Hi I’ve been following and subscribed about a year now, just wanted to say ,I love your vlogs they make me chuckle, your an escape, I watch many narrow boats/van life’s and those who just walk, sad I know 😂 but I’m full time career to my son ( who is Asperger’s) and these and you , are a great therapy even your engine repairs 😂 and The heartwarming of grandchildren and children, I agree mine from my daughter are 6&8 my world 🥰 x you should have way more subscribers, your brilliant, your humour is 👌🏻 keep going x
@@NarrowboatWill hi , yeah it has easy days and difficult Days for both of us , he’s 33 and enjoys his cosplay vloggers , but going out n about is restricting if too people’ly :) But it is as it is 🥰 he’s a good lad , my daughter n grandbabies help, as you say it’s all familytime, and vlogs like yours are 👌🏻 Thank you off to lil ones Nativity’s this week for me , so sweet , they only 4 miles away 🥰
Hey Will. Isn't it amazing how, now that we're getting on up there in age, we've realized it's the little things that make life good. Just wish we could have realized that years ago. But when we're young, we can't see the forest for the trees as they say. I remember my grandfather trying to tell us just us how fast life will pass you by but, as with most kids and young adults, it went in one ear and out the other...lol. I'm trying to find a way to get that across to my adult kids but, not really sure if I can. Oh well, 🤷♂, they'll figure it out in another 30 years or so...lol. We grow old too soon and wise too late. Thanks for another one. Take care. 👍👍
Every word of this is so true. I encourage my kids to work less and enjoy life more. They're starting to get it after watching me become happier doing what I want. I love it, and I don't regret any of it. I just spend less and enjoy time more. Thanks for watching again Roger. 🙂
Remember the leaves? They've gone here and there they are still there! Is it magic or really on the other side of the equator where it is summer? They will return, but the horrors of winter first! 😂😂 I enjoy the little things too after a life of getting spoiled and wanting just things you enjoy it that part more. Which is more fullfilling and it is the same with your and these kind of vlogs. My children aren't babies anymore (7&12), but enjoy having them with me a lot.
Hi Will. Such exquisite views from Hest Bank.😊. Happy belated birthday. Glad you are happy with your lot. Me too. Just got my firat state pension payment! Only had to wait 66 years-they should pay me interest.🤣🤣. I like Xmas, just for the colourful decorations and lighting. I like colours and contrasts. Blue sky, blue boat, blue water, green trees. Rambling now!🤣🤣. Keep sane.😊. All the best. Paul.
Totally in agreement with you on the little things, Canal Counselor 🤔😀. Not a grandfather yet, but I would guess one of the nicer things about all that is being able to hand the little fella or fellagal back when theres a suspicious odor in the air and a knowing look on the little tyke's face.... counselor does not mean solicitor here, btw! 😅
Good morning Will 👋, lovely to see that gorgeous blue sky and warm weather. You are 100% right, family and especially grandchildren are so precious 💎, we need to enjoy every second of being with them ❤️. Have a lovely day and enjoy your weekend when it comes, take care 😊🤙
Hello Sue. 👍 Hope you're well. I did another tip run the other day for a friend. Mr van is earning his keep. 😂 🤣 Have a great week and thanks again for the coffee's. You're so kind.
@@NarrowboatWill You are more than welcome Will, glad Mr Van is earning his keep 😊. I’m off to watch my youngest granddaughter in her nativity play this evening. She is one of the Kings 👑. We are also due more of our ‘much needed’ 🤪🤣🧐rain this evening too 🤣😂, take care..
Hi Will, the bush covered with bees was ivy. It is late flowering hence the reason the bees (and wasps) love it. The last source of nectar of the year.
I'd have gone through that swing bridge at Hest Bank if I'd known it wasn't too difficult! The first world problem about hiring a boat for a week, is you only get so far before it's time to turn round again to get back to base. Glad you're finding joy in the little things, that's really all you need, isn't it? That and the ability to count on your fingers... 😂 Happy birthday, whenever it is/was! 🎂
You had a great view from up that hill , ive heard it can be deadly in that sea , & that the tide can come in really quickly there , happy belated birthday WILL , hope you had a nice day , i think i must have missed one of your vlogs , i don't always get notified from utube .
Thank you so much for my birthday. I haven't told anybody in my vlogs. It looks like people remember my birthday before me. My son had to remind me. Ha ha ha..
