The Flooded Mine and HUGE Canal Locks. Leeds to Castleford by Narrowboat - Ep. 65
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 มิ.ย. 2024
- We take a narrowboat journey from Leeds to Castleford passing St Aidan's flooded mine and entering some HUGE Canal Locks!
Continuing our journey across Britain by Narrowboat, after the eye-candy videography of the Yorkshire Dales and the Pennines, we bring narrowboat Silver Fox back into civilisation, making a brief visit to Leeds. We leave via Lock One and drop onto the Aire and Calder Navigation, passing Thwaite Mills, Lemonroyd Marina and the flooded St Aidan's opencast mine, now a nature reserve.
Colin finds out why the canal and river were re-routed thirty years ago, and we end our journey in our old hometown of Castleford. Unfortunately, not much fun for Dillon as he has some dental work planned!
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Watching all the outtakes has made me realise that Shaun is Bert and Colin is Ernie 😂
LMAO! 😂😂😂
Alright. I enjoy watching all your vlogs but this one was a definite favorite. A little family (old photo's of you two), a little history, great drone work and video, and then there's the great sense of humor. Really well done fellas. On another note, nothing will ever be fully stress free, but it looks the past few months have been good for you both. As for getting on each others nerves.. well, enjoy that too. Before she passed away, my wife and I worked very closely together for a number of years. People were amazed we could spend 24 hours a day together for more than a decade without one of us rolling the other into a shallow grave, but she was absolutely my best friend. When they asked how we did it, she would jokingly say he drinks and I take pills. haha. Still makes me laugh. Anyway, this was one of your best. Safe travels :)
Jesse, I don't know how you can cope without her. The thought of losing Shaun gives me a cold sweat and I lose sleep worrying about it. I know I wouldn't cope without him so you are the strongest person I know to be able to carry on after being so close. xxxx
@@FoxesAfloat It's been almost 7 years and I'm still trying to figure that out. By the grace of God...day by day, moment by moment.
Oh Wow! Was speechless upon seeing your photos way back railway time and together in 1993. Wow! You have gone through all these years! Bless you.
I felt nostalgic in a way. T'was around the same time I met my former partner. We were together for many years, too, but alas, working in two different countries made us grow apart. Will always have a place in my heart.
But yes, indeed, may you continue forever into your golden years. Now I understand deeper what another said in his comment -- the love between you two is just wonderful and beautiful.
Thank you so much! Sorry you lost your love 💜
Just discovered this blog! Great!!! I'm a Yank who used to live in England and am a confirmed anglophile. Love just watching the great British countryside glide by as well as your comments.
Awesome! Thank you!
You two can get on my nerves any day. 🤪. Very interesting vlog. 🧐Thank you chaps for yet another supreme vlog. You never let the standard drop. TGIF. 🙌 🤗💖
Thank you!
I love the outtakes, "So gay you can see him from space!" I can't stop laughing.
😂😂😂
The aerial views with the labels and the arrows are helpful, especially for those of us who are not familiar with the geography.
Thanks! Glad you appreciated it 👍🏻
I remember being young and in love too. Back then life was in black & white. Now I'm flirting with seventy, and the only boating I do is vicariously.
I agree with everybody else, you two are great, your videos are excellent, and thank you so much for doing this so that I can come along.
Thanks, Wolf!
I'm slowly working my way through each blog and each one seems to get better. The editing and camera work is professional. But what makes your blogs are the personal touches you add. I know nothing about the history of your country but each episode I seem to learn a little more. 'River flowing upstream?' Just wonderful. Keep up the good work. I'm now a Patron
Awesome, thank you!
the thing we LOVE the most about you two, is that your not afraid to be goofy/silly. This is a wonderful character trait, .it keeps you young. My partner & I have been married for 20 years and it only feels like 5. We attribute this to being able to be our true selves with each other which is goofy as well (being able to be big kids with each other, you two have that and its a GREAT thing!!!
Love that your vlogs are not predictable.
Hope all went well with dawg. LOL Love you guys.
