Hi Jo & Michael Was great to meet you and assist in your ascent up the final flight of locks on your epic journey today (17th Oct),will look forward to watching the remaining vlogs from the last few months adventures. I wish you both (and George) every success in whatever the future holds for you, Best regards, Chris (p.s.I'm the one who lives near Marston Junction/ Ashby canal) 👍
Thank you Jo and Michael. You inspired us to hire a narrowboat at Godmanchester. We explored Ely, the Lodes and Cambridge. Not wanting to boast but we even went one better by getting up the Cambridge Backs. Despite only giving them 12 hour's notice the Cam Conservators kindly allowed us to experience one of the highlights of our lives. Despite high winds and quite a few punts, we managed to get back in one piece. So thank you both for a wonderful week. We had about 2 inches spare under Hermitage lock getting up on to the flooded tidal Ouse sec.
Oh my, you’re very lucky to get to explore the Backs, we were told it was quite impossible until winter! We actually do have a plan to visit and vlog about it soon, but so hopefully we get to see it as well! M
Your lucky, I had hip replacement, my hubby and I had to isolate for 2 weeks b4 and 2 weeks after. And he didn't get paid. Hope all goes weel. Lovely area to moor
Yep… but apparently it was popularly either Gumster or Gumsta for much of its history…. much like aluminium was once aluminum in England names change with the fashion! M
Hello! I was born and bred in Godmanchester and I can assure you that no one has ever called it Gumster, Lorna is having you on haha. It's literally God-man-chester, you got it right the first time :)
She’s not having us on, though apparently the traditional pronunciation based on the older spelling is dying off and has been since the early 20th century… it routinely makes lists of placenames with spellings that do not resemble the original pronunciations! M
@@MinimalList Where did Lorna find the information about Godmanchester? It must be an extremely old source. Then again, near Norwich is Costessey, pronounced Cozzy. In Nottinghamshire there are Blidworth which used to be pronounced as Bliddorth and Rainworth which is still occasionally pronounced Rennorth by the elderly in those parts.
Got to tell you. Your voices are just so pleasing. I luv your videos music, length, narration is just spot on.. I got an extremely short attention span. Very few videos get more then 10 mins of that, your one of the few. Congrats
I once accidentally bashed a mooring pin through a wasps nest on those GOBA moorings. I was only saved by my leather hat, which took all but one of the resulting stings.
Hi guys doing good had my second chemo so far so good not much sickness hope not to catch MRSA. Again trying to stay as healthy as I can .love watching you guys have a great weekend your friend Lance
Really enjoyed the video as ever. Thanks for posting. A bit sad to think there might not be many more to come. Must cherish your vlogs whilst we can. :-)
I once had a boyfriend whose Granny lived in a flat in Godmanchester (It's always been pronounced as it is spelt) Anyway the Granny, Mrs Young's flat was in a complex for the over 55 and they had a large communal garden which had a canal or river running at the bottom of it. I'm not sure as I didn't know the area but whilst looking down the garden from her kitchen window, there was a regular passage by both narrowboats and the white 'cruiser type'. I planned to go back for a visit without seeing the Granny but we never got around to it
I have a good friend who has lived in Godmanchester for years, but have never heard it called "Gumster"! Anyway, it's a pretty town and the river is really attractive.
Short but sweet video but totally understandable because you looked really(Forgive the vernacular) knackered after your trip to London and back. I'm so glad you and George are okay. One thing I saw on your video was some kids on the bank all riding bikes and for some reason, I thought of The famous five books by Enid Blyton. All the best Stephen
Hi Jo, Michael, Great Vlog. Glad Michael and George are OK after their visit to London. It was a bit windy, did you put any extra lines out when you moored up. Take Care.
We returned recently from a trip away in the motorhome in the town of Barnoldswick where we were politely informed it is pronounced "Barlick" by the locals. Must be many more in the UK of a similar nature. One near to us in a place called Bolsover. "Balsa" by the locals.
