I can see how your editing is so much improved. I can’t wait for the adventures that await!
wow beautiful. Put a huge smile on my face after spending a dull day in the city. Thanks guys.
Thanks so much Keith! 😀
That's what happens to me, too!
Just subscribe binge watching from California
It's the personality's I connect with guys😊and I'm a musician also🎶🎸
The first vlog was absolutely incredible 😍☺️ every time i find a new channel i like, i always watch their videos in order, this is going to be a fun journey of videos to watch 👍🏻🤙🏻🙏🏻 from south london ❤️🇬🇧
As soon as one sees Alan, one knows this is a cool channel.
Si.
To get my addiction of watching you 2 i have started to re watch all your vlogs.
Hi Ben Emily & Alan .ive watched all your adventures and really enjoyed all of them.your so easy to take to and dear Alan is so chilled. Thank thank you for being you.much love xxx❤🐈🤘
Aww lovely to hear, thanks for watching 😊
I watch your videos every chance I get. Very relaxing, and what beautiful scenery!
Lovely stuff! Am off to watch all your other vids now. Well done you two.
Glad you like them! Thanks so much for watching! 😊
Just watched your first Vlog which is just lovely. I am a big fan of narrowboat vlogs as I find them calming. However, I can't stop myself humming "Aint No Grave" to your the banjo audio clip.
Brilliant! Lovely couple, lovely cat, lovely video. I like what I'm seeing. Well done!
Thank you so much Steven! We're very happy you enjoyed it 😊
Hi Ben & Emily , absolutely love your videos, thank you for putting them in order ! We are now watching from the start even though we’ve watched loads of your others .
Such a refreshing lift to see what you’ve been up to , the scenery & music is amazing……. Oh & Alan is something else !!
Thank you for sharing with us xx
Yay! At last, I got to see your first vlog. I have been slowly getting through all of your vlogs. Nearly seen them all now. ❤
Hello You Three - greetings from Poland
I really enjoyed your first vlog. A lovely video, made in a very relaxed style. The cruise through Cheshire was superb. I was born and bred not that far away from where you were - Altrincham. Thanks for taking me along - I loved it
Thanks so much! 😊 Emily used to do Altrincham market a few years back selling her crafts! Glad you enjoyed the vlog! 🌟
I really like your relaxed style, it is very pleasant viewing. There must be a good story behind a female cat being called Alan. Thank you for sharing. Cheers
Hi Greg, Alan is named after Alan Rickman, I think we explain the story at the end of the boat tour video. 😊🌟 Thanks for watching 😊
Very relaxing viewing. The mood, atmosphere and music reminds me of the children's TV show bagpuss 🙂
What a beautiful way of life! I'm in the states and have become drawn to narrowboat living. Of course there's no narrowboat lifestyle in the states that I can find. Thank you for sharing. Just subbed!
It's such a shame they don't have canals over in the states! Thanks so much for watching and for the sub :)
Love your production… an Idil of life … most impressed and inspiring
Just started my Ben and Emily journey, onto episode 5 and really enjoying it, much love from Doncaster !!
I've come here after watching your latest video good luck with everything
Love watching you cruising the canals
Thanks, great video.
Great first episode, subscribed and looking forward to you next canal adventure.
Thank you so much Bob! :)
Ahh, that was lovely guys...what a dreamy first episode! Looking forward to the next one :)
Thank you Mr. Butler !! So happy you enjoyed it :)
Like your new hat !!! It looks good on you.
Hi, just came across your channel today. Loved a recent episode so am starting at the beginning.
Thank you so much Tanya! 😊
RUclips recommended one of your videos and after watching a few random ones I've come back to the beginning to follow your story in the right order. Absolutely my favorite channel now! 💕
Thank you! 🤩
hello, nice to meet you I'm from Québec Canada just lost my tortoiseshell cat she was 19 years old. Wishing you all the best
So sorry to hear that! They are like a member of the family for sure. All the best, Ben, Emily and Alan ♥️
Lovely sky Colour - enjoyed watching your first vlog.