Can't stop growing old but doesn't mean you have to grow up 😈
Dillon's fine, he actually was okay the day after the op 😂
Ribs aching after outtakes, you guys are class 🤣🤣🤣
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Hi guys! Love the outtakes at the end. You should kiss more often...lol. Great blog once again!!
Aww, thank you! Maybe we should 😘
As usual, Stunning drone footage and beautiful scenery. You guys are so sweet together.
Thank you so much!
I found your vlogs a couple weeks before Christmas. After watching a few, I went back to the beginning and have been "binge" watching ever chance I get till I catch up. I have enjoyed your vlogs immensely. You are chrismatic, funny and very informative. I love history and I find narrowboats and the history fasinating. I watched with awe as "Silver Fox" was being born. I belly laughed so hard on the questions and the "Curly Hayre" puns you were doing. You both do a great job keeping the watcher's attention and anticipating the next episode. Dillion is so cute and you did a great job grooming him. Give him a hug for me. If ever I get to come to England, being on a narrowboat for a few days is certainly on my bucket list. Keep the vlogs coming and God Bless you both and Dillion. Well done!
Ah, Annette! That's such a lovely comment. Thanks for taking the time to write that. We never appreciate that people actually watch us, let alone enjoy our videos. Thank you! 💜
Colin and Shaun 1993, magic. Makes me feel old :) Great work again guys.
Makes us feel bloody old 😂
Some beautiful shots.
What I really like about the channel apart from you two guys being so funny and just being you is the canal history lesson. I'm by no means into narrowboats but the alternative lifestyle peeks my interest like Vanlife etc, so I really enjoy watching that content. But I do like history and feel I get a little bit of a history lesson and when you throw in pictures with peoples names (like Titus Salt lol) and stuff I just find it really interesting. This channel works brilliantly!!!
I think life on a narrowboat, whilst hard at times looks amazing!
Thank you!
Just found your channel today! Went back through your videos to see if you had been on the canal through castleford and Knottingley as this is where I grew up. Only to then find out you're from castleford! I grew up between Knottingley and Featherstone (Featherstone lass through and through) and think it's fantastic I gew up less than 5miles away for these 2great guys in the canal!
I've always been interested by the canal boats I've walked past for many years, although I don't think I will ever find myself on one, it's fantastic to see the canals through your eyes!
Good people come from our area ❤️❤️
Also not a lot of good people! 😂 But we won't mention to much of them!
You 2 gents are great love the outtakes and don't let anyone get you down for who you are live life the way you want and makes you happy
Thanks, Craig x
Keep up the kissing!! 🤪🥰 Great vlog and as always ... the outtakes 👍😆
Haha! Thanks, Zeger. Will do 😘
Ah that explains TRAAAAAAAINS from Colin, he worked on the railway’s!
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Good morning, gentlemen. 101 degrees here in my part of California so I’m watching this again to cool off. Your posts are like mini history lessons; I so enjoy them. I’m off to the largest Scottish Games in North America!! Happy travels.
Hi Janet. 101 degrees? WOW!
Raining and cold over here today.
Enjoy The Scottish Games 👍❤️
You boys are the best. I almost spit out my tea on the outtakes this week. You are the highlight of my Fridays. Thank you to both of you and little Dillion as well. Kisses and Hugs.
Aww, thanks! x
It must be 4pm on Friday in the UK....... another vlog to watch!
Enjoy! 🤩
A glittery nu nu. You crack me up.
😂😂😂
Another great vlog 😄 love the history talks 👍
Thank you! x
OH WOW!! That was brilliant for me beacuase lm a Leeds lass and when l married l moved to
Altofts so know Stanley Ferry well. Seeing Leeds from a narrow boat perspective was truly eye opening.
I travelled to Leeds by train for years and watched Lemonroyd moorings being being formed.
My house in is Normanton, just off Castleford Rd. As lm retired now l decided to move abroad (to Cyprus)
and rent my property out. Castleford is 'tired' as you say Shaun, but it's the folk who live there that make up for it..
