I find you so entertaining and watchable. You are just a normal woman, very excited about her life and a breath of fresh air. I so love your story. Well done. You look like nothing but fun!!
Well done Heidi! The best vlog I've seen going over that aqueduct! The only problem I found with the vlog, is that you've scared the living daylights out of me with them camera shots! And put me off of ever taking Aitch over it haha! Look after yourselves (Heidi, Jackie) Vince x
Hi Heidi pudding,wow you sure have shown us the Aqueduct from top to bottom of all you got to do is ab sail half way down it and we then would have see every angle there is ,it was fantastic blog just love it ,you are a one in a million Heidi love you to bits ,till next time take care keep safe , John 👏👏👀👀🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️🌹🌹🇬🇧🇬🇧😂😂☠️⚔️❤️🔥❤️🔥
Thank you Heidi, Jackie, and Pudding, for an absolutely fantastic Vlog… the best video I’ve seen over this particular aqueduct. You did a great Job …well done ..xxx
This has got to be my favourite vlog I’ve seen about Pontcysyllte Aqueduct..you’re the only ones that have shown the view from below too..so stunning.. thank you for sharing 🏴☠️
OHhhhhhhhhhh Heidi I loved watching you swing, didnt !!know you were a swinger *WG* and Jacki wheeling Puddin around in his own pushchair a lovely vlog and that steep climb after you deserve something a little stiffer than a cup of tea ,ya better check the fridge darlin. Thanks for a great vlog and congratulations on being able to pronounce that aqueduct's name.Till next time "virtual Hugs and kisses"XXX
Swinger 😂😂 Thank you Ralph - aww that pram has been the best thing we ever got for little Puddin as it allows him to come everywhere with us again since his back legs went and he started to fall over all the time ❤️xx
I relate a lot to Pudding. My back legs have gone and I have to wheeled about sometimes. Fortunately Pudding and I have lovely minders. I love the aquaduct and have been there a few times, although my memory is like my legs and doesn't always work right. Fabulousa watching you going over it!
Hello Heidi - greetings from Poland What an amazing video! I've been across the Poncysyllte Aquaduct in 1983. The adventures with you surpass this by miles. We've walked across it, paddled across it, croseed over in a narrowboat and stood underneath it - fantastic!. And to think it was built between 1795 and 1805, all by hand without the use of any of the modern construction methods we have available today. Back to your vlog. The Chirk Tunnel was incredible. You entered in England and came out of it in Wales (the information board at the exit is in English and Welsh). I love "Stiff Ripples" - my favourite piece of music you've written. A couple of trading days - I hope you did well. A new canoe and a fire lit in August! Wow! Congratulations on I your best video so far. Great camera work, superb commentary, loads of fun and laughter and you of course. Stay safe please.
Would have been so funny if you’d said - it’s so beautiful cruising at this time of the morning. The canal is so peaceful and quiet and..... [ Jackie begins vacuuming at full volume like a champion]. Take 2 So, yeah......as I was saying
Another fantastic video and beautiful scenery from you, Jakki and Captain Puddin. So proud of you for doing the things you do. Please take care and stay safe. Love you all xxxx
The winner is the one who dies with the most toys! Another lovely video and nice to say the briefest of hellos at Llangollen Basin. Best wishes. NB Little Gem.
That aqueduct is fantastic. Absolutely super. Really, truly awesome. Oh my word, your boat on that aqueduct, oh my heart! But aye, in the end, it's all about the toys. 🙂 And the pub.
You are so brave I’m I the only one that gets a nose bleed just from watching people go over it let alone in a bag of air you are are one crazy lady but boy what a fabulous vlog 🤢
Such a fun vlog! Loved it! The clips of you in your new canoe. The rope swing, puddin looking adorable in the push chair! So interesting seeing the aqueduct from below too! Loved it 🤩🏴☠️
I hiked Offa's Dyke Path in 2018... and couldn't figure out the path went OVER the aqueduct. (To be fair, I'd already hiked 23 miles that day from the north, it was getting dark and I was exhausted.) I ended up in the park below the aqueduct and had walked all the way to the train viaduct on the other side of the park before my B&B just came to pick me up because it was nearly midnight and I was thoroughly lost/exhausted. You'd think I'd know a towpath was walkable having lived within a mile of the Erie Canal for nearly 9 years, but I'd never actually had any interest in canals until my trip to the UK. (And of course there are no such canal systems in the US for something like a narrowboat).
I'm heading that way. Seems alot of vloggers are over there. Mark was in one of my vlogs but he didn't give me any rum. Is he trying to get you drunk? Lol. I like the music titles. Looks scary going over the aquaduct arghhh I've got to do that. Better get my man nappies out. Ta ra...
Will, we are currently watching you this very minute 😂😂 catching up - just on the one with you and your bro now - you had me howling with your new intro 😂 … we will be off the golly next week as been up here for almost 2 months - taking it sloooow
Aw, what fantastic scenery, and wee Puddin having a wee daunder. Lol I think every woodland walk in Britain has a swing in it and us responsible adults have to try it out 🤣🤣🤣. Another fab video x
@@TheNarrowboatPirate Thank you for putting in so much hard work and creativity into producing these lovely vignettes. Its really something to look forward to when they come out on a Thursday. I love meeting the crew and the people you come across on your voyage. There’s a rich seam of the daft and the hilarious that makes these vlogs irresistible.
Went over it in a hire boat about 25 years ago, walked over it plenty of times, but when we walked over it when the kids were small enough to slip through the railings ( or that’s how it looked to me) I was terrified. The river Dee at the foot of the bridge is a great place for a picnic. Stunning film in the early morning. You must have nerves of steel to canoe over it !
