Hey Helly. He did amazing. Highlight of our week was the visit from Lisa and Glenn. Such lovely people and just as nice in person. Hope you have had a good weekend. Take care ❤️
Did a great job with the boat Paul. Lovely and peaceful cruise too. Good to see Lisa and Glen who we follow on their channel. Have a great weekend guys.
Thanks Mark. Was nervous to say the least when he said he was moving it. He did do a cracking job though. Aww still chuffed when I think of Lisa and Glenn’s visit ❤️. Enjoy the weekend and take care 😄
Thanks Catherine, Shows are picking up but not as many as I thought to be honest. A few get postponed too due to people having to self isolate. Really enjoyed that day moving the boat 💕
Hey did really well Catherine. That you, I should find out about my exams next week and the final result in about 3 😬. I have started learning Spanish again now lol. Glutton for punishment 😂, but at least this is for me. Have a great Sunday. ❤️
"That's a big piece of pie, Kev" 20:48....are you eating pie while trying to moor, Paul?? LOL! Great vlog! I told Anthony that when you were passing that fab property with the huge frontage, I was yelling at my TV 'turn the camera Paul!' because I wanted to see it! LOL! My son thought I was losing it ...ha ha haha ....
I wanted to film it Louise but a couple were sat having a drink, they were lovely, but don't think they would appreciate me pointing the camera at them 🤣 I'm not sure if I filmed it that week, I will have a look.
Mmm pie 🥧 lol. Glad you enjoyed Louise. That property was stunning. Whilst I was watching the vlog I did tell Paul you wanted to see the house. The couple were out drinking the next day too when we walked past it. Hope you are having a relaxing Sunday. Take care ❤️ x
Paul you look extra fantastic, narrow boating is making you practically glow!😎 So proud of your parking, great job. Hope you both have a happy weekend! Looking forward to the next vlog, hugs!😚
Thank you very much 😊 I'm sure it was just the sunglasses. I was happy the mooring went well, I didn't want to do it again just for the camera. Have a lovely weekend 💕
He better not get used to that position on the boat, it is already taken 😂. Aww, still can’t believe they came to see us. One of my favourite vloggers. ❤️. Hope you are enjoying the weekend. Take care ❤️
Love the comment at 16:05 in, especially as I had already watched the New Narrowboat Build playlist and am aware of how much quieter the Oakums boat is with it's all electric propulsion.
I enjoyed that little cruise with you, Paul. Thanks for taking us all along with you. Did anyone else duck going under that railway bridge, or was it just me? 🙈
@@anthonysmith-storey9247 we’re loving the new mooring! On the one hand I’m enjoying staying put once more, but on the other hand I miss the cruising so ‘going’ on this trip with Paul was just what I needed. I thoroughly enjoyed it 😀
Well done Paul and well done Dexter for giving Paul such amazing support. Hope you can enjoy some quality time together and Anthony I really believe with the work you have put in your results will be brilliant. Keep safe and well see you next week. Love to Dexter from Haribo and hugs to you from me. Xxxxx
Thanks Maureen, I really enjoyed the extra experience moving the boat that day, I didn't want Anthony to be doing it when he got in from work and I though it was the ideal opportunity to practice my skills. Love to Haribo 💕
Thanks you Maureen, Paul and Dexter did really well. we will definitely be having some quality time together soon. I am going down to 3 days in September and cant wait. Fingers crossed re the exams, I wish I was as confident as you. Have a good weekend and take care ♥️ xx
It was lovely to spend this quiet time with you Paul....I especially liked the "touch wood"....fingers to head. Bet there's a lot of folks would wonder what in heck you were doing..lol. We always used to say "touch wood and whistle"!! Ah! those quaint English customs. Missed you Anthony. Love and hugs as always.
Thanks Lesley, I was a little nervous setting off, but then I thought of how much time it would save us that evening. Anthony still comes out with saying I have never heard of after all this time together. Have a good weekend 👍
Hey Lesley, Paul did really well I thought with his solo move. Another overseas viewer said they looked up “chalk and cheese” too 😂. We are a strange bunch in the U.K. 😃. Glad you enjoyed and thank you for missing me too 😍. Have a great weekend and take care x
Thank you Ruth. He really did. Was nice to come home and the boat already moored up. Will know my final mark in a few weeks 😬. It is the waiting around that I can’t bare.is a and Glenn’s visit made my weekend. Such lovely people. Hope you have a good week Ruth. Take care ❤️ x
Paul, Anthony, what a lovely relaxing Vlog. Paul you did amazingly at the tiller, and when you moored up, it was spot on. I was so impressed. Hope Anthony has done well with his exams. Lovely to see Dexter, and Anthony when he came home, Dexter looked happy to see his Dad. An excellent Vlog as always. Thank you. Take care.
Thank you so much. I really enjoyed the afternoon moving the boat and felt like it was a great cruise to perfect my skills, especially as it was so quiet. Only saw one other boat all day. Always makes me smile how Dexter waits for Anthony and how happy he is to see him. Enjoy your weekend.
Aww he really did do well with the boat. I have to say I was worried when he told me he was moving it 😬. I hope I have done enough to pass. I love how happy Dexter gets when he sees one of us return bless him ♥️. Have a good weekend and take care x
Hey. He did do a good job but he better not get used to it 🤣. We have had a few sleepless nights with this heat. 🥵 Temps a little better at the moment. Hope you are enjoying your weekend. Take care ❤️ x
Hi Paul, you looked right at home on the tiller. That was a beautiful, quiet cruise. Nice to see Glen & Lisa, we watch them too. Good to see Dexter & Anthony, briefly. Stay well, Bryan & Donna
Hi you two. It was a perfect day to brush up on my skills, only saw one other boat all day. Really enjoyed meeting Lisa & Glenn. Have a good weekend 👍👍
Hey guys. He better not get used to it lol. That spot is taken 😂. We love Lisa and Glenn and thoroughly enjoyed their company. Hope you guys are having a relaxing Sunday. Take care ❤️
Well done Paul. You did it marvellously all on your own (with Dexter's help of course). Glad you had a wonderful time with your friends. Another great Vlog guys. Thanks for sharing.
Hey Pam. He did well (although I am sure there was some crafty editing 😂). The bridges are really narrow. Have been like that on the whole of the Peak Forest. Hope you have had a good weekend. Take care ❤️
Thank you, it seems very quiet here too, I think people must avoid doing the Marple flight. It was very quiet the day I moved the boat. Have a good weekend. 💕
Paul you looked very relaxed on your solo trip. Love your sense of humour too. That stretch of canal does look charming ,hopefully one day will get to explore there. Dexters rail wagging crazily waiting for Anthony was very cute. As schools have broken up I’ve only got to do one job for the next six weeks so plenty of time to watch re runs of earlier videos 👍.hope you’ve managed to stay cool x
Hey Irene. Glad you enjoyed. Paul did really well. 😃. The canal was beautiful. We are now on a new canal but still beautiful views. Glad you have got some time off and only doing the one job. Time to make some you time Irene. Have a good week and take care ❤️ xx
Hey you three, thanks for another lovely vlog! Well done, handling the boat solo, Paul. I'm sure Dexter provided moral support, bless him. I was quite transfixed watching the boat ease in to the bank when you moored up; clever stuff! Lovely to see you both entertaining on the boat and having fun. Hope the exams turn out well for you, Anthony. Have a great week. Debs xxx
Cheers Debs. Paul did really well. Dexter is always there for support bless him. We had an absolute ball with Lisa and Glenn. Such good company. Should know my final results in 3 weeks 😬. Hope it is good news 🤞. Have a good week Debs. Take care ❤️
Thank you. As Paul said, the tow path dust settles on the boat, the rain tends to wash it away. Recently we have been having weather of 27° C! Beautiful but very 🥵 on the boat. Take care and enjoy your weekend. ❤️
You're doing great all by yourself. I am sure those exams were passed with all the hard work put in. You both look like this type of travel and home are just right for you. Such a beautiful area you are in.
Thanks Sheryl. I'm sure Anthony will do well with his exams. We love our life on the boat, we just need to get the life work balance right. It is beautiful here 💕
Thank you Sheryl. I wish I had as much faith as you do. Will hopefully know next week re the exams and four weeks for my finals. We are loving canal life. Paul did do really well. Hope your weekend is good. Take care ❤️
I keep adding to my English vocabulary--looked up "like chalk and cheese" (and yesterday watching the Foxes I had to look up "gormless") 😂! I love the way there is a sort of green festooned watery path wandering through and past so many different things, ranging from factories clunking through the trees to urban looking graffiti-scapes and then up next to pasture and horses (and then a guy in a suit and a tie then wanders past while you hammer in your mooring stakes 🤣). And then there's Anthony walking up from a distance with a flat of something on his shoulder! Thanks for another great vlog. I hope you three have a wonderful week!