Thank you Wendy 🙂
Hello first time on your Channel, loving what I see. xx
Beautiful x
Hello Benny and Emily, great first video loved this first one, some lovely scenery looking forward to many more, great job.
Thanks so much! 😊
This was brilliant, the best. I am now starting from the beginning as i fell upon you a week or so ago. and i love your flogs xx
Thanks so much Mike! 😊
Beautiful part of the world. Thanks for the vlog
It really is lovely, especially at this time of year 🙂 Thanks for watching!
enjoyed your n/b cruise. cheers
Thanks so much for watching, there is more yet to come! Thanks Ben & Emily
Just binge watched your videos ( back wards ) and decided to subscribe . You're in my favourite part of the canal system . Look forward to seeing more.
Thanks so much for watching Christine, and glad you are enjoying them 😊 It has been lovely so far, and has been a beautiful summer!
Howdy Benny & Emily!! Just discovered your channel & love your Bohemian life on the water! Live your dreams while you're young & can truly enjoy them!!
Thanks so much Ken :)
Great start with the video.
That was so relaxing to watch! ❤️
So glad you enjoyed it! :)
Wonderful video, just came across your channel. I do get excited for the elderberries too. We just enjoyed some on the canal/river too. Made a lot of elderberry syrup.
#narrowboatlifeisamazing
Great guys, glad I found you will be following along.
Thanks so much! 🙂
I enjoyed that!! a very good first vid and I look forward to the next one. 👍
Thanks so much David! So happy you enjoyed it 😊
Enjoyed your first vlog, I’m looking forward to seeing more of you two and your lovely cat. X
Thank you so much Shirley 😊
👍👌❤🇨🇦, new sub, bang on content
Thank you so much! 😊
I'll start at the beginning then 🤩
Absolutely fantastic, love your style guys...and, what can you say about Alan but Superstar! 😀😀
Heheh, thanks so much 😊
Nicely done, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks so much 😊
What an absolutely beautiful closing…perfect pink. Is that Swiss chard growing in the pots?
Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed it. Yes It's rainbow chard 😊
Very enjoyable. Keep it coming.👍
Thank you Anthony! So glad you enjoyed the video 😊 We will do!
Great first episode, looking forward to seeing Alan soon!
Thanks Ian!
Hello fellow tortoiseshell cat parents! This video helped distract me from my covid lurgy. Cheers!
Hello! So glad to hear it helped 😊 Get well soon! X
I, also , had a tortoiseshell cat, so special, named Kiki.
I've been watching your vlogs for a while now and have decided to start at the beginning. And enjoying it so.
Benny's soda bread looks amazing. Will you share the recipe please, Benny?
A great first episode! 👍🏼
I have written to you a couple of previous vlogs, but on this one it is EP 1. and enjoying what I see, when I get there I will be making elderberry as well, I would perhaps need 2 or 3 Diemejars . when I get back I will need a boat just a place I can get to, after 25 years I am coming back. but a new project will get a couple of those canal boat groups to keep me informed, Kaiora mi. fohn in NZ
Thanks guys for a super first vlog - David and Bevvers - NB Froya
Thanks so much for watching! Very happy that you enjoyed it 😊
I enjoy your videos very much, you are a perfect couple and Alan the cat is also perfect. I am a retired chef in food service, enjoy your vegan foods. Hope you get this soon. Until then......Peter
Just sent you a email, have a nice day
Hey Guys, Lovely to meet you both at Noisily. New Subscriber can't wait to catch up on your episodes. Much love Myles and Marina :D
Heeey! Yeah so lovely to meet you both too. Thanks for the sub 🌟 Hopefully we catch you again at some point 😊 Much love from us!
Fantastic first video guys, enjoyed it a lot :)
Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed it 🙂
subbed,, watched all 4 episodes in reverse order --because I'm like that
Hehehe, thanks so much Julie! 😊
Great first vlog loved it xxx
Thank you! 😊 Very happy you enjoyed it x
Lovely video with a chilled vibe! We love Alan! 😍🐾
The mac looks lovely, can’t wait to visit!
