Kevin, so glad you were able to voice your opinion, full of common sense, regarding the COVID mess that enveloped all of us. I did learn by watching your videos that Britain wasn’t as tyrannical as I thought. That’s good news. My state in the US was one of the few that kept most things open. I do understand your concern about voicing your opinion too much because of the tyranny of the video platform. It’s been great to discover you. Keep on keepin’ on.
Thank you Kevin, knowing that someone 4,500 miles away feels how I do is somewhat comforting. Being able to travel the canal with you is a privilege. Thank you again!
Writing from the USA. You are right about everything you said. This is one of your best videos! I found the overcast skies to be quite soothing. You look healthy. I never tire of your videos and commentary.
So wonderful seeing you & Aslan again. Her “boom, boom, boom,” is such a welcoming & therapeutic sound i enjoy in every episode. Safe and healthy travels are wished for you this holiday season.
@@CountryHouseGent i have been in hospital for over a month. Your travels have truly helped my sanity and i would have been lost without this amazing discovery of your show . Thank you
Great to see you again Kevin. No need to apologise for the political rant. It’s bad enough loosing freedom to travel. But now we’re loosing free speech
@@shawnhillman8630 He said this. “The world today has 6.8 billion people,” Gates said during the talk. “That’s headed up to about 9 billion. Now, if we do a really great job on new vaccines, health care, reproductive health services, we lower that by perhaps 10 or 15%.”
We just started watching you and appreciate your sense of humor, your cooking, and most especially your openness about the Non Sense going on worldwide…. As much as you can and keep your channel that is. Thank You.
The beard is excellent. Sorry for the Johnny-come-lately comment, but I just "found" you and Aslan two weeks ago. : ) No better narrow boat canal videos out there than these and my husband is especially enthralled with your cooking videos. Thank you for all the hard work you put in so we can live an ideal life albeit vicariously.
ok, hands up all those who answered Kevin's " Am I Bitter?" rhetorical comment? Its lovely to see you back on the move, Kevin! Hang in there and keep us up to date with your beautifully observed vlogs.
Kevin, on a positive note, I was very happy to see your upload today. The sound of that beautiful McLaren engine and the sights along the canal gave me a lift. Thanks, mate.
Kevin, all the way from just south of St. Louis, MO we enjoy you just about every evening. Well done! In fact, we have watched your various series over and over again. Very enjoyable, informative, relaxing, and entertaining all at the same time. Very unique series.
Gotta say, the beard works. Looks good. Glad to see you are doing better. You look well. Which is always good thing. You are still the benchmark for narrow boat blogs. Always a blessing. Thank you. Scott
Hi kev. Good to see you out and about!! Rant!! What rant!!! That wasn’t a rant.... just saying what most people around the world is thinking and totally fed up with it all, and totally agree with you re tier system.... as most people will. We’d rather be living your style life if he had the option without a second thought. Stay safe!!
I thought I was watching Alan from My Narrowboat Venture for a split second. Great to see you back Kevin, hopefully you can stick with us over christmas.
Berners! I am sitting next to my Bernese Mountain Dog watching you Putt-Putt past an entire pack. Thanks for the video from Traverse City Michigan, USA...
We sprung forward today and it's a very cold March day. So, I'm going back and rewatching many of your splendid vids in my cozy home. Thank you again and again, Kevin!
I love this brilliant video with the beautiful scenery of England, and thank you for sharing it with viewers, who enjoy your work. Stay focused with capturing the the beautiful scenery of the UK on the canals as it is your saving grace through this c19 mess.
The thought occurs to me that you have been given a once in a generation (or two) opportunity to document this historic event and present it in your unique context. I'm glad that you are able to observe and comment on these present day struggles while continuing your authentic life journey. It's so easy to get caught up in frustrations and it can be a challenge to disengage from the drama and live in harmony with the situation. I'm reminded of this with every trip down the canals on Aslan. Thanks for welcoming me aboard. Bless you, Kevin, and happy holidays!
Well, being in Arizona USA I would like to see some of the insides of some of the shops and chandlers. If it is permitted to (film) inside. Also I noticed that the sizes of the containers you use seem to be smaller than I am used to seeing. Is that because of your reduced storage space or that is just the size that things are sold in? It doesn't pay to comment on anything political as someone with a different opinion will take great pleasure in slapping you down for what you express. Keep up the good work.
