Narrowboat: Myth, Reality & Magic
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Britain is beautiful all year round, once one learns how to appreciate the subtle changes in the seasons. Even a grey, drizzly day in February can have its beauty.
Excuse me Londonfogey. As they say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, try living up here in hilly Wales where it rains for weeks on end in Winter, dark at 4:00pm, where it never gets above 6c for months, and many nights it drops below zero. Nah mate, speak for yourself! Oh and it's being so cheerful that keeps me going LOL!
Subtle changes ?
Sounds like southern British Columbia 😂
You certainly have a good eye for the aesthetic beauty of nature.
I love r r to you rryou both of you both of love =èeand rrr
I live in a part of the U.S. that never gets snow. This video, showing your boat and the surrounding landscape covered in snow, is simply magnificent. It’s hard to describe how truly beautiful it is. Thank you for it.
@Purple Burglar Alarm 😂😂😂
I live in New England. I would not leave it for anything. There is a bit of magic in a snowstorm and fireplace. It makes everything Okay, and adds magic to Christmas like nothing else can.
@@robinblackmoor8732 so true ! I'm from the UK ! England , the seasons are a joy to behold even the rain lol
Yes it is beautifull. I live now for 10 years full time on my sailing boat and i love the snow in the winter. greetings from the Netherlands
As an Australian living in the tropical north, any country that has snow like that is just surreal, yes we have snow in the southern states in the winter & even snow resorts, but our winter occurs in the middle of the year which sought of takes the fun out of a white Christmas. I do remember doing this thing called ' Christmas in July ' where they organised bus loads of people to travel to various ski resorts & pretend it was Christmas, alcohol may have been involved, lol. It was hideously expensive, but one of my long time dreams was to have a white Christmas, & then go back to somewhere it was not cold. This video you made on it from a narrow boat prospective of a winter wonderland was just magic, thankyou for sharing, cheers.
Haha thanks for your comment! Yes this kind of winter scenery is something I’ll always be grateful to witness from a boating perspective!
I lived in the NW of England in a seaside town. It hardly ever snowed. ( Courtesy of the gulf stream drift) As kids we were constantly disappointed. But when we heard on the radio (pre tv days) that a child in scotland had been lost in a blizzard on her way home from school or that villages in some county in england were cut off by deep snow we didnt feel so badly done to.
What a pleasant chap. Beautiful scenery with an informative narrative on narrow boat life. And I agree, natural heat with the ambiance of a fire is much more charming than central heating.
True. Amen! No substitute for a wood burning fireplace. Nothing else gets close.
Your channel is a great antidote to to THE WORLD. Thank you so much and keep the photos coming, please!
This guy seems like he's got a heart of gold
Actually, he has!
He is a really lovely person, honest, open and nice.
@James Cricket I have been a subscriber to TH-cam for quite a while and have been following this channel since the owner had his original boat, Tilly.
I have only ever had an account in this name and other than as an ordinary viewer, and the buyer of the channel owners book on his life aboard his narrowboat, I have absolutely no connection to him!
I feel sorry for you that upon seeing a positive comment left by a viewer you immediately and without any basis whatsoever think that it is false, made from a sock puppet account by the channel owner!
Your utterly baseless and tasteless remark speaks volumes about your character.
Somewhere, the underside of a rock awaits its inhabitant...
Hi Dan, I enjoy your videos. I have just bought your book from Amazon and have started reading it. I live in San Diego California and have to smile when you show the UK weather. I am originally from Glasgow, Scotland so I grew up with plenty of rain. The UK has green fields for a reason. Keep doing your videos and write more books. You have a natural easy-going writing style which makes your books easy to read. The same applies to your videos. Keep them coming...
I walk the Canal Towpaths near where I live and it never ceases to amaze me how the changing seasons bring so much joy! doesn't matter what the weather!
I have watched quite a few narrow boat vlogs, but wow, your right, it truly beautiful with snow.
I just moved back to Montana from Phoenix, Arizona after 36 years in the Valley of the Sun. I had my first snow and it was 8 inches. Much like the first images of snow you had in your video it was serenely gorgeous.
Wow! That must have been a great sight and a good preparation for what winter can bring!
