I only wish that I could mate but I’ve not worked for a month, the DWP are doing their best to not give me anything and NB AWOL needs to come out for blacking and maybe some over plating.
Will, this vlog is absolutely beautiful! It was lovely to meet Mark and Shaz and hear a bit about their lives, what smashing people to share your journey with. I'm sure they will always remember their narrowboat adventure with you. You are a ray of sunshine on our waterways and a great lesson to us all about the importance of kindness. Brilliant! A vlog that I will always remember.🦋🌻
Ahhh that's such a lovely comment Mrs Mindful. I need to catch up with yours. I've been up Ripon with Zero signal for ages. No TV or net. Actually enjoyed it. I had to walk abit to answer messages etc. You know the score. Mark and Shaz were such great people. I find people and their life stories interesting. I might get to hear yours on the cut. Ha Thankyou for watching and commenting. Stroke your fella, pat the dog,hug your daughter. Ta Ra.
Empathy is a diamond quality that has sadly been in societal decline for years, though you wouldn't think that at all here. That was truly quite something mate and lovely to watch.
That was one of your finest moments on film, Will, you have my applause. You have a big heart, taking on those two guys. That's something I'm sure they'll never forget. Well done mate. Cheers for this vlog.
You meet (mostly) great people on the waterways, so glad to see you met a couple of great guys. Religion? Race? Who cares? People are people and just want to get along together. Well done Will, you showed empathy and got it returned tenfold.
Will, you are one of the nicest, caring people I know. Befriending those two guys and listening to their stories. I think they will remember your kindness. I wish I could meet people like you. I did watch it twice and still not sure what the first part was about with the two boats in the lock. 🙂 Just another superb job vlogging. I was in a seriously sad place today, but you got me smiling. Thank you!
Well I hope things turn around for you Brian. Showing others kindness is what's lacking in our world on a daily basis. Say hello to a neighbour or helping somebody with their shopping makes life abit easier for everyone you know. Have a great day buddy.
With Mark choosing to live that kind of lifestyle many people wouldnt give him the time of day but what you did for him & Shaz just proves your a great bloke Will, well done you 👏👏
I couldn't just leave him and go you know. I had to make sure he was ok. I bet most people would do the same. Shaz was a passing walker who wanted to know about boating. I said come along and find out. Ha ha cheers
Proud of your kindness will i would give my last penny to anyone indeed but you invited strangers in yr home without thinking of any danger You could be in you no could have lost your home and everything i no im older 77 and prob not brave but think about it will n tc Ann n David 🤞🙏🏻
Hello Ann and David. Mark was a small chap so I could handle him and Shaz was a passing walker who was interested in boating so I said come along. So it wasn't dangerous. Have a lovely day and thankyou for watching.
another good vlog Will. so nice of you to take on board Shaz and Mark. I always believe but for the grace of god we could be in their situation. But saying that they seem to enjoy their lives. xx
Shaz is just a passing walker. Mark on the other hand is an alcoholic and sleeps rough. I think I should say that next vlog. I don't want to give Shaz the wrong impression you know. He's got his own family. Doesn't drink. Very religious. Great people Sally. Two ends of the spectrum. Take care
Hi Will thanks for shoutout 😆. .made my midnight ... Look after the elbow or be difficult to play golf ⛳ vlog was great and showed how kind you are bless you ..stay safe and thank you 😊
You are a true mensch, Will ❤ Its always great to be reminded to reach out with people, listen to them, and share what we can with each other. Not many people would do what you have done for both these men. I don't remember who said this, but there are three things you need to do to have a good life. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind, and the third is... to always be kind.
I can make a difference. He promised me he'd look into getting sober. Raz was a walker who helped. Come for a cruise I said. They loved it. Cheers buddy
Will I only have admiration for your compassion and openness to other people who may live their lives differently to the majority of our society. Respect to you mate. Hopefully we’ll meet up one day 🤛
Thanks for coming along Matt. I meet alot of people and I try to get them all on. I find people's stories really interesting because out of them I find myself. Ahhh that's deep man. Enjoy...