How dare you have an opinion about people expressing their opinions! Don't worry we'll teach you in the re-education camps! (Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall" plays softly in the background)
I think you have one of the best shows. You have me hooked on narrow boats. I live in upstate NY right near the Erie canal and we are renting a narrow boat to go from Albany NY to Buffalo NY.
That's lovely to hear Nancy. I've heard a lot about the Erie Canal and would love to try that, though the pandemic makes that unlikely now. Have a wonderful and slow trip. ☺
Great to see you again. 2020 has been hard for so many people in so many ways.. I really hope 2021 is better for us all. Great video as ever - thanks Kevin !
“Only speak for one or two “ is an understatement. Being out of work for a year (blessing in disguise/break from grid) , don’t miss politics so it was nice freedom not going to an office and appreciating simplicity. But lately everything feels so dictated...guess every country is feeling it in the name of COViD. In our lifetimes with advanced innovation...who would’ve thought it’d go on this long, guess we just got to make the best of things 😊We are glad you are back online, familiar comfort to the soul....it’s okay to rant a little , it makes you human 😎 stay safe and calm
The beard looks outstanding. Great seeing you back at work on the canal. Try not to worry. Paraphrasing one of the performers on the Saturday night comedy show from New York, "...the light at the end of the tunnel has showed us how stinky and bad the tunnel is." My own belief is that during 2021 you and I and the rest of us will once again be able to move forward giving free rein to our efforts and ambition, the frustrations of the past months merely an unpleasant memory...
Oofully good to see you back. The “Boom, Boom, Boom” is refreshing as ever. Tears for tiers here on California as well. I might detect a hint of sarcasm in your narrative. But that’s just me.
Ha, I thought when Kevin took his first trip, how could he live with that constant thump, thump, thump. I've watched all the episodes After Aslan was not to be heard for months, I sure did miss her thump, thump, thump. Yes, and Kevin narrating, too.
I know I say this every time... but to push play and hear the cluck cluck cluck cluck of Aslan just puts a smile on my face and it never get's old - so no apologies! Right there with yah Kevin; on the geopolitical nonsense! Cheers!
bang on brother, free country, free speech. always be honest and say what you think, loved the start of the vlog when you take the keys !!!. crack on pal.
It’s okay to be annoyed as you seem. All I care about is that you return to us, your big fans, and stay well. I’d love to hear about your daily life, inside and outside, over past few months you were quiet. We really have missed you! Please keep sending out your videos. And be reassured that this too shall pass. Oh, love your beard!!
You're spot on with your frustrations, I agree 100%. Keep the cameras rolling, and by continuing to do what makes you happy, you are in fact living the free lifestyle you sought. Not a bad Beavis & Butthead impersonation either haha
Hi Kevin, always good to see your post and video. My wife Lana and I dearly enjoy your travels, and living outside the system. We are all in this together, and will see the other side soon. Like the beard! I agree with Jane J. that the sound of Aslan's engine IS theraputic. Peace and Joy in this season, Los Osos, CA, US
Greetings Kevin, I so did miss Aslan, but she makes me feel lots happier with her chugging ! Retirement has been somewhat altered by this pandemic ,but thankfully I don't have to go to work at the hospital.Stay well and take care from San Bernardino California!
The beard looks wonderful! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the "stuff" that has happened this year. Listening to your voice and the lovely sound of Aslan makes all the "stuff" going on - disappear. You give us hope for a new year! Thank you.
You're back! Great to hear that 50's blump...blump. blump ..of a classic engine. Your choice of clips ...seamlessly wound into a memorable piece is very,very nice.All the Best ..and keep on keepin' on!
Good to see you again. At first I though you were taking on the Seattle 1980s Grunge band look with the beard, the hat and plaid shirt. Looks good on ya'. Yes, this weird long strange trip we have been in with COVID........No need to apologize for the rant. We are all feeling it and have differing thoughts on it, one thing is true you cannot negotiate with COVID. Be safe out there and keep up your spirits! Cheers from Seattle and Happy Holidays!! :-)
@@CountryHouseGent Yes, time will be the tell. It is kind of a combo of Fahrenheit 451 and A Journal of the Plague Year , LOL! My Mom, rest her soul, always said never underestimate a typical day. Peace! :-)
More lockdown! Damn. Take care of yourself and don’t worry about us ‘new world’ gongoozlers. We will be waiting for you on the other side of this. I hope you are writing. I look forward to reading your memoirs. And I would definitely buy your cookbook, “Tomatoes, potatoes, mushrooms, & onions!’