Thank you James. Colloquialisms are what makes other languages difficult I think. I am trying to learn Spanish again 😬. Never thought of the modern factories and the industrial past of the canal, what a fantastic analogy. Glad you enjoyed the vlog. That thing on my shoulder was Dexter’s good, weighed a tonne lol. Hope you have a good week. Take care ❤️ x
Excellent solo cruise Paul, hope it gave you some confidence. Beautiful mooring spot, lovely to see Dexter too. Have a good week guy's and hopefully Anthony you've got some free time to enjoy cruising abit more. X
Hey Kath. Glad he feels more confident at moving the boat too. He did really well. It was a lovely mooring spot. Come September I will only be working 3 days! Have a great weekend. ❤️
Paul looks quite competent at the tiller. The railroad bridge was awfully low, and I was waiting for someone to shout "Mind your head" ....and it was the camera at risk! Well done on the single hand mooring up. Best of luck to Anthony on his exams scores and clinicals. It can be stressful waiting, but you are in a sweet spot for relaxing.
Thank you Mary. I taught him everything he knows 😉. Glad the exams are over and what will be will be I guess (queue for a song 😂). Just starting to feel like I can unwind. Roll on Sept when I will only be working 3 days a week. Have a good week and take care ❤️
Well done Paul. A great job at the tiller. No bumps! A lovely video. Very relaxing, cruising along the canal. I notice your crew member didn't do much to help you! Pleased that Anthonys exams are over. I hope he's done very well. The scenery along the canal is very green and lush. What a beautiful canal the PF is. I guess that you are retricted to the canals you can use because of Anthonys work commitments. I recall that he's going to reduce his working hours soon. Will this allow you to go further afield? Love to you all. See you soon
Hey Michael. Hope you are good. I was impressed with Paul too. My exams are over but won’t know how I have done until next week and my finals until 4 weeks. We knew this year we would be restricted a little to the North West but don’t mind being further away. I reduce my hours in September. Can’t wait. Hope you are good. Take care. ❤️ x
Thanks Sean. I enjoyed the practice and it’s all helping to build my confidence I had to move the boat again yesterday under the trees for some shade. Had to reverse even though we have a big winding hole near us because it’s so shallow I couldn’t rein the boat round. Hope you are both well
Hi, gentlemen! Love the Peak Forest Canal scenery. Even better, I'm enjoying the cruise sans music, with the glorious sounds of nature adding to the views. Safe travels!
Thanks Julia, I enjoyed this vlog and really enjoyed the day cruising, it was very quiet and good that I could have the natural sounds of the day. Glad you enjoyed it. 💕
Thanks Julia. Glad you are enjoying. We have been blessed with some beautiful mornings too. Peak Forest is stunning but credit, so is the Huddersfield so far 😄. Have a good week and take care ❤️ x
Good job with the solo cruising and mooring up. Are you feeling more confident with boat handling now? Hope the exams weren’t too stressful Anthony and you can relax once it’s all over. Have a good week. 😍
Thanks Gill I do feel more confident, if only I could manage the locks on my own, it would save us a lot of time moving at the weekends thanks for watching 💕
Thanks Gill. He did do a great job. Would worry too much though if I knew locks were involved. Exams were terrible but fingers crossed. Get my exam results next week and then it is just my essay. 🤞. Have a good weekend. ❤️ x
Thanks Robin, glad you enjoyed the vlog. I really enjoyed the cruise and it was good experience for me. Anthony should get his results next week. Paul 💕
Thank you Robin. I was terrified when he told me he was moving the boat 😂. Exams all done just waiting patiently for results 😬. Hope you have a good week. Take care ❤️
Hasn't the boy done well ! Good job done Paul. Where you are certainly looks wonderful and not very busy at all. Good to see you meeting up with some fellow boaters. I follow thier channel as well . A lovely couple. Take care and good luck Anthony with your exams. I am sure you have done well. Keep safe .....chris
Thanks Chris I really enjoyed being at the helm. Did my confidence good too. It was surreal meeting Lisa & Glenn, such a lovely couple. Thanks for watching 👍👍
Great work on your own Paul ! Beautiful camera work, as usual ! Anthony you've done it again with your cooking skills, hope you're feeling a bit more relaxed 💓
Thanks Jan. I am definitely more relaxed now (although I have just started to learn Spanish again lol). Paul did great on his own. Very impressed. Hope you are having a relaxing Sunday. ❤️
Hey Wayne. I was very nervous when he said he was moving the boat (probably in case he didn’t tell me where 😂). It was the highlight of my weekend meeting Lisa and Glenn. They are just as nice in person. Hope you are enjoying your Sunday. ❤️
Ooh i really did enjoy that thank you. I was watching a vlog of Lisa & Glens last night where they were on holiday in a static caravan in Devon and it was very entertaining. I think you did great on your solo cruise Paul and your Texas joke made me laugh. Take care lads and Dexter. 💙💙🐶
Thank you so much. We love Lisa & Glenn and have joked that we will wait for our spare key for the caravan. We were honoured they came to visit, they are just as nice in person as on the vlog, wee chatted for hours. Glad you liked my joke 😊 Take care Paul, Anthony & Dexter 💕
Don’t encourage him with his jokes 😩. Lol. We watched them in the caravan. I don’t know where she gets her energy from. Lol. She really is like that in person too. Paul did do well, credit to him. Hope you have had a good weekend. Take care ❤️
That was a super calming Vlog, I can't believe how lush everything looks. Paul, you did really well steering, especially through one bridge that was truly narrow. It's lovely to see Dexter greeting Anthony from work. All the best to you. Love Stephen 🧡
Thanks Stephen, glad you enjoyed it, I really enjoyed the day moving and finding a new spot. I was really pleased to make it unscathed through some of those bridges. 💕
Thank you Stephen. I was impressed too when I watched. Must admit when he said he was moving the boat I was a little worried 😬. I love it when Dexter gets excited when I come home bless him. Have a great week. Take care ❤️. Oh, did you get your scooter fixed? X
@@anthonysmith-storey9247 Yes eventually but Last week at 11pm whilst I was meeting a friend for a coffee the accelerator thumb paddle broke off from the scooter and it wouldn't move. Stranded and on my own I eventually got through to the engineer who said, understandably he was going to bed I offered him £100. to come and fix it he came and fixed it and fitted a metal paddle and it's worked great ever since.
You did a great solo job, Paul! Good thing you're a magician - there were some VERY narrow spots!! 😮 Dexter didn't seem too worried tho, lol! Mooring up by yourself was masterful! Sure Anthony was happy to get home with everything all done! Sending love and hugs! ❤🐾❤
Thanks Kathy some very narrow spots, I did have to slow right down fir a couple of them and nearly hit the bridge going under the motorway, it was such a weird angle. Glad we could settle down when Anthony got home. I would be happy moving the boat more only for the locks 💕
Kathy he really did do well. I was relieved not to have to do that journey when I got home. I was exhausted. There are some really narrow bits on the Peak Forest and the theme seems to be continuing on the Huddersfield lol. Hope you are having a relaxing Sunday. Take care ❤️ x
Thank you. I was really happy we had no bumps or scratches at the end of the day. It would save us a lot of time if I could do that more often, but not sure about doing the locks on my own yet. 💕
Nice job. You did great. I really don't know how solo boaters manage to do all that alone. Definitely everyone on the boat needs to be at least able to 'manage' the other jobs that they don't do that often. You never know when the need will arise and you need to be proficient. Love that you are back on the Peak Forest. I can see why everyone loves it so much.
Thanks Dorothy it was a great day to brush up on my skills. I enjoyed chatting to camera as I cruised along the canal. I don’t k ow how solo boaters manage all the locks. Thanks for watching 💕
Hey Dorothy, he did do well with the boat. I agree that everyone should be able to do the jobs the other usually does. Makes it so much easier. I take my hats off to solo boaters. Such hard work. Peak Forest is beautiful, but credit where it is due, we are loving the Huddersfield too. Hope you are enjoying your weekend. Take care ❤️
@@anthonysmith-storey9247 Hope you had a great week. All the canals seem to be pretty great as long as you can stay out of the bigger towns. I don't like the litter and the graffiti. Prefer fields and trees, cows and sheep. I truly don't know how solo boaters manage. The cruising would be OK but the bridges and the locks would be so difficult if there's no one around to help. Yet manage, they do.