I'll help anybody. I've just put some money in marks bank for him. He didn't have any food. He was over the moon. Bless him. He probably gets more than me but spends it unwisely you know. Thanks Helly
@@NarrowboatWill Few years back one summer, riding my trike up the M40 back into London, saw a youth walking on the grass next to the motorway. I pulled over onto the hard shoulder, called him over, told him he'd get nicked doing that, jump on and I'd take him to the end of the motorway a couple of miles further. At first he didn't trust me, well I said, your choice. No monkey business? No mate. Took him to the start of the A40, no helmets required, he got off grinning like a Cheshire cat and his hair like he'd been in an explosion. Your little trip here reminds me of that, being human. Magic :-)
Dear Will I'm a new follower to your channel, and right at the start I sort of got the feeling you were a very humble, kind man. Turns out, I was right. Bless you. And bless Shaz & Mark..🙏🏻💜🐶🐾
Hello Julie and welcome onboard. I find people fascinating. I've just had a great encounter which I will talk about in coming vlogs. Stay tuned. God bless you this day...
@@NarrowboatWill you can tell. You have a really genuine interest. And The two L's on the Leeds & Liverpool, that warmed the cockles of my heart😊. Look forward to your next People Watching adventures. 🕵🏼♀️👍🏼🐶🐾
You video had us laughing one minute and crying the next. Your kindness to take Mark and Shaz down the river was something we can all learn from. Cheers
your a true gent fella,not every one has got the time for people down on their luck. nice one,you probably made Mark & Shaz's year. tiz the simple things in life that make it all worth while,(:
It is. Has I go along I realise all the stuff I thought was important seems trivial compared to some people. Very humbling meeting people from all walks of life. Cheers Tinx
What a great comment thankyou Chris. It's nice sharing with others...I like watching people trying to work out how to steer..Rights left and lefts right..ha ha
Nice one Will .you Shaz and Mark like that Tv show 3 men and a bath .last of the summer wine Brilliant it’s good to meet randoms you never know there story I have met some brilliant people down the yrs who slept out Big up from me Will you wud have made there week doing that Cheers Will staysafe dude 🙂🔧🦢✌️
If people can get past the prejudice those two guys would make good lock volunteers give them a sense of purpose. Well done will for taking the time to talk to them.
Can't beat abit love spreading Mike. It's good to show people what it's like narrowboating. It's just everyday for me but it can be some ones dream you know. Cheers mate
@@NarrowboatWill I’m juggling with my conscience my dream is to take to the cut full time I’ve been with my wife 30 years I’ve just sold my Bussines and for the 1st time in my life at the age of 60 and grafted all my working life I can afford to to buy a very nice boat and live comfortably carefully and live my dream BUT my wife relies on me for everything she is agoraphobic and hates boats and water for that matter she blood hates everything apart from the four walls she exists in let’s face it that’s not living ooooh rippers what to do A do I live my life happy as I want to on my own or keep to my vows I’ve had 3 hours sleep in 3 days and night going 15 rounds with my conscience 😱
Running pffft. I enjoyed it until I pulled my leg then it just wouldn't heal. I tried running again a month later but I pulled it again so I gave up. I do alot of stretching and training in my boat. Cheers Ian.
What a kind and generous geezer you are Will. So good to give a poor down and out some care. Btw Will, sorry for all the questions but how do you find so many safe parking places for your van and how long are you allowed to stay there? I may be joining this community in near future so I may bump into some of you (not literally). Best of luck with your continued travels
I don't really know if the parking is safe. I only know it's safe when it's not broken into. Ha ha I leave it in some right dodgy places. I get a feeling for an area. See you in the cut. Cheers buddy
I’ve been living up and down the Calder and hebble canal for the last 3 years on my 57x10 widebeam, which can be seen for a split second when you are going through broadcut. I spend as much time as possible in and around the area shown in the video as the constant cruising rules allow me. Also, “mark” is well known in this area as calling himself homeless and making boaters who don’t know him feel sorry for him to the point they give him money or buy him stuff. It’s his modus operandi. Apparently he has a place to live and it’s just a ploy to get freebies from unsuspecting nice, caring people. Another tip for when you are on the Calder and hebble, 90% of the ground paddles do not work, if you do manage to get them open you can’t close them properly so you should only use the gate paddles on most of the Calder and hebble. A lot of boaters passing through don’t know this and end up draining had the pound before they realise that the ground paddles are not closed properly. The CRT should put signs on them or do something so that nobody can open them because most do not close again, I was taught this from day one so I have always just used the gate paddles. The couple of minutes longer it takes using the gate paddles is worth the hassle you get if you use the ground paddles.
