146. Narrowboat cruising out of Milton Keynes halted by a fallen tree after a storm
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After a few days at different places in Milton Keynes, it was time for me to move on but the weather had different ideas and a tree across the canal put paid to movement for an evening. Eventually I was able to get going again and back out into the countryside, ending up near Stoke Hammond.
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End point: goo.gl/maps/NorcACY5zQp
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"Stormy Denials".... I can't Trump that one! :-)
Not watched the full video yet but just had to comment on the title.... " stormy denials" absolutely brilliant title..... Laughing so hard!
'Stormy Denials'....Brilliant made me laugh out loud.
Liam Perry top Trumps 😂
You make the most cozy videos. :)
Next time there is a storm you should film, even if you are just indoors. Maybe you have one but I have missed it?
Stormy Denials? Pun Star!
Interesting new tactic for getting the boats moored around you to move on.. tell them you saw some chavs eyeing up your boat at midnight... clever!!
I find an isolated stainless steel handrail fed with an electric fence output tends to deter boarders... just call it "static buildup"
Do punks bother the boats much,,,that's dumb of me,of course they will,,,, that's one that I like about boating here,,you could mount a gattlin gun if you could find one,,,a buddy got a house boat here on lake Cumberland,a and he is doing something with supercapacitors, says it works like a stunt gun,,but here we can get away and unless they have a boat you're fine,,thxs,gb
So nice that you talk us trough your Journey, it makes all the difference. 🤗👍
I don't know why, but I always feel a bit sad when you end your videos. I always want to see more and keep "traveling" with you. Well, on to the next one then! Thank you.
Bit of Trivia. Refreshers are made in NewMills, Derbyshire by Swizzles Matlow, right on the canal, lovely part of the world where you can smell refreshers as you pass by, although I don’t have a boat but enjoy your vlog.
I can't stand for people to leave their garbage for others to gather up. We have that problem in the national forest here in USA. Love your videos!
Thankyou for another great vid. I've been following your progress since late 2015 I think, and always feel a calm relaxation watching your episodes. Please never stop!
Always interesting to see you..I travel with you..I visite ENGLAND ....I have never been there..an old man living near PARIS..71 years old ..and I have Just a tablet SAMSUNG tab 3.. so I look at you in my bed before to sleep it is 21 h 30
Thank you Bernard
Bernard Schirmeyer , 71, that’s not old!
Boating tip: To frighten off dubious looking neighbours, simply warn them you saw suspicious youths 'hanging round their boat'. Within 24 hours they'll be gone.
I know hard rain is unfortunate for navigation purposes, but I can only imagine how well I would sleep with the rain pounding away on the canal and roof of a narrowboat. Thanks for the most relaxing videos on TH-cam.
I used to own a wooden boat and after a hot spell you would think a heavy shower would be great. But alas along with the pita pater comes the drip, drip, drip. Teak deck planks shrink and if the seam caulking has not been installed correctly, it tears away from one side or the other and the hair line crack lets the water in. But by some amazing factor it never seams to drip under the crack, so there's a search and find operation to be carried out.
Most of the ships swindlers don't stock or even know about Sika Flex bond break tape, they sell hundreds of tubes of expensive Sika Flex Epoxy, but no tape.
Deck planking is laid with a groove cut part way through the thickness, in the top section along each plank, when installed the lower section of the plank butts up to the other plank.
The tape is then applied on top of the groove and the Sika Flex is applied on top of the tape. The tape then acts as a slide or break point and allows the Sika Flex to stretch with tearing away from either or both sides of the upper groove, when the decking shrinks.
A caulking job well done means no drips on the head when trying to sleep.
Loved the play on words in your title David ☺️ There used to be a swing bridge South of Berkhamsted at Winkwell, don't know if it's still there.
Thank you for replying to my wife Kate on patreon. Your videos have really helped us at a very difficult time in our lives.
Oh my, I'm very sorry to hear that and just pleased that the videos provide some respite. Hope you can both hang on in there for better times surely to come. Best wishes.
I quite enjoy your videos, David, the tranquil flow of the cut giving a rather large contrast to my otherwise busy pace. The videos are done well, which is a nice cherry on top. Keep up the good work!
Cheers David another enjoyable vlog.. Take it your heading south... Take care..
I was brought up in Bletchley near Fenny Stratford. My Dad was a Bletchley Park Veteran working there during the War & at the Outstations until the 60’s. They bought their first house there at Far Bletchley. Just after the small marina by the flats at Fenny was Bletchley sports field where as a teenager I played cricket for Old Bletchley Cricket Club. We used to play the village of Milton Keynes, consisting then of a Pub, village Green & Duck Pond. How times have changed!
This is very interesting. Thank you. Seeing the actual countryside especially from your point of view is very special.
