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PENSIONER AFLOAT
United Kingdom
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 10 เม.ย. 2024
Hello everyone, and welcome
My name is Richard and I have lived on a narrowboat since 1999, I have had ups and downs but i;m still here
Pensioner afloat is a personal diary of my almost normal narrowboat life
My journey around 2000+ miles of canals and rivers by narrowboat
This replaces my previous channel closed down 18 years ago due to no interest at the time have things changed for the better let us find out.
SORRY No fake smiles or A.I. just the realities of life, sorry if it is not the glamouristic version you are led to believe but that is the way it is
Thank you to those who have subscribed to the channel and for those who wish too, the link is below
www.youtube.com/@pensioner-afloat?sub_confirmation=1
I know the life style is unique and does not suit everyone but is personal choice, you must make your own mind up
The reality of boatlife varies but is it the dream life ? Let me know your thoughts in the comments section below
This is a totally free personal video log
My name is Richard and I have lived on a narrowboat since 1999, I have had ups and downs but i;m still here
Pensioner afloat is a personal diary of my almost normal narrowboat life
My journey around 2000+ miles of canals and rivers by narrowboat
This replaces my previous channel closed down 18 years ago due to no interest at the time have things changed for the better let us find out.
SORRY No fake smiles or A.I. just the realities of life, sorry if it is not the glamouristic version you are led to believe but that is the way it is
Thank you to those who have subscribed to the channel and for those who wish too, the link is below
www.youtube.com/@pensioner-afloat?sub_confirmation=1
I know the life style is unique and does not suit everyone but is personal choice, you must make your own mind up
The reality of boatlife varies but is it the dream life ? Let me know your thoughts in the comments section below
This is a totally free personal video log
NARROWBOAT life 2025 - Icing on the canal and tow paths
25/3 Pensioner Afloat -The icing on the CUT - Ice on the canal and towpath stops movement of all traffic air temperature at minus 4 today
This is still quite mild and can get even colder, having survived the beast from the east in 2018 ( was a storm that began on 22 February ) and Storm Emma at same time 1st March 2018 which produced temperature lows of up to -12°C it aint easy to keep sane
Welcome to the cut in winter another day another problem
www.youtube.com/@pensioner-afloat?sub_confirmation=1
Thank you to the many new subscribers and for the likes on my channel
BEWARE THIN ICE, WATER CAN BE A KILLER AT ALL TIMES MORE SO IN WINTER
No fake smiles or A.I. just the real story as it unfolds
Life is to short, so join my quest for a life of peace and tranqillity
Narrowboat living as it it comes 365 days per year condensed to a 10 or so
minute video every so often if possible on a Wednesday all things be equal
This is still quite mild and can get even colder, having survived the beast from the east in 2018 ( was a storm that began on 22 February ) and Storm Emma at same time 1st March 2018 which produced temperature lows of up to -12°C it aint easy to keep sane
Welcome to the cut in winter another day another problem
www.youtube.com/@pensioner-afloat?sub_confirmation=1
Thank you to the many new subscribers and for the likes on my channel
BEWARE THIN ICE, WATER CAN BE A KILLER AT ALL TIMES MORE SO IN WINTER
No fake smiles or A.I. just the real story as it unfolds
Life is to short, so join my quest for a life of peace and tranqillity
Narrowboat living as it it comes 365 days per year condensed to a 10 or so
minute video every so often if possible on a Wednesday all things be equal
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A short walk through of my narrowboat home - Pensioner afloat 2025
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25/2 Pensioner Afloat - Life is to short so live it. - Inside an old off grid narrowboat A personal diary of the life aboard a narrowboat on inland waterways - Tree blocking canal so no travelogue today and then icing of the water, but that's all part of narrowboat living Requested by several was a walk through tour of my 36 year old narrowboats interior Built by R & D Fabrications 1988/89 - Le...
A diary of my almost normal narrowboat life - End of season travelogue
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The end of my 26th year living on a boat, A diary of my almost normal narrowboat life - The final countdown to 2025 C55 Pensioner Afloat - A diary of my life aboard a narrowboat on inland waterways of U K Daydreaming about leaving it all behind? You're not alone! come along for the ride. Narrowboat living in the winter Thank you to the many new subscribers and for the likes on my channel "Almos...
PENSIONER AFLOAT - Are you ready to swap traffic jams for NARROWBOAT life
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Pensioner Afloat - A diary of my life aboard a narrowboat on inland waterways C.54 www.youtube.com/@pensioner-afloat?sub_confirmation=1 NARROWBOAT life - Are you ready to swap traffic jams for NARROWBOAT life Thank you to the many new subscribers and for the likes on my channel Hello everyone, and welcome to "Pensioner afloat" So, if you're curious about narrowboat life We've got lots of conten...