Mark did tell me he had a room, but he prefers to sleep outside. He said it feels safer. He loved doing the locks. He loved a can ot two. 🤣🤣🤣 That's a great tip just using the gate paddles. I'll try to remember that next time, Thanks for stopping by.
Well Will how kind are you you have the biggest heart. I bet Shaz and Mark love their time with you can’t believe you’ve already go through Wakefield lol. Did you get to Ripon? Where are you now?
It was great spending time with Shaz and Mark. It's just normal life for me but to others it's a dream. I didn't make to Ripon. Long story...Have a great day Caroline.
Great video. Could be onto something there with hiring the homeless. pack o smokes and a bacon butty and you get help with the locks and some great stories
You video had us laughing one minute and crying the next. Your kindness to take Mark and Shaz down the river was something we can all learn from. Cheers
It was a pleasure meeting those two. Shaz is a regular walker and Mark has got his own place but said it's noisy so he sleeps rough. Seems to be happy enough with his lot. I've donated some of the money given to me by people buying me coffee's. He's got food and probably his favourite cider with it. Bless them both and bless you for watching.
You are a true mensch, Will ❤ Its always great to be reminded to reach out with people, listen to them, and share what we can with each other. Not many people would do what you have done for both these men. I don't remember who said this, but there are three things you need to do to have a good life. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind, and the third is... to always be kind.
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I only wish that I could mate but I’ve not worked for a month, the DWP are doing their best to not give me anything and NB AWOL needs to come out for blacking and maybe some over plating.
@@mattsandilands6380 No don't worry mate sounds like you've got enough to pay out. Got to black mine soon. Cheers anyway.
Will, this vlog is absolutely beautiful! It was lovely to meet Mark and Shaz and hear a bit about their lives, what smashing people to share your journey with. I'm sure they will always remember their narrowboat adventure with you. You are a ray of sunshine on our waterways and a great lesson to us all about the importance of kindness. Brilliant! A vlog that I will always remember.🦋🌻
Ahhh that's such a lovely comment Mrs Mindful. I need to catch up with yours. I've been up Ripon with Zero signal for ages. No TV or net. Actually enjoyed it. I had to walk abit to answer messages etc. You know the score. Mark and Shaz were such great people. I find people and their life stories interesting. I might get to hear yours on the cut. Ha Thankyou for watching and commenting. Stroke your fella, pat the dog,hug your daughter. Ta Ra.
Never saw an adventure like this on any other narrowboat channel, very cool. You rock, Will:)
Ahhh thankyou Kira. I take my boating for granted but it's a dream for others. Take care..
Empathy is a diamond quality that has sadly been in societal decline for years, though you wouldn't think that at all here. That was truly quite something mate and lovely to watch.
Thankyou mate. It doesn't cost anything does it?. Thanks for watching and have a great day.
That was one of your finest moments on film, Will, you have my applause. You have a big heart, taking on those two guys. That's something I'm sure they'll never forget. Well done mate. Cheers for this vlog.
You're very welcome Robert. I had a great few days chatting and cruising. Have a great day.
wow!! what an amazing bloke you are... brought a tear to my eye just seeing how happy you made shaz and mark... your a star mate.... safe travels
Ahhh thankyou. I find everyday people really interesting. Just think all the stories🤔 around the world wrapped around people. Amazing. Cheers
What a Legend you are Will, taking Shaz and Mark on your boat for a short trip, something we can all learn from ❤️
I find people interesting. I meet people from all walks of life on my trips. I don't mind sharing abit you know. Cheers buddy.