So good to see you again. Loving the Lancaster Canal with its scenery, beautiful landscape. And gently chugging along. Thank you for a nice escape during our Covid Stay at Home orders again in California. Merry Christmas, wishing for all a Happier Healthier New Year. 🎄🎀❤
Dear CHG. great to accompany you again. I had Sepsis twice earlier this year so I am living in what could have been the last year of my life and I am bloody annoyed too...this is not what I planned at all. But history shows that no system lasts forever and nor will this. Some cussed individual will set the ball rolling and change will develop, blessed are the cussed ones...we go about our business quietly, and we are powerful because ‘they’ don’t recognise us. So I look forward to accompanying you and Aslan again.....you have gotta keep going, for all of us who appreciate peace, freedom and calm water (with willow and assorted trees).
Sorry to hear about your situation Rikki. Indeed, I'm passionately infuriated at the thought of all the elderly folk in old people's homes, some with only a few months left and have to spend it isolated - and even seeing their loved one's is deemed illegal. A disgrace.
@@gbwildlifeuk8269 Really wasn't bitching, just observing that covid has been politicized along with pretty much all of pop culture and the internet. It seems inescapable these days as further proved by this video.
@@stevemarvin thats because it IS inescapable if you choose to ignore it, or decide its G5, or its a hoax, or its Bill Gates after our DNA! As far as politizing it goes, its obvious the oposition will complain about everything, the remainers will use it for fake news, the journalists will twist and turn it to create news, instead of doing their job - reporting news! Ignore them and follow the science. Its the science that cured other diseases, found the vaccine etc. (The rest of the morons totally overlooking we dont need Bill Gates, they have your DNA from the new borns, last blood test, visit to the dentist, covid test, etc. If its done one thing its exposed the amount of stupidity there is around us!)
Thank for another great video. And no apologies needed my way, I do understand what your talking about and totally agree with you. Stay safe and cheers
Hi Kevin welcome back on TH-cam, it's such a joy to see you and Aslan chugging along again, and yes I agree with others you do look healthier and wear a great beard, look forward to seeing more of your travels, happy new year too
Watching from California where we have been in the most restrictive lockdowns - trying to recall our dictator governor now. You express the same frustrations many have here. The worlds a much different place now, and that’s why we especially need to hear from people like you! Welcome back and hope to see more your vlogs in 2021. 😊
So glad to see you again!! Here in the US, masks are pretty much "required " everywhere (except in restaurants because all are closed and most have permanently closed). How about the UK? Beautiful stretch of canal. All that you opined about loss of freedoms are true here also.
Thank you Kevin. Finally a YouTubing boater with the balls to have an opinion on the C19 fiasco without worrying about losing viewers. Don’t worry about the few viewers you will lose over this. They are probably having problems getting internet under the beds they are hiding under. Best wishes NB WARSTEINER
Thank you Warren. It's been an eye opener reading the overwhelming number of comments from viewers who feel the same way, and are in the same boat so to speak. Of course there are some that have taken offence at me explaining my personal experience over the past 9 months. Cheers ☺
OMG, we are so happy to see a new video here again from you to watch, we are unable to view any of your videos elsewhere other than on You Tube!! Your looking really well and we wish you a Happy Xmas and a better 2021 for cruising the cut!! Missing the sound of Aslan already!! Looking forward to seeing more next year!! Stay safe. Lynette x
The tiers are decided by who yells the loudest. We wear masks, sanitize and work. So far all is good. Glad to see ur out and about. Depression can kill too.
I watch your vlogs and I get honesty , so freedom of speech can stuff it’s self. The dug dug of the engine ,the peace of the canal puts it all in to perspective. Hopefully 2021 will be the start of something good.😂😂
Agree about tiers Bloody ridiculous. North Northumberland Tier 3 👎🏻 On the subject of it not passing over that house’s land, looked more like it was following the contours (contour canal) ? Loved this video ✊🏻 If we shan’t here from you again Merry Christmas Fcuk off 2020 and a HaPpY New Year. 💪🏻
Hi there! I really enjoyed this vlog. And I read you loud and clear. Take care and thank you. I'm looking forward to your next vlog! Linda from Minnesota USA
I too share your observation on the minimization of the individual. Annoyed indeed. That said, pleasant navigation through all the restrictions - a much less bustling ("we are decidedly NOT on lockdown - tier 3 is not lockdown!") Lancaster awaits.