I wish I lived on a narrow boat. What a great way to live, and to have nature right there on your doorstep is a huge bonus. A few hardships, so what!
Came here purely by chance and glad I did. Really enjoyable, I remember when we stayed overnight on a narrow boat, that was with a school trip to Stratford on Avon, many many years ago and I have always remembered it with great fondness. Thank you for a glimpse into a simple but wonderful way of life.
Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed the video, this particular snowy day is probably one of the most beautiful I've ever seen onboard!
A lovely insight to boat life Dan. Fantastic shots of the recent snowfall as well
From Tennessee U.S.A. And served in Germany ( Dachau ) and the winter was spectacular. The air is fresh and the water ways with snow was amazing. Once in a lifetime and made a lot friends while there.
Nothing like canal boating.The sheer peace and freedom.Thankyou for keeping up your fine blog.
Thanks, glad you liked the video. The scenery in this one must be one of the most perfect settings and weather conditions that I have ever been lucky enough to see first hand!
Some lovely scenes there sir. Must be a humbling experience to open the curtains and have nature’s palate painting such beauty before you. Sort of interesting? INSPIRATIONAL! Safe travels 👍🏻
It seems to me that every narrowboat channel I watch uses coal or wood to heat their boat, so I don't believe you need to worry about that. Not that you were worried, just saying. I'd rather have a stove like yours for heat than any other source. I believe you are in just about the most beautiful place a soul could be during the winter months. With or without snow, it's just magnificent! Thanks for sharing! Tim
Absolutely stunning pictures Dan, stay safe and healthy in these challenging times .👍👌
Yay Dan you're back, we don't see enough of you!
Aesthetic beauty and a great antidote indeed to THE WORLD. The photographs you take are beautiful and ooze tranquility. Thanks so much
Hello everybody! I just want to say thank you to all the new subscribers who have started following my boat life since this video went wild! In my current videos, my girlfriend is deciding whether to move onto the boat with me... I may end up buying a second boat for us in the near future, so please take a look and thank you again!
From USA, Spectacular!!!
In Chirik Aqueduct and Tunnel as seen from a Narrowboat vid
You mentioned you were going Against water flow. So is there a Slight Downward Gradient in the engineering?
Very Precise?
Many Miles of Roman Aqueducts were very Precise in Gradient. Romans based engineering on a Flat Earth. No curvature was in calculating Gradient.
Same with the Chirik Aqueduct?
What about other aqueducts, canals …???
Roman architect Vitruvius wrote The Ten Books on architecture. English translation at Gutenberg. He tells how earth is flat . Many other interesting things too.
Absolutely Wonderful Videos you made!!!!
I never knew.
THANKS for the vids and information!!!
When we lived on a narrowboat in the '70s in the winter our average temp inside was 80f and guests used to arrive with jumpers and coats which got totally abandoned after a few minutes. The tortoise stove and range used to stay in 24/7 and kept us lovely and warm as you say warmer than most peoples houses.
You keep burning wood mate, that's being responsible, burning a sustainable resource! Well done on another interesting and entertaining video Dan!
Beautiful! You are a fine photographer and have a really good eye. As a Yank of British ancestry somewhere deep inside I have warm feelings of the mother country and to see it so beautiful warms my heart. Thanks Dan.
What a fabulous life you live. Your dog is so cute and happy, running in the snow then warming up in front of the fire.
Lovelyscenery...one thing I never EVER thought of was ...FLOODING: the rivers get so high that the boats wont go under some bridges! In fact, all the down sides never crossed my mind.
It all seemed so romantic until then...
What a huge pleasure..Thank you..Absolutely love the narrative. Pleasant, informative, professional and entertaining. Love those beautiful images of the country side in its winter wonderland state..Well done sir..Well done
Thank you for such a great comment! I’m glad you enjoyed the incredible scenery!
There is beauty in simplicity.
Your photos are so magnificent!
I've literally just walked that stretch of canal this morning, through Pentre, fron, Trevor, and along the river into ty mawr country park back to cefn mawr. we are so lucky to have this on our doorstep,being a world heritage area brings in so many visitors from around the world.
It really is fantastic! I’m just by Ty Mawr myself at the moment!