They could really build back then. Makes me wanna cry when I see the ugly concrete structures we will leave behind. Only good news they won't last that long. But beuatifull area and wiews 🤗🤗
I had a pug ,well I inherited Sage from me Mom. One of the many things I like about your vids. I started reading a mystery book with that boat bridge in it. Then I got real busy and watching too many TH-cam’s. Speaking of busy I better get my behind moving.
the way you " nerded" out over the aquaduct towers, i dont the same thing. i laughed when you said you wanted to touch the giant shaft. going out on a limb here and say you gals dont touch a lot of shaft, less they are coming off your engine, Ha. Sorry, will forever have the mind of a teenager. Subscribed for sure :)
Another lovely video, thank you Pirates. I really want to go over that aqueduct, despite being terrified of heights. I spent most of the video as you travelled over it shouting, "noooooo", & watching between my fingers. Thank goodness there's always the delicious Puddin' to calm and sooth the nerves XXx
Ay up ! That was mad fun seeing you kayaking across to Trevor and back and there was or is a pub there near Anglo Welsh hire boats somewhere. Few years since I was over there don't drink now so I wouldn't notice and there was a small dry dock at Trevor Basin too wonder if it's still there ? You would have passed Chirk Marina where I had a pontoon for a while and "Glas-Y-Dorlan" one of two narrowboats for disabled people trip boats which I skippered on for a short time when I was on the mooring at Chirk. Great views almost like stood still in time........................ Cheers !
Heidi re you exhaust nocking the crap off the tunnel roof, get yourself a diffuser one of those brass loop type's (makes your exhaust fumes go sideways) regards Mike
Love those views, we are heading to Chester today for 6 days to explore on foot would love to be on the cut. Then moving for another 4 days in Oswestry so hope to visit aqueduct
@@TheNarrowboatPirate Second day in Chester and here for 4 more before travelling to Owesttry for 4 nights. Cant believe the booze prices here, double vodka and coke and a pint of fosters £5.20, in our town the larger would be £4.50 alone. Walked to Cheshire Cat from Chester today for a pint or two Loving it :-)
Thanks for taking us for the walk under the aquaduct, rather be under than on top arghhhhhh, although the scenery just takes the breath away. Love your channel, take care =-).
@@TheNarrowboatPirate so much going on make your hair curl! House buyers messing us about/brokers lying about boats conditions. We’ve decided to concentrate on the house and a rental in the U.K. then/if we’re back go shopping. We’ll know more tomorrow xx
Cor blimey, the footage of you on the aqueduct made me feel quite queasy, incredible views and engineering..but I'm not sure I could manage it...keep away from the edge! You pirates are made of stern stuff.
Definitely done the aqueduct several times when living on our Narrow boat Ubique 10 years ago, Llangollen was our favourite canal. Did you know there is a plug in the middle of the canal chamber and every couple of years a childs name from the local school is drawn from a hat, they get the privilege of pulling the plug to release all the water to drain the chamber so it can be cleaned of all debris and leaves etc. Love your channel.x
Bat poo and spider jism. I wasn’t expecting that. I suppose I should have been really, but I wasn’t. Spat my hot chocolate over my dressing gown. Keep it up Heidi (no pun intended) 😄
Hi Heidi, great to see you and the gang again ! I noticed earlier today that you had posted your vlog but I left it until 11.30 tonight before I watched it. The reason I did that, well I realised one evening that whenever I watch your vlog I am sitting here smiling and that's what life is all about. The Pontcysyllte aqueduct is amazing, and when we take into account it only took ten years to construct and was finished in 1805 and I expect everyone must have thought Telford was completely mad when he said that he was going to build a cast iron trough across the valley, fill it with water so that boats could go across it ! I know you do badges, have you thought about making some Puddin badges and see how they sell ? I am sure he has a big following so you could be surprised at how well they sell. Finally (yes I know I know I talk too much) have you considered getting a metal "hat" to put on the end of your engine exhaust ? it should stop the exhaust blowing all the crap off tunnel roof and falling on the solar panels. BTW, what is Puddin's age ?
Hey Peter, thanks for watching - yes the aqueduct is amazing - what a genius that guy was! I’m going to do some badge designs when the trading season is over as well as writing some new music - it’s difficult at the moment as It’s still trading season, but end of October to Easter will give me loads more time to crack on with the fun stuff 😂😂 Puddin will be 12 in a few days 😃 I did have a splitter / cutted on my engine exhaust but it spit, so I’m going to have to think of a way of fitting another that can withhold the power that comes out of that exhaust 😃😃🏴☠️
@@TheNarrowboatPirate Sorry for always saying so much Heidi, I guess being a twin cylinder, the exhaust output is not as smooth as 4 cylinder and running slow will make it more noticeable too. I guessed Puddin was an elderly gentleman by his looks but he looks well for his age, what is the problem with his back legs Arthritis ? I think he has you and Jacks worked out and knows how to play the rear legs when he wants a cuddle and some treats! I saw him run in the video and he is a real little speedy when he wants to be. Sorry but I have to say about Pontcysyllte, it has got to be really scary when you are standing on the stern of a boat that is totally open, like some boats are and only have the tiller arm to hold onto going left to right. All it needs is one slip and you are out there with the birds, I hate heights so that's one thing I could not cope with ! You and Jacks both take care.
Hey Pete, I love reading your comments 😃🏴☠️ Puddin has good and bad days and is fine to potter about outside the boat all day long, but he can’t walk more than 150 feet in one go without falling over at least once, then sitting there feeling sorry for himself bless him but it is important to keep letting him try and when it gets too much he goes in his pram 😃
I've recently subscribed and I'm in awe of your adventures, it's reassuring to know its possible as a single person to manage and maintain a narrowboat. Looking forward to your next adventure. When I buy a narrowboat. I will be well equipped with all your info. Thanks for sharing.