A diary of my NARROWBOAT life . Christmas eve cruising 2024
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Pensioner Afloat - A diary of my life aboard a narrowboat on inland waterways of U K Christmas eve cruising 2024 C53 Facilities for water top up www.youtube.com/@pensioner-afloat?sub_confirmation=1 Thank you to the many new subscribers and for the likes on my channel Hello everyone, and welcome to "Pensioner afloat" A diary of my journey around the UK by narrowboat in realtime So, if you're cur...
Winter cruising 2024 / 25 in 4k video - Narrowboat living - Pensioner Afloat
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C52 Pensioner Afloat - Living a solo 100% off grid, continuous cruising life on a narrowboat in U.K Winter cruising 2024 / 25 in 4k video Don't forget to subscribe for more! www.youtube.com/@pensioner-afloat?sub_confirmation=1 Thank you to the many new subscribers and for the likes on my channel Hello everyone, and welcome to my channel "Pensioner afloat" Join me as I uncover the realities of t...
Living a solo off grid continuous cruising life in the city
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C51 Pensioner Afloat - Living a solo off grid continuous cruising life on a narrow boat in U.K Moving on after storm Darragh Living a solo off grid continuous cruising life in the city Created from concrete and chicken wire, the Triceratops at Peartree Bridge is by local artist Bill Billings. The Triceratops at Peartree is cared for by The Parks Trust and is repainted from time to time, with de...
"Newlands" in 4K Video. Narrowboat life with pensioner afloat
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Pensioner Afloat - Solo off grid continuous cruising on a narrowboat C50 Newlands in Milton Keynes, Do you ever catch yourself daydreaming about leaving it all behind? You're not alone! www.youtube.com/@pensioner-afloat?sub_confirmation=1 Pensioner Afloat - "Newlands" on Grand union Canal Are you ready to swap traffic jams for scenic views? Buckle up as we embark on an exciting journey toward f...
Pensioner Afloat - Solo off grid continuous narrowboat life continues
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Pensioner Afloat - Solo off grid continuous narrowboat life continues "Almost normal cruising" www.youtube.com/@pensioner-afloat?sub_confirmation=1 C49 "Storm Bert" has passed but Storm Conall comes along news.sky.com/story/third-storm-of-the-season-to-bring-heavy-rain-to-south-tonight-13261161 Hello everyone, and welcome to my channel "Pensioner afloat" www.youtube.com/@pensioner-afloat?sub_co...
Pensioner Afloat - CALM BEFORE THE STORM then along came Bert
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Grand Union CANAL - Pensioner Afloat - Storm Bert is coming C48 Pensioner Afloat - Solo off grid continuous cruising on a narrowboat in UK www.youtube.com/@pensioner-afloat?sub_confirmation=1 You are welcome to come aboard my floating home for a solo narrowboat journey on canals through the countryside and visit towns / villages along the towpaths of English waterways network CALM BEFORE THE ST...
Pensioner Afloat - Solo off grid continuous cruising on a narrowboat living in UK
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Pensioner Afloat - Giffard park leaving for Campbell park - Narrowboat life C47. 4K video www.youtube.com/@pensioner-afloat?sub_confirmation=1 You are welcome to come aboard my floating home for a solo narrowboat journey on canals and rivers through the Urban areas, countryside and visit towns / villages along the route of English waterways network Subscription is a freebie so please take advan...
Pensioner Afloat - Great Linford and Gifford Park on the G.U.C.12/11/24
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Grand union CANAL C.46 Great Linford and Gifford Park canalplan.uk/place/k3pt www.youtube.com/@pensioner-afloat?sub_confirmation=1 You are welcome to come aboard my floating home for a solo narrowboat journey on canals through the countryside and visit towns / villages along the towpaths of English waterways network Subscription is a freebie so please take advantage by clicking on the button to...
Pensioner afloat - New Bradwell autumnal cruise
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Narrowboat life C44. A cold winter is coming so we go south and can return northward next year hopefully but who knows what is round the corner thanks to all the subscribers and please leave a comment if you want a specific type of video anything is considered but some thing will be kept private for security reasons and insurance does not allow any security measures to be shown on vlogs interna...
Pensioner Afloat - Narrowboat life - Arrival in the "new" city of Milton Keynes - 4K
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Grand union CANAL Pensioner Afloat C.43 Arrival in the "new" city of Milton Keynes via Grafton street Aqueduct www.youtube.com/@pensioner-afloat?sub_confirmation=1 You are welcome to come aboard my floating home for a solo narrowboat journey on canals through the countryside and towns / villages of English waterways network Narrowboat life - Milton Keynes you do not see just houses it is a huge...