Hi yes I'm buy a canal boat because I'm to done with society and the BS, im glad you didnt mention the 20 patients they had in the nightingale hospital in London that holds 4,000 beds because were not aloud an a opinion Lol excellent video nice and relaxing to watch ☺👍
Yes, I as well applaud the apolitical commentary, as one said in the comments. Random note here, I want to point out the intro music and how wonderful it is! Love how all of this is you. Director, editor, composer, producer, production... a regular Stanely Kubrick. Love your music compositions! CHG needs to release an album.
Kevin, so glad you were able to voice your opinion, full of common sense, regarding the COVID mess that enveloped all of us.
I did learn by watching your videos that Britain wasn’t as tyrannical as I thought. That’s good news. My state in the US was one of the few that kept most things open.
I do understand your concern about voicing your opinion too much because of the tyranny of the video platform.
It’s been great to discover you. Keep on keepin’ on.
Thank you Kevin, knowing that someone 4,500 miles away feels how I do is somewhat comforting. Being able to travel the canal with you is a privilege. Thank you again!
Your genuine comments about how you are struggling helps me to know I’m not the only one.
Thanks Janice. Same here, it's a relief to know I wasn't imagining it all. Cheers ☺
You're not alone.
Writing from the USA. You are right about everything you said. This is one of your best videos! I found the overcast skies to be quite soothing. You look healthy. I never tire of your videos and commentary.
So wonderful seeing you & Aslan again. Her “boom, boom, boom,” is such a welcoming & therapeutic sound i enjoy in every episode. Safe and healthy travels are wished for you this holiday season.
Dido for me! Couldn’t have said it better myself.
Love it. Thanks Jane. ☺
@@CountryHouseGent i have been in hospital for over a month. Your travels have truly helped my sanity and i would have been lost without this amazing discovery of your show . Thank you
That's really good of you to say. Thanks Shane
You're so right about it being therapeutic, and a heck of a lot more than the Cat 3406 I was used to in my carnival days.
Thank you Kevin for your honest commentary and your take on the current situation
You speak for many of us! Love your videos! Hang in there!
Great to see you again Kevin. No need to apologise for the political rant. It’s bad enough loosing freedom to travel. But now we’re loosing free speech
Weve lost free speech if your not with them your against them.
I've lost nothing, say what I wish, but understand good science, and our need to stay safe.
@@shawnhillman8630 I say what I wish too. The virus and lockdown are NWO BS. Like Gates said. The vax is here to depopulate the planet.
@@markp6982 while you are afforded free speech, you aren't afforded your own facts. Bill Gates did not make that statement.
@@shawnhillman8630 He said this. “The world today has 6.8 billion people,” Gates said during the talk. “That’s headed up to about 9 billion. Now, if we do a really great job on new vaccines, health care, reproductive health services, we lower that by perhaps 10 or 15%.”
Nice to see the canal and life along it. You are reflecting the views of everyone that I know.
We just started watching you and appreciate your sense of humor, your cooking, and most especially your openness about the Non Sense going on worldwide…. As much as you can and keep your channel that is. Thank You.
Beard looks good Kevin, welcome back.
Nice to be back Ken, thank you. ☺
The beard is excellent. Sorry for the Johnny-come-lately comment, but I just "found" you and Aslan two weeks ago. : ) No better narrow boat canal videos out there than these and my husband is especially enthralled with your cooking videos. Thank you for all the hard work you put in so we can live an ideal life albeit vicariously.
ok, hands up all those who answered Kevin's " Am I Bitter?" rhetorical comment?
Its lovely to see you back on the move, Kevin! Hang in there and keep us up to date with your beautifully observed vlogs.
Thanks for another video. Look forward to every one. You are right on about “having an opinion”.
Kevin, on a positive note, I was very happy to see your upload today. The sound of that beautiful McLaren engine and the sights along the canal gave me a lift. Thanks, mate.
Watching you gives me the peace, I can’t get anywhere else. So thank you!
Loving the new look 😘 Covid don’t get me started grrrrr ! The only thing that’s kept me happy is going to my boat ... stay sane 👍
Kevin, all the way from just south of St. Louis, MO we enjoy you just about every evening. Well done!
In fact, we have watched your various series over and over again. Very enjoyable, informative, relaxing, and entertaining all at the same time. Very unique series.
Welcome back, Kevin. Wife likes your beard: "Some can wear them better than others" says she! Carry on and thank you.