You meet (mostly) great people on the waterways, so glad to see you met a couple of great guys. Religion? Race? Who cares? People are people and just want to get along together. Well done Will, you showed empathy and got it returned tenfold.
A couple of interesting people on the cut. I meet some fascinating people. Love it. Thanks John.
great vlog , you really are a big softie lol , i bet mark & shaz really enjoyed their trip .
They loved it. I enjoy showing people the narrowboat life. Have a great evening Lori..
Will, you are one of the nicest, caring people I know. Befriending those two guys and listening to their stories. I think they will remember your kindness. I wish I could meet people like you.
I did watch it twice and still not sure what the first part was about with the two boats in the lock. 🙂
Just another superb job vlogging. I was in a seriously sad place today, but you got me smiling. Thank you!
Well I hope things turn around for you Brian. Showing others kindness is what's lacking in our world on a daily basis. Say hello to a neighbour or helping somebody with their shopping makes life abit easier for everyone you know. Have a great day buddy.
With Mark choosing to live that kind of lifestyle many people wouldnt give him the time of day but what you did for him & Shaz just proves your a great bloke Will, well done you 👏👏
I couldn't just leave him and go you know. I had to make sure he was ok. I bet most people would do the same. Shaz was a passing walker who wanted to know about boating. I said come along and find out. Ha ha cheers
Proud of your kindness will i would give my last penny to anyone indeed but you invited strangers in yr home without thinking of any danger
You could be in you no could have lost your home and everything i no im older 77 and prob not brave but think about it will n tc Ann n David 🤞🙏🏻
Hello Ann and David. Mark was a small chap so I could handle him and Shaz was a passing walker who was interested in boating so I said come along. So it wasn't dangerous. Have a lovely day and thankyou for watching.
one of the most enjoyable narrowboat vids I've watched, Will. You're a true human!
Ahhh thanks Jim...Being human has it's good points...ha
another good vlog Will. so nice of you to take on board Shaz and Mark. I always believe but for the grace of god we could be in their situation. But saying that they seem to enjoy their lives. xx
Shaz is just a passing walker. Mark on the other hand is an alcoholic and sleeps rough. I think I should say that next vlog. I don't want to give Shaz the wrong impression you know. He's got his own family. Doesn't drink. Very religious. Great people Sally. Two ends of the spectrum. Take care
This is Just only humanity in its perfection. Make each other happy in respect of how we are as an invidual. Respect.
It's not hard is it Leon to show respect to others. Have a great day buddy.
Hi Will, loved watching this. You are a legend for taking time out with those two guys.
Everyone deserves to be listened to. Great people on the cut from all walks of life. Thankyou for watching Gill.
@@NarrowboatWill I agree, but not many people would’ve stopped to listen to Mark. Takes a special sort of empathy to do that.
Hi Will thanks for shoutout 😆. .made my midnight ...
Look after the elbow or be difficult to play golf ⛳ vlog was great and showed how kind you are bless you ..stay safe and thank you 😊
Thankyou for the coffee. It all helps me. You help me I help others and the world turns. Take care..
You are a good guy Will. Kind acts are never forgotten.
Ahh thankyou Glynn. Thanks for watching
You have a kind and caring spirit Will. The world would be a far nicer place if there were more ‘Wills’ in it😎👏👏👏👏
That's a lovely comment. Cheers Rick. Have a great day.
You are a true mensch, Will ❤ Its always great to be reminded to reach out with people, listen to them, and share what we can with each other.
Not many people would do what you have done for both these men.
I don't remember who said this, but there are three things you need to do to have a good life. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind, and the third is... to always be kind.
Absolutely Heather. Just be kind to others and in doing so we are being kind to ourselves. Have a lovely day.
And this vlog is the reason why I watch you....you are such a kind and honest person. Thank you Will for just being you
Ahhh bless your heart Pammi. Have a wonderful day.
Thanks Will for teaching us to live, love and laugh. May your travels always be this way. ❤
That's very kind of you. Thanks for watching...
You are a very kind and generous soul. Got all emotional watching that. Best wishes.
Bless your heart Trev. Everyone deserves some respect. You take care buddy.
