i actually love the fact that these previous results have been a struggle, and I love the fact that you do this with other blokes. Reminds me of something me and my friend would do after watching a yt video. Thank you for the videos.
So cool that you're doing these. Whether you succeed or fail you'll have a great few stories to tell the grandkids (assuming they're still an option following that dubious fence hop)!
I love these videos. Glad you're sticking with it, making some new friends and providing quality content. You'll have to rename your channel soon to Marcus the Rambler.
Lots of straight line action on TH-cam at the moment and I’ve found myself re watching the old videos - i think I like your videos the best, as you can see the personal growth from series to series!
@@engineeringvision9507 not really true, few attempts on scotland, a few on wales, quite a few doing across counties or national parks, even overseas the new zealand attempts were good and a couple good ones in America.
I'm late to the party but this just popped up in my feed and I now have four episodes to binge whilst bringing in the new year! Happy new year, Marcus!
Lovely to see!! Seeing people you know doing things that are quirky, unusual and hard, and getting somewhere is very inspiring. Most of all, I believe real life is meant to be an adventure full of challenges, and to do that on your own terms takes gumption and courage. Those hedgerows look horrendous! Well done Marcus! (looking forward to part 2) :)
Thanks for watching. Those subtitles take bloomin' ages to write! I'll see if I have the mental strength to add them for subsequent episodes. No idea whether it helps in terms of the omnipotent TH-cam algorithm...?
Great stuff! Really enjoyed this and Alasdair is a great addition to the mission, seems like an ideal person to be supporting you on the ground through this adventure/ordeal. Well produced too, your editing has definitely come on since the first mission. I wouldn't mind slightly more 'contextual' information such as what sorts of things are coming up on the day, how far you have to go, what time it is roughly at different points of the video just to get a sense of the passage of time, but maybe you've deliberately chosen to stick to your own style. Just some constructive thoughts for you to take or leave there!
Thanks for watching, Joshua. Some helpful feedback there, which I'll take on board. Alasdair was excellent throughout the mission - that's all I can say for now without giving anything away!
At around 34:00, that might be the best shot that I have ever seen on these things. And that includes New Zealand! Could go straight to the desktop background.
I know that now, but back then I had no clue! Believe it or not, I'd never really encountered a flock of sheep before, so my reaction was genuine trepidation.
Yes! Funnily enough I did have the goggles in my bag for such an occasion, but in the end I decided it was safe enough to do without them. I was probably more worried about the cows!
would some kind of walking stick with a foot peg on it like halfway help with gettng over hedges, ditches and have something to push brambles out of the way ? dutch farmers used use sticks too to vault over ditches in the past. There were even scout units hundreds of years ago that had a spear with a wooden disk at the bottom so they could easily cross bogs etc. (verrejager)
Good question. I actually did carry a hiking stick with me on my first Wales mission but never used it. I guess it was a question of saving weight and space in my backpack. I was already carrying a lot of weight, even just carrying the absolute basic camping equipment.
Now onto watching this series! After watching this episode I have begun to prefer your editing style, pacing and sense of humour over that of GeoWizard’s. The self-deprecating humour works so much better in my opinion than the mostly serious style of Tom’s videos (which though very entertaining, in my opinion occasionally stray into the realm of toxic masculinity…). Keep it up Marcus, I’m certainly a superfan of you and your missions and projects. Your improvement is truly inspirational!
Thanks very much for watching! Glad you like the style of the videos. I wouldn't go as far as to compare myself to the mighty GeoWizard, but thank you anyway.
the countryside is very nice, appreciate the hedge bashing action scenes will be juddery but if you could put some nice steady camera work in maybe zooming in on the horizon or hills or just pleasant rest stop locations, i like to appreciate the journey it really helps us navigate the really bad jokes, but seriously it's really good and in essence sort of extremely unchartered in relation to the destination
Thanks for watching. Yes, I think you're right in terms of breaking up the action with some panoramas. However my camera is very average and it's unlikely I could do the beautiful countryside justice. Not to mention everything else to consider, such as glancing down at the GPS constantly, to avoid heading off-line. Alasdair managed to get some good shots, but perhaps I'll consider that more next time.
@@marcusthechessteacher personally, though i am a low quality guy, i think your camera is good, considering also the damp conditions, your doing well, hope you make it, though i ancticpate the hills getting steeper
@@marcusthechessteacher haha I didn't realise you were actively in the comments sections. In that case I think I'll leave a comment more deserving: This video is great, as well as the rest of them. I binged all your straight line series and they are just as interesting as Toms. The difference between your attempts is plain to see so there is definite improvement and all I can say is as long as you keep making these I'll keep watching them. Great job and good luck on any future ones.