Thank you John, and Mrs John. 😁 In fact this is about the 5th time I've tried a beard but for some reason, it seems to have worked properly this time.
Hoping you will come back and check in....always enjoy your humor and whatever you dream up to cook.
Gotta say, the beard works. Looks good. Glad to see you are doing better. You look well. Which is always good thing.
You are still the benchmark for narrow boat blogs.
Always a blessing. Thank you.
Scott
That's very good to hear you say that Scott. Have a good one.
Hi kev. Good to see you out and about!!
Rant!! What rant!!! That wasn’t a rant.... just saying what most people around the world is thinking and totally fed up with it all, and totally agree with you re tier system.... as most people will. We’d rather be living your style life if he had the option without a second thought. Stay safe!!
Many thanks Kev and Carol. Have a fine and jolly Xmas (within regulations of course 😊).
@@CountryHouseGent and you to kev!
@@CountryHouseGent 👍👍😁😁
You can't hear me but I'm applauding your apolitical commentary.
I have good hearing Bella ☺
My opinion is that I agree with your opinion about opinions. I enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work.
Many thanks and good to hear that. ☺
I thought I was watching Alan from My Narrowboat Venture for a split second. Great to see you back Kevin, hopefully you can stick with us over christmas.
Ha yes, the same thought crossed my mind as well Phillip. Just wait till I get the summer hat on. 😂
Good one. Great. Thanks. Just keep on keepin on.
Berners! I am sitting next to my Bernese Mountain Dog watching you Putt-Putt past an entire pack. Thanks for the video from Traverse City Michigan, USA...
They are incredibly impressive looking dogs. ☺
@@CountryHouseGent they are just about perfect...
We sprung forward today and it's a very cold March day. So, I'm going back and rewatching many of your splendid vids in my cozy home. Thank you again and again, Kevin!
I love this brilliant video with the beautiful scenery of England, and thank you for sharing it with viewers, who enjoy your work. Stay focused with capturing the the beautiful scenery of the UK on the canals as it is your saving grace through this c19 mess.
The thought occurs to me that you have been given a once in a generation (or two) opportunity to document this historic event and present it in your unique context. I'm glad that you are able to observe and comment on these present day struggles while continuing your authentic life journey. It's so easy to get caught up in frustrations and it can be a challenge to disengage from the drama and live in harmony with the situation. I'm reminded of this with every trip down the canals on Aslan. Thanks for welcoming me aboard. Bless you, Kevin, and happy holidays!
Thank you for your opinion. 👏
“Tow the line” else be “cancelled”.
Balderdash, I say! 😉
Happy trails.
The world needs more Aslan and Kevin to stay sane! Keep up the good work and stay healthy. Keep taking vitamin D.
Well, being in Arizona USA I would like to see some of the insides of some of the shops and chandlers. If it is permitted to (film) inside. Also I noticed that the sizes of the containers you use seem to be smaller than I am used to seeing. Is that because of your reduced storage space or that is just the size that things are sold in? It doesn't pay to comment on anything political as someone with a different opinion will take great pleasure in slapping you down for what you express. Keep up the good work.
How dare you have an opinion about people expressing their opinions! Don't worry we'll teach you in the re-education camps! (Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall" plays softly in the background)
@Colin Morrow Yes, I just don't fancy falling into that huge mincing machine. 😲
I like looking inside the shops, pubs and eateries also
Haven’t seen you for a while as I’m no longer on Facebook! Too much negativity!!! So first I’ve see of your beard! Very handsome I must say!!👌👌👌
I think you have one of the best shows. You have me hooked on narrow boats. I live in upstate NY right near the Erie canal and we are renting a narrow boat to go from Albany NY to Buffalo NY.
That's lovely to hear Nancy. I've heard a lot about the Erie Canal and would love to try that, though the pandemic makes that unlikely now. Have a wonderful and slow trip. ☺
Great to see you again. 2020 has been hard for so many people in so many ways.. I really hope 2021 is better for us all. Great video as ever - thanks Kevin !
“Only speak for one or two “ is an understatement. Being out of work for a year (blessing in disguise/break from grid) , don’t miss politics so it was nice freedom not going to an office and appreciating simplicity. But lately everything feels so dictated...guess every country is feeling it in the name of COViD. In our lifetimes with advanced innovation...who would’ve thought it’d go on this long, guess we just got to make the best of things 😊We are glad you are back online, familiar comfort to the soul....it’s okay to rant a little , it makes you human 😎 stay safe and calm
100%. Very upsetting times.