@@SortOfInteresting nice one, hopefully see you down ty mawr one day to say hello 👋
Watching this from Brittany France , what beautiful scenery . well done Dan glad to see you back
Wow, amazing scenes. The snow emphasizes how beautiful these places already are. Great photos at the end of the video too but the pic of the bunch has to be the one looking up at the aqueduct in the snow. Good to see you're out and about enjoying it all.
Magical to see that much snow ... sending sunshine .... & a can of beans ..... :-) ....... from Mexico! xxx
Dan, you are the first person I ever followed, living on your narrow boat Tilly, and it was sad when you went off the canal. Good to see you back because in New Zealand we have nothing like you have there
What a refreshing view of life you portray thro your photography & exuberance. There are not many videos I search out but yours Dan is one of them 👍 from across the pond 🇨🇦 all the best 71+ outdoorsman Yorkshire expat
Thank you. Lovely to see you back again, Dan. Happy New Year and good cruising this year.
Fabulous views and photography! Simple life, few needs, much happiness, especially with that cute little dog and a log fire.
I spent a couple of winters on my converted MTB a few years ago. Best of times, we were warm and cosy closed away from the world. Just stock up with food and wines and it's wonderful. I'm about to buy another boat. (Too long without one). Wish me luck. Great video, thank you very much
All the best! Yes as long as
There is food and fuel the winters are great!
I remember many years ago a narrow boat owner invited us into his home for a cuppa. It was a bitterly cold winter's day & we couldn't believe how snug & toasty this gentleman's boat was.
Thanks for bringing back this lovely memory of my life in the UK. We live in Australia now & I greatly miss the beauty of the canals.
Hello, thanks for watching, it is great that you have your own memory of these kinds of conditions on a boat. I still think that even with showing things on video, people will find it hard to believe that a boat really can be so warm and cosy in these kinds of outdoor temperatures!
Hi Dan! I think if you put your pictures of canals and narrow boating scenes together and made a calendar it would be very popular and sell very well! Just a thought. Would be nice but if cash each year.
I'd buy one!
Yep, I would definitely buy that.
Yeah, I'd buy one for sure!
But soon you'll be having to hire office staff...
All that you do is appreciated. Thank you for a wonderful view from your world.
I love your simple little life on your simple little boat. You are truly blessed
Really lovely stuff Dan! Living in Portugal I get quite homesick and especially given the current situation this was just so soothing. Started me dreaming of post-lockdown narrowboat holidays! Love your relaxed, happy, confident and eloquent style.
Good to see you posting again Dan, enjoy your reflections
Thanks Dan, I'm glad some canal tubers are still sharing. I know lockdown is limiting, but there are aspects of canal life in winter that are really worth sharing.
Absolutely beautiful and so informative. Thank you
Looks so nice, good to see you back Dan.
Your photography is getting along very well
Experienced a narrow boat in winter when our work team decided on a team building exercise on one. We met in Trevor (Llangollen) and boarded our small narrow boat. fabulous day out each of us handling the boat and venturing over the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, through several locks and through a tunnel. It was snowing and the scenery was just sheer bliss. Would encourage everyone to try it.
Brilliant video. You’re one of the nicest and most genuine people I’ve watched on here
Extremely entertaining video. I’m really envious of the ‘snap shot’ of your experiences you’ve described. From a practical viewpoint narrowboat life isn’t suited to everyone but if you’re contented that’s what is important. Well done.
Lovely clip! Wonderful snow scenes. You seem to be a contented chap. Many thanks for this clip.
beautiful filming, you've captured the mood of a winter's day so well.
Those snowy views are just toooooooo good! Lovely!
Love the video, lived in yew tree cottages right by the river 38 years ago brought back some lovely memories thanks
Keep them coming Dan. Always really enjoy your vlogs !
Amazing scenes, Dan; brought back many very happy memories. Thanks for explaining the derelict house at Chirk Bank. I saw its sad state last year when I cruised the Llangollen Branch for the first time and wondered what the problem was, although I did spot the state of the towpath at the time. The male side of my family is from Chirk and Cefn Mawr and I used to spend my boyhood holidays in Chirk.