That's very nice of you. We'll see whether I can tolerate another SLM sometime in the future. I'll try to make some more diverse content in the meantime...
So I'm just getting to this series and watching it through sequentially, but I have a question after this episode: Why did you bother carrying the bag? You had a support crew meeting you multiple times throughout this section. Even if that was the last planned time you saw him, why wouldn't he just take the bag and hand it off to you then? Seems pointless if you're doing it with such heavy support anyway.
Good question. In my opinion, part of the challenge of a straight-line mission is to carry as much of your equipment and supplies as possible. In essence, the less help you get, the more impressive the feat is. That said, I wouldn't have got as far as I did without Alasdair's help at crucial moments. Not carrying a backpack at all would greatly lessen the achievement, in my view.
@@marcusthechessteacher Thanks for the answer! That makes sense. There's definitely a "spirit" of the straight line mission, and I think you did a good job of adhering to it.
What could that giant backpack contain that justifies the trouble of carrying it the entire line? Why not just have Alistair provide whatever is being carried?
I'm a purist. I feel that not carrying camping equipment and basic supplies would lessen the achievement, and in any case it was the safest thing to do in case I got detached from Alasdair and was unable to contact him.
My view is that a straight-line mission is purer when you have to carry most of your supplies with you. A think GeoWizard would agree. Archie Fieldhouse and his mate were very reliant on their support team and didn't even bother with backpacks. Although that's fine and they've done very well, my opinion is that their method makes it a whole lot easier, comparatively anyway, and takes away much of the challenge.
@@marcusthechessteacher Appreciate your reply Marcus. I am really enjoying going though all of your videos right now. Archie's method is very gimmicky and absolutely less pure. But I wouldn't take anything away from you if you just had a small pack or no pack with one support person meeting you a few times a day - especially when trying to get your first successful run.
Does this line vaguely follow one of the geoguesser ones. Feel like some of these locations have been on TH-cam before. Namely alpha farm and chicken area
I believe this line crosses GeoWizard's first Wales mission line somewhere, but I'm not exactly sure where. The chicken fence enclosure does seem familiar, but I doubt it is the same one. On GeoWizard's third Wales mission, his line would've crossed mine on a lake, but I never made it that far!
What I should add Marcus is that you are hugely improving, both in prep, proffesionlism and production quality. I know these take so much planning but you have a real niche to explore and grow here
"The attempt was so poor that many people on youtube thought the video was a spoof"
Thanks for the first genuine laugh in two days.
so funny!
i actually love the fact that these previous results have been a struggle, and I love the fact that you do this with other blokes. Reminds me of something me and my friend would do after watching a yt video. Thank you for the videos.
Thanks for watching. Yes, these missions do seem to attract 20-something males out to prove something (or in my case, make a total fool of myself).
So cool that you're doing these. Whether you succeed or fail you'll have a great few stories to tell the grandkids (assuming they're still an option following that dubious fence hop)!
Thanks for watching. Haha, good point! Looks like grandkids are off the menu.
Loving your bumbling incompetence. Brilliant to see you struggling so much. Alistair look pretty competent, hopefully he proves super helpful.
Haha, that's a good description! Alasdair was a real help throughout, there's no doubt about it.
so excited for any straight line challenges cheers from Quebec
Thanks for watching!
@@marcusthechessteacher Don't try walking across Canada...
I love these videos. Glad you're sticking with it, making some new friends and providing quality content.
You'll have to rename your channel soon to Marcus the Rambler.
Thanks for watching! Yes, my chess videos have rather taken a back seat lately. Maybe I can do a crossover at some point...
@@marcusthechessteacher First person to cross Wales dressed as a pawn 😂
Lots of straight line action on TH-cam at the moment and I’ve found myself re watching the old videos - i think I like your videos the best, as you can see the personal growth from series to series!
Thanks - glad you like my videos! They tend to be slower-paced that GeoWizard's or the Fieldhouses', but each to their own I guess.
Alasdair is a top bloke thats for sure. Looking forward to the next part.
Alasdair was superb throughout - definitely couldn't have progressed without his help.
This is going much better than the other attempts!
Yes, very true! Experience counts for a lot. But will it be enough...? 😁
Great video. Wales is a beast that even Geowizard himself did not beat in one go yet. I am excited to see what your next video in the series holds :)
Thanks for watching. Wales is an ordeal, no matter who tries to cross it. Maybe Bear Grylls should try it!
i think this cements you as the second best straight liner on youtube, brilliant video cant wait for the rest!!
I'll take that, thanks! 😁 Glad you enjoyed watching.
Not much competition. Most of them don't cross a country or do so not in a straight line.
@@engineeringvision9507 not really true, few attempts on scotland, a few on wales, quite a few doing across counties or national parks, even overseas the new zealand attempts were good and a couple good ones in America.