Again thanks a million for this vlog...thoroughly enjoyed it!,👏👏👏👏👏
Amazing! It was weird being back there. Hope you're enjoying Cyprus! xx
Yes! Bacon butties with Sriracha, cup of tea and Foxes Afloat, great start to the weekend!
With what...? Sriracha? Did you just make that up? 😂
@@FoxesAfloat Sriracha is a type of hot sauce or chili sauce made from a paste of chili peppers, distilled vinegar, garlic, sugar, and salt. I have the "wild goose brand" at the moment but a friend is fermenting their own version so more bacon ordered :-)
@@jimatherton8731 Aha!
I love your vlogs. They just feel good. I know I'm going to smile a lot and sometimes giggle. There's the views, the historical information, and then you guys are so darn cute. Love those old photos.❤ Colin, did you say: a bloat tried to get on the boat. I always wondered what that means (bloat), and am I spelling that right. Chuckle, chuckle😂
Pamela Wiggins bloke?
Yeah, literally climbed over the canvas cover to get in 😂
Thanks Colin and Shaun for a very entertaining adventure- more really beautiful countryside. Hope everything goes well forDillon. 😃❤️👏👏👏👏
It did, he's fine and has fresh breath again! haha 😂
Watching you two lowers my bp.
Awww, nice one!
A little pointless fact here - My dad was the building manager for the tall circular building to the left of the start of the video. I remember ages ago him coming home and saying 'We are getting the floats delivered today for the canal boat platform!' Nice to see people using them! :D
The toilet roll tube with windows? Amazing! The pontoons are cool. The level dropped and so did the jetty! 👍🏻
Going on a narrowboat holiday is something that's been on my bucket list for a long time. We have nothing like that here in the U.S. I'm afraid if I tried it I might like it and not want to stop.
Duck Landes Actually the trent severin system in Ontario is quite similar
Where's the harm in trying? 👍🏻
You have been together for years?!? I thought this was your honeymoon! You guys are so good together, I thought it was still new and shiny relationship
Haha! No. Almost 27 years
Great video as usual! Was great seeing you in your younger days. I had no idea that you guys have been together that long. Wouldn't mind hearing more about your history together if you are ever in the mood to share....
I'm sure we'll tell more as the episodes go on. x
Oh my, what a couple of little young baby faces. Obviously very old picture;-) Always a thumbs up cuz I know I'm in for a very enjoyable time. Keep up the great work. I had errands to run this morning and got a late start on watching the video. It was on my mind though so I wouldn't forget. Thank you for your time and work to make these possible.
Very old photo...!?!? How dare you? 😂 Okay, yeah, 1993, so 26 years ago.
Yay Happy Friday. Another awesome vlog along with out takes. Very interesting story. Hugs to all
Thanks, Elaine
Soooo cute those old pictures 😊💖
They are!
You 2 crack me up, especially on your out-takes - va-jazzle, what is that, lol
Errrr.... Best Google it 😉
Thanks guys another brill vlog. And special thanks for sharing the "old photos". It's brilliant to hear the history of the places you go and pass through. Outtakes were especially good, full of laughter. Keep it up and stay well. X
Thank, James!
Was actually searching for St. Aidan's mine flood material and stumbled upon your brilliant vlog - which does include some new-to-me photos of the river breach, so thank you for that. I grew up in the area between Hunslet & Methley and have walked/cycled the ACN towpath many times, but have never actually ventured onto the water. It was lovely to see some of the old landmarks from the viewpoint of a boat on the navigation. The aerial shots around Thwaites Mill and Castleford cut were superb. Really enjoyed the vlog, the music and your banter. Thank you for sharing.
Aww, nice one. Thanks, Steve!
I was born in Rothwell. It was lovely to see the canal going through Woodlesford. Your vlogs are brilliant.
Awesome! Thank you!
Love your vlogs guys .Keep doing what you are doing ,its magic
Thanks, Blanche! x
Thank's for the ride, the history, the scenery, and the laughs. Good to see Dillon in good form blissfully ignorant of what is to come. He'll be fine and back to normal in no time. Take care, enjoy the family visits and see you next week.
