I am late commenting about your video's to you tube but I agree with Ursula's reply - I love your sense of humor and your in general out look on life - I can accept that and pretty much feel the same way as you do - I try to catch all that you post - Thanks
Another lovely video. Some of the questions were ones I had, so I'm glad those were included. I really liked your answer about the date/time stamp; a wonderful way to live if you can. Finally, the scenery is beautiful; maybe you could go back to that spot in the Spring sometime. Thanks for all you do. Oh... one more thing, I now have one of your mugs and I use it regularly. Be well and enjoy!
Thank you Mary. Always rewarding to hear when viewers enjoy a video. Thank you also for buying a mug. Hope your favorite beverage tastes good from it. Cheers again. :)
Hello Kevin, I would just like to say since travels by narrowboat has been available on prime video, it has become comfort food for my brain:-). In other words come on one of those shows you watch over and over again, when one needs to relax and let their troubles drift away for a little while. I wish I could ditch everything in by narrowboat, howeverwe don't have canals in Washington state at least not ones big enough for a narrowboat, and besides living on a narrowboat would be rather difficult in a wheelchair. Anyway,, thanks again for making a fantastic series can't wait for the rest of season 6. I hope you always have fairwinds and following seas.
Hello and thank you indeed for watching. I continue to be amazed by and love to hear how viewers like yourself, have taken the show into their hearts and homes, and by how helpful and therapeutic they find it. Cheers ☺
We’ve recently been binge watching your travels by narrow boat and we were embarrassed, shocked and saddened with the reception you got when in our neck of the woods in the North West. Hope to see more episodes on Prime soon. Best regards
I've been binge watching quite a few of your videos today and I can honestly say that you have to be my favourite TH-camr. Very entertaining with a great sense of humour. I love some of your answers. I totally agree, tea made outdoors has an amazing taste.
My husband and I love your show. It is always so relaxing and the scenery is beautiful. I love almost all the stuff you cook (except the liver) and look forward to your dinner time menus. Maybe you should do a cook book. The CHG burger looked delicious. Anyway just wanted to let you know how much we enjoy your show. Wishing you many blessings and happy boating.
CHG, great news.. on Season 6. I enjoy your videos as is.. DON'T change a thing; nice and slow, a touch of dry humor and as always add onions, mushrooms or both. Cheers and thanks for the detoxing gift.
The view is breathtaking, clouds with the sun peeking through is so beautiful. Love how you capture that in your photography. Thanks for the update. (Toasting you with my cuppa Earl Grey)
Beautiful scenery. I like your "timelessness" philosophy. VERY sorry you're leaving TH-cam. You're original, creative, intelligent and interesting; rare qualities indeed.
Just recently Started watching your show on Amazon Prime. It a great relaxing look at an activity I never thought about. Now I am obsessed. Thank you for bringing something new and exciting into my life. I look forward to someday doing a Narrowboat trip myself. I have always been a huge fan of the English country side and planed to retire there when I can. Good luck to you! and Hope to see more from you!
Agree with you on the time statement. I was a truck driver and was ruled by the clock, since I retired few years ago I have never worn a watch. FREEDOM!!!
Hi there Kevin. Nice to see you looking so well. I've been pondering the Ribble Link trip. I bet you could invent some brackets that mount on Narrowboats that could hold a pontoon on either side on extension poles. Maybe even blow up ones...just to steady the boat. That trip looked scary. Beautiful spot you are at. All the best to you.
My wife had a hard time getting in to your series on Prime, but now she loves it. I loved it from the start. Thank you for sharing part of your life with us. All the best.
Ha ha, usually we start with Aslan's engine sounds....but this time with you gasping! Walking up a hill is way different from floating along, but at least there are no locks or swing bridges. Enjoyed this, thanks very much! We here in the states don't think of England as having uninhabited, wide-open places such as shown in this video, thanks again for sharing your world in such a friendly way. Best wishes!
Speaking for myself and others living in the "states" do know about, enjoy and appreciate England's vast open uninhabited spaces. Just a friendly fyi. Cheers Mate! 😎
Nothing better than a good cup of tea in the fresh air! Stunning scenery. Great to see you again. Love your patience with some rather odd questions. Lol 🇨🇦👍😎
So glad that there will be more Narrowboat travels. I have enjoyed your videos so much. I never knew that England had such an large canal system . Great scenery looking forward to more !
It’s nice that you have a blues influence. We love the blues and go to Clarksdale Mississippi every chance we get to listen to some of the best music ever made! If you have never heard of it it’s the location of the crossroads where Robert Johnson sold his soul. Birthplace of the blues.
Hi David. Great to have a fellow blues connoisseur along for the ride. Yes, I've studied Mr Johnsons music and life at length over the years and it is my goal to visit the places associated with the blues, such as Clarksdale, one day. Maybe I'll be able to discover his true burial place (3 to choose from). ☺
If you ever make it to Clarksdale you gotta stay at the Shak Up Inn. Google it. It’s an experience delving isn’t to the life of the delta circa 1910-1920 era. And btw you have put an itch under my wife’s and my bonnet to get a narrow boat and CC! Thanks for that.