Pensioner Afloat Narrowboat life - Wolverton train mural and the secret gardens
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Pensioner Afloat Narrowboat life - Wolverton train mural and the secret gardens
Pensioner Afloat - Oldest wide canal cast iron aqueduct in the world "IRON TRUNK"
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Pensioner Afloat - Oldest wide canal cast iron aqueduct in the world "IRON TRUNK"
12 Victorian engineering marvels on British canals and rivers - a history
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12 Victorian engineering marvels on British canals and rivers - a history
Bozenham mill 01/10/24 - Latest direct upload from the Grand Union CANAL in ENGLAND
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Bozenham mill 01/10/24 - Latest direct upload from the Grand Union CANAL in ENGLAND
Danger flooded canal ahead as we continue our journey - 4K
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Danger flooded canal ahead as we continue our journey - 4K
EXIT LOCK 20, and off to the services - "SLOW TV" NARROWBOAT LIFE
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EXIT LOCK 20, and off to the services - "SLOW TV" NARROWBOAT LIFE
Pensioner Afloat - Descending the lock FLIGHT at STOKE BRUERNE
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Pensioner Afloat - Descending the lock FLIGHT at STOKE BRUERNE
Descending the lock FLIGHT at STOKE BRUERNE PART 2, @NARROWBOAT-LIFE LIVE
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Descending the lock FLIGHT at STOKE BRUERNE PART 2, @NARROWBOAT-LIFE LIVE
A flight from STOKE BRUERNE. Northamptonshire
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A flight from STOKE BRUERNE. Northamptonshire
BLISWORTH - Longest 2 way canal tunnel in Europe the FINAL FRONTIER
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BLISWORTH - Longest 2 way canal tunnel in Europe the FINAL FRONTIER
It is cold, dark and wet I enter via the Northern portal
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It is cold, dark and wet I enter via the Northern portal
Latest Update from GRAND UNION CANAL - CHANGING SEASONS
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Latest Update from GRAND UNION CANAL - CHANGING SEASONS
OUCH ! Prangs WILL HAPPEN with oncoming boats coming wrong side of canal
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OUCH ! Prangs WILL HAPPEN with oncoming boats coming wrong side of canal
Welcome to the channel I hope all is well with you Please help promote the Narrowboat life by subscribing it is something for nothing -- yes it is FREE Thank you👍 www.youtube.com/@pensioner-afloat?sub_confirmation=1
Welcome to the channel I hope all is well with you Please help promote the Narrowboat life by subscribing it is something for nothing -- yes it is FREE Thank you👍 www.youtube.com/@pensioner-afloat?sub_confirmation=1
Beautiful scenery. Thank you.
Your floating home has an abundance of charm and character. I love how you keep everything organized and tidy. I look forward to watching your adventures!❤
Thank you for the compliment, glad you enjoyed this short viewing a full walk thru will come later in season
Is there any particular aspect of the lifestyle that is of interest ?
@@pensioner-afloat Being of an "age" myself, are their any adjustments you have had to make for your narrowboat life? I see the young 'uns jumping across lock gates and heaving bags of coal.
@@lisamills8139 Hi Lisa at 75 with health problems all slows down so no running about just take whatever time it takes or get someone to do it for me
I just came across your channel. Thanks for the tour of your lovely narrowboat. I'm going to subscribe - but please don't do drone footage!! It's been useful for seeing the devastation on the Bridgewater but generally speaking I think it's overrated.
Welcome aboard!
Nice boat, do you get lots visitors to justify keeping 347 mugs in the galley?
Hi Mike have large family so need loads for the visits
Looks very comfortable and functional. I noticed your array of tools i guess you do most of your own maintenance etc, would you mind if you were asked to give your opinion on your priorities when you chose your boat and maintenance since. Keep up good work.
Ask anything you want I may well be able to give you my opinion as to choice but was 25 years ago and boats where not so prolific as today and yes I do most of my own maintenance as a mechanical/electrical fitter from the 60s onward I learned a bit over the years Basics is well documented as to get pre-purchase a survey not only the hull but a full one that covers engine and gearbox and all electricals etc plus any fitments included (expensive but cheaper than replacing a part like a inverter charge or stove in the long term I did change the engine but this was due to obsolete parts on a BMW / Hatz Engine and a spanish made gearbox it was more eco to replace and sell the old one to aomeone for parts , Also being Kubota base parts and readily available from Kubota UK at Thame Oxfordshire Internals where fitted by previous owner and refurbed about 2006 using a good brand of varnishes/paints and galley floor was granite tiled for ease of cleaning A must these days is electricals 12v and 230v . Solar . alternator output around 100 AH . generator for colder months out on the cut is a really item and the adding of Lifepo4 batteries If you can afford the time have one built to your requirements if not get one the can be modified at reasonable cost as you will loose money on the value as the years pass not like a house they depreciate a fair amount for first 10 years or so As to maintenance a couple of water pumps and a replacement inverter and a new alarm clock was about all other than the servicing of Engine and gearbox 2x per year or 500 hrs whichever comes along first I you require anything else just ask Richard
I had a jeep wrangler a few years back with Cummins 4BT
@pensioner-afloat I guess you have seen my 6bt 80 series, owned about 9 years and self built from a thirsty petrol automatic to a diesel manual. Currently sat outside on the drive waiting for me to change the clutch!