Ahoy, thank you for watching and leaving such a lovely comment - wow exciting stuff about getting yourself a Narrowboat 😃 Hopefully see you on the canals in the near future 😃🏴☠️
Oh wow guys this has been a fabulous vlog. That aquaduct is amaizing WOW, the view! Poor pudding he's really getting on, bless him, hes still got some spunk tho. Did you find a pub to quench your thirst? Looking foward to next week.
After subbing to your channel now playing catch up and yes myself and the wife spent a few days around Llangollen and had a trip on the cannel, more or less starting where you was moored over Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and onto Llangollen, all in all it took just over 3 hours that was in August during that long spell of hot weather, and as you said after the aqueduct where your turn left we spent half the time grounding out with the narrow boat going backwards and forwards as the skipper tried to find parts deep enough to continue, next time we are in Llangollen going to have cruise on the horse drawn boats and see what it was like before engine power came along.
Did Pontcysyllte about 10 years ago, on a hire boat from Swanley Bridge Marina. I don’t think I’d have been brave enough to kayak it. Literally gasped when I saw you doing that. What would have happened if a narrowboat started crossing the other way?
I would have just jumped and used it as a parachute 😉 haha no I checked that nothing was coming before I went across and also if you go by boat you need to check nothing is coming first 😃😃
Great way of really seeing all aspects of the Aqueduct. Hope you found a pub ok. Good idea going early through the narrows., hope it’s traffic free. Looking forward to the next one, a rum in the Corn Mill perhaps (that’s not a euphemism, I do mean a drink in the pub😂).
The best 20 minutes of my week! Great job Heidi (and Jackie [sp?] and Capt. Puddin'). I'll send you a few $$ for that one. Hey I have a question - roughly how deep is a canal? I know it will vary from silt, dead bodies and other crapola but just gimmy a rough idea. Arrrr.
Love the (as my sister used to call it) "Garden Candy". Are there websites to view all the available items to purchase, whether yours staff or someone elses?
Ahoy, there mate!! what treasures are you selling today?? Love the aqueduct and the beautiful area around it. If I knew about the narrowboats while I was in the military I know I would have moved to the UK or England and still be living and piloting all over the place. No river rock unturned. No canal un floated.
Stumbled across your channel this morning and I'm absolutely loving it I have a question. I absolutely love the music you have written and perform (find it very relaxing and calming) and I was wondering if there is anyway online I can buy/stream it 🤔 Right, got to go ... Onto the next video ...
Done the aqueduct a few times, but I must admit, I've always stood the towpath side of the tiller! And I thought you'd greased those Stiff Ripples? And wasn't it in a previous vlog with the weir you mentioned about a potential Flow Job? You need to make sure the music fits the subject :)
stuck in wrexham at the moment going back to my boat in norfolk soon used to live in Middlewich and worked around Northwich and Nantwich so know a lot of the places you travel lovely place to be
Hope to go over that aqueduct one day. Being overly practical and with somewhat concerned interest. Can you see across one end to other? What happens if another boat comes the other way.? Especially if you were in the Kayak?
Yes you can see to the other end … when I went over on the kayak, I made sure I was following a Narrowboat even if I kept my distance … the etiquette is to approach and if you see another vessel to wait - sometimes you have to wait almost an hour as it takes a while to cross it and then as soon as a boat is leaving another may have started 😂😂
@@TheNarrowboatPirate thanks for explaining. I long to get back home to the UK and spend time on the Canals. I have the a kayak, , just need a narrow boat next :-). Love your VLOGS.
hiya old lass is the viaduct the only way you can get into wales or are their other routs in but you took the picture book one great views from there, cant make my mind up are you a alcoholic or as me a practising one, i do like a drink well a tin or sometimes two a day or are we both just a couple of light weights, take care flower keep well keep safe.
Do you require a traders licence to sell on the canal from the boat? is there a set market to meet up at ? I see a Facebook group for canal traders which I have joined but not got, any answers to my questions as yet. love the channel and thank you x
Hey Trish, yes you need a traders license and it’s all straight forwards once your business proposal has been accepted by the Canal & River Trust and all insurances etc have been put into place- I think mine took about 6 weeks. You can trade anywhere on the canals and you find out about events as you go along depending what area you are etc there is a group called ‘floating traders’ which is a lot more helpful 😄
Thanks Brian and yes it’s my own, I’m hoping over winter I’ll have more time as the trading season will be over to get all my tracks finished and available to download 😃🏴☠️
@@TheNarrowboatPirate thanks heidi I spend winter on the lanngolen Maybe will meet if you are still around we have met before 3 Maybe 4 years ago although I don't think you will remember anyhow be safe Brian x
I’m a little behind on my editing to be honest .. it takes me ages 😂😂 I’m hoping to be off the Llangollen by the end of next week and heading around the four counties 😃 I think I’m going to winter around Anderton / Weaver then get up the Macc for January / feb time stoppages permitting 😃😃🏴☠️
I can go the same speed as a Narrowboat, if not faster 😂 …. There are kayaks going across all day long - no one gets upset as it’s part of it up there 😃😃
@@andrewkitchenuk yeah all boats have to wait if someone on the aqueduct from either way … so just approach and if someone on there then wait … sometimes you are waiting for 6 boats, 2 canoes .. other times it’s free 😂🏴☠️
Hey Morris, not the Pirate stuff no, as it was too difficult to post parcels daily, but i do have a website for the badge business as they can just be posted in a normal post box every day 😃🏴☠️
It was 2ft 10 but i took a load of ballast out the boatmans cabin last winter so reckon I’m about 2ft 8 now … I’ll measure it again when I’m out the water in Nov for blacking …. She has a big bottom because of the mid engine and big prop
@@kevinseeley6452 if you go to Llangollen basin (next weeks vid once I’ve edited it 😂) just take it very slow and stay in the middle channel, you will be fine 😃 I did most of this canal in tickover but it’s doable and beautiful ❤️
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I find you so entertaining and watchable. You are just a normal woman, very excited about her life and a breath of fresh air. I so love your story. Well done. You look like nothing but fun!!