@@dorothydotson7154 we have had a really nice week thank you. I agree, much prefer the countryside. Definitely hats off to the solo boater. Take care ❤️
Awesome cruise. Lovely greenery. And great docking skills. See i would have to cheat with front and rear thrusters 🤣. I can’t get a day boat flat on the bank even lol. Best wishes guys. ❤️
I think he did well on his own too. Lol, I am sure you could with practise. To be honest, before that tip on our helmsman, we couldn’t do it. Hope you have had a good weekend. Take care ❤️
It is beautiful where you were cruising. It was the same here when spring finally came, you could practically watch the plants growing they came up so fast. It’s lush here and we’re doing very well virus wise so people are really enjoying the summer after being shut in for so long. It’s been beach weather most of the time with a couple of rainy days here and there, enough to keep wells going and gardens growing. I’m glad you had a really nice visit and hope the weekend goes well, congratulations all round, Anthony for you exam finishing and Paul for getting magic shows booked🥰🙋🏼
It really is a lovely area. Glad people are getting out and enjoying the summer, makes you appreciate things more now doesn’t it. We have been surprised how quiet it is on this stretch of canal, but that could be down to some of the closures. Have a lovely weekend 💕
Thank you Jillipepper. I think one thing to come out of this pandemic is that people appreciate the smaller things in life such as nature and how beautiful our surroundings are. It is particularly pertinent for people who have been in lockdown and isolated and it is great to see things slowly getting back to some sort of normality. We had a lovely time with Lisa and Glenn. They are such a lovely couple and we really enjoy their vlogs. Exam results next week and final mark in 3 😬. Hope you enjoy your week. Take care ❤️
Hey Carol, yeah I think he did well too. 😃. Regarding the car, it really is and does take a bit of planning. We have been lucky so far 🤞 Have a good week and take care x
Hello to you both i have watched all of your vlogs but haven’t had time to write to you my husband has had bothof his eyes operated on cataracts and now it is drops every two hours at the beginning now onto every four hours until the middle of august sometimes I don’t know if Iam coming or going I bet it felt strange at first Paul you being alone on the boat but you mastered it perfectly. Anothony I hope you pass all your exams I’m sure you will afterwards you can enjoy the canals more not thinking about exams take care both of you till next time Anne x 🇨🇭
Thanks Anne. Hope your husband is ok. I know how he feels as this is what I had done last year. Paul did really well moving the boat and to be honest , it was nice to come home from work and everything sorted 😃. Exams are all finished but won’t get my final mark until 3 weeks but feel more relaxed already. Hope your husband has a speedy recovery. Have a great week both of you ❤️ x
I love your narrowboat, what a fabulous color it is. I watch a lot of narrowboat vlogs as it is so relaxing and I can jog along as though on the tow path next to you, though I’m here in my basement in Takoma Park, Maryland, US. I am English married to an American and before I moved over here I always lived near a canal, in London and then Wiltshire and Somerset and I really miss not being able to walk and cycle along the canal tow paths and chat to all the narrowboat owners. Thank you for giving us such wonderfully relaxing and peaceful vlogs with all the real sounds as you potter along these great canals. Have a really lovely rest of July guys.❤️😉🌻
Hi Janis so nice to meet you. Glad you enjoy our vlogs and feel like you are with us in the journey. We love hearing from our viewers and they feel like one big family. Thanks for watching and getting in touch. Take care Paul, Anthony & Dexter xxx
Hey Janis. Glad you can get your fix of the canals and narrowboats from the vlogs. There is something magical about living near or on the canals and I can see why you would miss it. Been to a few states but never Maryland. What’s it like there? Hope you have a fab week. Take care and thank your or watching x
Hey Guys.....how are you all? Lovely trip Paul, how beautiful and lush. You did a great job especially through the narrow bits. Do you have fenders to prevent grazes to the paintwork? Hope you've had good news about your exams Anthony. Lucky Dexter being able to step straight off the boat in the middle of the countryside,,,he's a lucky Lad! Have a great week....
Thanks James I can’t remember if the rope fenders were down, but we do have fenders at the bow and stern. Anthony should get his results this week. Hope you are good, thanks for watching 👍
Hey James. Think we had cut the fenders off. I have bought plastic carabiners to allow us to take them off when we do locks. Just need to remember to put them back on. No results yet, will be next week for the exams and about 3 weeks for the final mark. 😬. Hope you and Max have had a good weekend. Give him a belly rub from us. ❤️ x
Hi Paul, nice relaxing video, well done on your solo journey with Dexter. Near perfect mooring up, can't say perfect or Anthony might get upset and feel redundant . 😂. Hope Anthony's exams and results go well. Enjoyed your magic trick..glad you're getting more work in. Thanks again Paul, take care the three of you 💙💙🐾
@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked Hi Paul, I'm sure Anthony will have done well in his exams, he's worked so hard. Both of us are well thank you. We haven't moved yet, but the house sold the week 3rd week on the market, just before we went on holiday to Keswick. Things in motion now. Just need to pack things up and get rid of 32 yrs of Stuff! 😂. You'll know what it's like having moved from a house yourselves. Moving to a mobile home retirement park, so like you downsizing quite a bit. 😱
Hey Susan. How are you guys. Have you moved and settled in yet? If so, hope it all went well. You can say perfect lol, he did well, and after all, he has had plenty of practise watching me 😉. Should get exams results next week and final mark in 3 weeks 😬. Hope you are both good. Take care ❤️
Between you and Woolworths you timed it beautifully. My Woolies on line order came just as your credits came up. Of course you could do it Paul, I guess not the same without Anthony but as you said, “it’s quiet without Anthony”, I’ll bet its not he’s such a noisy bugger. LOL. It was a great vlog and so pleased to see you had a great time with your lovely visitors, she is amazing isn’t she. Love to the three of you. 💕
Thanks Pauline, glad you watched. It was a perfect day to brush up on my skills Lisa and Glenn are just lovely, we were surprised how chatty Glenn was. We love their vlogs too 💕
Thank you Pauline. I am a noisy bugger lol. He would miss me if I want there though 🤣. We had such a lovely time with Lisa and Glenn. Made my weekend. They are such lovely people and Lisa has such energy. Have a good week and love from us all here on Morning Star ❤️ x
You managed well Paul, although I did wonder if Dexter thought you were leaving his other Dad behind. And ofcourse after the edit Anthony wouldnt know if you'd had any "issues". Forgot to say last week, you can buy a gel seat cover to go over your saddle, maybe a better idea since believe me it can take hundreds of miles to either wear in a saddle and its difficult to know if one is going to be more comfy then the next. I still think padded undershorts a good idea as well. Enjoyable vlog as usual thank you xxx
Thanks Susan I enjoyed spending time brushing up on my skills and it was the perfect day for it. I love all those low hanging trees it really feels like you are immersed in the nature. The seat sounds good. Have a good weekend 💕
Hey Susan, I was worried when he said he was moving the boat (just in case he didn’t tell me where lol) He did really well and it was great not to have to do it when I got home. I have been looking at alternatives so maybe a gel cover is the answer. The bike isn’t designed for distance and uneven surfaces that’s for sure lol. Glad you enjoyed. Hope you are having a relaxing Sunday. ❤️ x
I really look forward to watching your vlogs. The scenery is beautiful and very relaxed pace. When will Anthony have his exam results. Please pet Dexter for me. Thank you for the great vlog
Thank you Ginger. Glad you enjoyed. Exam results next week but another 3 weeks until I get my final results. Hope you have a good week. Take care ❤️ Dexter given a Pat bless him 🐾
Well done, Paul! And, Anthony, I hope all went well with your exams. Sending best wishes from Bora Bora and a virtual chin scratch to Dexter, of course. 🙌❤️🐶
Good to hear your both well, hoping your exams went well Anthony. Brushing up on your boating skills Paul, hard to talk to us and steer the boat i see :) I liked the mooring tip about kissing the side, then a few short bursts of power. Did you finish with a few reverse thrusts to bring the boat to a stop? Did Anthony bring a bag of cement on his shoulder Haha, it looked like one. Best wishes
Hey Martin. Exams were really hard but 🤞 I have done enough. He did do well. Reverse shouldn’t be needed as the boat should be at a complete stop before the bursts of forward with the tiller right the way over and the back end comes in. That bag of cement was in case he had scratched the boat 😂. Have a good week and take care ❤️
My Mum would have killed him Julie. She is really scared of spiders. Lisa was brilliant and we thoroughly enjoyed their visit. Can’t wait to bump into them again. Have a relaxing Sunday. Take care ❤️
I really enjoyed watching you moor single handed. Very relaxing apart from a brief moment of concern when you mention 'kissing the bank'. Did you edit out 'kissing a bridge' ?
How did you know David? Can't believe I didn't kiss the bridge a couple of times, I think the tunnel under the motorway was my poorest effort, but no scratches 🤣
I think you did a cracking job of driving without your lad 🤪! Particularly impressed with your parking manoeuvre. Could’ve done with seeing some more “cooking with Anthony “ have a great week ☮️
Cheers Crichie. He really did do well (taught him everything he knows lol). We had a great weekend with Glenn and Lisa. Thought we had filmed my baking of the Bakewell Millionaire shortbread. Maybe do that again at some point. Have a great week. Take care ❤️
That looks like a fairly decent gang plank you have onboard, how wide is it? Thinking dog here, Grace does not like planks, but then neither do I, I wish I had video of me encouraging her across when we did the Falkirk to Edinburgh las month, it was quite funny, but she master it for dentasticks.