@@pensioner-afloat Hi Richard I really appreciate your extensive and informative reply, a lot of common sense but your years of experience and accumulated knowledge are worth an awful lot to your subscribers! might be a topic worth considering? Very best regards Simon.
I find it hard to beleive you have so few subs after many month of posting have subed
That does not really matter as long as the people who visit enjoy what i offer if not they are welcome to scroll on by cheers
Lovely boat!
Thank you much appreciated
Nice to find a channel that does not do for the sake of it fill up videos and not seeking donations from viewers thank you for that
I appreciate that!
Look very tidy for the age you should be proud .
Because it is a small area home need to keep it tidy at all times to cut risk of accidents and I do not like clutter everywhere
New here subscribed thanks
You are doing what I've always wanted to do. Respect.
Thank you Jorge hope you have a good year
Very calming thankyou Wind seemed strong but boat looks under proper control
Hi Richard. Thanks for reply. I understand. Will certainly follow your vlogs. Slow tv. Love the ambiance and bird calls and water noise in the locks. As a boater ( shared ownership ) I appreciate you doing the vlogs for all to watch.
Thank you for your understanding and I wish you and your family a very happy and fruitful new year As the year passes it could be posible to reveal the info but for now is better kept private
Hi Richard. Thanks for reply. I understand. Will certainly follow your vlogs. Slow tv. Love the ambiance and bird calls and water noise in the locks. As a boater ( shared ownership )
Awesome, thank you!
Hi , have just found your channel , was looking back on your vlogs but dont know your name or what your boat looks like . is there a reason for this ?. I follow many boating vlogs and get to know them well . What I love about your vlogs is that its just about the journey on board with you . would like to follow your journeys but fell I dont know you .Can you change that.
Hi Allan My Name Is Richard The reason the boat name and colour scheme is hidden is due to health reasons and the factor Items have been stolen while moored in certain areas of the canal system to visit the hospital
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Love these travelogues
Thank you so much for your thoughts
Such a calm cruise thanks
Thank you for the comment and have a great year 2025
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0:55 Is that oil on water from the green craft that looks to have some hull damage?
No! that was some sort of plastic film on surface
happy xmas, jesus is king.
Thank you same to you
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What canal or waterway are you on ?
Hi - The mainline Grand Union Canal going south via milton Keynes
Very peaceful , I’m sure there is a lot that envy you , I do
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news.sky.com/story/third-storm-of-the-season-to-bring-heavy-rain-to-south-tonight-13261161
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news-and-media/media-centre/weather-and-climate-news/2024/storm-darragh-brings-90mph-gusts-and-heavy-rain
At 5 min 30 those ugly buildings seem to be getting closer to the canal country wide and detract from the lifestyle you would expect on a narrowboat
Very pleasant journey through a city route but away from the houses and road system
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Your video was truly beautiful and inspiring. As a fellow creator, I appreciate the effort you put into it. Sub and 👍45
Thank you so much!
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Take care , have subscribed Thanks
Thanks for the sub!
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winter sun through the poplars is magical thanks a lot. i had to rush through MK on my way, so its nice to see it at leisurely pace.
Glad you took the time to view -- thank you
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Welcome to the channel I hope all is well with you Please help promote the Narrowboat life by subscribing it is something for nothing -- yes it is FREE Thank you
Thanks for the help earlier with my electrics
No problem 👍
very peaceful and beautiful countryside.
Thank you for subscribing hope you enjoy the channel all comment are answered if appropriate to do so and yes it is peaceful but is the heart of the city of Milton Keynes < city centre is visible about 3/4 mile away
Hello! I'm also on the GU in Milton Keynes - although currently stuck in Stoke Bruerne! And I've also got me a little canal boat channel.. @KingParamount
Welcome to my channel , every comment is read and answered if appropriate to do so.
Welcome to the channel I hope all is well with you Please help promote the channel by subscribing it is something for nothing -- yes it is FREE Thank you
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www.youtube.com/@pensioner-afloat?sub_confirmation=1
www.youtube.com/@pensioner-afloat?sub_confirmation=1
Welcome to the channel I hope all is well with you Please help promote the channel by subscribing it is something for nothing -- yes it is FREE Thank you
Noticeable color changing of the trees now along the towpath
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