@@NarrowboatWill very true. Totally with you. Very kind heart Will. Bless u.
Great vlog Will, you're one of the good people. Sharing your life for a little while made two guy's very happy, a little kindness goes a long way.
It really does. It was great letting then steer the boat. Something out the ordinary you know. Thankyou and take care.
You're a good man. Most folks would have just walked (or cruised) on past. It costs nothing and can make all the difference to someone's life.
I can make a difference. He promised me he'd look into getting sober. Raz was a walker who helped. Come for a cruise I said. They loved it. Cheers buddy
Really enjoyed this vlog Will.
So kind of you with the two gents.
They looked so happy xx
They really enjoyed that cruise. I'm very lucky to be doing what I'm doing so sharing that is nice you know. Thanks Linda
Really moving Will - well done you fella brilliant stuff...
Thankyou Lloyd. Cheers for watching.
Really fun to watch. Your guests seemed to really enjoy their cruise too.😊
Yeah they loved cruising. For me it's daily life but for others it's a dream come true. Thankyou for watching Stella
Will I only have admiration for your compassion and openness to other people who may live their lives differently to the majority of our society. Respect to you mate. Hopefully we’ll meet up one day 🤛
Thanks for coming along Matt. I meet alot of people and I try to get them all on. I find people's stories really interesting because out of them I find myself. Ahhh that's deep man. Enjoy...
Fantastic Will you are so kind and trusting
I'll help anybody. I've just put some money in marks bank for him. He didn't have any food. He was over the moon. Bless him. He probably gets more than me but spends it unwisely you know. Thanks Helly
That's got to be one of the best vids on TH-cam. Cracking.
Ahh that's a great comment. Cheers buddy.
@@NarrowboatWill Few years back one summer, riding my trike up the M40 back into London, saw a youth walking on the grass next to the motorway. I pulled over onto the hard shoulder, called him over, told him he'd get nicked doing that, jump on and I'd take him to the end of the motorway a couple of miles further. At first he didn't trust me, well I said, your choice. No monkey business? No mate. Took him to the start of the A40, no helmets required, he got off grinning like a Cheshire cat and his hair like he'd been in an explosion. Your little trip here reminds me of that, being human. Magic :-)
Will that was brilliant giving them guys a cruise….the look on their faces were priceless…regards Mick
It made their day. I was happy for them. Cheers Michael.
Dear Will
I'm a new follower to your channel, and right at the start I sort of got the feeling you were a very humble, kind man. Turns out, I was right. Bless you. And bless Shaz & Mark..🙏🏻💜🐶🐾
Hello Julie and welcome onboard. I find people fascinating. I've just had a great encounter which I will talk about in coming vlogs. Stay tuned. God bless you this day...
@@NarrowboatWill you can tell. You have a really genuine interest. And The two L's on the Leeds & Liverpool, that warmed the cockles of my heart😊. Look forward to your next People Watching adventures. 🕵🏼♀️👍🏼🐶🐾
You video had us laughing one minute and crying the next. Your kindness to take Mark and Shaz down the river was something we can all learn from. Cheers
You're very welcome and thanks for coming along. For me it's daily life but for others it's a dream come true. Take care.
Oh Will, what a beautiful video … it made me all emotional ❤️ 3 top blokes altogether ❤️
Ahhh thanks Mrs pirate. I sent Mark some money from my coffee donations. He was over the moon. Take very good care Mrs...
@@NarrowboatWill awww bless you ❤️🏴☠️
your a true gent fella,not every one has got the time for people down on their luck. nice one,you probably made Mark & Shaz's year.
tiz the simple things in life that make it all worth while,(:
It is. Has I go along I realise all the stuff I thought was important seems trivial compared to some people. Very humbling meeting people from all walks of life. Cheers Tinx
No worries fella, see you on the cut sometime in the future, pensions up next year
You're a very kind man Will
People are interesting. I love to hear their stories. No matter who they are you know. Cheers buddy.
Sir, I thought you were pretty cool before, now I think you're awesome. Well done.
