Travels by Narrowboat - "In The Aim of Progress" - S09E03
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ต.ค. 2024
- Aslan & I now leave our mooring at the top of Woodend Lock and drop down the locks to Fradley Junction.
Then turning onto the Coventry Canal, I moor up and take a stroll around the junction, as well as enjoy a coffee and later, a delicious pint of Guinness in the Swan pub (or Mucky Duck).
Along the way, it would be remiss of me not to indulge in a short rant regarding the high-speed rail link (HS2), now cutting a swathe through England's ever-shrinking greenbelt.
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Why do Brits drive on the wrong side of the road but on the canal get it right?
Passing on the right is international practice for all water-going vessels. Prevents potentially dangerous confusion, no matter where you are in the world.
@@CountryHouseGent Passing on the right should be international practice for all motor vesicles to prevent potentially dangerous confusion, no matter where you are in the world.
As someone who's driven on the right whilst abroad on several occasions, I've found it both necessary and an enjoyable part of experiencing other cultures and beliefs. Otherwise, why do it?
@@CountryHouseGent Clicked on Cruiseing the Cut back a bit--- bam!, the feed is full of narrow boating. Yours is by far the best. Enjoy your walks into town as well.
When HS2 began devastating the woodland some protesters camped up in the trees. HS2 employed a security company and they stopped friends getting in there from the road, to give them food and drink. So what did they do? They brought a narrowboat along the canal and got the food to them that way. Brilliant and fair play to them.
I bet the powers -that-be weren't too impressed but full marks for British ingenuity. :)
Well not exactly brilliant! This nonsense, and it’s delays, are part of the cause of the soaring costs. The security companies should receive NO payment because they did not meet their targets and goals, by not having enough brains to foresee that. If some Dooley with a barge can think of it, surely some company with a map can think of it and whack a big barbed wire electric fence up before it happens. I know change is difficult for some people, but the fact is if we don’t do this, our infrastructure will be strangled for future generations.
@@interdec If the current shower stay in power - it'll be strangled regardless (but their mates will get richer, of course).
Sounds like the US 🇺🇸
That's fantastic, but if they bring in this 15 minute commute thing like in Oxford, who will be able to use this train? You are only allowed so many trips out of your area, then you have to pay, and it's big buck's. They should put things right before destroying everything else. Take care stay safe XXX
I love it when you go into the old pubs and show the astounding architecture and of course have a pint 👍
Can I jiust recommend people listen to this with headphones on. The stereo mic used to record it is brilliant. Most TH-cam videos are mono and stereo mics are hard to come by... well done Kevin on being unique! Very submersive. Looking forward to 5.1 surround sound in the coming months.
I second that, but then I'm biased :) Cheers,
My wife & I are on your video at 7m 50s standing outside the Swan Pub 🙂. That lake was once used to top up the canal’s water but is now solely a nature reserve. The main road you passed under and then alongside, is the busy A38 trunk road and named Rykneld St because it’s an old Roman Rd and that was its name.
Nice to see you to see you nice, Bob and following on from something you said before, I was concentrating on filming and "expertly" steering Aslan onto the Coventry. :)
Cheers from Phoenix, this is the highlight to my week. Kevin, you have seen me through some of my toughest days, without you and Aslan, I don't know if I would still be chugging along. I am not referring to the lockdowns or anything Covid related, though you helped there too. I would like the opportunity to share my tale. That said perhaps I will shoot you an email and do just that. That said you do, and have made a difference, and had the most positive of impacts on my life. Again, cheers to you and Aslan!
I think you may be the first boat vlogger to show us inside the Swan, thanks for that. Such a shame someone had to deny you a second glass of mothers milk.
Didn't realise that. Happy to be of service.
HS2 is a disgrace .. all the damage to the landscape for what ?? Your right on my doorstep wish I had bumped into you Kevin .. keep um coming always great viewing . Brett
Another great vlog Kevin, as for HS2, well that can be summed up in one word -- CRIMINAL !!!!
Ah, got a good laugh! I was looking away when you said something about a quick change of a tire! Wha? Narrowboats don't have bloody tires!