Can’t wait to see more! X
Thanks guys! Glad you enjoyed it 😊 Yeah the Mac is really beautiful! x
I’m so looking forward to being in the English countryside again, something I’ve really missed…and on water/canal-level😌🙏
It is great! Are you getting a boat soon?
@@BenandEmily hopefully, still waiting for funds…and I need to organize my return, still in Spain at present 🤣 no canals here!
@@newlifecomingsoon haha! Nice, hopefully catch you on a canal one day soon! 😊
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👇Hit like if you’re watching Bemily from the start again 📺 🐈⬛
Love it : )
3:17 "Yea, I'm that canal cat, rollin down the ripples, mile after mile, day upon day...often with fabulous smells wafting from aboard, in a vapourous trail behind us...With a fox tailing one hundred yards behind......Beside my lovely disposition, I'm here to make certain, no stow-a-ways are picked up, unbeknownst to my other mates, along our way." 😄
😆 Exactly!!
Alan the female cat 😻. I dare not ask. Old bat ears 😂.
😅 Watch the boat tour video we explain the name at the end 😊
Just starting to follow your adventure . Great video, I’m hooked. What is the book you show with the routes?
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Loved it :) subbed .
Thanks so much! So happy you enjoyed it 😊
Just subscribed, now to binge 🙂 you’re very relaxing to watch.
You also both sound like a blend of a Lord and Yorkshire farmer 😂 very unique 👑 🐑
Hahah! Brilliant thats a new one 😊 Thanks so much for watching!
@@BenandEmily 😄😉
Hello Ben & Emily, love your adventures. Might see you when I get a boat. Can I ask how you got yours? I need a broker can't do it on my own. Ps I have a cat who looks like Alan, she's called Pepsi x
The canals are on my bucket list. I'm an American and was wondering about the book I see in the video that shows the canals
Hi Brad, the book is a Nicholson's guide map. There are different maps for different sections of the canal network. I hope you get to come visit the UK waterways soon 😊
Just found you guys today, so back to the start I go, can I ask what you use to edit your videos and music, thanks in advance.
Like.
When did you pick up that banjo?
I’m a bit late to the party so not sure you’ll see this. I’ve watched a lot of canal boat videos and finally found your recent ones and decided to go back to the beginning as I do love a canal boat video especially laid back people. Just one question before I continue…why is your cat called Alan if she’s a girl?
Plants on roof and hangin' over the sides will cool the boat down by 5*c..
good tip!
Could you show us how you make your bread and wine. Us boaters all love food and wine
😊 we were thinking of doing something like that in a vlog at some point! The elderflower wine went wrong twice this year! Not sure why but maybe we will have to do an elderberry wine 😁 x
Hi Benily are all canals in uk connected north and south?
Yes they are in a round about way! Except the Scottish bit...
Subbed :)
Thank you! 😊
Cows want to observe what on earth these humans are doing.....Wonder what their opinion is? .
just gone back to start at the beginning. the price of diesel.....
In the winter do you become landlubbers?
Hello! We live on our boat all year round 😊
do folks comment ben resemble's drummer keith moon
Hehehe not had that one before 😊
Just found your channel, thanks for taking us along on your adventure. Give Alan a nice chin rub for me
Thanks so much for watching! Will do, she'll love that 😊
Nice video. Why is your cat called "Alan"?
Thanks Kev! Alan is actually a female (didn't realise at first as she was a stray) she walked into our life a few days after Alan Rickman died (Emily is a big fan)...the name stuck 😊
@@BenandEmily Thanks for that.
Aww is kittie wearing a tracker?
Hello! :) No she doesn't actually, she doesn't go far. Its hard to get her off the boat, she really likes being indoors!
Great video - but how unkind of you to say that Emily has 'bat ears' - she is a lovely looking lady!
Haha! He was talking about Alan 😆 Thanks for your concern though :)
@@BenandEmily LOL sorry about that then - but you are still a lovely looking lady!