What a great comment thankyou Chris. It's nice sharing with others...I like watching people trying to work out how to steer..Rights left and lefts right..ha ha
Will that was great. What a lovely soul you have. Thank you for sharing
It's my pleasure Dolly. Everyone has a story. I find people lives interesting. Take care.
What a great fella you are will I take my hat of to you😊
Ahh thanks Michael. Have a good evening/day..
Such kindness 😊
Thankyou Denise for watching.
You are such a great person was a great watch good on you . Xx
Thankyou Tracey for watching and supporting me. Have a lovely day. Not hard is it just listening...
Wow what was fantastic video....Need more people like you in this world
Thankyou for watching.
Superb Will bet they loved there time with you aswell vlogs just keep getting better and better 👍
Ahhh thankyou David. It's great watching others enjoying what I do everyday. Take care.
You are a star and a gentleman Will. You probably made those two lads year doing that.
Ahhh they loved it. I try to get all the people I meet on my vlogs. It's the people that make life interesting you know. Have a great day.
Another good😄 video
Thankyou Dave..Take care
Brilliant video keep up the good work 👏 👏 👏
Ha ha cheers bruv .
Mark and Shaz will of made a great memories of the day's out with you Will.Thank you for sharing.
You're very welcome Sue. Thankyou for watching.
Have you made it to York?
@@suee6835 I've past York I'm up Ripon end. Itchy feet sue can't stay in one place to long.
We would like to help you with van move.......when in Boston.
Well done a lesson for all !
I hope so I really do. Cheers
Really the best NB vlog on TH-cam. Keep them up.🐝
That's very kind of you. I'm just a bleb really making my way through the canal network. Like yourself. Take care buddy.
Could I ask your opinion on which diesel bug prevention to use please? We have a Beta engine like you, and you clearly know your engines! 🐝
Nice one Will .you Shaz and Mark like that Tv show 3 men and a bath .last of the summer wine Brilliant it’s good to meet randoms you never know there story I have met some brilliant people down the yrs who slept out Big up from me Will you wud have made there week doing that Cheers Will staysafe dude 🙂🔧🦢✌️
I find people's life stories really interesting. I try to get them all on. What a fantastic journey so far. Thanks for watching Lee.
beautiful..
You're very welcome..
Will you are a legend what a great vlog
Ahhh thankyou Maurice..Take care
If people can get past the prejudice those two guys would make good lock volunteers give them a sense of purpose. Well done will for taking the time to talk to them.
Brilliant guys. We had a couple of days cruising. Mark was brilliant locky. He knew his stuff. Thanks Derek.
Will your a star
Thankyou so much for supporting me. Have a great day.
Good on ya will great vlog
Thankyou Steven for watching.
Very thoughtful what you did. Its good to know there remains to be people like you x
I judge people after I talk to them and before because I'm human. Ha ha Love you Sis. Xx
Love you, you big softie 💓
Fantastic will it’s nice to a good heart spreading the love
Can't beat abit love spreading Mike. It's good to show people what it's like narrowboating. It's just everyday for me but it can be some ones dream you know. Cheers mate
@@NarrowboatWill I’m juggling with my conscience my dream is to take to the cut full time I’ve been with my wife 30 years I’ve just sold my Bussines and for the 1st time in my life at the age of 60 and grafted all my working life I can afford to to buy a very nice boat and live comfortably carefully and live my dream BUT my wife relies on me for everything she is agoraphobic and hates boats and water for that matter she blood hates everything apart from the four walls she exists in let’s face it that’s not living ooooh rippers what to do A do I live my life happy as I want to on my own or keep to my vows
I’ve had 3 hours sleep in 3 days and night going 15 rounds with my conscience
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That was great will have a great week 😀
Thankyou Christopher. You too.
Nice bit of adventure for those too...running, I love it...especially uphill...not for everyone though...ha ha
Running pffft. I enjoyed it until I pulled my leg then it just wouldn't heal. I tried running again a month later but I pulled it again so I gave up. I do alot of stretching and training in my boat. Cheers Ian.
good vid on you channel will thanks lee
You're very welcome Lee. Thanks for supporting me.