The weather was dreary for much of that episode, but even so, the commentary, the scenery, and the sights and sounds of canal life...all perfectly wonderful. You do a great job of carrying your viewers along with you on your journeys, CHG! May it ever be so!
Funny. I feel grateful too when someone opens a swing bridge for you. I know it’s tricky sometimes.
Hi Kevin! I am a bit late to the party, but here, nonetheless. This leg of the journey had several highlights, including the generosity with the locks and swing bridge as well as the floating sweet shop. Your editing makes for such a pleasurable viewing experience. Cheers!
Gorgeous scenery along with so much interesting extras!
Brilliant.... We are well and truly binge watching all the series on prime second time around and can start on TH-cam now, you vidios are so relaxing to watch... Keep em coming Cheers John & Steph
That will be the A38! At Street Hay. Cheers from Malta ,DINO.
Lovely update fella and you cant beat getting a quarter of Winter Mixture from a sweet shop. My good lady blinking hates them though. 😋👍
The cottage at Wood End Lock was a rented property and the lady who lived there also looked after the moorings and landscaped the land around the lock with flowers and plants. She was a cabinet maker/carpenter and ran her business from an outbuilding behind the cottage. She’d been there for years and was devastated when she had to move out. The cottage will be re-let or sold once the HS2 work finishes.
A relief at least that the cottage won't be demolished.
That's heartbreaking :(
If that happened to me, it would probably kill me.
If the property is property of Canal and refurbished to attain higher rentals/lucrative holiday Lets or a better sale price; it should help funding much needed maintenance on the waterways; which might feature. Or ever raise the fees and licences and let the system deteriorate even faster and further.
@@phenogen8125 yes that would be good, but unfortunately I'm fairly sure that CRT sold it to HS2 (or it was compulsory purchase off CRT).
Brilliant, loved the sweet shop boat! Very nice cruise. Looking forward to the warmth of spring. 😊
Another interesting vlog was good to see inside the pub and sip Guinness with you till next time tc now the oldies🤗👋👍
In addition to my reply to Richard Hyatt, and the wonderful sound of Aslan's engine, I also want to say it is a perfect match to you Kevin, relaxed unhurried narration and your opinions are shared with thought. Thank you for inviting us along for the ride. Best Regards Colin and Heather Ohio.
Once again watching Travels by Narrowboat. Way back when you were making your first trip, even your first tunnel, I wondered at the incessant sound of Aslan's diesel engine. It seemed to be something I would never get used to. But, I did and I'm still waiting for each new addition of the calming chug, chug of Aslan's travels.
It is wonderful for people to discover things, and very kindly share what happened, that McLaren Petter has a wonderfully peaceful and comforting lazy, reliable, dependable, assuring sound.
To me it was a soothing sound from day one, and I sat every evening while I ate dinner and listened to Aslan until all the episodes ran out... ROFL... so happy They are traveling again...
Thanks for taking us inside The Swan. I like to see the local pubs and cafe's.
Signed.. a New York foreigner.
Another marvelous entry Kevin... well done!! That candy made my sweet tooth start acting up though... ROFL... Cheers from Tennessee, USA
Ps Ryknild Street is a Roman road in England, with a route roughly south-west to north-east. It runs from the Fosse Way at Bourton on the Water in Gloucestershire (51.888°N
Loving this new season Kev and that bloody HS2 is a right blot on the landscape there and elsewhere. I can’t for the life of me see why they needed that lovely lock cottage at Woodend. Another piece of canal history being lost
The cottage will be re-inhabited and so will the moorings when HS2 have finished devastating the adjacent land. It's because the HS2 building work is preventing access from the road that is the reason they aren't currently in use.
Did we say that about the canals when they were built I wonder? The HS transport routes of the day
Love watching your videos so relaxing Prime don’t know what they are missing 😉
State side politics has had me in such a bad mood all day that I desperately needed a smile. Asland & Kevin have done the trick. One of the main reasons I retired on my boat was to get away from drama & politics. But, alas, I must have been dreaming. So thank you for much needed smile and a big exhale of relaxation
Great video Kevin.
Love seeing all the sites along the way.
Thanks so much!