Well done Heidi! The best vlog I've seen going over that aqueduct! The only problem I found with the vlog, is that you've scared the living daylights out of me with them camera shots! And put me off of ever taking Aitch over it haha! Look after yourselves (Heidi, Jackie) Vince x
😂😂 hahaha you will love it Vince - I did shite myself to be fair and i’ve been over it before 😂😂
@@TheNarrowboatPirate You're funny!
Must be very cool going over the aqueduct in a kayak…going over it at all😊
Wow that aqueduct is so so high but so beautiful to see everything , oh I love your pop up shop that is so cool thanks for letting me see your world❤
Hi Heidi pudding,wow you sure have shown us the Aqueduct from top to bottom of all you got to do is ab sail half way down it and we then would have see every angle there is ,it was fantastic blog just love it ,you are a one in a million Heidi love you to bits ,till next time take care keep safe , John 👏👏👀👀🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️🌹🌹🇬🇧🇬🇧😂😂☠️⚔️❤️🔥❤️🔥
Awww thanks so much for such a lovely comment again John 😄😄🏴☠️ ❤️
I've definiely decided you've got the best boat on the canals, I love it x
Hahaha I don’t half curse her at times 😂 thank you 🏴☠️
i'm always amazed what survived over there during WWII (from Buckeye Lake , Ohio USA)
Thank you Heidi, Jackie, and Pudding, for an absolutely fantastic Vlog… the best video I’ve seen over this particular aqueduct.
You did a great Job …well done ..xxx
Awww thanks so much Vicki 😄🏴☠️
This has got to be my favourite vlog I’ve seen about Pontcysyllte Aqueduct..you’re the only ones that have shown the view from below too..so stunning.. thank you for sharing 🏴☠️
Awww thanks so much Lizzy 😃 I’m still recovering from that walk 😂😂
@@TheNarrowboatPirate I’d be knackered too..you deserved your pint! Take care lovelies 🏴☠️
Another great adventure. We went over the Pontywotsit aqueduct back in 2015. Like flying, it was. Loved it.
Thanks Sheila - yes it was great fun 😂🏴☠️🍺
OHhhhhhhhhhh Heidi I loved watching you swing, didnt !!know you were a swinger *WG* and Jacki wheeling Puddin around in his own pushchair a lovely vlog and that steep climb after you deserve something a little stiffer than a cup of tea ,ya better check the fridge darlin.
Thanks for a great vlog and congratulations on being able to pronounce that aqueduct's name.Till next time "virtual Hugs and kisses"XXX
Swinger 😂😂 Thank you Ralph - aww that pram has been the best thing we ever got for little Puddin as it allows him to come everywhere with us again since his back legs went and he started to fall over all the time ❤️xx
I relate a lot to Pudding. My back legs have gone and I have to wheeled about sometimes. Fortunately Pudding and I have lovely minders. I love the aquaduct and have been there a few times, although my memory is like my legs and doesn't always work right. Fabulousa watching you going over it!
Aww thanks Em! I hope your legs get to take you on some more adventures very soon xxx
Hello Heidi - greetings from Poland
What an amazing video! I've been across the Poncysyllte Aquaduct in 1983. The adventures with you surpass this by miles. We've walked across it, paddled across it, croseed over in a narrowboat and stood underneath it - fantastic!. And to think it was built between 1795 and 1805, all by hand without the use of any of the modern construction methods we have available today.
Back to your vlog. The Chirk Tunnel was incredible. You entered in England and came out of it in Wales (the information board at the exit is in English and Welsh). I love "Stiff Ripples" - my favourite piece of music you've written. A couple of trading days - I hope you did well. A new canoe and a fire lit in August! Wow!
Congratulations on I your best video so far. Great camera work, superb commentary, loads of fun and laughter and you of course. Stay safe please.
Thanks you Michael, yes that aqueduct it’s amazing … and like you say, without all the modern equipment … it was just absolutely breath taking 😄🏴☠️
Would have been so funny if you’d said -
it’s so beautiful cruising at this time of the morning. The canal is so peaceful and quiet and.....
[ Jackie begins vacuuming at full volume like a champion].
Take 2
So, yeah......as I was saying
Another fantastic video and beautiful scenery from you, Jakki and Captain Puddin. So proud of you for doing the things you do. Please take care and stay safe. Love you all xxxx
Thanks so much Mick 😃
Blimey! My head was spinning over that aquaduct, I could live there beautiful, pudding is such a sweetie ☺
Thank you, yes Puddin is an absolute star 😃🏴☠️
That aqueduct is so beautiful, but I think I’d be too scared to go across. xx
Awww you would love it 😄🏴☠️❤️
The winner is the one who dies with the most toys!
Another lovely video and nice to say the briefest of hellos at Llangollen Basin. Best wishes. NB Little Gem.
Thank you 🏴☠️ and hello 👋 I get to the basin in next weeks I think - not even started to edit it yet, it’s still on me sd card 😂😂
That aqueduct is fantastic. Absolutely super. Really, truly awesome. Oh my word, your boat on that aqueduct, oh my heart! But aye, in the end, it's all about the toys. 🙂 And the pub.
Yes Ann, it’s an amazing feat of engineering …. I loved going across it 😃🏴☠️
Great stuff love it.
