Point, although exaggerated,well made. I’m sure that there are drink/cruising laws on the canal. Regardless it’s not a good look, particularly as the kids may view the videos. It added nothing to the video.
Thanks for the ride James, looks like you had good weather. Very chuffed to say had my first NB cruise this week on the K&A, it was brilliant with son & Grandson. Take care.
There's some nice cling window film on Amazon for a good price. You could keep the sunshine and light but have some privacy in that bathroom window. Super easy to put up and stays perfect. I think Rob is on to something. You would never leave your windless if it had a bottle opener in it ☺
on the note of these they are great but, if you have single glazing, put it on the inside, but if you have double glazing, you cannot put the film on the inside and it must go on the outside, otherwise the sun gets reflected into the double glazing gap and the heat causes cracking of the glass.
I've never actually been down this side of the canal going towards London, nice to see some different scenery. On a different subject, always wondered what the rules were on drinking and boating. 😆🍻
In 1276 the manor of Chilterne Langley was purchased by Queen Eleanor, wife of King Edward I. She built a hunting palace complete with its own deer park on a hill above the village, which was renamed Langley Regina in her honour before eventually becoming Kings Langley 🇬🇧❤️
Hello James for my onboard lights I done same with under gunnel lights but I then braught some corner trunking and mounted them to the top where the roof meets the top side walls ally with defuser can't see the led when off but creates so much light and only uses 1 amp or so for the whole 47 foot of springer space 😂😂😂 keep up great content
Rob's dinner did look delish. I enjoy seeing how well you and Rob coordinate your cruising. Do you report the locks which are not opening properly to CRT? Glad that tunnel didn't tear off your pram on the side. Take care. Leigh
If you like curvy canals James you should come up the River Lea and check out the River Stort, parts of that feel like boating through a jungle!! There's a decent boatyard in Stanstead Abbotts just a little north of the Stort junction, (no locks to get to it).
This is an interesting stretch of canal through the Gade valley. The River Gade joins the GU just north of where the old lime juice wharf was. The stretch between Nash Mills and Toovey’s Mill is intact the canalised river. Oh my! How it’s all changed. Did you know that the Kings Head is haunted?
Hmmmm. There a fuel boats, poo boats, cafe boats, working boats--why not beer boats? I think there may be a market niche that has heretofore been unexplored. That looked like a lovely, wickedly dark ale at the end of the video. I was just enjoying a beautiful double-digit red ale while I watched. Nice.
There are quite a few roving traders who sell alcohol. I've traded alongside Barge In Booze and Gangplank Gins in the last 12 months, both can be found on Social Media
Hi James, I was lying in bed with the TV on in the background, then I heard a voice. Hello (I said to myself), I know that voice. And it was you. Great interview. You did really well. Take care.
I reckon the beers were purchased in shop on the corner as you come off the bridge, if the shop is still there. I used to fish that part of the canal probably 87-88 and bought my very first and last Sunday Sport newspaper in that shop, I could only been 12.
Now I have some sad news. That shop is no longer, there’s a barber shop and that’s it. I used the shop at the other end of the road at the petrol station.
Others although exaggerated have made comment about the alcohol consumption whilst cruising. I’m sure that there are drink/cruising laws on the canal. Regardless it’s not a good look, particularly as his kids may view the videos. Take it from someone who used to be an avid viewer and supporter of the channel, the multiple references to alcohol consumption added nothing to the video, which was otherwise moderately interesting.
I do see your point BUT….. Kids don’t watch this - my average age viewer is 61. I drank one beer and after the week I had at work I was owed it. Of course I’m being responsible, I’m navigating my home around other boats. I’ll repeat it was one beer. It’s part of boatlife, having a beer whilst cruising is part of boat life. I’m not over doing it, I’m not making it anything else other than what it is. One beer on a cruise. Perfectly legal and perfectly enjoyable. I’m sorry that the 3 references to having a beer added nothing in your opinion but it all helps tell the story. I hope you are well Thanks for caring J
Hi James if you are adamant that you only consumed 1 beer, may I suggest you watch your Vlog again. You start the trip with a bottle of "Birra Moretti" which you show yourself consuming and by the time you get to "North Grove" Lock (10.30) you invite your friend to go to the fridge and provide a follow up. This time a bottle of "Doom Bar". In any language that 2 beers and for all to see refutes, by your own admission, your response to Helen. Maybe you need to review your response. I'm not against a beer on a hot day but am concerned that showing such activities leads to an acceptable behaviour, it becomes the norm, at which point the new boundaries expand further. Had the journey been longer how many more beers would have been consumed? There are rules for alcohol consumption on the canals which are very similar to road rules, the fact there are insufficient resources to police/monitor such behaviour is a separate issue. As highlighted by the 11 likes my initial comment received, and to which you did not reply, there are others that have sympathy with the point I was making. May be some things are left on the editing floor and not highlighted, including what could be concluded to be a sponsored advertisement.