Well done CHG! You did cross me up a bit - I was anticipating at the climax of your wheezing climb for you to breathlessly exclaim "It's..." and the band break into the Liberty Bell March...
Enjoying your series of Longboat episodes I just recently found on Amazon Prime. A lot of binge watching to catch up. Your videos of the English Country side and towns along the canal system are very relaxing to watch. Nice virtual reality escape as one might say. Thank you for sharing.
Nice to see your face again. I get a sort of withdrawal when I can't travel along with you and Aslan on the canals. Fully appreciate the pet bit. My little guy passed last March. Still haven't been able to touch or move his beds and toys. Little munchkins break our hearts but what joys they are while with us. Looking forward to Season 6! Stay warm and thanks for the update.
Just started watching you on Amazon, very therapeutic indeed, neither myself or my wife will be on a canal boat or own one, but i can see the reason people do. Good luck and calm waters.
I have to say thank you, That view is breathtaking !! I see why you spend time there. Also for your wonderful sense of humor . I have enjoyed seeing something I never knew existed. I'm in awe of it all .. Looking forward to more of everything.. got my mug ordered for my tea . :)
You have such great videos Sir. Your personality is infectious I can’t help but smile and feel good when you are telling a story or answering questions or just helming Aslan and giving us commentary. Can’t wait for season 6 and thank you so much for sharing your life journeys with us and for the entertainment you provide!
Hi Kevin. Me and my hubby have just started to watch your videos. We are now up to season 4. We absolutely love your vlogs so much so we have booked our first ever weekend narrowboat hire for this March and we cannot wait. You are ace.lol bfn
Thank you Debra, it's feels good to hear that. Hope you enjoy the alternative pace of life and completely different world of the canals. Where will you be cruising? Cheers,
@@CountryHouseGent we’re picking up the boat from Snaygills in Skipton so I think it’s the Leeds and Liverpool. We’ve hired it for 3 nights and if we like it we’ll bring our eldest son with us for a week in Summer, he has special needs so we’re doing a bit of an enjoyability/safety test first. But I’m fairly confident we’ll all love it ;))
David and I LOVE you and Aslan.....looking forward to next season! We want to retire in the U.K. on a narrow boat but as of today we can only continue to work and live vicariously through you! Thank you and best wishes! Just a thought, perhaps another cat or maybe a dog as company out there?
I was just watching the water pump impeller replacement again and was impressed by your skill with tools. It also occured to me that you think like a mechanic, two or three steps ahead. My becoming a creer mechanic can be traced back to my first car, a 1968 MGB which I ended up having to fix myself. I noticed one on the canal side on one of the videos. Thanks for the chat Kevin.. while I joined you for a cuppa, cheers
Hi Roger. Yes, it's the only way - figure it out for yourself - or you end up spending a fortune getting others to do it, and you can never be 100% sure of the quality of work done? :)
I absolutely agree with you, Benno Ben, as Kevin has inspired a lot of people to start living dreams where our quality of lives have improved as a result; therefore, thank you Country House Gent for all you do.
nice to see you still kicking the dust around Kevin, looking forward to season 6 on Vimeo!...cheers mate!....and time for a cuppa...yes, 36 years in Oz, learned to appreciate a good cuppa tea!
Best news I’ve heard all day about season six! And yes, i was thinking about “An American Werewolf in London” throughout this whole segment. Great to see you thriving sir! Cheers!
Thanks Kevin for reminding us what a beautiful place Cumbria is, shame about your best mate Tigger as I know exactly how it affects you when they go as my best pal Tibbles was a couple of weeks short of 21yrs old when we had to have her put to sleep. She was a very vocal cat so I enjoyed many hours talking with her lol. All the very best, Stevie
Kevin, I did NOT expect to enjoy your videos as much as I do BUT they are awesome - the Q&A stuff seems even better. Especially enjoy the way you handle insensitive questions. Before watching, I had NO clue what a narrow boat was or about the extensive UK canal system with locks and swing bridges. Fascinating stuff... Btw...do you ever drink coffee???
Thanks Scott and welcome aboard. ☺ Mainly I drink tea but I do love a latte once in a while, especially from those Costa machines you find in fuel stations.
Bravo!! Just now saw on FB that this (TH-cam) was available. I'll be back again to see more. I've been following your travels on Aslam and have truly been enjoying every episode. Keep up the good work. Best regards from Florida!!
Thanks for the update. I'm glad season six is coming to our screens soon! Speaking of OXO cubes, one thing I liked about Season 5 was the return of the “cooking a meal on the boat” segment, as I think it really adds something to each episode, so I hope that'll be back in Season 6. One thing I enjoyed about the meal segments in earlier seasons was that we didn't just see you cook the food, we'd see you take at least one bite, and seeing you enjoy it helped give a good “ah, this is the life!” sense. Most of all though, thanks for being you and sharing your travels with the world.