Hi Shaun its about 30cm wide and we can't get Dexter to walk it for anything. We usually have to carry him which isn't ideal. We may try treats next time.
Hey Sean. I have actually tried treats and Dexter won’t have any of it either! I wish you had a video of the Falkirk wheel, looks very impressive. Definitely want to do that. The Kelpies look stunning too. Have a good weekend ❤️
Hey Lewis, thank you, I should know about the exams next week and the whole course in 4 weeks 😬. I don't usually get stressed but definitely stress eat! Paul did a sterling job, taught him everything he knows 😉. Have a great weekend and take care. ♥️
Wonderful video! Thank you so much for having us. It was wonderful to meet you both in ‘real life’. Sending much love to you both xxx
Awwww glad you enjoyed it Lisa . We loved meeting you both. Just today been telling our friends how lovely it was xx
PS glad your results were what you were hoping for 💕
Love the front view that lets us enjoy the ride and wonder what’s around the bend!
Thanks Julia, I love the bow camera as it’s not a view we get very often. 💕
Thanks Julia, glad you enjoyed the journey. Have a great week x
Fantastic great to see you go solo Paul lovely to see Lisa & Glen too I follow them too!
Hey Helly. He did amazing. Highlight of our week was the visit from Lisa and Glenn. Such lovely people and just as nice in person. Hope you have had a good weekend. Take care ❤️
Thanks guys see you next week
Cheers Billy. Glad you enjoyed. Take care ❤️
Well done Paul!! Anthony, I hope you exams went well. Can't wait to hear!!
Thank you Carolyn. I find out next week re my exams but another 3 weeks before I get to know if I have passed the whole course. 🤞 x
@@anthonysmith-storey9247 double fingers crossed for you my friend. Sending loads of positive vibes.
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Hi lovely to meet you earlier and your doggy Mamdy and kev 😉😉
Hi you two. Lovely to meet you. hopefully see you again on the canal 💕
Did a great job with the boat Paul. Lovely and peaceful cruise too. Good to see Lisa and Glen who we follow on their channel. Have a great weekend guys.
Thanks Mark, I really Newhouse the day and so happy Lisa & Glenn came to see us. Hope you are well 👍
@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked All good thanks.
Thanks Mark. Was nervous to say the least when he said he was moving it. He did do a cracking job though. Aww still chuffed when I think of Lisa and Glenn’s visit ❤️. Enjoy the weekend and take care 😄
Well done Paul! Lovely cruise and great to hear you are busy with your shows. Anthony, my fingers and toes are still crossed.
Thanks Catherine, Shows are picking up but not as many as I thought to be honest. A few get postponed too due to people having to self isolate. Really enjoyed that day moving the boat 💕
Hey did really well Catherine. That you, I should find out about my exams next week and the final result in about 3 😬.
I have started learning Spanish again now lol. Glutton for punishment 😂, but at least this is for me. Have a great Sunday. ❤️
@@anthonysmith-storey9247 You too.
Thank you for taking us along!
I can’t imagine doing all that by yourself. Good on ya!
Hey did really well Virlane. Taught him everything 😂. Have a good week. ❤️
"That's a big piece of pie, Kev" 20:48....are you eating pie while trying to moor, Paul?? LOL! Great vlog! I told Anthony that when you were passing that fab property with the huge frontage, I was yelling at my TV 'turn the camera Paul!' because I wanted to see it! LOL! My son thought I was losing it ...ha ha haha ....
I wanted to film it Louise but a couple were sat having a drink, they were lovely, but don't think they would appreciate me pointing the camera at them 🤣 I'm not sure if I filmed it that week, I will have a look.
Mmm pie 🥧 lol. Glad you enjoyed Louise. That property was stunning. Whilst I was watching the vlog I did tell Paul you wanted to see the house.
The couple were out drinking the next day too when we walked past it. Hope you are having a relaxing Sunday. Take care ❤️ x
What a great morning I had watching a relaxing cruise and then seeing Lisa and Glen, two dynamic youtubers.
Thanks Kelli, glad you enjoyed the vlog, we still can't believe Lisa & Glenn came to visit Px
Aww thank you Kelli, Lisa and Glenn were definitely the highlight of that week. Such lovely people. Enjoy the rest of the weekend ♥️
I loved the trick you played at the end with the spider 😂😂😂
😂 My Mum would have killed him Diane. Have a good week. X
Paul you look extra fantastic, narrow boating is making you practically glow!😎 So proud of your parking, great job. Hope you both have a happy weekend! Looking forward to the next vlog, hugs!😚
Thank you very much 😊 I'm sure it was just the sunglasses. I was happy the mooring went well, I didn't want to do it again just for the camera. Have a lovely weekend 💕
Thank you Ginger, we have actually both been working today. Paul definitely improving with age ♥️ Hope you have a good weekend. See you next week x
Great bit of steering and mooting. We love watching Lisa & Glen too. Have a great weekend x
Thank you, I really enjoyed the afternoon and building my confidence at the helm. We love Lisa & Glenn 😊
He better not get used to that position on the boat, it is already taken 😂. Aww, still can’t believe they came to see us. One of my favourite vloggers. ❤️. Hope you are enjoying the weekend. Take care ❤️
Well done Paul, all that single handed work and still produced a lovely vlog.
Be careful or it will go to his head 😂. Have a great week Robert. 😃
Love the comment at 16:05 in, especially as I had already watched the New Narrowboat Build playlist and am aware of how much quieter the Oakums boat is with it's all electric propulsion.
We love you can hear the nature so much clearer. ❤️
I enjoyed that little cruise with you, Paul. Thanks for taking us all along with you. Did anyone else duck going under that railway bridge, or was it just me? 🙈
Lol. I did. I thought he was going to take the wifi aerial out (again) lol. How’s the new mooring? X
@@anthonysmith-storey9247 we’re loving the new mooring! On the one hand I’m enjoying staying put once more, but on the other hand I miss the cruising so ‘going’ on this trip with Paul was just what I needed. I thoroughly enjoyed it 😀
@@WifeofJim aww good to hear. That garden space looks like it has great potential. X
Well done Paul and well done Dexter for giving Paul such amazing support. Hope you can enjoy some quality time together and Anthony I really believe with the work you have put in your results will be brilliant. Keep safe and well see you next week. Love to Dexter from Haribo and hugs to you from me. Xxxxx
Thanks Maureen, I really enjoyed the extra experience moving the boat that day, I didn't want Anthony to be doing it when he got in from work and I though it was the ideal opportunity to practice my skills. Love to Haribo 💕
Thanks you Maureen, Paul and Dexter did really well. we will definitely be having some quality time together soon. I am going down to 3 days in September and cant wait. Fingers crossed re the exams, I wish I was as confident as you. Have a good weekend and take care ♥️ xx
Hi Guys, another great vlog. Very relaxing to ‘cruise’ through your vlog. Thankyou once again for sharing 👍
Thanks Alison and thanks for coming along with us. See you next week. ❤️ x
It was lovely to spend this quiet time with you Paul....I especially liked the "touch wood"....fingers to head. Bet there's a lot of folks would wonder what in heck you were doing..lol. We always used to say "touch wood and whistle"!! Ah! those quaint English customs. Missed you Anthony. Love and hugs as always.
Thanks Lesley, I was a little nervous setting off, but then I thought of how much time it would save us that evening. Anthony still comes out with saying I have never heard of after all this time together. Have a good weekend 👍
Hey Lesley, Paul did really well I thought with his solo move. Another overseas viewer said they looked up “chalk and cheese” too 😂. We are a strange bunch in the U.K. 😃. Glad you enjoyed and thank you for missing me too 😍. Have a great weekend and take care x
Thanks for another lovely vlog, just watched two in a row as I'm playing catch up after a week away. Take care and all the best. Stevie
Hey Stevie. Thanks for watching. Hope you had a nice break. Did you go anywhere nice? Have a good week and take care ❤️
You did a great job there Paul. I hope Anthony does well in his exams. I love Lisa and Glen.
Thanks Ruth, all down to our Helmsman training. We were so chuffed Lisa & Glenn came to see us 💕
Thank you Ruth. He really did. Was nice to come home and the boat already moored up. Will know my final mark in a few weeks 😬. It is the waiting around that I can’t bare.is a and Glenn’s visit made my weekend. Such lovely people.
Hope you have a good week Ruth. Take care ❤️ x
Great job of driving on your own. Found myself trying to put the brakes on for you. Well done !!!!
He did ok Mary. Was very nervous when he said he was moving it. 😬. Have a good week. Take care ❤️
Thanks so much for another wonderful escape. Great to catch up again.