@@meljones7067 yes and the DOOM BAR WASNT DRUNK until we got back. We joked saying that we were still having that doom bar with our dinner a few hours later. Actually you can see that in the film!!! I do know what I’m talking about
GB News? I bet you get more views than they do! All the best, mate. P.S. Just checked, and their latest video, posted 31 minutes ago, has 206 views. This video, posted 16 minutes ago, has 251 views. 🤣🤣🤣 Mate, you're more popular than GBeebies.
Having just watched this Vlog I must admit to being appalled at some of the content. Let me start by asking you "Do you drink beer whilst driving your car?" If the answer is NO then why not? Apart from approx 12T what do you consider the difference? With such a large subscription It might be appropriate you demonstrate a "responsible" approach to narrow boating where you highlight your concern not only for your own safety but that of others! And I note this is not the first time you have shown this trait on your Vlog. I appreciate fully the time taken to produce your Vlogs and what you choose to include is entirely your own business, but I encourage you to maybe , if you continue to drink alcohol while driving, to leave those clips on the editing floor! I'm sure there are some who will view my comments with distain but I would only ask them the same questions. Maybe this could be the subject of a future Vlog where you discuss the merits of consuming alcohol whilst in charge of a narrowboat on a public waterway, I'm sure it would produce a "Lively Debate"! Mel
What an ill considered response! You have absolutely no idea who I am or the problems I might I have faced with others and their alcohol abuse. So you clearly encourage the practice of alcohol consumption whilst in charge of a 15T narrowboat on public waterways. how very sad. Maybe it is you who needs to "stick to cartoons"! I note that there is 2 likes to my comments which indicates there are others who agree with my views. Maybe it is you that needs to "Grow Up" and take a more mature attitude to alcohol consumption, especially in the public domain!
What an ill considered response! You have no idea who I am or how I may have had to manage others and the fallout due to their alcohol abuse. You clearly encourage the consumption of alcohol whilst driving a 15T narrow boat on a public waterway, how very sad! Maybe it is you who should stick the cartoons. I note 2 likes to my comments which shows there is others who agree with my comments. I would also suggest it is you that needs to grow up and take a more mature approach to alcohol consumption, especially in the public domain. Your response clearly provides us all much information about you and your approach to this serious matter
There's a very good reason why drinking alcohol and driving on the road is strictly forbidden. On the other hand, there is no doubt quite a good reason why it is permitted whilst cruising on the cut. Look up the statistics and find out how many accidents have been caused by those drunk in charge of a narrowboat. I'd be (genuinely) interested in hearing the results of your research, but I suspect that you may be worrying unnecessarily.
Nothing like going to the pub after having consumed 154 bottles of beer. What a fantastic video, well done gentlemen.
@@IDKline 4 between the 2 per hour. These gentlemen are absolute legends.
Point, although exaggerated,well made. I’m sure that there are drink/cruising laws on the canal. Regardless it’s not a good look, particularly as the kids may view the videos. It added nothing to the video.
Lovely cruise. Thank you for taking us along James. Best wishes
WELL DONE JAMES LOOKS LIKE YOU STIRRED THEM UP WITH YOUR DRINKING got you algorithm’s going 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for the ride James, looks like you had good weather. Very chuffed to say had my first NB cruise this week on the K&A, it was brilliant with son & Grandson. Take care.
Nice spot on television. Good trip. Looking forward to seeing the new Lighting. Cheers.
There's some nice cling window film on Amazon for a good price. You could keep the sunshine and light but have some privacy in that bathroom window. Super easy to put up and stays perfect. I think Rob is on to something. You would never leave your windless if it had a bottle opener in it ☺
on the note of these they are great but, if you have single glazing, put it on the inside, but if you have double glazing, you cannot put the film on the inside and it must go on the outside, otherwise the sun gets reflected into the double glazing gap and the heat causes cracking of the glass.
@@redfox05nl Excellent tip! I had no idea.