Thanks, Derek! x
Really enjoyed the river footage....great editing and mixing. Love the idea of a coal mine becoming a nature preserve even if it was an accident. The snaps of you were great and Dylan was looking particularly goofy this time out. Hope his dental 🦷 surgery goes easily and he’s soon back in form. Always look forward to your Friday offering have a great week ...all the best...Chris 🇨🇦
Aww, thanks, Chris! See you next week 👍🏻
Great video as usual you two. Always watch latest foxes escapades on Friday evening. We envy your life very much!
Aww, thank you, Helen! x
You guys are the best, always make me laugh.
Thank you SO much 👍🏻💜
The various shots of Dillon are absolutely priceless!
Yeah. We miss him so much!
It's no wonder you guys are trending! What a fab vlog. Please keep the wonderful historical information coming as you travel. I am so pleased you saw a Kingfisher. We saw 3 on the Lanky when we were on holiday this year but not close. Flashes of blue as they flew ahead of the boat! I am sure Dillon is fine after the dentistry, our cat Kai had 5 teeth out on the same jaw last year and he is like a kitten again now at 14! Thanks for another wonderful vlog :). Ian
Thanks, Ian! I can't believe we haven't seen more Kingfishers with the amount we've covered. Dillon's fine, he was actually okay the day after the op! 😂
Just wanted to tell you that your vlogs are awesome and help me so much to relax and enjoy life and the time I spend watch your adventures.
Aww, thanks, Daniel.
Colin thank you for the time and effort you put in on these vlogs. The music and the pictures/videos are so soothing and relaxing. These outakes and drone shots are amazing. You are amazing! Thank you brother!
Glad you like them!
Another great post, I have to say that the canal looks the best maintained I've seen so far on any of the Narrowboat volgs I follow and the bridges are beautiful, thank you, boys, look forward to the next post.
It is lovely and wide and deep! x
Beautifully shot and edited video, as always. This was a particularly fascinating vlog, with the sequences through Leeds and on the Aire & Calder. Great commentary from Colin, as always, and you guys make us feel so welcome as we travel along with you. And thanks for sharing something from your earlier lives. What can I say? I look forward to Fridays and the publication of the Foxes Afloat vlog!
Aww, thanks, Barney!
Why am I now addicted to this channel 🤣
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@@FoxesAfloat love your channel...keep up the good work
Love your VLOGS. Please keep them coming👍
Thanks, Peter 👍🏻
You guys never fail to make me smile...I love the music choices too, great stuff.
If you smile, we smile 😀
I quite liked this one. I loved the drone shots! I almost wet my self laughing at the outtakes! Another great one Colin and Shaun! Can't wait until next Friday! Mark from Colorado xx
You 'quite' liked it...!?!?! Haha! Thanks, Mark 👍🏻
I was hoping my comment would get a laugh 😂 It’s great! I forgot to say it was cool to see the old pictures as well.
Really getting a lot of inspiration from your Vlogs ! I’m wading my way through on them gradually , as I’ve only recently started watching .
So well done guys ! Big congrats 🎉 Lester in Croydon .
Our pleasure. Thanks! 👍🏻💜
Beautifully produced vlog, guys. One of your best.
Thank you so much! x
That feeling of home of familiarity, that I can knock it but if outsiders knock it,well they're ignorant. I lived in Carnforth when it was in decline it's now on the up. I lived in Blackpool yes it's a ******** but the people there in the main are great.
First music track I thought here's two Northern Soul fans. Also lovely to see a Springer with a complete tail and I won't apologise for loving Dillon. As always a great mixture of personal feelings, historical information, (for me mine subsidence ruined my bilberry pies) and the ability to put a smile on my face. Made me think of my time living by the canalized River Wey in Guildford. This episode brought back memories of many places. Cheers.
Aww, we used to love Blackpool. We nearly moved there in the mid 90's, very close to Bloomfield Road but the house was falling to bits so we changed our minds 😂
@@FoxesAfloat If you visited Blackpool between 1987 and 2000 our paths may have crossed. Best wishes to all aboard the Silver Fox.