Top 4 vloger.
Keep safe warm dry and virus free x
Thanks for watching David 🏴☠️ you stay safe too 😃
You are so brave I’m I the only one that gets a nose bleed just from watching people go over it let alone in a bag of air you are are one crazy lady but boy what a fabulous vlog 🤢
Thank you Sheila 😂🏴☠️
Such a fun vlog! Loved it!
The clips of you in your new canoe. The rope swing, puddin looking adorable in the push chair!
So interesting seeing the aqueduct from below too!
Loved it 🤩🏴☠️
Thanks guys 😂🏴☠️
I hiked Offa's Dyke Path in 2018... and couldn't figure out the path went OVER the aqueduct. (To be fair, I'd already hiked 23 miles that day from the north, it was getting dark and I was exhausted.) I ended up in the park below the aqueduct and had walked all the way to the train viaduct on the other side of the park before my B&B just came to pick me up because it was nearly midnight and I was thoroughly lost/exhausted. You'd think I'd know a towpath was walkable having lived within a mile of the Erie Canal for nearly 9 years, but I'd never actually had any interest in canals until my trip to the UK. (And of course there are no such canal systems in the US for something like a narrowboat).
I'm heading that way. Seems alot of vloggers are over there. Mark was in one of my vlogs but he didn't give me any rum. Is he trying to get you drunk? Lol. I like the music titles. Looks scary going over the aquaduct arghhh I've got to do that. Better get my man nappies out. Ta ra...
Will, we are currently watching you this very minute 😂😂 catching up - just on the one with you and your bro now - you had me howling with your new intro 😂 … we will be off the golly next week as been up here for almost 2 months - taking it sloooow
@@TheNarrowboatPirate Blimey that is slow. See you on the cut Gal.
Aw, what fantastic scenery, and wee Puddin having a wee daunder. Lol I think every woodland walk in Britain has a swing in it and us responsible adults have to try it out 🤣🤣🤣. Another fab video x
Thanks Sandra haha yes we loved that swing 😂😂
another great video heidi but that horn i keep looking for the boat to appear lol
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16:28 FFS 😳 it looks like you’re flying.
You and the boat 🤪
Gracious loving Lord! I had to hide behind the sofa when you went over that aqueduct! I couldn’t have done that if I was lashed to the mast!
Hahaha it was more fun in the canoe … but it was quite spooky going early on the boat as I was higher than the clouds / mist 😂😂🤣
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Thank you for putting in so much hard work and creativity into producing these lovely vignettes. Its really something to look forward to when they come out on a Thursday. I love meeting the crew and the people you come across on your voyage. There’s a rich seam of the daft and the hilarious that makes these vlogs irresistible.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment John, that’s made my day 😃😃
has to be one of the most amazing structures ever along the the other one...amazing views and a sense of height...
It really is outstanding 😃❤️🏴☠️
love your channel! I have prams for my cats too! they love it! so much fun watching you!
Went over it in a hire boat about 25 years ago, walked over it plenty of times, but when we walked over it when the kids were small enough to slip through the railings ( or that’s how it looked to me) I was terrified. The river Dee at the foot of the bridge is a great place for a picnic.
Stunning film in the early morning. You must have nerves of steel to canoe over it !
Haha yes Puddin could poke his head through the railings, and we panicked, so I can imagine how it must feel having small children 😄🏴☠️
Amazing when you think those iron plates are sealed using boiled sugar
Wow really hahaa - scary stuff 😂
I don't want to besiege you with comments on your older vids...so I'll comment occasionally 😊Loved it!
Thank you 😄🏴☠️
They could really build back then. Makes me wanna cry when I see the ugly concrete structures we will leave behind. Only good news they won't last that long.
But beuatifull area and wiews 🤗🤗
It’s very beautiful and I think the aqueduct is also a thing of beauty 😃
Hello I live in whittington and have biked over too clan in the summer it's a great day out 👍🙉
I was there about 3 weeks ago. Another fab vlog. Lovely to see your stiff ripples make another appearance.
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You & your channel are an absolute delight! Awesome aquaduct footage, top to bottom Cheers from Kentucky USA! 🥰
Thanks guys 😄🏴☠️
PONT CUS SUL TAY. Give it a go... 😁
You first 😂😂🏴☠️
You’ve just made my day Heidi, love from France.
Thanks so much Mariea 😄🏴☠️
Don’t ever stop doing this just love it
Aww thanks Morris 😃🏴☠️
Wonderful view! I enjoyed seeing it from below! Thank you!
Thanks John 😄🏴☠️
I had a pug ,well I inherited Sage from me Mom. One of the many things I like about your vids. I started reading a mystery book with that boat bridge in it. Then I got real busy and watching too many TH-cam’s. Speaking of busy I better get my behind moving.
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the way you " nerded" out over the aquaduct towers, i dont the same thing. i laughed when you said you wanted to touch the giant shaft. going out on a limb here and say you gals dont touch a lot of shaft, less they are coming off your engine, Ha. Sorry, will forever have the mind of a teenager. Subscribed for sure :)
😂 thanks for watching and subscribing 😃🏴☠️
you both are so awesome
Wow these are early videos 😂
Nice hootters. Love a good horn.
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Went over the Aqueduct last year on hire boat , amazing views across Dee valley to viaduct and down towards Llangollen.
Another lovely video, thank you Pirates. I really want to go over that aqueduct, despite being terrified of heights. I spent most of the video as you travelled over it shouting, "noooooo", & watching between my fingers. Thank goodness there's always the delicious Puddin' to calm and sooth the nerves XXx
Hahaa Puddin didn’t give a bugger - he sat on the roof most of the time snoring 😂 it’s such a beautiful canal and well worth the trip 😃🏴☠️
You definitely have an" Admirable" life 😉
Thank you 😄🏴☠️
That was a fun excursion ❤️
Glad you enjoyed it 😄🏴☠️
Ay up !