The beard looks outstanding. Great seeing you back at work on the canal. Try not to worry. Paraphrasing one of the performers on the Saturday night comedy show from New York, "...the light at the end of the tunnel has showed us how stinky and bad the tunnel is." My own belief is that during 2021 you and I and the rest of us will once again be able to move forward giving free rein to our efforts and ambition, the frustrations of the past months merely an unpleasant memory...
I do get fed up with fake happy smily perfect canal life videos you show the truth and realism keep on.
That's much appreciated, thank you.
Totally agree with you! Great to see you doing well and on the move again.
I love your video the landscape is so green and pretty
Colorado were I live is brown
Oofully good to see you back. The “Boom, Boom, Boom” is refreshing as ever. Tears for tiers here on California as well. I might detect a hint of sarcasm in your narrative. But that’s just me.
Hey Kevin, I’m a Brit living in America, it’s lovely to see England from the water ways, it’s like a look back in time..oh the good old days.
You know Kevin, a noise machine to help one sleep playing an endless loop of Aslan chugging along could be a big seller.
Ha, I thought when Kevin took his first trip, how could he live with that constant thump, thump, thump. I've watched all the episodes After Aslan was not to be heard for months, I sure did miss her thump, thump, thump. Yes, and Kevin narrating, too.
I know I say this every time... but to push play and hear the cluck cluck cluck cluck of Aslan just puts a smile on my face and it never get's old - so no apologies! Right there with yah Kevin; on the geopolitical nonsense! Cheers!
Thanks Chris. Great to hear that.
Kevin you just remind me of myself, no one in my life but that's great ,peace ,quite and no one to fxxking argue with 😁
I'm in America and I can completely empathize and agree with your politics
bang on brother, free country, free speech. always be honest and say what you think, loved the start of the vlog when you take the keys !!!. crack on pal.
It’s okay to be annoyed as you seem. All I care about is that you return to us, your big fans, and stay well. I’d love to hear about your daily life, inside and outside, over past few months you were quiet. We really have missed you! Please keep sending out your videos. And be reassured that this too shall pass. Oh, love your beard!!
Oh, how I missed this...Thanks Kevin!
Spot on - you nailed it!
You're spot on with your frustrations, I agree 100%.
Keep the cameras rolling, and by continuing to do what makes you happy, you are in fact living the free lifestyle you sought.
Not a bad Beavis & Butthead impersonation either haha
Thanks Brian. Yes, far far too many evenings in my younger days, slouched on the sofa watching MTV. 😁
Glad you are well Kevin. Welcome back. You are the salve to our restless souls. No matter what, you carry on!
Glad your ok , and your spot on regarding not being allowed an opinion . 👍🏻
Hi Kevin, always good to see your post and video. My wife Lana and I dearly enjoy your travels, and living outside the system. We are all in this together, and will see the other side soon. Like the beard! I agree with Jane J. that the sound of Aslan's engine IS theraputic. Peace and Joy in this season, Los Osos, CA, US
Welcome back! .Beard looks good...been watching repeats of entire series again. Even better second time around!
Kevin, your opinion matters. Thanks for all you do!
Great to have you back on the court & You Tube. You have been missed.
I follow you from here in the USA and I love love love what you are doing and I share your COVID frustrations.
Greetings Kevin, I so did miss Aslan, but she makes me feel lots happier with her chugging ! Retirement has been somewhat altered by this pandemic ,but thankfully I don't have to go to work at the hospital.Stay well and take care from San Bernardino California!
Just loved seeing you ‘searching’ for, then ‘finding’ your ‘lost’ key. Absolutely brilliant mate ! Not lost on me.
Welcome to the club Jack. :)
Lovely to see you again Kevin.... 😀
Totally agree with you on this tier system Kevin.....great update on your progress up the Lancaster canal......stay safe......thanks for
Nice to see you back and a valid assessment of the world we live in today.
The beard looks wonderful! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the "stuff" that has happened this year. Listening to your voice and the lovely sound of Aslan makes all the "stuff" going on - disappear. You give us hope for a new year! Thank you.
Thank you Richard and the best of Xmas wishes to you. ☺
Great to hear the sound of Aslan again.
You're back! Great to hear that 50's blump...blump. blump ..of a classic engine. Your choice of clips ...seamlessly wound into a memorable piece is very,very nice.All the Best ..and keep on keepin' on!