Love your candidness. Also watched your Q&A "leaning against the wall." Really good. Such a nice guy! I for the life of me, cannot understand peoples fascination with the length of your hair. I love it like that. Beautiful country!
As this looks like your most recent TH-cam post I chose here to comment. I have been living vicariously thru you and your canal travels on Amazon Prime Video and was so delighted when you got to Chester. I felt it to. I started watching at season 6 and when done with what came after that I started from season one and the beginning. I too had to quit the “rat race”. We have the Erie Canal plus a bit more here in the U.S. but not much of the “bit more” preserved for posterity as the UK has their canal heritage. We have the waterway “loop”. I am trying to find the courage to come to England and live the dream and lease a narrowboat and float. Thank you much for sharing your endeavors. Please keep it going. And .....that’s what beloved pets and animals do for you and we all know what “good friends” can do you. I’m ready for a good boat. Maybe I’ll catch you on the canals. Peace be with you.
Great to hear you're planning on keeping the videos coming. You have inspired me to hiring a narrorboat for my next UK holiday. If you're around the Oxford canal in mid-April maybe I'll see you. Good boating!
Another interesting and entertaining video. Look forward to season 6, hope that it will be on Amazon. My wife and I really enjoy your canal journies with an excellent balance between talk and pictures. Should we come across you during our towpath walks we'd be delighted to buy you a pint.
Enjoying the journey with you all the way, I have a pontoon boat which we put in the lake in May and enjoy it until October I was wondering what you do in the winter if the locks freeze ? And if your living on the boat all the time except when you out and about showing us the sights. I take it that your retired and have all the time in the world and it looks like your enjoying every bit of it ! I live in Maine and right now it it is only 18 degrees out a bit chilly for anything . Continue on my friend will be watching.
Hi Jim and thank you for watching. Same here weather wise pretty much - about 2 degrees Celsius but signs that things may be improving, I hope. Yes, I live on Aslan all year round. I am retired but then I'm not. I'm retired in that I don't do a job in the traditional sense of being employed, or working by the clock or to the requirements of others on a strict timetable. I am however very much self-employed. The series and the future one I'm currently working on, are full-time jobs but I don't see it as work. The way things have evolved, my life and my work have become combined. This situation arose very suddenly and recently (the last 6 months or so) and I'm still very much getting my head round it. Cheers for watching,
Love your stuff Kevin. Like your stove. There’s a you tube video from ww2 vintage that has an add on for using the leaded gas of the time so you don’t poison ur food with lead I guess. Can’t wait for r new stuff. Glad r looking well.
Hello from two old people in Brookings, Oregon USA who would like to do what you are doing. Call us gogoozelers from afar. We have watched your vlogs from the beginning and have enjoyed them tremendously. We’re glad you are having season six. We are eagerly anticipating it to come on Amazon Prime or youtube. We enjoyed your latest question and answer session.
Awesome! Only you would film a canal boat related video on top of a hill miles from the cut. Slightly amused by having to explain an oxo cube. Can't wait for the full history of Marmite.
Well well well Peter, a fellow Marmite and unusual location enthusiast. In that case, you'll be pleased to know that by some coincidence, in my next video, I shall be discussing in exhaustive detail, the history of Marmite . . . from the top of a multi-storey carpark.
sadly kevin i'm on land, i live right by the plum pudding on the t & m but i go to fradley on sundays to meet a friend and of course as we men do put the world to right,been using the swan (mucky dusc) to locals for about ten years,keep up the great vids and your great sence of humor,always gives us something to smile about, travel safley...mike
Good to see a new video from you. This one is particularly beautiful. I also look forward to seeing your new season. You got me hooked on the narrowboat community. I'm leaving soon for the SW US to nomad around for as long as I desire but if I was a Brit, I'd definately try narrowboating. Keep up the good work!
Travelled over Corney fell many times on our way to our caravan at Drigg as a child then when visiting my sister who lived at seascale later in life my dad always listened to the shipping forecast at the top these days much later in life we have a caravan at Haverigg love the journey the roads are much better than they used to from 60 odd miles down the motorway corny still gets busy at times especially at the end of a week when workers from near by Sellafield are on the way home
I agree it would be an incredible voyage, to do East to West across Scotland but to do it on Aslan woukd require her to be lifted out in England and transported by road. Maybe on another boat though? 🤔
Kevin, your stove, the wind deflector is 90 degrees out, the generator tube should be laying across the little trough/groove in the deflector. Yes it does make a difference to how well it atomises the fuel, as for wind, simple turn the whole stove so only one segment is flickering 👍
Yes we Americans, drink iced tea, well not all of us, I drink zero tea. However, I do enjoy it hot best. I will make myself some tea with some herbs I have on hand. But, I loved the question!