I just discovered your vlog a few months ago from a recommendation by Cruising the Cut and really enjoy it. Jo, your growth as a film maker has been great to watch. I am an American and the two of you have inspired me to take a two week narrowboat holiday. Reading that, you are probably kicking yourselves now for creating such a great vlog!!! I was planning on doing it in Feb 2022 and going along the North Oxford, Ashby, and Coventry Canals. I would pick up the boat at the bottom of the Napton flight, head up the North Oxford to the Ashby and Coventry (as far as Atherton). I am a novice so I chose February thinking there would be fewer boats on the canals and starting below the Napton flight to avoid it, again being a novice. What do you think of that plan?
Well there will definitely be fewer boats, but so be careful to check the CRT’s stoppages notices as they’re still usually doing some heavy works at that time and they’re not always bang on schedule. English weather in February can best be described as “unreliable”, so be prepared for cold, wet, and/or unseasonably hot, and keep an eye out for how the winter has been because sudden flooding isn’t entirely uncommon at that point. Basically this is all “be prepared” stuff, most likely it will be quite a pleasant time to cruise, though you could delay into March and still avoid the really busy times. The Ashby remains high on our list of really lovely, less visited canals, and well worth a visit! So glad we’ve inspired you to try a bit of the life afloat! M
@James Brady, I have looked around but never found any hire boat company that would hire a boat to a single. The ones that I have checked seem to insist on having at least 2 on board when hiring. Good luck with your research. Hope you get to live your dream holiday.
@@ilox11 Yes I ran into the same problem but fortunately I have convinced a family member to join me. Also a slight change to my itinerary; I will be going for the month of March now. Weather should be a little nicer but was never really concerned about the weather.
@@jamesbrady1937 family members can come in handy sometimes, can't they LOL My other problem, IF I ever get a chance to get to the UK is that being Australian I am only allowed to be in the UK for 6 months out of a year. A bit short to do the kinds of travels I would like to do and places I would like to see. My ancestors left the UK in 1849. Sigh.
Sorry, you have probably heard this question many times - how far do you have to move to be deemed to have moved your boat. Can it just be a few feet along the bank or onto the opposite bank if there is a suitable mooring there?? Always look forward to a new episode of your travels. Thankyou
There’s no set distance, as such… on these EA-controlled waters you’re not really allowed to moor except on designated spots, so the minimum distance is the distance to the next mooring site, be it EA, GOBA, associated with a pub or other private venue, or provided by a town council. Moving on the same site isn’t really kosher, and in the case of town councils you may have to move out of the town itself, even if they have multiple mooring sites. M
I think Lorna is winding you up with Gumster. I've never heard that pronunciation. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godmanchester#Toponymy_and_pronunciation_of_place_name
She wasn’t winding us up, it’s apparently what it would have been called for the first half of the 20th century, though it’s become less common. Still show on the list of irregularly spelled placenames though: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_irregularly_spelt_places_in_the_United_Kingdom
It's such a shame they are so mean with moorings. It's as if a town had only one car park with five spaces and the maximum stay was three minutes. It just smacks to me of "give us your money and bugger off home"
Well, there are some hard limits on how much space is available for mooring boats, and unlike cars you can’t just stack them on top of each other. But would be nice if there were more! M
If your chips came from Riverside Restaurant, they have some awful reviews on Trip Advisor, not about the food but the owners attitude. It's also 'Traditional' so a bit of beef dripping coating your chips🤮
We always ask what the chips are cooked in before we purchase. We wont eat beef dripping as we are vegetarian but lots of folk swear by it. From memory these chips were pretty good.
@@MinimalList I am having trouble finding a chippy which isn't traditional. I'd love to find one that uses oil. I know city chip shops will do but the one in our village uses fat as does the one I found in Kings Lynn. I've given up and bought myself a cheap 'air fryer' to do frozen chips at home with no oil whatsoever and they're delicious, especially with some mushy peas /salt, vinegar & ketchup. No mess, no smell, I bet an air fryer would be great on the boat. I also have one of those round tabletop halogen ovens which I used to do my Quorn stuff in but I've let my kids have that for their meaty stuff now, whilst I use the new air fryer for my Quorn as well now.