That was mad fun seeing you kayaking across to Trevor and back and
there was or is a pub there near Anglo Welsh hire boats somewhere.
Few years since I was over there don't drink now so I wouldn't notice and
there was a small dry dock at Trevor Basin too wonder if it's still there ?
You would have passed Chirk Marina where I had a pontoon for a while
and "Glas-Y-Dorlan" one of two narrowboats for disabled people trip boats
which I skippered on for a short time when I was on the mooring at Chirk.
Great views almost like stood still in time........................ Cheers !
It’s amazing there Andrew, I loved it 😄🏴☠️
Looking at the dates, we were here at the same time. We walked the Llangollen early last September. Beautiful canal.
It’s a beautiful canal ❤️😄🏴☠️
Love pudding. Top bloke! ❤️
He sure is haha 😂😄
Amazing engineering and brilliant views.
Thank you 😃🏴☠️
I was there last wk its great i took a historic boat across with the sounds of beloved bolinder but with a difference 😁 this was 4 foot long (model)
Amazing 😄😄🏴☠️
Heidi re you exhaust nocking the crap off the tunnel roof, get yourself a diffuser one of those brass loop type's (makes your exhaust fumes go sideways) regards Mike
It's called a "biscuit cutter" 😉
I did have one but it split …I try get myself another as I’m sick of cleaning my roof 😂😂🏴☠️
And again fantastic video Heidi loved watching this one. The viaduct is also Grade 1 listed
Thank you again for your lovely moment 😃🏴☠️
What a great video! Love seeing so much of Puddin’ ❤️
(I use a doggie pram/stroller too for my little old guy)
Great shots from the aqueduct!
Thank you 😃🏴☠️
Love those views, we are heading to Chester today for 6 days to explore on foot would love to be on the cut. Then moving for another 4 days in Oswestry so hope to visit aqueduct
Oh Bill it’s a must - it’s fabulous and you will also love Chester - such a quaint city 😃😃🏴☠️
@@TheNarrowboatPirate Second day in Chester and here for 4 more before travelling to Owesttry for 4 nights. Cant believe the booze prices here, double vodka and coke and a pint of fosters £5.20, in our town the larger would be £4.50 alone.
Walked to Cheshire Cat from Chester today for a pint or two Loving it :-)
You can’t beat cheap drinks 😂 we love the Cheshire Cat 😄
Thanks for taking us for the walk under the aquaduct, rather be under than on top arghhhhhh, although the scenery just takes the breath away. Love your channel, take care =-).
Thanks so much Lorraine 😃🏴☠️
Another great video, but no pub!!! Poor Jax, hope your all well and safe. Carol and Stu in Spain xxx
Awww thanks guys - any news on your boat ? 😄
@@TheNarrowboatPirate so much going on make your hair curl! House buyers messing us about/brokers lying about boats conditions. We’ve decided to concentrate on the house and a rental in the U.K. then/if we’re back go shopping. We’ll know more tomorrow xx
Cor blimey, the footage of you on the aqueduct made me feel quite queasy, incredible views and engineering..but I'm not sure I could manage it...keep away from the edge! You pirates are made of stern stuff.
Yeah it’s amazing isn’t it 😃🏴☠️
Definitely done the aqueduct several times when living on our Narrow boat Ubique 10 years ago, Llangollen was our favourite canal. Did you know there is a plug in the middle of the canal chamber and every couple of years a childs name from the local school is drawn from a hat, they get the privilege of pulling the plug to release all the water to drain the chamber so it can be cleaned of all debris and leaves etc. Love your channel.x
Oh wow Debbie that’s awesome .. wish I had known that when I did the editing 😂 thank you so much for watching 😃🏴☠️❤️
Dark and Stormy is me best fav drink at the moment. I am using Kraken Spiced rum from Trinidad bottled in the US.
It’s a gorgeous drink 😃🏴☠️🥃
Bat poo and spider jism. I wasn’t expecting that. I suppose I should have been really, but I wasn’t. Spat my hot chocolate over my dressing gown. Keep it up Heidi (no pun intended) 😄
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Hi Heidi, great to see you and the gang again ! I noticed earlier today that you had posted your vlog but I left it until 11.30 tonight before I watched it. The reason I did that, well I realised one evening that whenever I watch your vlog I am sitting here smiling and that's what life is all about. The Pontcysyllte aqueduct is amazing, and when we take into account it only took ten years to construct and was finished in 1805 and I expect everyone must have thought Telford was completely mad when he said that he was going to build a cast iron trough across the valley, fill it with water so that boats could go across it ! I know you do badges, have you thought about making some Puddin badges and see how they sell ? I am sure he has a big following so you could be surprised at how well they sell. Finally (yes I know I know I talk too much) have you considered getting a metal "hat" to put on the end of your engine exhaust ? it should stop the exhaust blowing all the crap off tunnel roof and falling on the solar panels. BTW, what is Puddin's age ?
