I think you were wise to go elsewhere for your blacking Vince, because any boat yard that couldn’t be bothered to let you know about their problems earlier, makes you wonder how good their work would have been , good luck mate, and you and Ashby take care.
I love travelling slow Vince, and exploring local areas, the best thing about boat life ….. I love how little Ashby is growing up - absolutely gorgeous - very unprofessional of the boatyard and I’m glad you found somewhere else ❤️ safe travels 🏴☠️
I've been rushing about working for 45 years, Heidi. So it's time to slow down and smell the roses. And we've found a lovely way to take our homes to all these smashing places. Why rush? x
Yes, it was a real tip Jules. And probably a blessing in disguise that I didn't get blacked there! I have made another vlog following after this one, where I do actually get blacked (No. 67) In that one you'll see what a proper boatyard. looks like. See you next time Vince x
Another great video very enjoyable sorry you didn't get your bottom blacked better luck at the next boat yard ,see you and Ashby on the next adventure .
Hi Vince, we passed you on our way up the North Oxford a week or two ago. That boatyard needs a kick up the backside. We had a service done there a year ago, our first one after buying our boat, they were very expensive and it was dump last year too. Ènjoyed the vlog, we're on our way to the Ashby. All the best
Hi Vince, Another enjoyable video! That boatyard at Hilmorton has been a tip from day one when it was sold to new owners. Any way thats all behind you now... With ref to wide canal under bridge 13 on the Coventry, there is a short length of water still showing on the right, that led to Newdigate Colliery, if you Google all will be revealed! Now useful winding hole 😉 Hope you are keeping well, Peter.
Blimey that was terrible customer service. . . Obviously didn’t care less about you or your custom. Doesn’t deserve to be in business. Anyway it was a great video mate and thanks for taking us along. Take care bud.
Great vlog Vince , forget those numptys I would of gone bloody mad, glad you have booked in elsewhere, little Ashby looks like a right little character 😀. keep well.
A very relaxing video Vince, but what a letdown by Hillmorton Boatyard after all the journey and timing to get there. Glad you found another one and, hopefully, you will get better service there. Besides that the area you went through was beautiful in places. Ashby seems to have settled into boatlife and looks just as cute as ever. Good luck with the blacking and hope things go more smoothly for you. Just got back from a week in Suffolk and really enjoyed my time there other than picking up a few midge bites! All the best to you and Ashby. Catch up with you again soon. Love Mum xxx
Every cloud has a silver lining mum. Perhaps that was for the best. He looks cute, but he can be a naughty so & so haha! Glad you enjoyed your little trip. See you soon Vin xxx
Thanks for the nice video it was definitely worth watching, more so all the different areas you had to travel through to get to the boatyard. I'm well impressed with the layed back attitude of boat life, as if get let down by trades folk coming to the house, end up spitting the dummy out if told have to wait another day!! Must be joys of the stress free life style. Looking forward to seeing your next vlog. Glad to Ashby has settled in and looks at home on the boat.
A nice long video from you. Appreciate seeing all the rural (and not so rural) places from my country of birth. I also enjoy seeing how you are getting on and nice to know how your travels are taking you about the "old Dart" as those Australians call it.
It is a bit of a long one Brian, I was going to release it in 2 parts but decided against it. I'm glad that you are enjoying seeing the areas that I go through.
@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle Keep on doing it Vince. Very few people can say they have a lifestyle that works for them, even if it is at times a hard way of life. 😉
So you encountered 21st century business practice 🙁l said to my mate today “l guess we’ll have to get used to it”as the third problem with the new tractor occurred .There was one good thing .l haven’t been to that boat yard since 1975👍
Yes Tony, it was a bad showing on their part. Even a bit of thought or manners to give me a call would have been fine. We will have to see what the next boatyard that I went to is like!
Hi Vince, Haven't been on your channel for a while., busy with a trip to UK that didn't go to well, so don't feel alone with getting poor service. Maybe Hillmorten Boatyard should be "Sent to Coventry" But all was not lost with the countryside you passed through and you had Ashby for company. Did you walk back for a Chish & Fips meal, sadly the one I had in Stroud wasn't so good. High winds and heavy rains here, plus a typhoon hitting the north of the country. So we've batterned the hatches, and will catch up on a few more of your vids. Take care mate.
I wondered where you was. Sorry to here the trips not going too well. Yes I did get some chis and fips (lovely). See you on the next one hopefully. Look after yourself!
What a frustrating experience. The country’s worst boatyard next to the country’s busiest locks. How do they stay in business I wonder, after all there’s plenty of competition in that neck of the woods.