They make very small funnels for that Kev. You can buy them as a set of 4 or 5 here at home depot or Amazon. I have some. Coleman is the best too. Very nice.
Kevin, you have quite a following here in the states it seems. Perhaps when you're out of material over there, you could film something over here? The possibilities are endless I suppose. I love your style and look forward to the new episodes. My favorite part of season 5 was the tour of the inside of the pub in the last episode. Really cool to see that. I am suddenly thirsty for some Yorkshire Tea (I have some!); thanks for showing us "how to"!
Cheers Richard. It's my all time favorite. Wear it all the time, especially this time of year, with the liner in. Snug. I need a bike full-stop. A nice bagger/cruiser style, or a BMW GS. 😊
Yes that's the one for me ☺ Saw a picture of the concept bike a few months ago. Now if only the production model looks like that, I'll sign on the dotted line. It won't though, they never do. 😁
HAHAHA, completely different making a cup of tea than the first one I just watched (the public information one, hehehe). I have to confess that some of your Amazon episodes has sent me to sleep.....but in a good way. After work & I'm chilling with my Yorkshire tea in my Yorkshire tea mug watching an episode whilst laying on my bed listening to the "put-put-put" of Aslan, it drifts me away...ZZZzzz.... I'm sure you could post an episode of Aslan put-put-putting away as a specific aid to sleep ;-)
I am late commenting about your video's to you tube but I agree with Ursula's reply - I love your sense of humor and your in general out look on life - I can accept that and pretty much feel the same way as you do - I try to catch all that you post - Thanks
Thank you John
Another lovely video. Some of the questions were ones I had, so I'm glad those were included. I really liked your answer about the date/time stamp; a wonderful way to live if you can. Finally, the scenery is beautiful; maybe you could go back to that spot in the Spring sometime. Thanks for all you do. Oh... one more thing, I now have one of your mugs and I use it regularly.
Be well and enjoy!
Thank you Mary. Always rewarding to hear when viewers enjoy a video. Thank you also for buying a mug. Hope your favorite beverage tastes good from it. Cheers again. :)
YES, the best thing is how you put us right in the boat with you, not floating above by drone view. I love the immediacy of it.
Thank you Wendy. Pleased you appreciate the videos. 🙂
I love watching you cook. Looks scrumptious every time..
I am one of many who enjoy your videos. Thank you.
Love your sense of humor and for always reaching out to your viewers in such a humble and friendly manner.
I agree with you, Ursula Young.
Ah, nothing like brewing a cuppa among the sheep droppings 🙂
Kevin thanks for these videos and keep them coming. First class and rather addictive!!
I appreciated that very much Lyndon, thank you. ☺
Hello Kevin, I would just like to say since travels by narrowboat has been available on prime video, it has become comfort food for my brain:-). In other words come on one of those shows you watch over and over again, when one needs to relax and let their troubles drift away for a little while. I wish I could ditch everything in by narrowboat, howeverwe don't have canals in Washington state at least not ones big enough for a narrowboat, and besides living on a narrowboat would be rather difficult in a wheelchair.
Anyway,, thanks again for making a fantastic series can't wait for the rest of season 6. I hope you always have fairwinds and following seas.
Hello and thank you indeed for watching. I continue to be amazed by and love to hear how viewers like yourself, have taken the show into their hearts and homes, and by how helpful and therapeutic they find it. Cheers ☺
Kevin , I think the real star of the show is that chug-chug chug of Aslan. It so....mesmerizing. I love it.
Ha ha yes, I know what you mean. 😁
We’ve recently been binge watching your travels by narrow boat and we were embarrassed, shocked and saddened with the reception you got when in our neck of the woods in the North West. Hope to see more episodes on Prime soon. Best regards
What a great place to film a video. Thanks for sharing!!
I've been binge watching quite a few of your videos today and I can honestly say that you have to be my favourite TH-camr. Very entertaining with a great sense of humour. I love some of your answers. I totally agree, tea made outdoors has an amazing taste.
Cheers ☺
My husband and I love your show. It is always so relaxing and the scenery is beautiful. I love almost all the stuff you cook (except the liver) and look forward to your dinner time menus. Maybe you should do a cook book. The CHG burger looked delicious. Anyway just wanted to let you know how much we enjoy your show. Wishing you many blessings and happy boating.
I know it's winter. I hope you found somewhere to roost. Do tell us when you'll be returning! Love the views of countryside.
CHG, great news.. on Season 6. I enjoy your videos as is.. DON'T change a thing; nice and slow, a touch of dry humor and as always add onions, mushrooms or both. Cheers and thanks for the detoxing gift.
kevin, what fantastic views and super clear quality ,me it would have to be a cup of coffee,enjoyable as always many thanks
Cheers Sir, had a fine time making it. Yes, a steaming hot Latte would've been more fitting. ☺ Are you still at Fradley, on a mooring or cruising?