Hey Peter, thanks for watching - yes the aqueduct is amazing - what a genius that guy was! I’m going to do some badge designs when the trading season is over as well as writing some new music - it’s difficult at the moment as It’s still trading season, but end of October to Easter will give me loads more time to crack on with the fun stuff 😂😂 Puddin will be 12 in a few days 😃 I did have a splitter / cutted on my engine exhaust but it spit, so I’m going to have to think of a way of fitting another that can withhold the power that comes out of that exhaust 😃😃🏴☠️
@@TheNarrowboatPirate Sorry for always saying so much Heidi, I guess being a twin cylinder, the exhaust output is not as smooth as 4 cylinder and running slow will make it more noticeable too. I guessed Puddin was an elderly gentleman by his looks but he looks well for his age, what is the problem with his back legs Arthritis ? I think he has you and Jacks worked out and knows how to play the rear legs when he wants a cuddle and some treats! I saw him run in the video and he is a real little speedy when he wants to be. Sorry but I have to say about Pontcysyllte, it has got to be really scary when you are standing on the stern of a boat that is totally open, like some boats are and only have the tiller arm to hold onto going left to right. All it needs is one slip and you are out there with the birds, I hate heights so that's one thing I could not cope with ! You and Jacks both take care.
Hey Pete, I love reading your comments 😃🏴☠️ Puddin has good and bad days and is fine to potter about outside the boat all day long, but he can’t walk more than 150 feet in one go without falling over at least once, then sitting there feeling sorry for himself bless him but it is important to keep letting him try and when it gets too much he goes in his pram 😃
I've recently subscribed and I'm in awe of your adventures, it's reassuring to know its possible as a single person to manage and maintain a narrowboat. Looking forward to your next adventure.
When I buy a narrowboat. I will be well equipped with all your info. Thanks for sharing.
Ahoy, thank you for watching and leaving such a lovely comment - wow exciting stuff about getting yourself a Narrowboat 😃 Hopefully see you on the canals in the near future 😃🏴☠️
Oh wow guys this has been a fabulous vlog. That aquaduct is amaizing WOW, the view! Poor pudding he's really getting on, bless him, hes still got some spunk tho. Did you find a pub to quench your thirst? Looking foward to next week.
We did find a pub when we climbed back to the top 😂 but just had the one 🍺 see you next week 😃😃
love it
Thank you 😃🏴☠️
After subbing to your channel now playing catch up and yes myself and the wife spent a few days around Llangollen and had a trip on the cannel, more or less starting where you was moored over Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and onto Llangollen, all in all it took just over 3 hours that was in August during that long spell of hot weather, and as you said after the aqueduct where your turn left we spent half the time grounding out with the narrow boat going backwards and forwards as the skipper tried to find parts deep enough to continue, next time we are in Llangollen going to have cruise on the horse drawn boats and see what it was like before engine power came along.
I’m currently heading that way again … water levels are very low this time of year though for my deep drafted old girl 🏴☠️
Did Pontcysyllte about 10 years ago, on a hire boat from Swanley Bridge Marina. I don’t think I’d have been brave enough to kayak it. Literally gasped when I saw you doing that. What would have happened if a narrowboat started crossing the other way?
I would have just jumped and used it as a parachute 😉 haha no I checked that nothing was coming before I went across and also if you go by boat you need to check nothing is coming first 😃😃
I live locally and I’ve seen people who PADDLE BOARD across! Insane
Yes I saw some doing that when I was there 🤣 jeeze!
I was chatting to you when you were moored up next to the lady with Shadow the German shepherd. I was the chap with the mad weimaraner. Haha
Oh yes we remember 😂😂
@@TheNarrowboatPirate I don't being offered a tot of rum though, poor show me hearties. Haha x
😂😂 we can’t when trading as don’t have an alcohol license! Well that’s my excuse 😂😂🏴☠️
@@TheNarrowboatPirate 😄☠🥃👍🏼
That's looks amazing but I would defo poo myself going over the aquaduc.
😂😂 so did I 🏴☠️
Been there, done that. Smashing stuff.
Great way of really seeing all aspects of the Aqueduct. Hope you found a pub ok.
Good idea going early through the narrows., hope it’s traffic free. Looking forward to the next one, a rum in the Corn Mill perhaps (that’s not a euphemism, I do mean a drink in the pub😂).
Haha of course! 😂🥃🍺🏴☠️
That aqua duct is crazy!
Yes it really is 😃🏴☠️
Love all your videos, but do you also take photo shots from your many adventures?
Not really Jane as I don’t have a posh camera or owt just my phone and a go pro
Biggest in the world also a world heritage site
It was beautiful ❤️
The best 20 minutes of my week! Great job Heidi (and Jackie [sp?] and Capt. Puddin'). I'll send you a few $$ for that one. Hey I have a question - roughly how deep is a canal? I know it will vary from silt, dead bodies and other crapola but just gimmy a rough idea. Arrrr.
Hey Mike thanks for watching again 😃🏴☠️ the middle of the canal can often be about 5 ft or slightly over but obviously deeper on rivers 😃
@@TheNarrowboatPirate - Thanks matey!! Arrrr.
Good video 👍
Thank you 🏴☠️
O my gosh
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Amazing video... and yes I would most definitely shit myself!
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17 35 did you see that big spider in the canal ! yes walked over it and walk under it and taken lots of photos
I’m going back to check now 😂😂
Haha it’s probably just a bit of debris as that canal has quite a flow
Love the (as my sister used to call it) "Garden Candy". Are there websites to view all the available items to purchase, whether yours staff or someone elses?
I don’t I’m afraid just my badges on the pirate boat website … as posting unique items is a bit of a nightmare as they break 😂🏴☠️
Ahoy, there mate!! what treasures are you selling today?? Love the aqueduct and the beautiful area around it. If I knew about the narrowboats while I was in the military I know I would have moved to the UK or England and still be living and piloting all over the place. No river rock unturned. No canal un floated.
It is really beautiful - may be I’ll see you one day on the canals 😃🏴☠️
Stumbled across your channel this morning and I'm absolutely loving it
I have a question. I absolutely love the music you have written and perform (find it very relaxing and calming) and I was wondering if there is anyway online I can buy/stream it 🤔
Right, got to go ... Onto the next video ...