What a kind and generous geezer you are Will. So good to give a poor down and out some care. Btw Will, sorry for all the questions but how do you find so many safe parking places for your van and how long are you allowed to stay there? I may be joining this community in near future so I may bump into some of you (not literally). Best of luck with your continued travels
I don't really know if the parking is safe. I only know it's safe when it's not broken into. Ha ha I leave it in some right dodgy places. I get a feeling for an area. See you in the cut. Cheers buddy
Fair play that man 👏👏👏👏
Cheers buddy.
Nice one ripper ❤️👍
Ripper ahoy...Thanks Glenn
Fair play to ya will for doing that with those guys.
It was my pleasure. They had a good time and so did I. Cheers lee
Brilliant 👍
Thankyou buddy.
Lovely video, thank you.
You're very welcome Glen.
Great vid Will nice to give people time good on ya mate
Thankyou Peter. I talk to anyone with respect. Everyone has a story...Take care.
I’ve been living up and down the Calder and hebble canal for the last 3 years on my 57x10 widebeam, which can be seen for a split second when you are going through broadcut. I spend as much time as possible in and around the area shown in the video as the constant cruising rules allow me.
Also, “mark” is well known in this area as calling himself homeless and making boaters who don’t know him feel sorry for him to the point they give him money or buy him stuff. It’s his modus operandi. Apparently he has a place to live and it’s just a ploy to get freebies from unsuspecting nice, caring people.
Another tip for when you are on the Calder and hebble, 90% of the ground paddles do not work, if you do manage to get them open you can’t close them properly so you should only use the gate paddles on most of the Calder and hebble. A lot of boaters passing through don’t know this and end up draining had the pound before they realise that the ground paddles are not closed properly. The CRT should put signs on them or do something so that nobody can open them because most do not close again, I was taught this from day one so I have always just used the gate paddles. The couple of minutes longer it takes using the gate paddles is worth the hassle you get if you use the ground paddles.
Mark did tell me he had a room, but he prefers to sleep outside. He said it feels safer. He loved doing the locks.
He loved a can ot two.
🤣🤣🤣
That's a great tip just using the gate paddles. I'll try to remember that next time,
Thanks for stopping by.
That old guy blocking the winding hole though - surely bowthrusters are the thing to have for such moments?
Yes bow thruster are the thing to have. I can only dream of such luxury. Ha ha cheers.
Well Will how kind are you you have the biggest heart. I bet Shaz and Mark love their time with you can’t believe you’ve already go through Wakefield lol. Did you get to Ripon? Where are you now?
It was great spending time with Shaz and Mark. It's just normal life for me but to others it's a dream. I didn't make to Ripon. Long story...Have a great day Caroline.
Them canals look like dish water be pretty keen for a swim I'd reckon
I'm going swimming this summer. In a dishwater river somewhere. Ha ha😆
Great video. Could be onto something there with hiring the homeless. pack o smokes and a bacon butty and you get help with the locks and some great stories
Ha ha yeah. It's nice now and then..Interesting encounter. More to come. Stay tuned..
those two drove the boat as well as u do...
They didn't hit anything either and I did. Ha ha Cheers🤣 Dougie
Were you thinking of Shaz and Dave. Pub singers
Ha ha that's it. Chaz and Dave. Cheers
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Hello Kat. Hope you're well.
@@NarrowboatWill yes
You video had us laughing one minute and crying the next. Your kindness to take Mark and Shaz down the river was something we can all learn from. Cheers
It was a pleasure meeting those two. Shaz is a regular walker and Mark has got his own place but said it's noisy so he sleeps rough. Seems to be happy enough with his lot. I've donated some of the money given to me by people buying me coffee's. He's got food and probably his favourite cider with it. Bless them both and bless you for watching.
You are a true mensch, Will ❤ Its always great to be reminded to reach out with people, listen to them, and share what we can with each other.
Not many people would do what you have done for both these men.
I don't remember who said this, but there are three things you need to do to have a good life. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind, and the third is... to always be kind.
That's such a great saying. Easy to remember which is great for me. Ha Raz was just a walker who joined us. Good people.