Love watching folks doing straight line missions
Thanks for watching!
I didn't know you made another attempt. It's like a Christmas gift. So many videos to see now :) you're a chill guy and i like your attitude
That's very nice of you! Thanks for watching. Yes, there are three missions - Wales 1, Scotland and Wales 2.
Brilliant, top work Marcus!
Thanks for watching!
That is freaking nuts!
Wait till you watch Day 2! ;)
Great video! Your editing and story telling is really progressing! Looking forward to part two!
Thanks for watching!
"We'll be following your progress with great interest!" Well done, mate! Here's hoping I can follow in these footsteps one day.
Thanks for watching!
Great content! Loving your straight line series.
Thanks for watching!
Love it, good effort thanks
Thanks for watching!
I'm late to the party but this just popped up in my feed and I now have four episodes to binge whilst bringing in the new year! Happy new year, Marcus!
Happy New Year, pal! Hope you enjoyed watching.
@@marcusthechessteacher I certainly did, mate! Awesome adventure and I really hope you revisit it for another attempt in the future. Take care!
Lovely to see!! Seeing people you know doing things that are quirky, unusual and hard, and getting somewhere is very inspiring.
Most of all, I believe real life is meant to be an adventure full of challenges, and to do that on your own terms takes gumption and courage. Those hedgerows look horrendous!
Well done Marcus! (looking forward to part 2) :)
Thanks Chris! Very nice of you to make such encouraging comments.
Yes, those hedgerows were nigh-on impossible.
Superb video, and thanks for providing subtitles.
Thanks for watching. Those subtitles take bloomin' ages to write! I'll see if I have the mental strength to add them for subsequent episodes. No idea whether it helps in terms of the omnipotent TH-cam algorithm...?
What bloody great blokes.
Great to see you back at it 👑
Thanks for watching!
Excellent video. Just needs more of the straight line mission theme songs 😂
Thanks! Yes, although I tend to keep background music to a minimum. The music I do use is from Newgrounds and is about 15 years old.
Love the vids mate! I get so nervous watching these as you could easily hurt yourself. Hope it goes well in the next videos!
Thanks for watching. Luckily Alasdair was always fairly nearby and was tracking me on the app, so he would know if something had happened.
Awesome, cant wait for the next episode.
Thanks for watching! Next episode coming (relatively) soon.
Great stuff! Really enjoyed this and Alasdair is a great addition to the mission, seems like an ideal person to be supporting you on the ground through this adventure/ordeal.
Well produced too, your editing has definitely come on since the first mission. I wouldn't mind slightly more 'contextual' information such as what sorts of things are coming up on the day, how far you have to go, what time it is roughly at different points of the video just to get a sense of the passage of time, but maybe you've deliberately chosen to stick to your own style. Just some constructive thoughts for you to take or leave there!
Thanks for watching, Joshua. Some helpful feedback there, which I'll take on board.
Alasdair was excellent throughout the mission - that's all I can say for now without giving anything away!
@@marcusthechessteacher No problem. Still really enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next instalment!
At around 34:00, that might be the best shot that I have ever seen on these things. And that includes New Zealand! Could go straight to the desktop background.
Filmed on Alasdair's phone, believe it or not! I wish my GoPro was that good...
Haha yessss, attempt 2 at last!Can't wait to get into this 😁🤣
Hope you enjoy it!
Why are you scared of sheep? 😄 They're just curious and sweet! 🥰
I know that now, but back then I had no clue! Believe it or not, I'd never really encountered a flock of sheep before, so my reaction was genuine trepidation.
You're back I see. Good luck! Lets Do this!
I am! Thanks for watching.
Those ski googles would of help so much in crossing those hedgerows. #BringBackSkiGoggles
Yes! Funnily enough I did have the goggles in my bag for such an occasion, but in the end I decided it was safe enough to do without them. I was probably more worried about the cows!
would some kind of walking stick with a foot peg on it like halfway help with gettng over hedges, ditches and have something to push brambles out of the way ?
dutch farmers used use sticks too to vault over ditches in the past.
There were even scout units hundreds of years ago that had a spear with a wooden disk at the bottom so they could easily cross bogs etc. (verrejager)
Good question. I actually did carry a hiking stick with me on my first Wales mission but never used it. I guess it was a question of saving weight and space in my backpack. I was already carrying a lot of weight, even just carrying the absolute basic camping equipment.
This is going to become a competition between different teams Lol
Sheep are grounds for concern - they soon let you know if someone is about.
33:50!
Yes, exactly!
Now onto watching this series!