Will, what do you do at Christmas time ? It’s fast approaching. Do you stay with your family ? Hope you’ve got your tree up !! Nice journey and glorious sunshine you had! Forgot what sun looks like ! X
I stay with family. I don't put a tree up. I enjoy seeing my grandkids getting excited, but I'm not interested.. My whole life is like Christmas and birthdays most days. I'm so grateful. 😂 🤣
Hi Will, a couple of weeks ago I was watching an otter in the canal just before you started on the aqueduct. The place you described as scruffy 😆 The walk from Hest Bank to Lancaster is one of my favorites. Good luck on your journey.
It's funny watching all the insect swarms come and go with the seasons. We just had a swarm of midges after the floods. Thankfully they didn't throw anyone around like a rag doll.
That’s cracking spot, fancy it’s still summer there leaves on the trees not even turned..😵💫 Here in “Gods own country” it’s winter and snow too.. Why would want to move back to the rest of the network….. 😂😂😂😂
It's pretty miserable now. It was so much nicer back then. Roll on spring. I love this canal and being near family. I have more adventures to come on the main canals. Stay tuned..Cheers
@ hunker down for winter ❄️ batten down the hatches too, I see that new heater being well tested… On the positive side canal will fill up a bit…wellies time.. Only fortnight start getting a bit lighter 21st….😍
Hullo, when did you have a birthday? That went under the radar! Are you also a Sagittarius? 😉nice people! Are you still stuck on the Lancy? Nice you got your family there. I’m in Middelfart, I know , no comments!🇩🇰
Yes, I'm a saggy Sagittarius. I didn't tell anybody about my birthday. God knows how people find out. 😂 my son had to remind me the night before.. People are so so thoughtful. Bless you all. 🙏
Hi Will. Wind o it's been windy this month. Those bees in the honeysuckle are hover flies they're smaller than bees and wasps but look like bee/wasps lol. My wife hates walking past these bushes as they hum with life from the Shear qty of flying insects the hover fly. You're doing well to float with the amount of times u get grounded. Great to see some sunshine 🌞. Pity it's orrible now. Canals pretty much look oppressive in some areas, a lot are fantastic but weed and litter just ruin stretches of canal. I've met many a bit of litter on my kayak while paddling it's not nice and lots of rubbish just thrown in the bushes and become hanging rubbish bags. Great to see you well Will 😀 Hooe uou stay well for the rest of your videos into December. Enjoy your family grandad. How's the van warning light fixed? Passed MOT now? All the very best buddy Kev the brinklow kayaker 😅
Hello Kev. It's been a windy old time up here, but I'm OK. Full on grandad duties at the moment. Check out my next vlog when I get a pro on trying to fault find my van light issue. 🤪 Driving me crazy. 😂 🤣 Any who. See you on the flip side.
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Thank you so much. ❤❤❤
Hi I’ve been following and subscribed about a year now, just wanted to say ,I love your vlogs they make me chuckle, your an escape, I watch many narrow boats/van life’s and those who just walk, sad I know 😂 but I’m full time career to my son ( who is Asperger’s) and these and you , are a great therapy even your engine repairs 😂 and The heartwarming of grandchildren and children, I agree mine from my daughter are 6&8 my world 🥰 x you should have way more subscribers, your brilliant, your humour is 👌🏻 keep going x
Thank you so much, Katie. My daughters name, by the way, for sharing how you feel.
It must be hard for you and your son. Bless you both. 🙏
@@NarrowboatWill hi , yeah it has easy days and difficult Days for both of us , he’s 33 and enjoys his cosplay vloggers , but going out n about is restricting if too people’ly :) But it is as it is 🥰 he’s a good lad , my daughter n grandbabies help, as you say it’s all familytime, and vlogs like yours are 👌🏻 Thank you off to lil ones Nativity’s this week for me , so sweet , they only 4 miles away 🥰
Hey Will. Isn't it amazing how, now that we're getting on up there in age, we've realized it's the little things that make life good. Just wish we could have realized that years ago. But when we're young, we can't see the forest for the trees as they say. I remember my grandfather trying to tell us just us how fast life will pass you by but, as with most kids and young adults, it went in one ear and out the other...lol. I'm trying to find a way to get that across to my adult kids but, not really sure if I can. Oh well, 🤷♂, they'll figure it out in another 30 years or so...lol. We grow old too soon and wise too late.
Thanks for another one. Take care. 👍👍
Every word of this is so true. I encourage my kids to work less and enjoy life more. They're starting to get it after watching me become happier doing what I want.
I love it, and I don't regret any of it. I just spend less and enjoy time more.
Thanks for watching again Roger. 🙂
Remember the leaves? They've gone here and there they are still there! Is it magic or really on the other side of the equator where it is summer?