Awww thanks for watching Neil, I hope you enjoy 😄🏴☠️ I mention the music in one of the Christmas ones, not sure if you have got there yet 😂😂
@@TheNarrowboatPirateupto and watching video 30, plus found your music on Spotify, so one happy chappy.
Keep up the innuendos ... I mean great work 🤔🤣
Done the aqueduct a few times, but I must admit, I've always stood the towpath side of the tiller! And I thought you'd greased those Stiff Ripples? And wasn't it in a previous vlog with the weir you mentioned about a potential Flow Job? You need to make sure the music fits the subject :)
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@@TheNarrowboatPirate Only joking! Love your music :)
@@ronnielloyd4676 😄🏴☠️🎵
only live a couple of miles from the Aqueduct its scary enough driving past the bottom of it
Oh how beautiful to live nearby, i absolutely loved that place 😃❤️🏴☠️
stuck in wrexham at the moment going back to my boat in norfolk soon used to live in Middlewich and worked around Northwich and Nantwich so know a lot of the places you travel lovely place to be
Hope to go over that aqueduct one day. Being overly practical and with somewhat concerned interest. Can you see across one end to other? What happens if another boat comes the other way.? Especially if you were in the Kayak?
Yes you can see to the other end … when I went over on the kayak, I made sure I was following a Narrowboat even if I kept my distance … the etiquette is to approach and if you see another vessel to wait - sometimes you have to wait almost an hour as it takes a while to cross it and then as soon as a boat is leaving another may have started 😂😂
@@TheNarrowboatPirate thanks for explaining. I long to get back home to the UK and spend time on the Canals. I have the a kayak, , just need a narrow boat next :-). Love your VLOGS.
Aww well I hopefully see you on the canals in the future 😄 glad you are enjoying them 😄🏴☠️
hiya old lass is the viaduct the only way you can get into wales or are their other routs in but you took the picture book one great views from there, cant make my mind up are you a alcoholic or as me a practising one, i do like a drink well a tin or sometimes two a day or are we both just a couple of light weights, take care flower keep well keep safe.
Hey Albert, yes the aqueduct is the only way in by boat 😄 I’m not an alcoholic 😂😂 but I do enjoy a drink, especially at the end of a long day 🏴☠️
@@TheNarrowboatPirate i am just on my second can now
Do you require a traders licence to sell on the canal from the boat? is there a set market to meet up at ? I see a Facebook group for canal traders which I have joined but not got, any answers to my questions as yet. love the channel and thank you x
Hey Trish, yes you need a traders license and it’s all straight forwards once your business proposal has been accepted by the Canal & River Trust and all insurances etc have been put into place- I think mine took about 6 weeks. You can trade anywhere on the canals and you find out about events as you go along depending what area you are etc there is a group called ‘floating traders’ which is a lot more helpful 😄
Love the music is it your own and if so do you sell copy's
Thanks Brian and yes it’s my own, I’m hoping over winter I’ll have more time as the trading season will be over to get all my tracks finished and available to download 😃🏴☠️
@@TheNarrowboatPirate thanks heidi I spend winter on the lanngolen Maybe will meet if you are still around we have met before 3 Maybe 4 years ago although I don't think you will remember anyhow be safe Brian x
I’m a little behind on my editing to be honest .. it takes me ages 😂😂 I’m hoping to be off the Llangollen by the end of next week and heading around the four counties 😃 I think I’m going to winter around Anderton / Weaver then get up the Macc for January / feb time stoppages permitting 😃😃🏴☠️
Come down south if u want more. ☀️
I know it’s bloody freezing 🥶 😂😂
Summers coming beautiful and sunny blue sky’s today
The old boy pocked his head out today, his been hiding since before Christmas
Why isnt there safety bars on the other side
Ahoy, I think it’s probably because no one walks that side 😂🏴☠️
How long did it take to paddle across? And did you upset any boaters waiting to cross it? 🙂
I can go the same speed as a Narrowboat, if not faster 😂 …. There are kayaks going across all day long - no one gets upset as it’s part of it up there 😃😃
@@TheNarrowboatPirate I think they meant boats coming the other way. 🙈
@@andrewkitchenuk yeah all boats have to wait if someone on the aqueduct from either way … so just approach and if someone on there then wait … sometimes you are waiting for 6 boats, 2 canoes .. other times it’s free 😂🏴☠️
Where is the pub lol lol
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I've walked it and then bought 2 packs of incense sticks from you. I'm sure you remember!! It was about 3 years ago?
😂😂 From the Pirate boat ? I was on the Leeds Liverpool 3 years ago .. last time I was on here was about 5 years ago could it have been then ? 😂🏴☠️
@@TheNarrowboatPirate oh yeah. Time flies.
Do you have a website to sell your goods ?
Hey Morris, not the Pirate stuff no, as it was too difficult to post parcels daily, but i do have a website for the badge business as they can just be posted in a normal post box every day 😃🏴☠️
how long does it take you to set up the store?
About 2 hours
That aqueduct scared the s..t out of me. Not so much the canoe, more the shots from the boat.
😂😂 haha yes it’s very high
What's your boats draft?
It was 2ft 10 but i took a load of ballast out the boatmans cabin last winter so reckon I’m about 2ft 8 now … I’ll measure it again when I’m out the water in Nov for blacking …. She has a big bottom because of the mid engine and big prop
@@TheNarrowboatPirate we are going there next year and have a Steve Hudon and we are 2 foot 7
@@kevinseeley6452 if you go to Llangollen basin (next weeks vid once I’ve edited it 😂) just take it very slow and stay in the middle channel, you will be fine 😃 I did most of this canal in tickover but it’s doable and beautiful ❤️