👍👍👍👊😎
Cheers George.
Can't believe the devastation since I last cycled that piece!! Horrendous!!!
fascinating installment, Kevin -- for whatever reason I like overcast weather (coming from a hot, dry climate), and think your skill videoing in the thin light of cloudy, wet conditions is remarkable, really captures the essence of clammy, cold weather...do hope the rail construction doesn't impact boating on the canals in the long run --
Thank you Larry. Very true, the lighting conditions this time of year are a continual challenge to get the exposure and colours right. Phew. 🙂
Very enjoyable ride along.
Cheers from rural Pennsylvania! My family and I are pleased to have another episode of Travels by Narrowboat to watch together. We hope that you are well!
Thanks for that. Good to hear you are enjoying the new season and all is well here, thank you.
Nice video…. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Kevin! Another enjoyable visit to the English countryside. Thank you!
I watched at work again...lol...but I wasn't too stealthy today. It's the slow season in my line of work and "the powers that be" took this Friday off. My kids and grandchildren are all in town this weekend, so this afternoon was my only chance for days!
I hope you have a lovely week! March is definitely a lion here, hope it's better there.
I still haven't told anyone, Sonya ;)
@@CountryHouseGent 🤫 Thanks!
Lovely vlog as always, it is a real shame about that house 😢. And I would have left if someone was coughing that bad, better to be safe than sorry 😢. Take care and Blessings to you XXX
Nice to watch you again. Don't blame you on not wanting to be around people coughing and possibly spreading something. Take care and safe travels.
Thank you Kevin, Fascinating as always! Your weekly insights bring us historical facts and current affairs as well as the beauty of the countryside and the comforting sounds of Aslan chugging steadily along. I'm late watching this week's content but the good thing about that is that the next episode is not far away! Stay safe
Gloomy day here in East Tennessee US as well. Might be why I'm thinking up the sad, but most likely inevitable, thought that you won't always be there cruising and filming for us youtubers. Makes me sad. Here's to hoping that no matter where you are and what you're doing you will be compelled to share it with all your youtubers. Cheers♥
HS2 is an awful project such destruction for so little.
So you're heading towards Brinklow / Rugby area on the Coventry canal. I'm interested in whether you come through my kayaking haunts.
Some great British weather we're having but just wait for the lovely summer on its way.
Hoping to see you with more travels next time.
All the best Kev the Brinklow kayaker..
Evening Kev. I'll be heading up the Ashby this season. Further down south next time round.
Did others see the giraffe in the backyard at 18:51 just when you comment on the beautiful window. I often pause the videos to take a closer look. I love your work SO much. Right now recuperating from messing up my knee by getting too ambitious around the house. You ease the pain.
Evening Kevin. Glad to see you are both well. Must say........ £100 million for 15 minutes..... I nearly choked on my cuppa..... what is wrong with "those people" making decisions like that? Can't get my head around it, felt my blood pressure subside as I continued with the video and the beautiful countryside and gentle, familiar, comforting sound of Aslan. Least to say, I'm chuffed you put the HS2 bit at the beginning and gave us a chance to calm down by the end HA HA! Thanks for the video Kevin, brightens our Friday and something to look forward to all week. Keep safe and look forward to next week. All the best for now, Flossy & Jan x
100 Billion
it's Friday, and a new CHG is on YT. BRILLIANT!
great video Kevin. Thank you.
Sitting here watching other great video with dam Covid thanks for cheering me up Needed a fix
Funny seeing the lovely canal with its tranquility right next to the noisy old road with speeding traffic. Progress eh! Nice trip.
Keep on boating - you're the number 1 narrow boater as far as I'm concerned! Keep going back to Amazon and start with your season 3 almost each night to "easy my worried mind" till I go to sleep.
Appreciated Betty. Hope you enjoy the rest if season 9.
Greetings from Florida. Once again a delightful trip. I sure enjoy your visits to local businesses and your narration. It's so cool to see your country at 2 mph. 😁
I'm so enjoying the new season. The other seasons were a God send during the pandemic while I was at work (frontline stuff). A great way to relax and enjoy the well known tune of Aslan, love it! 👍🏻
Fabulous to hear that, thank you.