The view is breathtaking, clouds with the sun peeking through is so beautiful. Love how you capture that in your photography.
Thanks for the update. (Toasting you with my cuppa Earl Grey)
There is only 1 word for Country House Gent and his travels .... AMAZING ...
I have a “Tigger” also. I watch your videos daily to relax. Thank you for making them.
Beautiful scenery. I like your "timelessness" philosophy. VERY sorry you're leaving TH-cam. You're original, creative, intelligent and interesting; rare qualities indeed.
Just recently Started watching your show on Amazon Prime. It a great relaxing look at an activity I never thought about. Now I am obsessed. Thank you for bringing something new and exciting into my life. I look forward to someday doing a Narrowboat trip myself. I have always been a huge fan of the English country side and planed to retire there when I can. Good luck to you! and Hope to see more from you!
Hello Laurence and welcome aboard. I can highly recommend trying out narrowboating and the canals. It's an awesome liberating lifestyle. Cheers ☺
Same here, I've discovered it on Prime few days ago and I'm hooked!
came here from finding his interesting videos on Amazon Prime. Working through season two. Shows a hidden beautiful side of jolly old England.
Thanks, Kevin. All your videos are great and rewarding, even the difficult ones.
Wow what scenery
Nice! More from CHG while I wait for season 7
Agree with you on the time statement. I was a truck driver and was ruled by the clock, since I retired few years ago I have never worn a watch. FREEDOM!!!
I remember the day I threw a beeper out one window and my watch out the other, life got better real fast.
Quite agree. Stopped wearing a watch or looking at the time continuously, as soon as I stepped onto Aslan. :)
Hi there Kevin. Nice to see you looking so well. I've been pondering the Ribble Link trip. I bet you could invent some brackets that mount on Narrowboats that could hold a pontoon on either side on extension poles. Maybe even blow up ones...just to steady the boat. That trip looked scary.
Beautiful spot you are at. All the best to you.
My wife had a hard time getting in to your series on Prime, but now she loves it. I loved it from the start. Thank you for sharing part of your life with us. All the best.
Ha ha, they come round in the end? 😁 Welcome aboard to you both.
Ha ha, usually we start with Aslan's engine sounds....but this time with you gasping! Walking up a hill is way different from floating along, but at least there are no locks or swing bridges. Enjoyed this, thanks very much! We here in the states don't think of England as having uninhabited, wide-open places such as shown in this video, thanks again for sharing your world in such a friendly way. Best wishes!
Oh yes, we're not short of our patches of wilderness here in the UK Kathy
Speaking for myself and others living in the "states" do know about, enjoy and appreciate England's vast open uninhabited spaces. Just a friendly fyi. Cheers Mate! 😎
Nothing better than a good cup of tea in the fresh air! Stunning scenery. Great to see you again. Love your patience with some rather odd questions. Lol 🇨🇦👍😎
I know what you mean, Elaine. :)
Hi Kevin,
Just a quicky to wish you a happy Christmas and a trouble free new cruising year.
Brilliant Ian thank you and a generous serving of seasonal best wishes to you sir. ☺ 🎄
So glad that there will be more Narrowboat travels. I have enjoyed your videos so much. I never knew that England had such an large canal system . Great scenery looking forward to more !
It’s nice that you have a blues influence. We love the blues and go to Clarksdale Mississippi every chance we get to listen to some of the best music ever made! If you have never heard of it it’s the location of the crossroads where Robert Johnson sold his soul. Birthplace of the blues.
Hi David. Great to have a fellow blues connoisseur along for the ride. Yes, I've studied Mr Johnsons music and life at length over the years and it is my goal to visit the places associated with the blues, such as Clarksdale, one day. Maybe I'll be able to discover his true burial place (3 to choose from). ☺
If you ever make it to Clarksdale you gotta stay at the Shak Up Inn. Google it. It’s an experience delving isn’t to the life of the delta circa 1910-1920 era. And btw you have put an itch under my wife’s and my bonnet to get a narrow boat and CC! Thanks for that.
Well done CHG! You did cross me up a bit - I was anticipating at the climax of your wheezing climb for you to breathlessly exclaim "It's..." and the band break into the Liberty Bell March...
Ha ha. An opportunity missed. Kicking myself as Monty Python are an absolute fav'. 😁
Enjoying your series of Longboat episodes I just recently found on Amazon Prime. A lot of binge watching to catch up. Your videos of the English Country side and towns along the canal system are very relaxing to watch. Nice virtual reality escape as one might say. Thank you for sharing.
I have really enjoyed binge watching series 1-6 on Amazon, thanks for making them and I look forward to series 7!
Looked cold but beautiful! Looking forward to season six. Have fun!
Ha yes Rolf, it were 'kin freezing. 😁
Nice to see your face again. I get a sort of withdrawal when I can't travel along with you and Aslan on the canals. Fully appreciate the pet bit. My little guy passed last March. Still haven't been able to touch or move his beds and toys. Little munchkins break our hearts but what joys they are while with us. Looking forward to Season 6! Stay warm and thanks for the update.