Hi Jo & Michael
Was great to meet you and assist in your ascent up the final flight of locks on your epic journey today (17th Oct),will look forward to watching the remaining vlogs from the last few months adventures.
I wish you both (and George) every success in whatever the future holds for you,
Best regards,
Chris
(p.s.I'm the one who lives near Marston Junction/ Ashby canal) 👍
Thank you so much for coming out, was really nice to meet you and we really appreciate the assist! M
Looked up perseverance in dictionary.
Strange aquatic creature with 8 legs 6 ears 4 arms 2 people and one tail🙂
It’s one of the newer definitions! M
Thank you Jo and Michael. You inspired us to hire a narrowboat at Godmanchester. We explored Ely, the Lodes and Cambridge. Not wanting to boast but we even went one better by getting up the Cambridge Backs. Despite only giving them 12 hour's notice the Cam Conservators kindly allowed us to experience one of the highlights of our lives. Despite high winds and quite a few punts, we managed to get back in one piece. So thank you both for a wonderful week. We had about 2 inches spare under Hermitage lock getting up on to the flooded tidal Ouse sec.
Oh my, you’re very lucky to get to explore the Backs, we were told it was quite impossible until winter! We actually do have a plan to visit and vlog about it soon, but so hopefully we get to see it as well! M
little windy guys. Great show, glad to see you cruising....at least a little ways.
Michael I am concerned about you and the frequent trips to the dr. I am praying whatever it is God will grant you grace and healing.
Thanks you two and georgie, Hope all is well, loved the short hope to another bit of paradise.
Hi from California, enjoyed your video ♡
Your lucky, I had hip replacement, my hubby and I had to isolate for 2 weeks b4 and 2 weeks after. And he didn't get paid. Hope all goes weel. Lovely area to moor
It's GODMANCHESTER and nothing else - at least that's how it was in the 15 years I lived nearby...
Yep… but apparently it was popularly either Gumster or Gumsta for much of its history…. much like aluminium was once aluminum in England names change with the fashion! M
Ahh bliss... a short but perfect journey made good with a windy end... just how it should be x
Definitely! M
Looks the the perfect morning for George. Enjoyed the quick trip👍👍
You can just hear George say stop here, it's perfect! Beautiful area you are in
He was pretty keen on that one! M
From nearby Cambridge we would say "Oh my God! Manchester" - sorry! Schoolboy humour.
Ahhh, that merry time of life that Cam and went! M
That is a very pretty area. hope the vet and medical appointments do not get mixed up, I have done that!!!! Take care.
Thankfully we kept those straight! M
have you ever looked at property for you own mooring? 4 days in a bubble, playing video games, could be fun.
We’ve certainly looked at it, we can’t afford it though! M
Hello! I was born and bred in Godmanchester and I can assure you that no one has ever called it Gumster, Lorna is having you on haha. It's literally God-man-chester, you got it right the first time :)
You certainly don't want to be doing an online search for Gumster...the urban dictionary is right up there with its meaning!
She’s not having us on, though apparently the traditional pronunciation based on the older spelling is dying off and has been since the early 20th century… it routinely makes lists of placenames with spellings that do not resemble the original pronunciations! M
@@MinimalList Where did Lorna find the information about Godmanchester? It must be an extremely old source. Then again, near Norwich is Costessey, pronounced Cozzy. In Nottinghamshire there are Blidworth which used to be pronounced as Bliddorth and Rainworth which is still occasionally pronounced Rennorth by the elderly in those parts.
I can't forget Happisburgh in Norfolk, still pronounced as Hazebruh
There’s numerous sources… I think I pinned a post for one of them, should be at the top of the comments. M
Even on the train, it appears you are still in boating mode, searching for moorings from the bridges!