When you were talking about the heron and then said “we’ve had a couple of...” I honestly believed that you were about to finish that sentence with “we’ve had a couple of deep philosophical discussions” 😂.
Instead, you talked about a couple of days of bad weather.
I’m now imagining those deep and meaningful conversations that you had with the majestic Mr Heron (or Ms perhaps).
It’s late, I’m obviously a little over-tired.
Thanks for sharing your adventures. Much appreciated.
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That’s how I navigate! “A little further on... or thereabout.” With a cuppa tea, a heron, or two, & a tomato sandwich. It’s good to be the captain!
Love your videos. Keep up the good works, we don’t have narrow boats in America.
I think you found another branch of the Grand Union David. LOL
Thumbs up for the title alone!
Thank You foe another scenic video. I enjoy watching them. Thanks
Nice title, one of your best.
kevgermany ,agree!
Beautiful video as usual David. In Oregon when we see someone dropping garbage or not cleaning up after themselves we say, "Hey, your Mom called, she's not coming!" LoL!
I too am very impressed with the canal through Milton Keynes as a result of your vlog.Many thanks for posting.
I love ur narration I love it relaxing thank you Mr
Thanks for the adventure, David. 👍👏👏👏
Thanks David. Another great video!
you can take the trash with you. i have done so in my car, people are just careless to dump trash like that. but the only soluthion is that all of us pick it up. hopefully that will bring people to think.. love your channel, the peacefull life on a narrowboat
Thanks a lot for the vlog, cheerio!
I do hope you know how inspirational your videos are. Not in a loud way, not in some fancy over-produced way, but in their simple reality, showing how a real change to a quieter life is not only possible but also rewarding as a human being.
Yes! I remember Refreshers - brings back some memories!
It's always so darn much fun traveling with you. Love seeing the country side and the wild life.
Ooooh that was properly lovely. I feel very relaxed now after watching this. Thank you
Lovely stretch of the canal network absolutely stunning. 👌
Love looking at the countryside and cottages. I don't ever think I would be bored living on a boat like this. Maybe one day!
Another excellent vlog David. Enjoy your journey, wherever it takes you.
I am following you on on your Narrowboat crusing and enjoying the countryside.
Thanks again for a nice vlog as always
Great haircut, great vlog! Thanks David 😊
beautiful countryside there for sure
Thank you for sharing your adventures!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for another great video. I really enjoyed it.
The downed tree was quite unexpected. The CRT folks actually got it cleared up faster than I thought they would.
Happy Cruising
Another Great Vlog David. Keep them coming.
Great to see you in Fenny, the best part of MK!
I enjoyed that despite the fallen tree. Very surprised just how pleasant Milto Keynes appeared to be. Super video thanks David - nice haircut by the way.
Hooray back to Cheerio.. I'm happy again! :-)
Thanks for another great video.
Watched all your videos and by far the best on TH-cam! Keep up the good work.
Thank you!
Loving your work. Always good to see a CC vlog. Missed you in the summer. Time to do an updated setting a fire vlog in the woodburning stove xxx stay safe
Hi David, at last a stretch of the canal I know by heart having formerly lived opposite the canal in Fenny Stratford and now living in Bletchley. I & the wife walk this stretch weekly. Now we know why that tree was cut! As a youngster I saw commercial canal activity, even an ice breaker in Winter. Often watched grain boats having their cargo literally sucked up a pipe into the canal-side maltings, long since gone! Great to see the inside of Stoke Hammond lock for a change! Many thanks! Mike
Great vlog David, as usual. Never thought of cruising to MK but looked very pleasant, will try it next year.
Great video as usual. I loved that first heron!
David You make even the Rainy periods seem so short. Sort of what we experienced daily on our trips to London. Rain was a brief interruption nothing more. As Always just a part of life. Cheers
I was wondering about downed trees a few vlogs back. I'm glad I waited to let the answer unfold in its proper course.
I find it weird watching your videos going through the town I’ve always lived in, showing it from a different point of view Weirdly relaxing and a very interesting way to document your journey. Look forward to every new video now!
next time cc floats through give him a tour.
I do love your videos. As for the tree, if you're travelling by canal you must enjoy the slow pace and the inevitable delays. It's just part of the journey and nothing to be annoyed about. Buen viaje.
Enjoyed this video with dinner-sort of dinner and a movie. Thank you for another relaxing video. Amazing how people seem to disregard their fellows when it comes to disposing of their trash. With such beautiful scenery along the canal it is really heartless to trash it like that. Hope you don't have to see this very often. Take care and travel safely.