They will return, but the horrors of winter first! 😂😂
I enjoy the little things too after a life of getting spoiled and wanting just things you enjoy it that part more. Which is more fullfilling and it is the same with your and these kind of vlogs.
My children aren't babies anymore (7&12), but enjoy having them with me a lot.
I agree. I love watching life unfold without judgement. 😌
Hi Will. Such exquisite views from Hest Bank.😊. Happy belated birthday. Glad you are happy with your lot. Me too. Just got my firat state pension payment! Only had to wait 66 years-they should pay me interest.🤣🤣. I like Xmas, just for the colourful decorations and lighting. I like colours and contrasts. Blue sky, blue boat, blue water, green trees. Rambling now!🤣🤣. Keep sane.😊. All the best. Paul.
Hello Paul. 👍 Almost getting to the shortest day. 21st i believe. Then we are getting lighter again. Yay!
Have a good day. 👍
Great vlog again Will 👍🏻 Brilliant music once again 🎧👊🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Mark. 👍 You take care..
Totally in agreement with you on the little things, Canal Counselor 🤔😀. Not a grandfather yet, but I would guess one of the nicer things about all that is being able to hand the little fella or fellagal back when theres a suspicious odor in the air and a knowing look on the little tyke's face.... counselor does not mean solicitor here, btw! 😅
😂 🤣 I love my grandkids. It's also nice waving goodbye and going back to a quiet boat. 🤫 😂
Fully agree with you Will seems like as we get older our outlook and priorities change or as my kids say, and oldster trying to get into heaven now.
I'm enjoying life more than I ever have now. I now understand what's important.
Thanks for stopping by. 👍
The joy of being a grandparent cant beat it
Agreed. I love the little things now..
Alright bill currently watching in Vienna bloody foreign adverts great vlog keep em coming 👍👍👍
I hate the adverts, but i have to earn from them.
I'm glad you're enjoying my vlogs.
Thanks for watching..
Not moaning about adverts just saying their in foreign
@glennpuffett9376 Ha ha that's weird..
Good morning Will 👋, lovely to see that gorgeous blue sky and warm weather.
You are 100% right, family and especially grandchildren are so precious 💎, we need to enjoy every second of being with them ❤️.
Have a lovely day and enjoy your weekend when it comes, take care 😊🤙
Hello Sue. 👍 Hope you're well. I did another tip run the other day for a friend. Mr van is earning his keep. 😂 🤣
Have a great week and thanks again for the coffee's. You're so kind.
@@NarrowboatWill You are more than welcome Will, glad Mr Van is earning his keep 😊.
I’m off to watch my youngest granddaughter in her nativity play this evening. She is one of the Kings 👑.
We are also due more of our ‘much needed’ 🤪🤣🧐rain this evening too 🤣😂, take care..
@SueC-oj6zv My goodness, it's so dry. We need some rain. 😂 😆 🤣
My grandsons play is on Monday.
Hi Will, the bush covered with bees was ivy. It is late flowering hence the reason the bees (and wasps) love it. The last source of nectar of the year.
Every bush has a bee 🐝 population. Amazing, until they throw me around like a rag doll. 😂 🤣
I'd have gone through that swing bridge at Hest Bank if I'd known it wasn't too difficult! The first world problem about hiring a boat for a week, is you only get so far before it's time to turn round again to get back to base. Glad you're finding joy in the little things, that's really all you need, isn't it? That and the ability to count on your fingers... 😂 Happy birthday, whenever it is/was! 🎂
😂 🤣 😆 I can almost count my birthdays. 1 plus 1 then 2 arghh I give up..
Thank you so much for coming along.
It crawls along the bottom, through the muck, like a mud skipper. 😂 Some of my best friends are bottom feeders. 😊
My bottom is always being dragged through the mud. 😂 🤣
Will. At 13:31 minutes, the Bay Gateway is the A683 not the A863.
😂 🤣 😆 now I can sleep again..thanks..
@@NarrowboatWill It could be a sign of old age ! Forgetting where you put something is the next sign ! [ : - )
Enjoyed this one Cap’n W!
Lovely bright weather and a cheeky glimpse of the briny!
Thank you John. 👍
You had a great view from up that hill , ive heard it can be deadly in that sea , & that the tide can come in really quickly there , happy belated birthday WILL , hope you had a nice day , i think i must have missed one of your vlogs , i don't always get notified from utube .
Thank you so much for my birthday. I haven't told anybody in my vlogs. It looks like people remember my birthday before me. My son had to remind me. Ha ha ha..