Another good one Well done! We're still bringing. Love it. You lift our spirits every day. TY
You are so welcome 💜
Your vlogs are so informative. Thanks.
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New to your vlog and enjoying getting all caught up! My husband and I retired from a large city in middle USA to a 66 acre ranch further south which is quite an adventure of its own, but I love traveling through your eyes on the Narrowboat! I'm the maintenance man for tractors, buildings and equipment as well so I enjoy your take on the technical aspects of boating mechanics. Cheers!
Welcome! Thank you for joining us. Some of our earlier episodes show a lot of the technical aspects of the boat being built. We're doing a servicing episode soon too. All the best! x
Hi guys that was fascinating story of the river flooding the quarry you look at all the devastation when they were repairing it and then you look at it now with all the trees lining it you would never know anything that happened fantastic well done good story
Thanks, Ron!
This was nice to see, an older vlog, the days before covid and seeing Dylan again was lovely.
enjoyed the live chat last week, but had to cut it short as needed to cook, hope Crick went well, look forward to the next vlog. thank you guys for sharing the Love!!.x.
Glad you enjoyed it, Crick is on the 20th August xx
Congrats on the 1st 3 months boys, love the vlogs
Thank you!
Marvelous video as always, great footage, well edited, very much enjoyed your outages, personal and so much fun. Please keep going gents. Warmest regards from Chris and Denise in Abu Dhabi
Thank you ❤️ Hope you’ve got better weather than us in Abu Dhabi 🤣
I tad hot over here, looking forward to the winter and less air con x
Wow you 2 just get better looking with age loved this vlog and love you guys a big hug for Dillon a glittery NOO NOO the mind bogles here in Australia but I think I figured it out extra hug for Dillon when he gets his teeth out:))))
Haha! Maybe best not to try and figure it out 😂 We'll go too far one day 👊🏻 Have a lovely weekend! x
Another brilliant vlog! I wish Dillon a speedy painless recovery. You guys crack me up 🤣 🤗🌈 look forward to meeting your ‘wives’ someday 👍🏾👍🏻👏🏽
We might have to drag up and pretend to be the wives one day 😂
Foxes Afloat lol that is exactly what I imagined 🎊 tattooed wives 🤣
@@hollyslaughter5505 😂
Three months? No, no that’s quite wrong. Here in “TH-cam-catch-up-bingeland” it’s only been about 10 days!! See you soon in the future!
Haha! Only 19 to go 👍🏻
I had to wait an extra 24 hours to get my silver foxes fix... looking after grandkids etc ..
Worth the wait, our handsome fellas..(obviously I include Dillon in that)! Honestly Colin, have you actually done presenting in the past, because I have to tell you, my husband and I think that you’re so professional and polished.
And Shaun my darling, you are so funny and utterly adorable.
Most have been scary with that idiot trying to get on your boat 😱
So... question please... having a new narrow boat.. do you get as many spiders as you would on an older boat? And do you get really big spiders??
Guy whisked me away to Bradford-on-Avon in Wiltshire last weekend for our anniversary and I have to say, when you eventually get to the Avon, do moor up and have a mooch round, it’s gorgeous!
Well, hopefully by now Dillon’s had his teeth done and is back to his happy little self! And boys.. keep on ‘gaying down the river’... love you both to bits xxxxx. (Ps..the ad that just played through was for a movie called ‘The Informer’,.....looks brilliant) xxxxxx
Hey guys!
I have worked in radio for a few years so maybe that's why I carry the presenter part off.
It wasn't too scary because the guy was drunk and harmless. Just a silly bugger 😂
Yes, we get spiders, although we've changed our mushroom vents to slim ones with mesh to stop them coming in from above, so that might slow them down a little.
Dillon recovered well and he's happy as Larry again now, and he has fresher puppy breath!
xxx
Foxes Afloat Ahh...bless Dillon’s ickle socks. Nothing quite like dog breath, (apart from cat breath...but you have to be quite close)!
Ooh, so that’s why you’re so brilliant at your presentation! And of course, Shaun. Is an amazing partner in your vlogs.