I appreciate that, thank you.
I am a freedom loving American, living in Kenya, and I am bloody annoyed, sir. I appreciate your remarks.
Cheers Francis and thanks for the thanks. ☺
Good to see you again. At first I though you were taking on the Seattle 1980s Grunge band look with the beard, the hat and plaid shirt. Looks good on ya'. Yes, this weird long strange trip we have been in with COVID........No need to apologize for the rant. We are all feeling it and have differing thoughts on it, one thing is true you cannot negotiate with COVID. Be safe out there and keep up your spirits! Cheers from Seattle and Happy Holidays!! :-)
Best wishes to you Ann. For sure, it's like living in a distopian novel. Just that I can't yet decide if it's badly or well written?
@@CountryHouseGent Yes, time will be the tell. It is kind of a combo of Fahrenheit 451 and A Journal of the Plague Year , LOL! My Mom, rest her soul, always said never underestimate a typical day. Peace! :-)
Yes Ann, that's sage advice. Mum's always know best. 😍
Please endure. You are an excellent storyteller and your journey is very compelling.
More lockdown! Damn. Take care of yourself and don’t worry about us ‘new world’ gongoozlers. We will be waiting for you on the other side of this. I hope you are writing. I look forward to reading your memoirs. And I would definitely buy your cookbook, “Tomatoes, potatoes, mushrooms, & onions!’
Thank you for the kind words of support Ed and thank you also for the unexpected gift. ☺ Very much appreciated. Cheers, Kevin
@@CountryHouseGent You are welcome. I’m grateful for the joy you give.
So good to see you again. Loving the Lancaster Canal with its scenery, beautiful landscape. And gently chugging along.
Thank you for a nice escape during our Covid Stay at Home orders again in California. Merry Christmas, wishing for all
a Happier Healthier New Year. 🎄🎀❤
Many thanks and the best of season's wishes to you all, Sharon. ☺
@@CountryHouseGent 🤗
Kevin good to hear Aslan chugging along and also to hear you talking.
Dear CHG. great to accompany you again. I had Sepsis twice earlier this year so I am living in what could have been the last year of my life and I am bloody annoyed too...this is not what I planned at all. But history shows that no system lasts forever and nor will this. Some cussed individual will set the ball rolling and change will develop, blessed are the cussed ones...we go about our business quietly, and we are powerful because ‘they’ don’t recognise us. So I look forward to accompanying you and Aslan again.....you have gotta keep going, for all of us who appreciate peace, freedom and calm water (with willow and assorted trees).
Sorry to hear about your situation Rikki. Indeed, I'm passionately infuriated at the thought of all the elderly folk in old people's homes, some with only a few months left and have to spend it isolated - and even seeing their loved one's is deemed illegal. A disgrace.
2020: The year politics invaded every last part of our lives. What a beautiful stretch of canal. Nice work as always CHG.
Many thanks Steve. Great to hear that. ☺
Its called covid not politics but ignore it and catch it if you want. (Im sure if nothing was done youd be bitching about that.)
@@gbwildlifeuk8269 Really wasn't bitching, just observing that covid has been politicized along with pretty much all of pop culture and the internet. It seems inescapable these days as further proved by this video.
@@stevemarvin thats because it IS inescapable if you choose to ignore it, or decide its G5, or its a hoax, or its Bill Gates after our DNA!
As far as politizing it goes, its obvious the oposition will complain about everything, the remainers will use it for fake news, the journalists will twist and turn it to create news, instead of doing their job - reporting news! Ignore them and follow the science. Its the science that cured other diseases, found the vaccine etc.
(The rest of the morons totally overlooking we dont need Bill Gates, they have your DNA from the new borns, last blood test, visit to the dentist, covid test, etc. If its done one thing its exposed the amount of stupidity there is around us!)
Thank for another great video. And no apologies needed my way, I do understand what your talking about and totally agree with you. Stay safe and cheers
The full set is looking good on you Kevin! Stay safe out there!!
Hi Kevin welcome back on TH-cam, it's such a joy to see you and Aslan chugging along again, and yes I agree with others you do look healthier and wear a great beard, look forward to seeing more of your travels, happy new year too
Cheers and here's hoping for a much more favourable 2021. 😁
The tier explanation makes perfect sense. To some people. In London. Who need the economy to flow there ;)
Good to see you back, Kevin. I hope your bike series goes ahead in the Spring/Summer.