It's criminal what is happening to the countryside in the name of progress. A couple of years ago Ikea decided they would build a store at the top end of our village in Lancashire. Hundreds to trees were cut down to make way for it. Then Ikea decided to pull out of the deal. The land has been left barren and empty waiting for some new development.😠
BTW my highlight of the week at the moment is sitting down on Saturday and having my dinner while I watch your videos 😁
Grrrr. Tree destruction is the worst crime in my opinion.
I think similar was said when the canals were built :-)
Excellent job as usual Kev! Thank you!
Thank you Anthony. 🙂
I bought lemon bon bons yesterday for the first time in probably 30 odd years. What a treat
Ooh lemon, now you're talking. Bet you couldn't stop till the bag was empty? 😁
Blood pressure back to normal😁 cheers, Kevin!
Kevin, I found your videos first on Amazon Prime and became hooked on them. As I am just a few years older and am in semi retirement (meaning I work part-time to keep myself busy) I have found that I am living vicariously through your videos. I didn't realize how much I wanted to travel around the land of my grandfather and how beautiful it is, so thank you for being this Yanks inspiration. Cheers and stay safe.
You're very welcome and great to hear you've enjoyed the series on Amazon. Cheers,
Friday and Kevin has his bon bons... Good enough for me...🎈
Another great video Kevin. While working, I forgot it was Friday so it was a pleasant lunchtime surprise.
Gallinules, Guinness, and Good vibes. Thank you for another wonderful escape.
Thankyou Kevin . Lovely as ever .
Nice to see the UK character captured so well on your videos.
I appreciate that Andy, thank you.
Meditative qualities caused by that beautiful noise coming from your very own Aslan's version of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! Sure is great to hear that chugging away in the background again... Cheers Kevin!
Thank you 😊
Another great episode Kevin. I really enjoy the pubs you visit. Thanks Kevin- and Aslan!
Thank you🙏✝️🙏🇨🇦
That engine sound is similar to a narrow gauge loco at a heritage railway I used to work at!
Hi Kevin, that NO STUPID PEOPLE sign should be put up by the road you followed, see how many fall for it and turn off😂 the sound of Aslan's engine is soothing, it would send me off into a daydream too
love the intro song! i wish you would play more!!
Your opening tune was lovely...well done!
The only duck seen in this episode was a coffee cafe; apparently the real wildlife were hiding out of the weather with the exception of one lonely Robin feeding.
Those friendly people along your travels made your journey pleasant.
When our government wants your property, it's called "imminent domain"...sweet!!
Cheers from New England where we have snow falling at the moment.
AWESOMENESS! Lunchtime with CHG and Aslan!!!
Very groovy!!!🤩🤩🤩
Hi Kevin, I like the new opening diddy!
Guinness is my favorite!
That sounds something out of the Godfather, an offer you can't refuse😂😂
It makes you wonder.
that reminds me of a quip i heard from a more libertarian person once... Q: what is the difference between government and organized crime? A: nothing. ;/
Another pleasant stroll ( so to speak) along the canal. Thanks Kev!
i just thought i would say hello this is the first time ive seen your video;s so i will be watching a lot more there very interesting thanks for showing them x
You're very welcome Pamela and thank you.
Good day Kevin, from Ohio
Another fab video Kevin. How did you resist eating only eating 3 sweets 😊 and see like I commented on last weeks video your journeys are relaxing and so relaxing you nearly fell asleep yourself for 5 minutes 😁see you in next weeks video. Best wishes Helen Jane
Awesome thanks for sharing!
Kevin, I first found you on Amazon and am glad you continue on your own. Ive watched it all from the beginning. Keep it up. I really enjoy your content.
Great to hear youve' enjoyed the travels from the beginning, Loran. Many thanks,
Rikneld street is the A38 that runs from Mansfield I believe down into Cornwall. It’s one of the old Roman roads.
Wow that's quite a long road.
Thanks Kevin for taking us along on this lovely cruise, shame about the guy in the Swan insisting on spreading his 'stinking cold', I have the same at the moment due to people not able to keep it to themselves, lol. Take care and all the best. Stevie
What more can you say ?