Thanks Todd, hope you are well 👍
Cheers Todd. Thanks for joining us. Glad you enjoyed. Take care ❤️
Lisa’s face when you performed your magic trick…just brilliant!
Lisa was the perfect volunteer and every magicians dream helper 💕
Lol. It was great to see them both Lizzy. Hope you are ok. Take care ❤️
@@anthonysmith-storey9247 thank you, I am fine. Stay safe the three of you 💙
Paul, Anthony, what a lovely relaxing Vlog. Paul you did amazingly at the tiller, and when you moored up, it was spot on. I was so impressed. Hope Anthony has done well with his exams. Lovely to see Dexter, and Anthony when he came home, Dexter looked happy to see his Dad. An excellent Vlog as always. Thank you. Take care.
Thank you so much. I really enjoyed the afternoon moving the boat and felt like it was a great cruise to perfect my skills, especially as it was so quiet. Only saw one other boat all day. Always makes me smile how Dexter waits for Anthony and how happy he is to see him. Enjoy your weekend.
Aww he really did do well with the boat. I have to say I was worried when he told me he was moving it 😬. I hope I have done enough to pass. I love how happy Dexter gets when he sees one of us return bless him ♥️. Have a good weekend and take care x
Good job handling the boat by yourself, Paul! Hope the temperature's been kind to you all these two weeks... take care and see you again on Saturday!
Thank you so much. It’s been very hot on the boat even at night, I moved the boat the other day under the shade of a few trees 💕
Hey. He did do a good job but he better not get used to it 🤣. We have had a few sleepless nights with this heat. 🥵 Temps a little better at the moment. Hope you are enjoying your weekend. Take care ❤️ x
Paul job well done.
Thanks Donna 💕
He did alright Donna 🤣😂. ❤️
@@anthonysmith-storey9247 missed having you on board
@@donnarocchio936 ❤️
A truly magnificent skippering Paul I think Anthony must be proud of you 👍🏻😎
Aww Carolyn, I was 😃. Hope your week is going well. X
"You sold me on that trip"...lol. Great job on the solo trip Captain. Really enjoyed the video.
Thanks Russell glad you enjoyed it, some lovely scenery on that trip. Have a good weekend 👍
Ah hem, he is first mate, only room for one captain 🤣😂. He did well though. Glad you enjoyed. Take care Russell. ❤️
Hi Paul, you looked right at home on the tiller. That was a beautiful, quiet cruise. Nice to see Glen & Lisa, we watch them too. Good to see Dexter & Anthony, briefly. Stay well, Bryan & Donna
Hi you two. It was a perfect day to brush up on my skills, only saw one other boat all day. Really enjoyed meeting Lisa & Glenn. Have a good weekend 👍👍
Hey guys. He better not get used to it lol. That spot is taken 😂. We love Lisa and Glenn and thoroughly enjoyed their company. Hope you guys are having a relaxing Sunday. Take care ❤️
Well done Paul. You did it marvellously all on your own (with Dexter's help of course). Glad you had a wonderful time with your friends. Another great Vlog guys. Thanks for sharing.
Hey Louise. He did really well. The visit from Lisa and Glenn was the highlight of our week. Such a lovely couple. Have a great week. Take care ❤️
Well done you did great some looked very narrow going through .👍💓
Hey Pam. He did well (although I am sure there was some crafty editing 😂). The bridges are really narrow. Have been like that on the whole of the Peak Forest. Hope you have had a good weekend. Take care ❤️
What a glorious part of the canal. So calm and peaceful. You did a great job of mooring Paul! 🤗
Thank you, it seems very quiet here too, I think people must avoid doing the Marple flight. It was very quiet the day I moved the boat. Have a good weekend. 💕
Hey Edna. It really was. On a new stretch now which is just as pretty. Pail really did do well. I was impressed. Have a good week and take care ❤️ x
@@anthonysmith-storey9247 you too and Paul. Hope the exam results are soon x❤️
@@ednahawkesworth7551 thank you 😊 x
Glad to see you all again, including Dexter. Hope Anthony did well on his exams.
Thanks Frank. He is still waiting for the results but I’m sure he has done well. 👍👍
Hey Frank. Not sure re the exams yet. Next week 😬. Hope you have a good weekend. Take care. Are you feeling better by the way? ❤️
Paul you looked very relaxed on your solo trip. Love your sense of humour too. That stretch of canal does look charming ,hopefully one day will get to explore there. Dexters rail wagging crazily waiting for Anthony was very cute. As schools have broken up I’ve only got to do one job for the next six weeks so plenty of time to watch re runs of earlier videos 👍.hope you’ve managed to stay cool x
Hey Irene. Glad you enjoyed. Paul did really well. 😃. The canal was beautiful. We are now on a new canal but still beautiful views. Glad you have got some time off and only doing the one job. Time to make some you time Irene.
Have a good week and take care ❤️ xx
Hey you three, thanks for another lovely vlog! Well done, handling the boat solo, Paul. I'm sure Dexter provided moral support, bless him. I was quite transfixed watching the boat ease in to the bank when you moored up; clever stuff! Lovely to see you both entertaining on the boat and having fun. Hope the exams turn out well for you, Anthony. Have a great week. Debs xxx
Cheers Debs. Paul did really well. Dexter is always there for support bless him. We had an absolute ball with Lisa and Glenn. Such good company.
Should know my final results in 3 weeks 😬. Hope it is good news 🤞. Have a good week Debs. Take care ❤️
I enjoyed that vlog, even cruising under a couple (seemingly) very low bridges. Well done! I hope Anthony’s exam went well. Soon be all over.
Thanks Paul, I had to sit down to make it under some of the bridges, they were very low. Glad I made it unscathed. Thanks for watching 👍
Cheers Paul. Exams are done but not had the results yet. Final results in about 4 weeks 😬. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend ♥️
Your boat looks nice and tidy from the outside. It must be a challenge with all the rain you guys get back there.
Thank you, believe it or not its the dust and dry weather that's our enemy. The boat seems to attract it like a magnet. Have a good weekend 👍
Thank you. As Paul said, the tow path dust settles on the boat, the rain tends to wash it away. Recently we have been having weather of 27° C! Beautiful but very 🥵 on the boat. Take care and enjoy your weekend. ❤️
A lovely site you moored Paul! The lush greenery with birds singing is awesome 👏! Congratulations to your solo drive 🎊🎉! Have a great week🌈💐🍀
Thanks so much, it was a lovely day, can’t believe I only saw one other boat that day 👍
He did really well. i was very impressed. Thank you for watching and enjoy your weekend too x
You're doing great all by yourself. I am sure those exams were passed with all the hard work put in. You both look like this type of travel and home are just right for you. Such a beautiful area you are in.
Thanks Sheryl. I'm sure Anthony will do well with his exams. We love our life on the boat, we just need to get the life work balance right. It is beautiful here 💕
Thank you Sheryl. I wish I had as much faith as you do. Will hopefully know next week re the exams and four weeks for my finals. We are loving canal life. Paul did do really well.
Hope your weekend is good. Take care ❤️
I keep adding to my English vocabulary--looked up "like chalk and cheese" (and yesterday watching the Foxes I had to look up "gormless") 😂! I love the way there is a sort of green festooned watery path wandering through and past so many different things, ranging from factories clunking through the trees to urban looking graffiti-scapes and then up next to pasture and horses (and then a guy in a suit and a tie then wanders past while you hammer in your mooring stakes 🤣). And then there's Anthony walking up from a distance with a flat of something on his shoulder! Thanks for another great vlog. I hope you three have a wonderful week!
Thank you James. Colloquialisms are what makes other languages difficult I think. I am trying to learn Spanish again 😬. Never thought of the modern factories and the industrial past of the canal, what a fantastic analogy.
Glad you enjoyed the vlog. That thing on my shoulder was Dexter’s good, weighed a tonne lol. Hope you have a good week. Take care ❤️ x
I had such a good time watching this video. Thanks. Much love from Ireland. Tine
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it. I enjoyed putting it together 👍👍
Much love from us all aboard Morning Star too. Glad you enjoyed. Take care Tine ❤️
Excellent solo cruise Paul, hope it gave you some confidence. Beautiful mooring spot, lovely to see Dexter too. Have a good week guy's and hopefully Anthony you've got some free time to enjoy cruising abit more. X
Thanks Kath, feel much more confident with the boat, it’s been lovely around here. Reluctant to move on to be honest 💕
Hey Kath.
Glad he feels more confident at moving the boat too. He did really well.
It was a lovely mooring spot.
Come September I will only be working 3 days! Have a great weekend. ❤️
Paul looks quite competent at the tiller. The railroad bridge was awfully low, and I was waiting for someone to shout "Mind your head" ....and it was the camera at risk! Well done on the single hand mooring up. Best of luck to Anthony on his exams scores and clinicals. It can be stressful waiting, but you are in a sweet spot for relaxing.