Nice to see you back dude, stay safe.
really miss the regular uploads. I know its a lot of work, but the audience is still here. What may seem boring to you is still exciting to us.
I didn’t think I had any interest in canals or narrowboats until this video - this was so enjoyable to watch ❤
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it!
One of the originals, lovely to see your videos again. Love the natural approach and love for everything simple on board. Not to say you should go without, but some vlogs have luxury and still moan about everything. Keep going and keep posting. 10 years very well spent, i would say.
Thanks Dan, great video with some wonderful scenes, brilliant photography as always. Much appreciated
Seeing all that beautiful scenery makes me want to pack my bags .Thank you old chap for the video.
I love your stuff. The photos are truly relaxing. Keep up the great work.
Loved your blog wow good on you young man.We we’re boaters many years ago on the river Trent.Would love to do it all again.But in our 70s.
Always lovely to see and hear you and the wonderful photos you take.Keep safe xx
There is nothing wrong with a simple life.. and living it in a simple boat. Cheers!!
Hi Dan, brilliant video showing amazing scenery, very enjoyable to watch. Thanks for posting Greg
Hi Dan from eastern canada. I wish our winters were as mild as yours.Take care have fun enjoy.
lol yeah when he said 8 degrees I thought for sure he was talking in Farenheight
That shot with the geese at the start is beautiful.
Beautiful snowy pictures
beautiful Dan - I remember descriptions of such days from your book (plug plug - if anybody hasn't bought it - a great read to keep by your bedside). also lovely to see Charlie - those slo-mo ears as he bounded along the towpath - so funny!!
Brilliant vlog mate some fantastic scenery, your lucky to live in such beautiful surroundings
Hi Dan...wonderful video as usual. So glad we 'did the canals a few years ago..and cruised past you. When this horrid time has passed..we hope to Gome by again. Xxx
Thank you. You have put a smile on my face. Fantastic winter look. Stay safe.
Beautiful views of snowy British landscapes and the canals. A true winter wonderland!!
Great scenes Dan many thanks for uploading, hope you are well all the best
Beautiful shots of the scenery in snow. Best to you
Thanks Dan for a very interesting vlog 🙂lots of lovely scenery with the snow and of course ur pictures. Take care stay safe 👍
Good to hear your voice, Dan!
Thanks Dan, Enjoying your videos very much and your commentary.
Beautiful indeed.
Thanks for the video mate.
Love your videos, thanks mate 👊
Great photo's old chap👍. Dog sure loves it's rug in front of the stove. A secret snow lover and subscriber😷😁
Another excellent video Dan! What a beautiful area you live in. Your videos are always uplifting, positive and inspirational. Your photography skills are quite impressive. Warm wishes from Canada.
Absolutely lovely!
The photos are STUNNING!
What a great vlog! Your cavalier is precious!👍🏻
Great photos and inspiring portraits of boat life.
The opening of this video is amazing, the snow, the narrowboat and the backdrop of the snowy fields. Incredibly shot :)
thank you Dan for your, as usual Fantastic movie and how much you are enjoying your life on the boat it makes me envious to say the least , keep up the good work and the beautiful pictures of the canals and surrounds :)
Yes 30c is too hot for me as well. Looks lovely and homely especially in the snow and cold outside. Great Vlogs keep them coming🙂👍
fantastic video as someone who is currently saving up for a narrowboat your videos are fantastic so much information on the channel over all keep the good work and stay safe and warm.
I stayed in a Vickers Lundale caravan for a year. It was fantastically warm, and comfortable. Houses didn't have a look in by comparison.
Beautiful photos, very well captured, well done you. The white frost and snow scenes look amazing, a side line in selling prints of them maybe...
Hi there mate. How nice & refreshing to see & here someone who’s totally happy with what they have. And I can see why what fantastic footage. You always seem to be honest and happy. Good on you keep it coming
That intro was epic 🤩 beautiful 👍🏻 thx for some great photos. Good to see you Dan.
Beautiful video Dan! Thank you 👍
Thanks so much Dan.I love your films. I was in the area lat summer with my little grandson. We walked to the aquaduct and thoroughly enjoyed it. I bought a jigsaw of the aquaduct coz it is so lovely. Take care x