Another CHG video, to sit back and enjoy, even if the weather was not the kindest !
What a SUPER Sweet Shoppe boat, ......... No, I really mustn't, I'm supposed to be losing weight, NOT putting it on !
Such a variety of sweet comestibles !
Lub dub dub dub !
Take care !
Stu xx
Yes, it was like an oasis of sugary distractions, a type 2 tunnel to brain fade, and so on. :D
Great viewing as always... so relaxing too..
Kevin, the day I watched this video it was raining here so I felt like I was traveling with you on the canal. Loved the candy shop and the Mucky Duck, great looking inn. Thanks for sharing the details, your friend Charlie from Pennsylvania 😂
Thanks Charles. Yes it is refreshing to find all these little areas where so much activity that's out of the ordinary is going on, tucked away. :)
Loving this new season, Kevo! I get excited to see a new episode and tell my brother. Sometimes he beats me to the punch 😂
Lovely episode. I’m a fan of coffee and a pint for sure. Glad Spring is peeking around the corner. ❤
You and me both. Great when the weather starts to warm and everything, including people, comes out of their winter slumber. 🙂
Charming- every minute. Especially the Sweet Shoppe boat.
Enjoy!
Always a pleasure to hear you've enjoyed watching, thank you.
Ahhhhh just so soothing and relaxing, well done Kevin and thanks
Hey, Kevin, how do you do it? Everything sparkles through your magic lens. Mind you, that pub lacked life; perhaps your coughing friend cleared it of other patrons. I took in some Oxford towpaths on my cycle ride today, which is a bit dippy (or slippy) in late winter, and it was all rather drab. Got to Hawkesbury Junction for lunch - it was dead. Decided to go a little way up the Coventry and before I knew it reached a little arm - actually the start of the Ashby - it’s teeny! Enough of that after a couple of miles - got back on the road, which is a treat after towpaths. It was nice to return to your new episode, for which many thanks.
HA ! you won't be mooring up there !! Too noisy 🚙🚗🚒🚑🛻🚂
Always interesting Kevin. I was wondering, do places like the Swan pub you were in serve food as well as beer? It looked like such a cool place to stop. Great video as always.
Hi Marty. Yes, most pubs serve food, including the Swan.
None like your first time down the river that was epic!
Thank you for another great outing. Azlan and you sound just right! I read the comment that they cottage will not be torn down, that relieved my heart. I’m glad you enjoyed your outings at Fradley Junction because I enjoyed them as well. See you next time from over here in Portland, Oregon!
Hi Kevin. Wouldn't it be interesting to know something of the history of some of the boats that you pass on the canals ? With that thought in mind, the boat that you passed (Marseillan) at time point 6.53, my wife and I hired on the Canal du Midi in south-western France a few years ago and cruised down to the town of Beziers near the Mediterranean. We were stunned to spot it there.
That is quite incredible, David. A small world indeed.
Great stuff!
Thank you for sharing, God Father of the Canals
Another relaxing episode Kevin, keep them coming 🙂 I hope you are topping up with bottled gas as I hear it will soon be as rare as hen teeth.
Cheers. As far as I'm aware, Calor has discontinued some smaller sizes of propane gas bottles, but I haven't heard or seen anything about a gas shortage.
Thanks!
Very kind Lee. Many thanks indeed. 🙂
Hi from Ohio....thanks for the ride along. The candies looked really tempting and the pub was neat. I definitely would not want to get a cold either! Cheers...👍
Perfect weather! You sound in good fettle ... 😃
Cheers Karen. Yes, managing to keep the old pecker up.
Nice Vlog Kev. 👍🏼
Nice nice
@2:26, Fortunately for you cousins across the pond, Kevin, you can keep the lands that you hold regardless of how that property was acquired. Whereas, for those of us on this side of the pond, there is this thing called "eminent domain" that allows the government to take possession of private property for the common good be it for: an American football stadium, a roadway, a hospital, or a canal.
Hi Frank. Yep, that's exactly how our compulsory purchase orders work. If it's for the greater good, they can 'aquire' it, typically at way below market value.