Thanks Mary, I wasn't nervous at all honest 😉, it wasn't too bad and I'm glad it was quiet on the canal
Thank you Mary. I taught him everything he knows 😉. Glad the exams are over and what will be will be I guess (queue for a song 😂). Just starting to feel like I can unwind. Roll on Sept when I will only be working 3 days a week. Have a good week and take care ❤️
Well done Paul. A great job at the tiller. No bumps!
A lovely video. Very relaxing, cruising along the canal. I notice your crew member didn't do much to help you! Pleased that Anthonys exams are over. I hope he's done very well.
The scenery along the canal is very green and lush. What a beautiful canal the PF is. I guess that you are retricted to the canals you can use because of Anthonys work commitments. I recall that he's going to reduce his working hours soon. Will this allow you to go further afield?
Love to you all. See you soon
Hey Michael. Hope you are good. I was impressed with Paul too.
My exams are over but won’t know how I have done until next week and my finals until 4 weeks. We knew this year we would be restricted a little to the North West but don’t mind being further away.
I reduce my hours in September. Can’t wait. Hope you are good. Take care. ❤️ x
Lovely peaceful vlog….you seem able to produce those so well.
Thank you Morten, glad you enjoyed it. Hope you are well. Paul, Anthony & Dexter 💕
Thank you Morten, I can’t take any credit, all Paul’s production.
Hope you are good. Take care ❤️
@@anthonysmith-storey9247 looking forward to your passes with flying colours👍🏻
@@mortenhjornevik2850 🤞 ❤️
Nice one lads I watch Lisa an Glen they cheer me up take it easy fellas 🐶🙂✌️
Thanks Lee, we love Lisa & Glenn, still can't believe they came to see us 👍
Cheers Lee. They are honestly just as lovely in real life. ♥ Have a great weekend Lee and take care😀😀
Lovely following your cruise as i sit on my boat this week with a cuppa 😊
Thank you I hope you are enjoying your weekend in the boat 💕
Aww thank you for watching. Enjoy the boat…and the cuppa. 😃. Hope it isn’t too hot for you. ❤️
Doing well there Paul, keep going with head down. (Well perhaps not in this case)😄
Lol. Bill. He did ok 🤣. No, he did really well. Hope your week is going well. Take care ❤️
Great job mooring up! Glad you had a good trip :) And Dexter looked happy with the mooring location, as well, so extra win!
Thanks Sean. I enjoyed the practice and it’s all helping to build my confidence I had to move the boat again yesterday under the trees for some shade. Had to reverse even though we have a big winding hole near us because it’s so shallow I couldn’t rein the boat round. Hope you are both well
I was a little nervous when he told me he was moving it! 😬
Wonderful vlog so relaxing. Nice job on your solo trip.
Thanks Bill 👍👍
Cheers Bill. Glad you are enjoying them. Have a good weekend ❤️
Hi, gentlemen! Love the Peak Forest Canal scenery. Even better, I'm enjoying the cruise sans music, with the glorious sounds of nature adding to the views. Safe travels!
Thanks Julia, I enjoyed this vlog and really enjoyed the day cruising, it was very quiet and good that I could have the natural sounds of the day. Glad you enjoyed it. 💕
Thanks Julia. Glad you are enjoying. We have been blessed with some beautiful mornings too. Peak Forest is stunning but credit, so is the Huddersfield so far 😄. Have a good week and take care ❤️ x
Good job with the solo cruising and mooring up. Are you feeling more confident with boat handling now? Hope the exams weren’t too stressful Anthony and you can relax once it’s all over. Have a good week. 😍
Thanks Gill I do feel more confident, if only I could manage the locks on my own, it would save us a lot of time moving at the weekends thanks for watching 💕
Thanks Gill. He did do a great job. Would worry too much though if I knew locks were involved.
Exams were terrible but fingers crossed. Get my exam results next week and then it is just my essay. 🤞. Have a good weekend. ❤️ x
Really well done Paul, I would have been terrified! I enjoyed that. You'll be glad when exams are done Anthony. Good luck.💕
Thanks Robin, glad you enjoyed the vlog. I really enjoyed the cruise and it was good experience for me. Anthony should get his results next week. Paul 💕
Thank you Robin. I was terrified when he told me he was moving the boat 😂. Exams all done just waiting patiently for results 😬. Hope you have a good week. Take care ❤️
Hasn't the boy done well ! Good job done Paul. Where you are certainly looks wonderful and not very busy at all. Good to see you meeting up with some fellow boaters. I follow thier channel as well . A lovely couple. Take care and good luck Anthony with your exams. I am sure you have done well. Keep safe .....chris
Thanks Chris I really enjoyed being at the helm. Did my confidence good too. It was surreal meeting Lisa & Glenn, such a lovely couple. Thanks for watching 👍👍
Great work on your own Paul ! Beautiful camera work, as usual ! Anthony you've done it again with your cooking skills, hope you're feeling a bit more relaxed 💓
Hi Jan thank you. Had a couple of close encounters with some of the bridges but no contact or scrapes. Thanks for watching and have a great week. 💕
Thanks Jan. I am definitely more relaxed now (although I have just started to learn Spanish again lol). Paul did great on his own. Very impressed. Hope you are having a relaxing Sunday. ❤️
Great to see how you manage mooring on your own. Great job!
Thanks Cherry and thanks for watching 💕
Aww he did really well Cherry. Taught him everything he knows 😂. Have a relaxing Sunday. ❤️ x
Love all your videos keep up the good work.. i am down on the Kennet and Avon
Thanks Lois, sorry for the slow reply, we have both been working today. We can't wait to do the Kennet and Avon
aww thank you. Not been there yet, is it a good canal? Take care x
Good to see that Paul got some practice, handling the boat - hope Anthony has done well on the exams! Pet Dexter for us!
Thank you, I enjoyed brushing up on my skills. Anthony should get his results this week. Pet for Dexter as we speak 💕
Thank you. He is definitely getting better 😉. Should know some marks next week and my final mark in 3 weeks 😬. Hope you are enjoying your Sunday. ❤️ x
@@anthonysmith-storey9247 Thanks, guys - hanging out in the cool, quiet, high mountains, today, watching the tiny Hummingbirds! Have a great week!
@@Mistydazzle sounds idyllic 😍
Hi Guys
Solo boating eh... Very brave. I bet it was great to meet Glen and Lisa? Great couple.
Well I needed the practice. 🤣 Meeting Lisa and Glenn was a real treat for us 👍
@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked 😁👍
Hey Wayne. I was very nervous when he said he was moving the boat (probably in case he didn’t tell me where 😂). It was the highlight of my weekend meeting Lisa and Glenn. They are just as nice in person.
Hope you are enjoying your Sunday. ❤️
@@anthonysmith-storey9247 😂👍🍷
@@waynewaring definitely having a wine later 🍷 cheers 😃
Great video once again x
Thanks Julie x
Thank you Julie. Hope you have had a good day. Take care ❤️
Ooh i really did enjoy that thank you. I was watching a vlog of Lisa & Glens last night where they were on holiday in a static caravan in Devon and it was very entertaining.
I think you did great on your solo cruise Paul and your Texas joke made me laugh. Take care lads and Dexter. 💙💙🐶
Thank you so much. We love Lisa & Glenn and have joked that we will wait for our spare key for the caravan. We were honoured they came to visit, they are just as nice in person as on the vlog, wee chatted for hours. Glad you liked my joke 😊 Take care Paul, Anthony & Dexter 💕
Don’t encourage him with his jokes 😩. Lol. We watched them in the caravan. I don’t know where she gets her energy from. Lol. She really is like that in person too. Paul did do well, credit to him. Hope you have had a good weekend. Take care ❤️
Luvely as per usual - thanx guys : )
Thank you and thanks for watching 💕
Thank you so much, hope you are enjoying the weekend ♥️
That was a super calming Vlog, I can't believe how lush everything looks. Paul, you did really well steering, especially through one bridge that was truly narrow. It's lovely to see Dexter greeting Anthony from work. All the best to you. Love Stephen 🧡
Thanks Stephen, glad you enjoyed it, I really enjoyed the day moving and finding a new spot. I was really pleased to make it unscathed through some of those bridges. 💕
Thank you Stephen. I was impressed too when I watched. Must admit when he said he was moving the boat I was a little worried 😬. I love it when Dexter gets excited when I come home bless him. Have a great week. Take care ❤️. Oh, did you get your scooter fixed? X
@@anthonysmith-storey9247 Yes eventually but Last week at 11pm whilst I was meeting a friend for a coffee the accelerator thumb paddle broke off from the scooter and it wouldn't move. Stranded and on my own I eventually got through to the engineer who said, understandably he was going to bed I offered him £100. to come and fix it he came and fixed it and fitted a metal paddle and it's worked great ever since.