Will, what do you do at Christmas time ? It’s fast approaching. Do you stay with your family ? Hope you’ve got your tree up !! Nice journey and glorious sunshine you had! Forgot what sun looks like ! X
I stay with family. I don't put a tree up. I enjoy seeing my grandkids getting excited, but I'm not interested.. My whole life is like Christmas and birthdays most days. I'm so grateful. 😂 🤣
Just made some mince pies and jam tarts take care, love your videos take care
Thank you Carol. 👍
Hi Will, a couple of weeks ago I was watching an otter in the canal just before you started on the aqueduct. The place you described as scruffy 😆 The walk from Hest Bank to Lancaster is one of my favorites. Good luck on your journey.
It's mostly very clean. One of the cleanest canals i've been on. Perhaps it was all that wind. I knew I shouldn't have eggs for breakfast. 😂 🤣
I will a very good vlog again all the best for now 😊
God bless you Suzanne. 🙏
It's funny watching all the insect swarms come and go with the seasons. We just had a swarm of midges after the floods. Thankfully they didn't throw anyone around like a rag doll.
I'm glad to hear you're safe from being thrown around. Some insects can be bullies.😂 😆 🤣
Nice 1 Will…
Mr T..Nice..
The aquaduct was amazing, and the weather looked even better 😂 👍👍 did you finish your heater installation 👍👍
My heater is ongoing. I will keep you informed. I've made a lot of improvements.
Thanks for stopping by. 👍
great vid cranking it on the cut thanks for share
You're welcome Lee. 😊
heavy rain due later, should top the levels up for ya.
The canal is full now. I can moor most places. Back then, which seemed like hundreds of years ago it was pretty empty. 😍 😂 🤣
you should be made a National Living Treasure...I am serious.💫💖👏😀
Ahhh bless you. 🙌
You must know the Lancaster canal like the back of your hand now Will. Any news on when the Ribble Link will reopen?
Hopefully, the link will be open in April. That means I will have been on this canal for 1 year. Narrowboat life is so unpredictable. 😂 🤣
@@NarrowboatWill Wow! It's like doing a stretch! Now you know how Matron feels 🤣
That’s cracking spot, fancy it’s still summer there leaves on the trees not even turned..😵💫
Here in “Gods own country” it’s winter and snow too..
Why would want to move back to the rest of the network…..
😂😂😂😂
It's pretty miserable now. It was so much nicer back then. Roll on spring. I love this canal and being near family. I have more adventures to come on the main canals. Stay tuned..Cheers
@ hunker down for winter ❄️ batten down the hatches too, I see that new heater being well tested…
On the positive side canal will fill up a bit…wellies time..
Only fortnight start getting a bit lighter 21st….😍
@keithchambers-oq6nb 😊
Hullo, when did you have a birthday? That went under the radar! Are you also a Sagittarius? 😉nice people! Are you still stuck on the Lancy? Nice you got your family there. I’m in Middelfart, I know , no comments!🇩🇰
Yes, I'm a saggy Sagittarius. I didn't tell anybody about my birthday. God knows how people find out. 😂 my son had to remind me the night before..
People are so so thoughtful. Bless you all. 🙏
you could have gone to Stan Laurels birthplace ,or the ratty railway
Could I? How interesting. 🤔
Hi Will.
Wind o it's been windy this month.
Those bees in the honeysuckle are hover flies they're smaller than bees and wasps but look like bee/wasps lol.
My wife hates walking past these bushes as they hum with life from the Shear qty of flying insects the hover fly.
You're doing well to float with the amount of times u get grounded.
Great to see some sunshine 🌞.
Pity it's orrible now.
Canals pretty much look oppressive in some areas, a lot are fantastic but weed and litter just ruin stretches of canal.
I've met many a bit of litter on my kayak while paddling it's not nice and lots of rubbish just thrown in the bushes and become hanging rubbish bags.
Great to see you well Will 😀 Hooe uou stay well for the rest of your videos into December.
Enjoy your family grandad.
How's the van warning light fixed?
Passed MOT now?
All the very best buddy
Kev the brinklow kayaker 😅
Hello Kev. It's been a windy old time up here, but I'm OK.
Full on grandad duties at the moment.
Check out my next vlog when I get a pro on trying to fault find my van light issue. 🤪
Driving me crazy. 😂 🤣
Any who. See you on the flip side.
I will happy bathay i hope you had a good day 🎉😊
Ahhh, thank you so much, Suzanne. ❤️
To open a plastic bag ,wet your fingers
😂 🤣 😆 will do.