Hi Vince, lovely watching your life and how you handle it. Ashby is a lovely character.. I dont know if I ever mentioned to you uncle Dave and I were going to buy a canal boat business. Up at Abergavenny way. I wonder how that would have turned out. I'm sure we were probably led the right way. It would have been a business not the same as you living on the boat. I also like a quite peaceful life. It does help the blood pressure to keep stable. I'm glad you are enjoying your lifestyle, long may it continue. You passed a boat named "Toucan do it" which I found amusing 🤪 it doesn't take much lol. I am sad it didn't quite turn out as it should have but your attitude after,when you had got over the disappointment was good. Looking forward to seeing and hearing about your next journey. Love Aunt Babs XXX
That would have been a nice little business, with a couple of months off in the winter! Some of these boats out here do have some funny names, "Stink Pot" comes to mind. Yes its no use worrying about things you can't control. See you on the next one love Vince x
@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle yeah, I am written a green eyed brunette from lanchestershire.4 years now, an athletic body, plain lookin' in the face.divorced. best 9f it Vince
Hiya Vince, I think you were saved from a load of hassle there regarding the blacking. Looked and sounded a right shoddy joint.
That's what I was thinking Paul!
I think you were wise to go elsewhere for your blacking Vince, because any boat yard that couldn’t be bothered to let you know about their problems earlier, makes you wonder how good their work would have been , good luck mate, and you and Ashby take care.
My thoughts exactly Chris. I wouldn't give them my business after that!
I love travelling slow Vince, and exploring local areas, the best thing about boat life ….. I love how little Ashby is growing up - absolutely gorgeous - very unprofessional of the boatyard and I’m glad you found somewhere else ❤️ safe travels 🏴☠️
I've been rushing about working for 45 years, Heidi. So it's time to slow down and smell the roses. And we've found a lovely way to take our homes to all these smashing places. Why rush? x
Aah that bird song and the tune of the engine.... Bliss... 😊
Its nice out here when all the birds start singing! Sometimes heavenly!
Oh no! that's awful of them! I must admit, it looked like a right tip to be honest. Love, kisses and hugs to Ashby xx
Yes, it was a real tip Jules. And probably a blessing in disguise that I didn't get blacked there! I have made another vlog following after this one, where I do actually get blacked (No. 67) In that one you'll see what a proper boatyard. looks like. See you next time Vince x
A good vlog vince
Thanks Suzanne!
Another great video very enjoyable sorry you didn't get your bottom blacked better luck at the next boat yard ,see you and Ashby on the next adventure .
Thanks Alan. Fingers crossed it will go well next time!
That boatyard was a real "Saustall" (sow pen) ... hahahahaha
Your not wrong there Norm!
Hi Vince, we passed you on our way up the North Oxford a week or two ago. That boatyard needs a kick up the backside. We had a service done there a year ago, our first one after buying our boat, they were very expensive and it was dump last year too. Ènjoyed the vlog, we're on our way to the Ashby. All the best
So I'm not the only one. It's the right time of the year to be going up the Ashby. So you should love it!
Another smashing vlog Vince. Thanks and keep healthy and happy. 😃
Thank you. it's nice of you to say that.
Lovey vlog as usual Vince! You and Ashby looking well. Soon be blacked at Braunston. X
Cheers Debbie! Braunston is a different kettle of fish to that place! x
I like you philosophy of life…rather kind I would say!
Best way to be I think Shirley!
Hi Vince, Another enjoyable video!
That boatyard at Hilmorton has been a tip from day one when it was sold to new owners.
Any way thats all behind you now...
With ref to wide canal under bridge 13 on the Coventry, there is a short length of water still showing on the right,
that led to Newdigate Colliery, if you Google all will be revealed! Now useful winding hole 😉
Hope you are keeping well, Peter.
Yes, the less said about them the better. I knew someone with a bit of knowledge was out there Peter haha!
Nice video Vince, kept your cool at the end there mate🙄 least you're booked in somewhere reputable now!🤔 Looking well too mate😉
Cheers Jeff, I wasn't cool for about an hour, but ok after that!
Thanks for sharing vince, I like that area, Brinklow is a lovely village. Good health to you sir and happy travels. 👍
Its one of my favourite summer moorings David!
Blimey that was terrible customer service. . . Obviously didn’t care less about you or your custom. Doesn’t deserve to be in business. Anyway it was a great video mate and thanks for taking us along. Take care bud.
I do wonder how these people ever get to run a business Mark! Glad you enjoyed the video, all the best Vince!
Just joined your channel and enjoying......All the best, Tricia and Neil....
Thank you! I'm glad that you are enjoying it Tricia & Neil.
Great vlog Vince , forget those numptys I would of gone bloody mad, glad you have booked in elsewhere, little Ashby looks like a right little character 😀. keep well.
Cheers Kevin! I moved on from that letdown straight away and found somewhere else. You're right, Ashby is definitely turning into a little character!
Too bad that boatyard didn't work out, hopefully the next one is better. Happy cruising.
Lets hope so Linda!