@@brodie2711 oh no. That’s terrible. Hope you were ok. ❤️
@@anthonysmith-storey9247 yes I was a bit fretful but it all worked out fine. Good luck with the exams 🧡
You did a great solo job, Paul! Good thing you're a magician - there were some VERY narrow spots!! 😮 Dexter didn't seem too worried tho, lol! Mooring up by yourself was masterful! Sure Anthony was happy to get home with everything all done! Sending love and hugs! ❤🐾❤
Thanks Kathy some very narrow spots, I did have to slow right down fir a couple of them and nearly hit the bridge going under the motorway, it was such a weird angle. Glad we could settle down when Anthony got home. I would be happy moving the boat more only for the locks 💕
Kathy he really did do well. I was relieved not to have to do that journey when I got home.
I was exhausted.
There are some really narrow bits on the Peak Forest and the theme seems to be continuing on the Huddersfield lol.
Hope you are having a relaxing Sunday. Take care ❤️ x
Husband said your mooring demonstration was the best he has seen!
Thank you so much, wait until I tell Anthony 😊👍
Hey Kelli, has he seen many 😂🤣.
No he really did do well. Hope you guys are having a nice weekend. Take care ❤️
Very enjoyable thank you loved your quests they have such a lovely family
Thanks Kath, glad you enjoyed it. They are lovely 😊
Hey Kath. Glad you enjoyed. Their visit made our weekend. So lovely ❤️. Have a good weekend too x
I needed this today...your fine brother...keep up the good work.....vids are getting better....
Thanks James and thanks for watching 👍👍
Cheers James. Hope you are ok and you are having a good weekend. Thanks for watching and take care ❤️
Lovely vlog, good job at the tiller - looks lovely and green, that mooring looked a great spot and looked like it was Dexter approved :)
Thank you. I was really happy we had no bumps or scratches at the end of the day. It would save us a lot of time if I could do that more often, but not sure about doing the locks on my own yet. 💕
Dexter definitely approved. Can’t tell you how nervous I was when he said he was moving it 😬 ❤️
Nice job. You did great. I really don't know how solo boaters manage to do all that alone. Definitely everyone on the boat needs to be at least able to 'manage' the other jobs that they don't do that often. You never know when the need will arise and you need to be proficient. Love that you are back on the Peak Forest. I can see why everyone loves it so much.
Thanks Dorothy it was a great day to brush up on my skills. I enjoyed chatting to camera as I cruised along the canal. I don’t k ow how solo boaters manage all the locks. Thanks for watching 💕
Hey Dorothy, he did do well with the boat. I agree that everyone should be able to do the jobs the other usually does. Makes it so much easier. I take my hats off to solo boaters. Such hard work. Peak Forest is beautiful, but credit where it is due, we are loving the Huddersfield too.
Hope you are enjoying your weekend. Take care ❤️
@@anthonysmith-storey9247 Hope you had a great week.
All the canals seem to be pretty great as long as you can stay out of the bigger towns. I don't like the litter and the graffiti. Prefer fields and trees, cows and sheep.
I truly don't know how solo boaters manage. The cruising would be OK but the bridges and the locks would be so difficult if there's no one around to help. Yet manage, they do.
@@dorothydotson7154 we have had a really nice week thank you. I agree, much prefer the countryside.
Definitely hats off to the solo boater. Take care ❤️
Top video thank you 😊
Thank you and thanks for watching 👍
Cheers Jules. Have a good week. ❤️
Hi boys. Nice to see you at the tiller Paul. Hope you are all well. Sorry, way behind on my viewing 🙄😔xx
Hi Christine I enjoy being at the tiller and something very satisfying about managing the boat solo handed. Hope you are well xx
Awesome cruise. Lovely greenery. And great docking skills. See i would have to cheat with front and rear thrusters 🤣. I can’t get a day boat flat on the bank even lol. Best wishes guys. ❤️
It was very green and lush and my mooring skills are down to Kev during our Helmsman training, he was excellent and very patient.
I think he did well on his own too. Lol, I am sure you could with practise. To be honest, before that tip on our helmsman, we couldn’t do it.
Hope you have had a good weekend. Take care ❤️
It is beautiful where you were cruising. It was the same here when spring finally came, you could practically watch the plants growing they came up so fast. It’s lush here and we’re doing very well virus wise so people are really enjoying the summer after being shut in for so long. It’s been beach weather most of the time with a couple of rainy days here and there, enough to keep wells going and gardens growing. I’m glad you had a really nice visit and hope the weekend goes well, congratulations all round, Anthony for you exam finishing and Paul for getting magic shows booked🥰🙋🏼
It really is a lovely area. Glad people are getting out and enjoying the summer, makes you appreciate things more now doesn’t it. We have been surprised how quiet it is on this stretch of canal, but that could be down to some of the closures. Have a lovely weekend 💕
Thank you Jillipepper.
I think one thing to come out of this pandemic is that people appreciate the smaller things in life such as nature and how beautiful our surroundings are. It is particularly pertinent for people who have been in lockdown and isolated and it is great to see things slowly getting back to some sort of normality.
We had a lovely time with Lisa and Glenn. They are such a lovely couple and we really enjoy their vlogs.
Exam results next week and final mark in 3 😬. Hope you enjoy your week. Take care ❤️
Well done on the solo handling Paul, a few more hours at the tiller and you're sure to be at Antony's level ;)
I think its the other way round Glynn 🤣
He did really well, but better not get too used to it 🤣😂. Hope you have a good week Glynn. Take care ❤️
Nice vlog all went well, well done. Must be difficult sometimes finding a safe parking spot near enough to your mooring.
Hey Carol, yeah I think he did well too. 😃. Regarding the car, it really is and does take a bit of planning. We have been lucky so far 🤞 Have a good week and take care x
Look at Paul expertly handling the boat alone through treacherous waters!
And we thought he could only operate locks, the jokes on us…
I'm a man of many talents Jay 🤣
Lol. I am sure he edited it to look like an expert Jay 😂🤣. Hope you are good and having a nice weekend. Take care ❤️
Very nice vlog. I love them also.
Thanks Sharon and thanks for watching 💕
Thank you Sharon. Hope you have enjoyed your weekend. ❤️
Hello to you both i have watched all of your vlogs but haven’t had time to write to you my husband has had bothof his eyes operated on cataracts and now it is drops every two hours at the beginning now onto every four hours until the middle of august sometimes I don’t know if Iam coming or going I bet it felt strange at first Paul you being alone on the boat but you mastered it perfectly. Anothony I hope you pass all your exams I’m sure you will afterwards you can enjoy the canals more not thinking about exams take care both of you till next time Anne x 🇨🇭
Thanks Anne. Hope your husband is ok. I know how he feels as this is what I had done last year.
Paul did really well moving the boat and to be honest , it was nice to come home from work and everything sorted 😃. Exams are all finished but won’t get my final mark until 3 weeks but feel more relaxed already.
Hope your husband has a speedy recovery. Have a great week both of you ❤️ x
I love your narrowboat, what a fabulous color it is. I watch a lot of narrowboat vlogs as it is so relaxing and I can jog along as though on the tow path next to you, though I’m here in my basement in Takoma Park, Maryland, US. I am English married to an American and before I moved over here I always lived near a canal, in London and then Wiltshire and Somerset and I really miss not being able to walk and cycle along the canal tow paths and chat to all the narrowboat owners. Thank you for giving us such wonderfully relaxing and peaceful vlogs with all the real sounds as you potter along these great canals. Have a really lovely rest of July guys.❤️😉🌻
Hi Janis so nice to meet you. Glad you enjoy our vlogs and feel like you are with us in the journey. We love hearing from our viewers and they feel like one big family. Thanks for watching and getting in touch. Take care Paul, Anthony & Dexter xxx
Hey Janis. Glad you can get your fix of the canals and narrowboats from the vlogs.
There is something magical about living near or on the canals and I can see why you would miss it.
Been to a few states but never Maryland. What’s it like there?
Hope you have a fab week. Take care and thank your or watching x
Hey Guys.....how are you all? Lovely trip Paul, how beautiful and lush. You did a great job especially through the narrow bits. Do you have fenders to prevent grazes to the paintwork? Hope you've had good news about your exams Anthony. Lucky Dexter being able to step straight off the boat in the middle of the countryside,,,he's a lucky Lad! Have a great week....
Thanks James I can’t remember if the rope fenders were down, but we do have fenders at the bow and stern. Anthony should get his results this week. Hope you are good, thanks for watching 👍
Hey James. Think we had cut the fenders off. I have bought plastic carabiners to allow us to take them off when we do locks. Just need to remember to put them back on. No results yet, will be next week for the exams and about 3 weeks for the final mark. 😬.