Sorry to hear that Anne. I still think about him most days. Lived through a lot together.
Just started watching you on Amazon, very therapeutic indeed, neither myself or my wife will be on a canal boat or own one, but i can see the reason people do. Good luck and calm waters.
I love the way you describe oxo cubes in the middle of nowhere, you are quite mad, in the nicest possible way!!!!!
Ha ha. :D
Re; Oxo cubes; I just bash the fecker with the base of a man jar, rip off the corner of the goal wrapping and hey presto....
I have to say thank you, That view is breathtaking !! I see why you spend time there. Also for your wonderful sense of humor . I have enjoyed seeing something I never knew existed. I'm in awe of it all .. Looking forward to more of everything.. got my mug ordered for my tea . :)
You're very kind Kathy and thank you for ordering a mug. In fact, I'm enjoying a cuppa with mine right now. :)
You have such great videos Sir. Your personality is infectious I can’t help but smile and feel good when you are telling a story or answering questions or just helming Aslan and giving us commentary. Can’t wait for season 6 and thank you so much for sharing your life journeys with us and for the entertainment you provide!
A pleasure Ben and you're very welcome.
That is one amazing looking country side. Love to visit it! Lucky You!! Oh also, that's an awesome mug there.
Great to see a video pop up, thanks for the scenery and change of pace. Beautiful and peaceful. Now over to Amazon Prime!
Found you on Amazon Prime and am really enjoying the videos. Currently in Season 5. Looking forward to seeing more. Cheers from America!
Hi Kevin. Me and my hubby have just started to watch your videos. We are now up to season 4. We absolutely love your vlogs so much so we have booked our first ever weekend narrowboat hire for this March and we cannot wait. You are ace.lol bfn
Thank you Debra, it's feels good to hear that. Hope you enjoy the alternative pace of life and completely different world of the canals. Where will you be cruising? Cheers,
@@CountryHouseGent we’re picking up the boat from Snaygills in Skipton so I think it’s the Leeds and Liverpool. We’ve hired it for 3 nights and if we like it we’ll bring our eldest son with us for a week in Summer, he has special needs so we’re doing a bit of an enjoyability/safety test first. But I’m fairly confident we’ll all love it ;))
What beautiful scenery! So green. The clouds too. We don’t have that here in Utah. It’s a desert.
David and I LOVE you and Aslan.....looking forward to next season! We want to retire in the U.K. on a narrow boat but as of today we can only continue to work and live vicariously through you! Thank you and best wishes! Just a thought, perhaps another cat or maybe a dog as company out there?
I was just watching the water pump impeller replacement again and was impressed by your skill with tools. It also occured to me that you think like a mechanic, two or three steps ahead. My becoming a creer mechanic can be traced back to my first car, a 1968 MGB which I ended up having to fix myself. I noticed one on the canal side on one of the videos. Thanks for the chat Kevin.. while I joined you for a cuppa, cheers
Hi Roger. Yes, it's the only way - figure it out for yourself - or you end up spending a fortune getting others to do it, and you can never be 100% sure of the quality of work done? :)
My dear landlady in Mexico introduced me to PG tips - delightful.
Thanks for TH-cam update Kevin....looking forward to Season 6 on Amazon....thanks for sharing
I like you. You crack me up! That answer abt the drone, made me laugh out loud!!!!!!!
What a legend you are Kevin, we miss you and Aslam on you tube 👍
I absolutely agree with you, Benno Ben, as Kevin has inspired a lot of people to start living dreams where our quality of lives have improved as a result; therefore, thank you Country House Gent for all you do.
Agree - Kevin's mounting joy on his first narrowboat trip was amazing to watch and we were so privileged to be able to see and share it
nice to see you still kicking the dust around Kevin, looking forward to season 6 on Vimeo!...cheers mate!....and time for a cuppa...yes, 36 years in Oz, learned to appreciate a good cuppa tea!
Brilliant Holger thank you and hope you enjoy Season 6. 😊
Time goes by so quickly the older we get so it's best not to keep a close association with it, so I agree. Cheers!
So true. Can't believe it's nearly that terrible time of year again - Christmas 😁
Excited for relaxation watching season 6!
Cheers Kerry, looking forward to it myself. 😁
The tea in England is much stronger than in the US. We have weak tea as well as weak government now days. Lovely to hear your voice.
You have a very big family watching you!
Great to see the CPG Country Prairie Gent back in action-ish. Looking forward to next installments.
We miss your vids on youtube but understand why you left. It is still enjoyable to see you occasionally!
Best news I’ve heard all day about season six! And yes, i was thinking about “An American Werewolf in London” throughout this whole segment. Great to see you thriving sir! Cheers!