You have a great friend for life with Rob love watching your videos mate .been watching from day one
I've never actually been down this side of the canal going towards London, nice to see some different scenery. On a different subject, always wondered what the rules were on drinking and boating. 😆🍻
Congratulations on your interview! I enjoyed your cruise from snowy New England - enjoyable vid as always! Cheers!
James have you and Rob thought about a summer cruise down the Kennet and Avon? It's very picturesque 👍
We’d love to - yes we speak about the k&a often but it’s a long way with the kids etc
So glad you and Rob are such good mates it’s brilliant , and nice food ❤
Any news on the other boat ?
In 1276 the manor of Chilterne Langley was purchased by Queen Eleanor, wife of King Edward I. She built a hunting palace complete with its own deer park on a hill above the village, which was renamed Langley Regina in her honour before eventually becoming Kings Langley 🇬🇧❤️
Made my evening... great video thank you 👍 is Rob a chef that looked really good x
Hello James for my onboard lights I done same with under gunnel lights but I then braught some corner trunking and mounted them to the top where the roof meets the top side walls ally with defuser can't see the led when off but creates so much light and only uses 1 amp or so for the whole 47 foot of springer space 😂😂😂 keep up great content
Rob's dinner did look delish. I enjoy seeing how well you and Rob coordinate your cruising. Do you report the locks which are not opening properly to CRT? Glad that tunnel didn't tear off your pram on the side. Take care. Leigh
If you like curvy canals James you should come up the River Lea and check out the River Stort, parts of that feel like boating through a jungle!! There's a decent boatyard in Stanstead Abbotts just a little north of the Stort junction, (no locks to get to it).
we live in hope that the Doom Bar will eventually make it to Canada, lovely pint, 🤣
This is an interesting stretch of canal through the Gade valley. The River Gade joins the GU just north of where the old lime juice wharf was. The stretch between Nash Mills and Toovey’s Mill is intact the canalised river. Oh my! How it’s all changed. Did you know that the Kings Head is haunted?
Great cruise again, thanks!
Hmmmm. There a fuel boats, poo boats, cafe boats, working boats--why not beer boats? I think there may be a market niche that has heretofore been unexplored.
That looked like a lovely, wickedly dark ale at the end of the video. I was just enjoying a beautiful double-digit red ale while I watched. Nice.
There are quite a few roving traders who sell alcohol. I've traded alongside Barge In Booze and Gangplank Gins in the last 12 months, both can be found on Social Media
Hi James, I was lying in bed with the TV on in the background, then I heard a voice. Hello (I said to myself), I know that voice. And it was you. Great interview. You did really well. Take care.
I reckon the beers were purchased in shop on the corner as you come off the bridge, if the shop is still there. I used to fish that part of the canal probably 87-88 and bought my very first and last Sunday Sport newspaper in that shop, I could only been 12.
Now I have some sad news. That shop is no longer, there’s a barber shop and that’s it. I used the shop at the other end of the road at the petrol station.
You just look like that dude I saw in the sun the other day James 🤣
Wow mr celebrity ! Nice one James ! X
Nice cruise James.
At 5:35; What kind of plants are those? ;-)
I raise my "Gin Glass" to the "Lister God's". "Birra Morreti" is for "Lightweights" tho ! Top Cruising Young James 🙂
What camera are you now using for your vlog please?
I use the iPhone 13 Pro
How terribly civilised.❤
Others although exaggerated have made comment about the alcohol consumption whilst cruising. I’m sure that there are drink/cruising laws on the canal. Regardless it’s not a good look, particularly as his kids may view the videos. Take it from someone who used to be an avid viewer and supporter of the channel, the multiple references to alcohol consumption added nothing to the video, which was otherwise moderately interesting.
I do see your point BUT…..
Kids don’t watch this - my average age viewer is 61. I drank one beer and after the week I had at work I was owed it. Of course I’m being responsible, I’m navigating my home around other boats. I’ll repeat it was one beer.
It’s part of boatlife, having a beer whilst cruising is part of boat life. I’m not over doing it, I’m not making it anything else other than what it is. One beer on a cruise. Perfectly legal and perfectly enjoyable. I’m sorry that the 3 references to having a beer added nothing in your opinion but it all helps tell the story.
I hope you are well
Thanks for caring
J
Hi James
if you are adamant that you only consumed 1 beer, may I suggest you watch your Vlog again. You start the trip with a bottle of "Birra Moretti" which you show yourself consuming and by the time you get to "North Grove" Lock (10.30) you invite your friend to go to the fridge and provide a follow up. This time a bottle of "Doom Bar". In any language that 2 beers and for all to see refutes, by your own admission, your response to Helen. Maybe you need to review your response.