Docked it like a professional 😊
Cheers Sheepdog!
A very relaxing video Vince, but what a letdown by Hillmorton Boatyard after all the journey and timing to get there. Glad you found another one and, hopefully, you will get better service there. Besides that the area you went through was beautiful in places. Ashby seems to have settled into boatlife and looks just as cute as ever. Good luck with the blacking and hope things go more smoothly for you. Just got back from a week in Suffolk and really enjoyed my time there other than picking up a few midge bites! All the best to you and Ashby. Catch up with you again soon. Love Mum xxx
Every cloud has a silver lining mum. Perhaps that was for the best. He looks cute, but he can be a naughty so & so haha! Glad you enjoyed your little trip. See you soon Vin xxx
Thanks for the nice video it was definitely worth watching, more so all the different areas you had to travel through to get to the boatyard. I'm well impressed with the layed back attitude of boat life, as if get let down by trades folk coming to the house, end up spitting the dummy out if told have to wait another day!! Must be joys of the stress free life style. Looking forward to seeing your next vlog. Glad to Ashby has settled in and looks at home on the boat.
It is a bit of a manana attitude out here. But I must admit that I did spit the dummy out behind the scenes haha!
A nice long video from you. Appreciate seeing all the rural (and not so rural) places from my country of birth. I also enjoy seeing how you are getting on and nice to know how your travels are taking you about the "old Dart" as those Australians call it.
It is a bit of a long one Brian, I was going to release it in 2 parts but decided against it. I'm glad that you are enjoying seeing the areas that I go through.
@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle Keep on doing it Vince. Very few people can say they have a lifestyle that works for them, even if it is at times a hard way of life. 😉
@@brianjrichman I will thanks Brian. All the best to you!
So you encountered 21st century business practice 🙁l said to my mate today “l guess we’ll have to get used to it”as the third problem with the new tractor occurred .There was one good thing .l haven’t been to that boat yard since 1975👍
Yes Tony, it was a bad showing on their part. Even a bit of thought or manners to give me a call would have been fine. We will have to see what the next boatyard that I went to is like!
Are you sure "Sutton Stop" does not refer to what happens when you hit an unexpected oncoming boat? 😂😂😂
Only if you can't pronounce your T's haha!
Shocking service. You could have had to book 2 weeks off work to move the boat and get it blacked and back again.
I agree Emma!
Hi Vince, Haven't been on your channel for a while., busy with a trip to UK that didn't go to well, so don't feel alone with getting poor service. Maybe Hillmorten Boatyard should be "Sent to Coventry"
But all was not lost with the countryside you passed through and you had Ashby for company. Did you walk back for a Chish & Fips meal, sadly the one I had in Stroud wasn't so good.
High winds and heavy rains here, plus a typhoon hitting the north of the country. So we've batterned the hatches, and will catch up on a few more of your vids.
Take care mate.
I wondered where you was. Sorry to here the trips not going too well. Yes I did get some chis and fips (lovely). See you on the next one hopefully. Look after yourself!
Half a mile from we’re I live at marston junction, wish I knew you were there would have come and said hello , cheers shane
That's a shame. It would have been nice to say hello!
What a frustrating experience. The country’s worst boatyard next to the country’s busiest locks. How do they stay in business I wonder, after all there’s plenty of competition in that neck of the woods.
If they carry on like that Timothy I don't think they will last too much longer!
Hi Vince, lovely watching your life and how you handle it.
Ashby is a lovely character..
I dont know if I ever mentioned to you uncle Dave and I were going to buy a canal boat business. Up at Abergavenny way. I wonder how that would have turned out. I'm sure we were probably led the right way. It would have been a business not the same as you living on the boat.
I also like a quite peaceful life. It does help the blood pressure to keep stable.
I'm glad you are enjoying your lifestyle, long may it continue.
You passed a boat named "Toucan do it" which I found amusing 🤪 it doesn't take much lol.
I am sad it didn't quite turn out as it should have but your attitude after,when you had got over the disappointment was good.
Looking forward to seeing and hearing about your next journey.
Love Aunt Babs XXX
That would have been a nice little business, with a couple of months off in the winter! Some of these boats out here do have some funny names, "Stink Pot" comes to mind. Yes its no use worrying about things you can't control. See you on the next one love Vince x
Sue them
That would certainly buck up there ideas a bit!
That’s just awful customer service mate, all that time, effort and cost for you to get there when a simple phone call would have saved all that…
You're right there Andrew. It was lazy, unthoughtful, and unprofessional.
So this boat yard, messd you around. And your goin' some where else.i hipe the other ones due a good job blackening the boat.nasty people.
Better luck next time Lane!
@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle yeah, I am written a green eyed brunette from lanchestershire.4 years now, an athletic body, plain lookin' in the face.divorced. best 9f it Vince