Truly appreciated Scott and hopefully not long now. Can't wait myself, especially as I've forgotten half of what's in it. 😁
Kevin - you are so flipping funny. Loved the shots of you modeling your CHG t-shirt.
Cheers :) If only I was 35 years younger??
Thanks Kevin for reminding us what a beautiful place Cumbria is, shame about your best mate Tigger as I know exactly how it affects you when they go as my best pal Tibbles was a couple of weeks short of 21yrs old when we had to have her put to sleep. She was a very vocal cat so I enjoyed many hours talking with her lol. All the very best, Stevie
Kevin, I did NOT expect to enjoy your videos as much as I do BUT they are awesome - the Q&A stuff seems even better. Especially enjoy the way you handle insensitive questions. Before watching, I had NO clue what a narrow boat was or about the extensive UK canal system with locks and swing bridges. Fascinating stuff...
Btw...do you ever drink coffee???
Thanks Scott and welcome aboard. ☺ Mainly I drink tea but I do love a latte once in a while, especially from those Costa machines you find in fuel stations.
oh my gosh I want to go to my local walking trail down by the river now and take my camping stove, find a picnic bench & make a cup of tea!
Bravo!! Just now saw on FB that this (TH-cam) was available. I'll be back again to see more. I've been following your travels on Aslam and have truly been enjoying every episode. Keep up the good work. Best regards from Florida!!
Hi Kevin... yes .. there is no time. ... Only NOW !! 😊
Thanks for the update. I'm glad season six is coming to our screens soon!
Speaking of OXO cubes, one thing I liked about Season 5 was the return of the “cooking a meal on the boat” segment, as I think it really adds something to each episode, so I hope that'll be back in Season 6. One thing I enjoyed about the meal segments in earlier seasons was that we didn't just see you cook the food, we'd see you take at least one bite, and seeing you enjoy it helped give a good “ah, this is the life!” sense.
Most of all though, thanks for being you and sharing your travels with the world.
You're very welcome and thank you. Yes, the 'extended' and in depth cooking segments will return in season 6. ☺
Love your candidness. Also watched your Q&A "leaning against the wall." Really good. Such a nice guy! I for the life of me, cannot understand peoples fascination with the length of your hair. I love it like that. Beautiful country!
Ha ha, yes it's one of those mysteries. Probably because 'their mother warned them about men with long hair'? Cheers for watching. ☺
As this looks like your most recent TH-cam post I chose here to comment. I have been living vicariously thru you and your canal travels on Amazon Prime Video and was so delighted when you got to Chester. I felt it to. I started watching at season 6 and when done with what came after that I started from season one and the beginning. I too had to quit the “rat race”. We have the Erie Canal plus a bit more here in the U.S. but not much of the “bit more” preserved for posterity as the UK has their canal heritage. We have the waterway “loop”. I am trying to find the courage to come to England and live the dream and lease a narrowboat and float. Thank you much for sharing your endeavors. Please keep it going. And .....that’s what beloved pets and animals do for you and we all know what “good friends” can do you. I’m ready for a good boat. Maybe I’ll catch you on the canals. Peace be with you.
Great to hear you're planning on keeping the videos coming. You have inspired me to hiring a narrorboat for my next UK holiday. If you're around the Oxford canal in mid-April maybe I'll see you. Good boating!
Another interesting and entertaining video. Look forward to season 6, hope that it will be on Amazon. My wife and I really enjoy your canal journies with an excellent balance between talk and pictures. Should we come across you during our towpath walks we'd be delighted to buy you a pint.
I just love your show and cannot wait to see season 6 have a wonderful day : )
Enjoying the journey with you all the way, I have a pontoon boat which we put in the lake in May and enjoy it until October I was wondering what you do in the winter if the locks freeze ? And if your living on the boat all the time except when you out and about showing us the sights. I take it that your retired and have all the time in the world and it looks like your enjoying every bit of it ! I live in Maine and right now it it is only 18 degrees out a bit chilly for anything . Continue on my friend will be watching.
Hi Jim and thank you for watching. Same here weather wise pretty much - about 2 degrees Celsius but signs that things may be improving, I hope. Yes, I live on Aslan all year round.
I am retired but then I'm not. I'm retired in that I don't do a job in the traditional sense of being employed, or working by the clock or to the requirements of others on a strict timetable. I am however very much self-employed.
The series and the future one I'm currently working on, are full-time jobs but I don't see it as work. The way things have evolved, my life and my work have become combined.
This situation arose very suddenly and recently (the last 6 months or so) and I'm still very much getting my head round it.
Cheers for watching,
Love the Budgie
Love your stuff Kevin. Like your stove. There’s a you tube video from ww2 vintage that has an add on for using the leaded gas of the time so you don’t poison ur food with lead I guess. Can’t wait for r new stuff. Glad r looking well.