I'm not against a beer on a hot day but am concerned that showing such activities leads to an acceptable behaviour, it becomes the norm, at which point the new boundaries expand further. Had the journey been longer how many more beers would have been consumed?
There are rules for alcohol consumption on the canals which are very similar to road rules, the fact there are insufficient resources to police/monitor such behaviour is a separate issue.
As highlighted by the 11 likes my initial comment received, and to which you did not reply, there are others that have sympathy with the point I was making.
May be some things are left on the editing floor and not highlighted, including what could be concluded to be a sponsored advertisement.
@@meljones7067 yes and the DOOM BAR WASNT DRUNK until we got back. We joked saying that we were still having that doom bar with our dinner a few hours later. Actually you can see that in the film!!! I do know what I’m talking about
Are you gonna take the other narrow boat on
Yes. Well, we’re going to bring it to Watford at the end of March and get it fixed, then we’ll see but probably
good vid on the channel thanks lee
Also…’The Langley part of the name means ‘long wood or clearing’. 🇬🇧❤️
HI James, you mentioned Rob does not need solar, why is this. Surely free electric is what everyone needs ?
It’s on his to do list
Cool. Carry on cruising mate.
Another great video but I can't believe you forgot to plug your channel!
💜💙💚
Hi James. We've been following you for ages. Have you changed your camera? The quality is brilliant! Entertaining as always 🍻
Thanks so much, I changed the camera a while ago to an iPhone 13 Pro
Take care
Need to stock up some Captain Morgan's me lad...keep those Karen's in place !
Those Listers are such loyal old gals, more loyal than most women. Based on your prior boat, the next one should be named Herb.
GB News? I bet you get more views than they do!
All the best, mate.
P.S. Just checked, and their latest video, posted 31 minutes ago, has 206 views. This video, posted 16 minutes ago, has 251 views. 🤣🤣🤣
Mate, you're more popular than GBeebies.
Let's face it, that's not hard haha
@@beasmith1 But they have 600k subs. 😁 (Honest.)
Having just watched this Vlog I must admit to being appalled at some of the content. Let me start by asking you "Do you drink beer whilst driving your car?" If the answer is NO then why not? Apart from approx 12T what do you consider the difference? With such a large subscription It might be appropriate you demonstrate a "responsible" approach to narrow boating where you highlight your concern not only for your own safety but that of others! And I note this is not the first time you have shown this trait on your Vlog.
I appreciate fully the time taken to produce your Vlogs and what you choose to include is entirely your own business, but I encourage you to maybe , if you continue to drink alcohol while driving, to leave those clips on the editing floor!
I'm sure there are some who will view my comments with distain but I would only ask them the same questions.
Maybe this could be the subject of a future Vlog where you discuss the merits of consuming alcohol whilst in charge of a narrowboat on a public waterway, I'm sure it would produce a "Lively Debate"!
Mel
stick to the cartoon channels on youtue dear - you obviously can't handle channels for grown-ups
What an ill considered response! You have absolutely no idea who I am or the problems I might I have faced with others and their alcohol abuse.
So you clearly encourage the practice of alcohol consumption whilst in charge of a 15T narrowboat on public waterways. how very sad.
Maybe it is you who needs to "stick to cartoons"!
I note that there is 2 likes to my comments which indicates there are others who agree with my views.
Maybe it is you that needs to "Grow Up" and take a more mature attitude to alcohol consumption, especially in the public domain!
What an ill considered response! You have no idea who I am or how I may have had to manage others and the fallout due to their alcohol abuse.
You clearly encourage the consumption of alcohol whilst driving a 15T narrow boat on a public waterway, how very sad!
Maybe it is you who should stick the cartoons.
I note 2 likes to my comments which shows there is others who agree with my comments.
I would also suggest it is you that needs to grow up and take a more mature approach to alcohol consumption, especially in the public domain.
Your response clearly provides us all much information about you and your approach to this serious matter
@@meljones7067 jesus christ karen move on
There's a very good reason why drinking alcohol and driving on the road is strictly forbidden. On the other hand, there is no doubt quite a good reason why it is permitted whilst cruising on the cut. Look up the statistics and find out how many accidents have been caused by those drunk in charge of a narrowboat. I'd be (genuinely) interested in hearing the results of your research, but I suspect that you may be worrying unnecessarily.