Hope you and Max have had a good weekend. Give him a belly rub from us. ❤️ x
Hi Paul, nice relaxing video, well done on your solo journey with Dexter. Near perfect mooring up, can't say perfect or Anthony might get upset and feel redundant . 😂. Hope Anthony's exams and results go well.
Enjoyed your magic trick..glad you're getting more work in.
Thanks again Paul, take care the three of you 💙💙🐾
Thanks Susan it could have been better ha. Anthony should get his results next week. Hope you are both well. Have you moved yet? Px
@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked Hi Paul, I'm sure Anthony will have done well in his exams, he's worked so hard. Both of us are well thank you. We haven't moved yet, but the house sold the week 3rd week on the market, just before we went on holiday to Keswick. Things in motion now. Just need to pack things up and get rid of 32 yrs of Stuff! 😂. You'll know what it's like having moved from a house yourselves. Moving to a mobile home retirement park, so like you downsizing quite a bit. 😱
Hey Susan. How are you guys. Have you moved and settled in yet? If so, hope it all went well.
You can say perfect lol, he did well, and after all, he has had plenty of practise watching me 😉. Should get exams results next week and final mark in 3 weeks 😬.
Hope you are both good. Take care ❤️
Between you and Woolworths you timed it beautifully. My Woolies on line order came just as your credits came up. Of course you could do it Paul, I guess not the same without Anthony but as you said, “it’s quiet without Anthony”, I’ll bet its not he’s such a noisy bugger. LOL. It was a great vlog and so pleased to see you had a great time with your lovely visitors, she is amazing isn’t she. Love to the three of you. 💕
Thanks Pauline, glad you watched. It was a perfect day to brush up on my skills Lisa and Glenn are just lovely, we were surprised how chatty Glenn was. We love their vlogs too 💕
Thank you Pauline. I am a noisy bugger lol. He would miss me if I want there though 🤣.
We had such a lovely time with Lisa and Glenn. Made my weekend. They are such lovely people and Lisa has such energy.
Have a good week and love from us all here on Morning Star ❤️ x
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You managed well Paul, although I did wonder if Dexter thought you were leaving his other Dad behind. And ofcourse after the edit Anthony wouldnt know if you'd had any "issues". Forgot to say last week, you can buy a gel seat cover to go over your saddle, maybe a better idea since believe me it can take hundreds of miles to either wear in a saddle and its difficult to know if one is going to be more comfy then the next. I still think padded undershorts a good idea as well. Enjoyable vlog as usual thank you xxx
Thanks Susan I enjoyed spending time brushing up on my skills and it was the perfect day for it. I love all those low hanging trees it really feels like you are immersed in the nature. The seat sounds good. Have a good weekend 💕
Hey Susan, I was worried when he said he was moving the boat (just in case he didn’t tell me where lol) He did really well and it was great not to have to do it when I got home.
I have been looking at alternatives so maybe a gel cover is the answer. The bike isn’t designed for distance and uneven surfaces that’s for sure lol.
Glad you enjoyed. Hope you are having a relaxing Sunday. ❤️ x
I really look forward to watching your vlogs. The scenery is beautiful and very relaxed pace. When will Anthony have his exam results. Please pet Dexter for me. Thank you for the great vlog
Thank you so much. Anthony should get his exam results next week. Will definitely give Dexter a pet from you. 💕
Thank you Ginger. Glad you enjoyed. Exam results next week but another 3 weeks until I get my final results.
Hope you have a good week. Take care ❤️ Dexter given a Pat bless him 🐾
Well done, Paul! And, Anthony, I hope all went well with your exams. Sending best wishes from Bora Bora and a virtual chin scratch to Dexter, of course. 🙌❤️🐶
You still on hols Michael? Hope you are enjoying your break. Exam results in about three weeks 😬. Enjoy the rest of your hols. Take care ❤️ ♥️ 🐾
One of my big goals in life is to be able to handle the boat all by myself.
Awww I'm sure you will be fine, just a bit of time at the tiller is all it takes. 💕
I am sure you will ace it. I guess it isn’t any different to when one of us is off the boat. No locks (don’t fancy doing them solo) x
Good to hear your both well, hoping your exams went well Anthony. Brushing up on your boating skills Paul, hard to talk to us and steer the boat i see :) I liked the mooring tip about kissing the side, then a few short bursts of power. Did you finish with a few reverse thrusts to bring the boat to a stop? Did Anthony bring a bag of cement on his shoulder Haha, it looked like one. Best wishes
Hey Martin. Exams were really hard but 🤞 I have done enough. He did do well. Reverse shouldn’t be needed as the boat should be at a complete stop before the bursts of forward with the tiller right the way over and the back end comes in.
That bag of cement was in case he had scratched the boat 😂. Have a good week and take care ❤️
Loved this vlog yet again. Glad you didn’t do the magic trick with a spider on me I’d have had a heart attack haha. 🕷😳Loved Lisa’s reaction though 😂
Anthonys mum is the same. I always ask if they are okay with spiders and then go ahead and do the trick. Thanks for watching Julie 💕
My Mum would have killed him Julie. She is really scared of spiders. Lisa was brilliant and we thoroughly enjoyed their visit. Can’t wait to bump into them again. Have a relaxing Sunday. Take care ❤️
Paul you did a great job by yourself. But I missed Anthony.
Thank you, you will get to see home more in next weeks vlog 💕
Thank you Sherrie-Dee. He did do a great job but glad I was missed 😉 Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Take care ❤️
I really enjoyed watching you moor single handed. Very relaxing apart from a brief moment of concern when you mention 'kissing the bank'. Did you edit out 'kissing a bridge' ?
How did you know David? Can't believe I didn't kiss the bridge a couple of times, I think the tunnel under the motorway was my poorest effort, but no scratches 🤣
Lol. He told me there were no bumps, we will see 😂. Was quite impressed with his solo boating. Hope you have a good week. Take care ♥️
Hi Anthony. I think Paul did a great job of moving the boat. You have a great week too.
You should definitely do a Live Stream video when travelling down the canal one day, just think of how unpredictable it could be haha⛵
Ha I don’t think so, we would have enough to worry about, oh yeah and the internet would be intermittent 🤣🤣
Jeez. Too much cussing lol. It is very unpredictable though. Take care Andrew and have a good Sunday 😀
Had a chuckle at "am I selling this trip to you?" 😊
I like to be honest. 🤣 Thanks for watching 👍
The question is Jamie, did? he lol. have a great weekend ♥️
I think you did a cracking job of driving without your lad 🤪! Particularly impressed with your parking manoeuvre. Could’ve done with seeing some more “cooking with Anthony “ have a great week ☮️
Cheers Crichie. He really did do well (taught him everything he knows lol). We had a great weekend with Glenn and Lisa. Thought we had filmed my baking of the Bakewell Millionaire shortbread. Maybe do that again at some point. Have a great week. Take care ❤️
Xxoo. Love from New Zealand. Xxoo.
Thank you hope you have a great weekend 💕
Hey Brian. This is definitely somewhere we want to visit. Love from us all aboard Morning Star ❤️ x
Great vlog…you looked in command Paul. How did exams go Anthony?
Thanks Mark. Hope you are well. Anthony gets his results this week 👍
@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked he will pass as very dedicated…let us know
Cheers Mark. He has had a good teacher 😂. Not sure if exams yet. Final marks in about 3 weeks 😬. Hope you are enjoying your Sunday ❤️
Well done on your solo trip. 👏 When does Anthony get his exam results?
He did really well lol. Exam results next week and final results in about 3 weeks 😬. Hope you are having a relaxing Sunday. Take care ❤️ x
That looks like a fairly decent gang plank you have onboard, how wide is it? Thinking dog here, Grace does not like planks, but then neither do I, I wish I had video of me encouraging her across when we did the Falkirk to Edinburgh las month, it was quite funny, but she master it for dentasticks.
Hi Shaun its about 30cm wide and we can't get Dexter to walk it for anything. We usually have to carry him which isn't ideal. We may try treats next time.
Hey Sean. I have actually tried treats and Dexter won’t have any of it either! I wish you had a video of the Falkirk wheel, looks very impressive. Definitely want to do that. The Kelpies look stunning too. Have a good weekend ❤️
Fingers crossed for Anthony to pass his exam, does he does he get stressed before the exam? Well done with the mooring it was done like a pro
Thanks Lewis, high praise indeed. To be honest I think I'm much beer than Anthony when it comes to mooring 🤣
Hey Lewis, thank you, I should know about the exams next week and the whole course in 4 weeks 😬. I don't usually get stressed but definitely stress eat! Paul did a sterling job, taught him everything he knows 😉. Have a great weekend and take care. ♥️
I thought I was watching Dave johns when I saw that mooring up
@@lewisgardner1660 He was trained well. 😃