So, slim mushroom vents and mesh it will be then. ....and lots of peppermint oil and chestnuts! I hate spiders😱
But love foxes 😁 xxxxxx
You lads really amaze me with the quality and consistency of your vlogs. Well done. I was interested to hear your comments regarding your new lifestyle, I can see that you are generally enjoying life, and enjoying each other, you appear to be able to bounce of each other, so count your blessings . Now that you have lived on the boat for a while, it might be interesting to hear how satisfied you are with it and what you would change etc. It looks fine to me, but I’m not living on it.
Keep the vlogs coming, ATB
Will do. More on our progress and the inside/snags coming soon 👍🏻
One day at a time Collin, much love and many more successes to the pair of you. I now live in Canada trained as a nurse in Preston many years ago I’ve been binge watching all week.
Thanks, Linda 💜
Hi guy's, Just come across your channel and must say loving the few videos we've seen. Totally hooked and will be watching your journey from the beginning. Keep up the great work 😍
That's lovely, Geoff, and WELCOME! x
Lovely video, very relaxed and interesting if you was my teacher I'd definitely of learned more history 👏
Awww thank you 🙏
I've just read that St Aidan's was a working mine site at the time of the flooding. How fortunate that the forces of the universe chose to spare life and limb. Thanks for another great cruise. The saucy out takes, absolutely classic.
Yeah, it was pretty spectacular when it burst. All good now 👍🏻
You are so lucky to have all this opportunity to see your beautiful country this way. I have to say I’m a bit jelly. 💗💗💗 I love the UK. Done 3 trips and seen it the way a local would except this way. 💗💗💗 slowly catching up on your videos. Love you guys 💗💗
It is a great country. 💜
Hope Dillon gets over his ordeal quickly ;-)
Thank you Rob. After not talking to us for two days, Dillon has now fully recovered. xx
Great vlog guys.
Thanks, Tim. x
This was a great episode. I learned a lot. Thanks for all your narration. Hope Dylan is doing well. Cheers.
Thanks, Deb. Dillon's fine 👍🏻
This was a lovely video.The banter and love between the two of you, your interesting commentary about the journey, and the lovely scenery always make the day better, even when I’m having a hard time. Thank you both so very much for sharing your travels with us!
Always a pleasure! x
Hi guys my husband has just decided to retire after 25 yrs in the police service and 25 yrs as a security supervisor so next month that’s hi. Working all hours of day and night 12 hour shifts , me I retired in 2005 after thirty years as a registered nurse , following a car accident I broke my neck very lucky for me I had immediate surgery but I lost sensation in my fingers and my neck was plated and screws so my neck movement is limited so yes we have had a varied life a busy life we couldn’t have children however we have Siamese cats two my eldest is 21 yrs old he’s diabetic but he’s a happy boy our other is 9 so he keeps simba young ! Great video as usual regards liz x
Aww, how will you cope with him around all the time? 😂 Sorry about your accident 💜💜💜
I feel really guilty......I actually thought you were both mancs , sorry :)
My home town, I know what you mean about leaving :(
Thanks! 👍🏻
I always wondered why the wives weren't with you. Did they just not like the water? Anyway keep up the good work. Love the drone footage really lets me see what your beautiful country looks like. And to see the river and where you're going really is nice cheersI
😂 Dennis!