After watching this episode I have begun to prefer your editing style, pacing and sense of humour over that of GeoWizard’s. The self-deprecating humour works so much better in my opinion than the mostly serious style of Tom’s videos (which though very entertaining, in my opinion occasionally stray into the realm of toxic masculinity…). Keep it up Marcus, I’m certainly a superfan of you and your missions and projects. Your improvement is truly inspirational!
Thanks very much for watching! Glad you like the style of the videos. I wouldn't go as far as to compare myself to the mighty GeoWizard, but thank you anyway.
hi-vis perfect for avoiding farmers
Indeed!
the countryside is very nice, appreciate the hedge bashing action scenes will be juddery but if you could put some nice steady camera work in maybe zooming in on the horizon or hills or just pleasant rest stop locations, i like to appreciate the journey it really helps us navigate the really bad jokes, but seriously it's really good and in essence sort of extremely unchartered in relation to the destination
Thanks for watching. Yes, I think you're right in terms of breaking up the action with some panoramas. However my camera is very average and it's unlikely I could do the beautiful countryside justice. Not to mention everything else to consider, such as glancing down at the GPS constantly, to avoid heading off-line. Alasdair managed to get some good shots, but perhaps I'll consider that more next time.
@@marcusthechessteacher personally, though i am a low quality guy, i think your camera is good, considering also the damp conditions, your doing well, hope you make it, though i ancticpate the hills getting steeper
7:43 I wonder what the hell happened to the sheep to end up in that poor state?
What happens in Wales, stays in Wales.
legends
My school Welsh would say "coed" pronounced "coyd" for woods.
Ah, I recognise that word. Thanks!
Those bulls were cows lol. Bulls tend to be put in fields alone on their own because they can get quite agressive
I'll blame Alasdair for that!
Coed = Woods in welsh btw
Noted!
@@marcusthechessteacher haha I didn't realise you were actively in the comments sections. In that case I think I'll leave a comment more deserving:
This video is great, as well as the rest of them. I binged all your straight line series and they are just as interesting as Toms. The difference between your attempts is plain to see so there is definite improvement and all I can say is as long as you keep making these I'll keep watching them. Great job and good luck on any future ones.
That's very nice of you. We'll see whether I can tolerate another SLM sometime in the future. I'll try to make some more diverse content in the meantime...
So I'm just getting to this series and watching it through sequentially, but I have a question after this episode: Why did you bother carrying the bag? You had a support crew meeting you multiple times throughout this section. Even if that was the last planned time you saw him, why wouldn't he just take the bag and hand it off to you then? Seems pointless if you're doing it with such heavy support anyway.
Good question. In my opinion, part of the challenge of a straight-line mission is to carry as much of your equipment and supplies as possible. In essence, the less help you get, the more impressive the feat is. That said, I wouldn't have got as far as I did without Alasdair's help at crucial moments. Not carrying a backpack at all would greatly lessen the achievement, in my view.
@@marcusthechessteacher Thanks for the answer! That makes sense. There's definitely a "spirit" of the straight line mission, and I think you did a good job of adhering to it.
Hey Mr Marcus I'm in your chess club remember me Om
What could that giant backpack contain that justifies the trouble of carrying it the entire line? Why not just have Alistair provide whatever is being carried?
I'm a purist. I feel that not carrying camping equipment and basic supplies would lessen the achievement, and in any case it was the safest thing to do in case I got detached from Alasdair and was unable to contact him.
Why do you need to have a bag when you have someone following you in a car?
My view is that a straight-line mission is purer when you have to carry most of your supplies with you. A think GeoWizard would agree. Archie Fieldhouse and his mate were very reliant on their support team and didn't even bother with backpacks. Although that's fine and they've done very well, my opinion is that their method makes it a whole lot easier, comparatively anyway, and takes away much of the challenge.
@@marcusthechessteacher Appreciate your reply Marcus. I am really enjoying going though all of your videos right now. Archie's method is very gimmicky and absolutely less pure. But I wouldn't take anything away from you if you just had a small pack or no pack with one support person meeting you a few times a day - especially when trying to get your first successful run.
Forest is coedwig
Thanks!
Does this line vaguely follow one of the geoguesser ones. Feel like some of these locations have been on TH-cam before. Namely alpha farm and chicken area
I believe this line crosses GeoWizard's first Wales mission line somewhere, but I'm not exactly sure where. The chicken fence enclosure does seem familiar, but I doubt it is the same one.
On GeoWizard's third Wales mission, his line would've crossed mine on a lake, but I never made it that far!
What I should add Marcus is that you are hugely improving, both in prep, proffesionlism and production quality. I know these take so much planning but you have a real niche to explore and grow here
that was painful to watch! your not an outdoorsy kinda guy are you.... jeezzz.....
Haha, not exactly. But at least I'm giving it a go...