It gets to be a habit! M
Lovely to see you both but sad that there’s not too many more videos before you finish your journey.
There’s still at least 30 to come! M
@@MinimalList And whither then? We cannot say.
Got to tell you. Your voices are just so pleasing. I luv your videos music, length, narration is just spot on.. I got an extremely short attention span. Very few videos get more then 10 mins of that, your one of the few. Congrats
Glad we can keep your attention! M
Still enjoying the videos, a chance to see the countryside. Be well and stay safe.
Thanks! M
@@MinimalList Your welcome.
I once accidentally bashed a mooring pin through a wasps nest on those GOBA moorings. I was only saved by my leather hat, which took all but one of the resulting stings.
Oh wow, good thing you had that hat! M
Hi guys doing good had my second chemo so far so good not much sickness hope not to catch MRSA. Again trying to stay as healthy as I can .love watching you guys have a great weekend your friend Lance
Thank you, glad it’s’s going well! M
Really enjoyed the video as ever. Thanks for posting.
A bit sad to think there might not be many more to come. Must cherish your vlogs whilst we can. :-)
Glad you liked it! M
That area brings back so many memories from years ago , thanks for sharing 😊
Thanks for watching! M
I once had a boyfriend whose Granny lived in a flat in Godmanchester (It's always been pronounced as it is spelt) Anyway the Granny, Mrs Young's flat was in a complex for the over 55 and they had a large communal garden which had a canal or river running at the bottom of it. I'm not sure as I didn't know the area but whilst looking down the garden from her kitchen window, there was a regular passage by both narrowboats and the white 'cruiser type'. I planned to go back for a visit without seeing the Granny but we never got around to it
It’s a river there, and a very nice one. M
I have a good friend who has lived in Godmanchester for years, but have never heard it called "Gumster"! Anyway, it's a pretty town and the river is really attractive.
It is lovely! M
I live locally. Gumster one on me! I enjoyed the video though.
Apparently it’s a very minority pronunciation these days, but did have traction up until the middle of the 20th century. Go figure! M
Short but sweet video but totally understandable because you looked really(Forgive the vernacular) knackered after your trip to London and back. I'm so glad you and George are okay. One thing I saw on your video was some kids on the bank all riding bikes and for some reason, I thought of The famous five books by Enid Blyton. All the best Stephen
Thank you! M
It's great to hear you say veterinarian, I'm normally called the vet x
It’s a fun word, just too easy to trip over for a lot of people! M
With our cat we use V.E.T. and never say the word. There is better things in life than being mauled by a cat like ours.
Don't forget to tell the relevant body that you want your silver prop award 😁
good vid on the cut crankit
Thanks! M
Hi Jo, Michael, Great Vlog. Glad Michael and George are OK after their visit to London. It was a bit windy, did you put any extra lines out when you moored up. Take Care.
No, we’ve got good strong lines and barring hurricane-force winds they’re not going anywhere. M
We returned recently from a trip away in the motorhome in the town of Barnoldswick where we were politely informed it is pronounced "Barlick" by the locals. Must be many more in the UK of a similar nature. One near to us in a place called Bolsover. "Balsa" by the locals.
Yep… there’s no sense to it at all, but it’s a fascinating nonsense! M
@@MinimalList Jay Foreman has a video that explains some of the oddities of British placename pronunciation.
I just discovered your vlog a few months ago from a recommendation by Cruising the Cut and really enjoy it. Jo, your growth as a film maker has been great to watch. I am an American and the two of you have inspired me to take a two week narrowboat holiday. Reading that, you are probably kicking yourselves now for creating such a great vlog!!! I was planning on doing it in Feb 2022 and going along the North Oxford, Ashby, and Coventry Canals. I would pick up the boat at the bottom of the Napton flight, head up the North Oxford to the Ashby and Coventry (as far as Atherton). I am a novice so I chose February thinking there would be fewer boats on the canals and starting below the Napton flight to avoid it, again being a novice. What do you think of that plan?