Hurrah! Electric locks!........oh the humanity! ............I could manage them. 😁 “Glittery doodoo”?😂😂😂 am off to throw up. Lovely to see you fellas. Enjoy your home turf. 😘😘
Glittery noo-noo! 😂😂😂 Thanks, Rachel ❤️
Dunno why people think we're gay.... lol.. Colin, i'm your age and have lost count of the times i get asked; (usually medical situations) Are you single? NO. Ok, whats your wife's name? Mark....😎 certainly stops people in their tracks.... I for one think you should get a giant sparkly silver stiletto with matching train like the one from Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Put it on the roof of Silver Fox and go back down the Thames under Tower Bridge... that'd get your viewership up...😆
Haha! That might work x
Worst place in Britain to live😂😂look up Grangetown in Middlesbrough lads,its like Baghdad 😂😂😂
Oh God, really? 😂
@@FoxesAfloat they filmed the Walking dead there,saved a fortune on make up😂i lived there for a yr when i was 27 or so.first time i walked in the local i got punched before i got to the bar👿👿i battered 3 of them then bought a drink,i got pretty much left alone after that lol one said to me once,i didnt know you were mates with Lee Duffy and Pete Hoe,(both stabbed to death) just said i dont need them but i can ring them if you want😂😂 oh no he said lol i wasnt mates with then really but pete worked the doors and used to ask me to watch his back sometimes.Yup a rathole,i was glad to move away
“Or you can go straight on and go over the weir” 😂😂😂 Shaun, you crack me up 😂😂 fantastic vlog as always. Thank you both x
One day he'll go over a weir 😂
Woah. That flooded mine was no joke 👀 Mad the way the river flowed back around like that.
I remember it happening the I was a. kid.
Eeek, really excited for next week's show :0) Please tell me you have put some footage of the Ferrybridge Power Station and the bit where they loaded coal from the navigation - if you have not - you still have time to edit some in for Friday :0) Hope Dillon well. Love your style - never change xx
Who said we went that way? 😉
@@FoxesAfloat (sigh) ok, I can wait :0) Still excited to see where you go next though :0) (old school smiley faces!)
I am so glad you guys move on the boat! I just love you guys❤
Awww, thanks so much, Albert! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I genuinely enjoy every vlog. You're so entertaining and welcoming.
Hard to believe it's been 3 months on Silver Fox ! I've been following along through the build and all - its been a heck of a ride-along so far !
Cheers !
Thanks, Thomas!
I used to live in Allerton Bywater and walked and ran along the river and canal with my dogs quite often. I've run around fairbairn ings to Ledsham and rode my horse around St Aidans. The council is trying to smarten up Cas Vegas at last. I now live in Ponte Carlo lol! It was lovely to see all this lovely scenery again. All the best and Happy Christmas xx
Shaun here 👋👋👋
I used to drive the buses out of the Arriva depot in Cas. 👍👍
you guys - entertaining - all the best to dillon - can we see the toothless grin please
Haha! They are his back teeth, healing well though :)
Glad to hear you're back in classy Cas. I was born close to Alison's flour mill and know the river and canal very well. Sunday afternoon I'll have a run down and see if you're still around.
Ah, we've moved on now, but still go for a run! 🏃♂️
Sorry to have missed you. I walked down past former Hicksons. Lot of people knew you - the chatty one and the shy one. Were they talking about Dylan? One day I'll catch up with you. xx
I saw you guys parked up in Castleford, gave you a wave as I jogged past. I was gonna stop to say hello but I stank awful lol..
You should have said hello 👍🏻
I love St Aidens to walk round, love this stretch of the canals, walked many times over years. Thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed
We came through Leeds in summer of 2017 to visit the Royal Armory after our canal boat trip on the Grand Union, fun memories
Nice one!
So much story, and history, *and* information. *AND* with before/after pictures. My graymass pump fails to start now, this episode is like a 3 shift shaping course: feels good to be sore at the end))
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You two are the greatest, always happy and laughing, please never change and always take care of one another. Love and hugs to both. x
Thank you. We'll try!
My parents-in-law had a small boat on the L&L back in the 70s, and around 1973 me and some mates hired a narrowboat in Dewsbury. We got as far as Foulridge, and turned back. We managed a pint in most of the pubs on the way.
In recent years I've cycled the towpath from Leeds to Bingley, my favourite stretch, because of the industrial heritage. Leeds to Cas, stopping at the Boat at Allerton Bywater. The Rochdale, from Brighouse. St Martins to Horseshoe Falls on the Llangollen, brought back memories of family holidays in the 60s.
I love the industrial architecture, and the ingenuity of the canal builders. The tranquility of the corridor, away from the fast pace of normal life.
I enjoy the vlogs, though I've only just found them.
Hopefully brought back a few memories for you 👍🏻 Thanks, and WELCOME! 👋🏻