Looking forward to the next episode
Cheers. Yes, keeping everything crossed for some refreshing change springtime, ish.
'We are bloody annoyed' indeed. Glad you found your key 😉. Never stop having an opinion, free speech still exists.... just about.
Yes, we seem to be hanging on by the skin of our teeth. Great to hear from you. Have a jolly (regulated) Xmas. 😊
Watching from California where we have been in the most restrictive lockdowns - trying to recall our dictator governor now. You express the same frustrations many have here. The worlds a much different place now, and that’s why we especially need to hear from people like you! Welcome back and hope to see more your vlogs in 2021. 😊
So glad to see you again!! Here in the US, masks are pretty much "required " everywhere (except in restaurants because all are closed and most have permanently closed). How about the UK?
Beautiful stretch of canal. All that you opined about loss of freedoms are true here also.
Pretty much the same here Christine. Masks required in all indoor places, except pubs and restsurants - but same as with you, they're closed anyway.
Thank you Kevin.
Finally a YouTubing boater with the balls to have an opinion on the C19 fiasco without worrying about losing viewers.
Don’t worry about the few viewers you will lose over this. They are probably having problems getting internet under the beds they are hiding under.
Best wishes NB WARSTEINER
Thank you Warren. It's been an eye opener reading the overwhelming number of comments from viewers who feel the same way, and are in the same boat so to speak. Of course there are some that have taken offence at me explaining my personal experience over the past 9 months. Cheers ☺
Good to see you back. The beard looks great 👍
OMG, we are so happy to see a new video here again from you to watch, we are unable to view any of your videos elsewhere other than on You Tube!! Your looking really well and we wish you a Happy Xmas and a better 2021 for cruising the cut!! Missing the sound of Aslan already!! Looking forward to seeing more next year!! Stay safe. Lynette x
Thank you Kevin! I needed some CountryHouseGent in my day.
The tiers are decided by who yells the loudest. We wear masks, sanitize and work. So far all is good. Glad to see ur out and about. Depression can kill too.
The beard looks great.
I watch your vlogs and I get honesty , so freedom of speech can stuff it’s self. The dug dug of the engine ,the peace of the canal puts it all in to perspective. Hopefully 2021 will be the start of something good.😂😂
Are you Father Christmas? Rocking The Beard Brother.{Pork Pies for life} MERRY CHRISTMAS KEVIN....
Agree about tiers Bloody ridiculous. North Northumberland Tier 3 👎🏻
On the subject of it not passing over that house’s land, looked more like it was following the contours (contour canal) ?
Loved this video ✊🏻
If we shan’t here from you again
Merry Christmas Fcuk off 2020 and a HaPpY New Year. 💪🏻
Nice to see you out enjoying the canals again , the beard looks good on you.
Just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and here’s to a better new year. All the best to you.🎄🎅🏼
Coming from U.S.A all places uk is interesting, cafes markets pubs etc.
More Sausage rolls/pies Please!
@@ryanessex7978 apperently you do..
Ha @Colin Morrow , I try to limit my sausage roll and pie quota, so that I don't need to buy a new belt.
Hi there! I really enjoyed this vlog. And I read you loud and clear. Take care and thank you. I'm looking forward to your next vlog! Linda from Minnesota USA
Kevin, you are 100 percent spot-on. Thank you.
Hi Kevin. Great to see you moving about on the canal. Hope you had a good Christmas. Here’s to a much better 2021. Take care. Nick
Thanks Nick and yes, I'll raise a mug of splosh also to something that makes sense in 2021.
I too share your observation on the minimization of the individual. Annoyed indeed. That said, pleasant navigation through all the restrictions - a much less bustling ("we are decidedly NOT on lockdown - tier 3 is not lockdown!") Lancaster awaits.
Hi yes I'm buy a canal boat because I'm to done with society and the BS, im glad you didnt mention the 20 patients they had in the nightingale hospital in London that holds 4,000 beds because were not aloud an a opinion Lol excellent video nice and relaxing to watch ☺👍
Yes, I as well applaud the apolitical commentary, as one said in the comments. Random note here, I want to point out the intro music and how wonderful it is! Love how all of this is you. Director, editor, composer, producer, production... a regular Stanely Kubrick. Love your music compositions! CHG needs to release an album.
Great to see you back Kevin, and a beautiful part of the world, is the Lancaster canal! 👍