YES! An update! Can't wait for Season 6! Went to watching Waking the Dead until the new season! Lets GO! Back on the boat!! :)
Merry Christmas from Massachusetts love the videos on Prime
Hello from two old people in Brookings, Oregon USA who would like to do what you are doing. Call us gogoozelers from afar. We have watched your vlogs from the beginning and have enjoyed them tremendously. We’re glad you are having season six. We are eagerly anticipating it to come on Amazon Prime or youtube. We enjoyed your latest question and answer session.
Love your videos Keven. :)
Cheers Emm ☺
Much better than your original cup of tea video, keep up the good work.
Ha ha yes, cut down on the sugar a bit? 😁
Awesome! Only you would film a canal boat related video on top of a hill miles from the cut. Slightly amused by having to explain an oxo cube. Can't wait for the full history of Marmite.
Well well well Peter, a fellow Marmite and unusual location enthusiast. In that case, you'll be pleased to know that by some coincidence, in my next video, I shall be discussing in exhaustive detail, the history of Marmite . . . from the top of a multi-storey carpark.
@@CountryHouseGent whilst demonstrating how to make toast using a paraffin fired blow lamp and welding gauntlets no doubt!
Wonderful!! ...quite a nice place for a walk : )
It goes on for miles and the views are jaw dropping
sadly kevin i'm on land, i live right by the plum pudding on the t & m but i go to fradley on sundays to meet a friend and of course as we men do put the world to right,been using the swan (mucky dusc) to locals for about ten years,keep up the great vids and your great sence of humor,always gives us something to smile about, travel safley...mike
Good to see a new video from you. This one is particularly beautiful. I also look forward to seeing your new season. You got me hooked on the narrowboat community. I'm leaving soon for the SW US to nomad around for as long as I desire but if I was a Brit, I'd definately try narrowboating. Keep up the good work!
Travelled over Corney fell many times on our way to our caravan at Drigg as a child then when visiting my sister who lived at seascale later in life my dad always listened to the shipping forecast at the top these days much later in life we have a caravan at Haverigg love the journey the roads are much better than they used to from 60 odd miles down the motorway corny still gets busy at times especially at the end of a week when workers from near by Sellafield are on the way home
Very excited about Season 6.
Are you planning to visit Scotland? The Falkirk Wheel would be a great episode, the Union Canal is great too!
I agree it would be an incredible voyage, to do East to West across Scotland but to do it on Aslan woukd require her to be lifted out in England and transported by road. Maybe on another boat though? 🤔
Kevin, your stove, the wind deflector is 90 degrees out, the generator tube should be laying across the little trough/groove in the deflector. Yes it does make a difference to how well it atomises the fuel, as for wind, simple turn the whole stove so only one segment is flickering 👍
Thanks for that Neil, I'll check it out in the morning. Great stove but always been a little temperamental at times. Maybe that's why?
Yes we Americans, drink iced tea, well not all of us, I drink zero tea. However, I do enjoy it hot best. I will make myself some tea with some herbs I have on hand. But, I loved the question!
By the way, our iced tea version is made the same way as the UK version, hot water and bag of tea. :)
Warm wishes for New Years. Thanks for the vlog.
They make very small funnels for that Kev. You can buy them as a set of 4 or 5 here at home depot or Amazon. I have some. Coleman is the best too. Very nice.
No Aslam! Watched the last episodes season 5 on Amazon Prime. Fab ! Nice to know all is good Kevin.
Kevin, you have quite a following here in the states it seems. Perhaps when you're out of material over there, you could film something over here? The possibilities are endless I suppose. I love your style and look forward to the new episodes. My favorite part of season 5 was the tour of the inside of the pub in the last episode. Really cool to see that. I am suddenly thirsty for some Yorkshire Tea (I have some!); thanks for showing us "how to"!
that would mean going to America and unless you noticed he's a tight arse .
Cool jacket! You need an old BSA or Triumph to go with it.
Cheers Richard. It's my all time favorite. Wear it all the time, especially this time of year, with the liner in. Snug. I need a bike full-stop. A nice bagger/cruiser style, or a BMW GS. 😊
CountryHouseGent check out the new BMW R18 for 2020
Yes that's the one for me ☺ Saw a picture of the concept bike a few months ago. Now if only the production model looks like that, I'll sign on the dotted line. It won't though, they never do. 😁
HAHAHA, completely different making a cup of tea than the first one I just watched (the public information one, hehehe).
I have to confess that some of your Amazon episodes has sent me to sleep.....but in a good way. After work & I'm chilling with my Yorkshire tea in my Yorkshire tea mug watching an episode whilst laying on my bed listening to the "put-put-put" of Aslan, it drifts me away...ZZZzzz....
I'm sure you could post an episode of Aslan put-put-putting away as a specific aid to sleep ;-)
merry Christmas Kevin and all the best from Derbyshire.
Seasons best wishes to you and your family, sir. ☺
Agree about the drones.They have their uses but I prefer the way you film.
so = did your lift turn up in the end?? enjoyed seeing the patches of shade and sun making patterns over that gorgeous landscape. thank you