Just back from a trip to India. ... a nice gentle narrow boat journey is sounding better all the time. Still on my list👍😏
English boatman,, Hello, I heard there was a nuke went of,,,my goodness,well less have a nice cup of tea,,ahh that's better,,,love your videos,,and I love the way the boat folk seem in no hurry,, here it's hard to find a boat that's not jet power,,, keep letting us enjoy with you,,gb
Great British Spirit (was) after a cup of Tea we will do something about it
Hi David
You’ve mentioned the effects of the wind on narrow boats several times before and I’m surprised that such a heavy, low profiled craft would be so influenced by the wind. I always learn something from your vlogs, soon I shall be an expert 😂 thanks a lot.
Cheers
Keith
Love your videos!!
Good Vlog pal keep them coming please :)
I keep saying "one more video"...then its been a few hours and I've got nothing done with my life. Other than calculations on owning a narrow boat.
Hi David hope ur new house is OK uve settled in OK always enjoy ur videos mate kp safe regards ur friend John Flint North Wales .
Naughty CRT contractor, not using his mesh visor or ear defenders despite them being attached to the helmet.
Usual great vlog. Took me a little while to get the title ,then the penny dropped. Very funny !
12:44 with the gentle drizzle and all I was really hoping the boat on the right would be called Purple Rain
Ahoi David, schöne Kamerafahrt und eine Menge Feuerholz am Kanal.
Ahoy David, nice tracking shot and a lot of firewood by the canal.
I came past you moored up in Mk last month. I also met the dredger boat and had to reverse to let them through. I'm sure the moorings are CRT by them flats. Happy cruising David
ah the Red Lion @ fenny lock. Great beer there.
I have just bought lucky 7 on the Lancaster canal, garstang marina, look forward to meeting you on the cut buddy. Have watched every one of your vlogs. Such a massive help. Thank you. Take care. See you soon. JC
I've never been on the Lancaster but it looks gorgeous. Have fun!
@@CruisingTheCut 42 miles, and not a lock in sight. New floor going in this week. Lots of painting to do. Exciting times. Stay safe and dry.
i took a peek at the map and you probably passed sensient flavors. i used to be in the flavor and fragrance business--and yes, it can smell quite nice on days that you are making something sweet. we used to make a vanilla flavor that you would know we were doing it a couple blocks away.
another wonderful video, love the title
i think the black cat tried to warn you...
Always a sad sight to see a tree come to its end like this. Good video. Greetings,, Kitty.
Enjoyed muchly 😀👍
Great vid, cheese sarnies looked good too.
This is SO SO SO SO SO AMAZING !!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
I know the cut at Stony Stratford. The swing bridge has a nice pub on the other side of the cut off the house you commented on.
I'm fairly sure you can still get refreshers here in Canada. At least I recall seeing a package that looks similar.
Turned out a good video bro. All the best
very good pun mate
good as usual take care
On a cold and rainy day (or night) it would be pleasant to see you sharing some comfortable time inside: travels done. We know you 'don't cook' so maybe you could visit a decent British bakery shop and show us how to take a proper 'cuppa' on board of an unsavory evening! Please don't omit the flickering firelight...
I don't really do anything much, spend a lot of time on TH-cam so nothing to make a video about!
Nice video, amigo. And no hat, too. Well done.
Good video.. really enjoyed the scenery. Probably a good idea moving when you did.. chances are as I've mentioned before about Milton Keynes those lads were probably scouting your panels. Glad all is OK though. :)
Love the label!
Swizzels matlow the company that make refreshers is right next to a canal in Derbyshire
Well done with the title.
As soon as I saw the black cat,I knew something was up.... although,you're misfortune with the trees was someone else's good fortune. I 'm sure those home-owners were glad those trees went in the canal....yin and yang.....
It really makes me mad that people dump rubbish like that. :(
When facing a fallen tree needing to be cleared the first order of business is to insure the safety of those doing the clearing. Cut down the tree with just half a trunk so that nothing more can fall on the workers. After that it is easy to access the part in the canal and safer. Good Vlog! From Troy, NY.
Understand the rain... we have had about 12” here lately... great video, as usual!
Wow, that's a lot!!!
CruisingTheCut I blame the hurricane. Not directly affected, but storms spun off of it. 12” is definitely not a usual thing for Kansas. Glad you made it through your storms!
I feel like a 'Mystic Meg' character because I know that in about 17 months time something will occur that will cause many problems around the world, and you will solve your hair cutting problems forever, and mine as well. Great video, and great hair cutting kit recommendation David.
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Oh rats, another one of those catchy titles! Great video once again the trip out of Milton Keynes, a very clean stretch of the canal compared to others around towns/cities no/less floating garbage. The fallen trees were unfortunate, but you can always find the bright side of everything, i.e. the happy ducks! Did you relieve the workers of some wood? Could be pretty useful over winter. I wood, I mean would.
As always, thank you.