Well there will definitely be fewer boats, but so be careful to check the CRT’s stoppages notices as they’re still usually doing some heavy works at that time and they’re not always bang on schedule. English weather in February can best be described as “unreliable”, so be prepared for cold, wet, and/or unseasonably hot, and keep an eye out for how the winter has been because sudden flooding isn’t entirely uncommon at that point. Basically this is all “be prepared” stuff, most likely it will be quite a pleasant time to cruise, though you could delay into March and still avoid the really busy times. The Ashby remains high on our list of really lovely, less visited canals, and well worth a visit! So glad we’ve inspired you to try a bit of the life afloat! M
@@MinimalList Thanks for the information, happy cruising.
@James Brady, I have looked around but never found any hire boat company that would hire a boat to a single. The ones that I have checked seem to insist on having at least 2 on board when hiring. Good luck with your research. Hope you get to live your dream holiday.
@@ilox11 Yes I ran into the same problem but fortunately I have convinced a family member to join me. Also a slight change to my itinerary; I will be going for the month of March now. Weather should be a little nicer but was never really concerned about the weather.
@@jamesbrady1937 family members can come in handy sometimes, can't they LOL
My other problem, IF I ever get a chance to get to the UK is that being Australian I am only allowed to be in the UK for 6 months out of a year. A bit short to do the kinds of travels I would like to do and places I would like to see. My ancestors left the UK in 1849.
Sigh.
Sorry, you have probably heard this question many times - how far do you have to move to be deemed to have moved your boat. Can it just be a few feet along the bank or onto the opposite bank if there is a suitable mooring there??
Always look forward to a new episode of your travels. Thankyou
There’s no set distance, as such… on these EA-controlled waters you’re not really allowed to moor except on designated spots, so the minimum distance is the distance to the next mooring site, be it EA, GOBA, associated with a pub or other private venue, or provided by a town council. Moving on the same site isn’t really kosher, and in the case of town councils you may have to move out of the town itself, even if they have multiple mooring sites. M
I think Lorna is winding you up with Gumster. I've never heard that pronunciation.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godmanchester#Toponymy_and_pronunciation_of_place_name
I live a couple of miles down the road from Godmanchester and "Gumster" is a new one for me
She wasn’t winding us up, it’s apparently what it would have been called for the first half of the 20th century, though it’s become less common. Still show on the list of irregularly spelled placenames though: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_irregularly_spelt_places_in_the_United_Kingdom
It's such a shame they are so mean with moorings. It's as if a town had only one car park with five spaces and the maximum stay was three minutes. It just smacks to me of "give us your money and bugger off home"
Well, there are some hard limits on how much space is available for mooring boats, and unlike cars you can’t just stack them on top of each other. But would be nice if there were more! M
Nah it’s not gumster
Apparently it is… or, well, was… pronunciation seems to have shifted over the 20th century. M
@@MinimalList I suppose it’s similar to snettisham being called snetsham by dumb locals
If your chips came from Riverside Restaurant, they have some awful reviews on Trip Advisor, not about the food but the owners attitude. It's also 'Traditional' so a bit of beef dripping coating your chips🤮
We always ask what the chips are cooked in before we purchase. We wont eat beef dripping as we are vegetarian but lots of folk swear by it. From memory these chips were pretty good.
@@MinimalList I am having trouble finding a chippy which isn't traditional. I'd love to find one that uses oil. I know city chip shops will do but the one in our village uses fat as does the one I found in Kings Lynn. I've given up and bought myself a cheap 'air fryer' to do frozen chips at home with no oil whatsoever and they're delicious, especially with some mushy peas /salt, vinegar & ketchup. No mess, no smell, I bet an air fryer would be great on the boat. I also have one of those round tabletop halogen ovens which I used to do my Quorn stuff in but I've let my kids have that for their meaty stuff now, whilst I use the new air fryer for my Quorn as well now.
We’d love an air fryer, but anything that gets hot like that using electricity is really hard to do on 12V batteries and an inverter! M