Did you know I have a "Buy Me A Coffee" page buymeacoffee.com/countryhousegent Perfect for when you'd like to contribute to the channel, or simply want to buy me a coffee/pork pie/beer/lamb vindaloo (delete where applicable). Cheers,
"Very, very nice, indeed." "Absolutely amazing." "It is beautiful." - CHG Life changing, spontaneous emotions, peacefulness and affirming your decision. Went back in time to rewatch TBN videos: "Buying a Narrowboat" and "Narrowboat Launch Day". Listened again to your expressive reflection during your very first mooring of Aslan. My goodness, the narrowboat path you have traveled; your new experiences and discoveries over the years that you have kindly shared with all of us. Look at you and Aslan now. This is why people have a special connection with you; quality of character. Thanks so much Kevin
Came upon your video site recently. You have a beautiful rig. I live in central valley of California. So much beauty where you live. I'm watching all your videos. Best wishes and God bless you
Enjoyed watching you take your maiden voyage. I’m in Australia...I have terminal cancer and it was always a dream that one day I’d do what you’re doing on the canals in Britain. Of course that can’t happen now for me but I lived a bit of my own dream watching you get started. Good stuff mate.
Your boat is fantastic. I once owned and lived the life but did not do enough research before buying and it was the wrong boat for what I needed. Make sure you do the research before buying is my advice to anyone thinking of starting on this was of life. All said though it was great and I enjoyed the 3 years I lived on the canals, I am also so glad I had my dog with me and she enjoyed it to. RIP Jade. Miss you!!
That was one of the nicest 30:20 seconds I have spent in a long, long time. I'm loving the sound of that engine too just soooooooooooo relaxing. 10/10 for a job well done.
I remember watching this volg back in the day Kevin. You made a wise choice of boat. Just shows you how far you've come today you have a drone you can fly. Keep safe and dry and virus free.
I have followed all your narrowboat vlogs to date. Enjoyed the first one…and each successive installment even more. I particularly appreciate their length and narrative style. The thoughtfully creative work you put into them is evident. While I'm admittedly envious of your newly-launched lifestyle, I'm truly grateful you've chosen to share your wonderful adventure. Thank you!
Thank you for watching and thank you for your heart warming comments. I like to film my videos exactly as the story unfolds infront of me, without much thought to the finished result. I found the whole process (especially with the launch video) to be very natural. As I was editing the video together over a period of 5 or 6 days, it just seemed to flow unhindered, the various pieces of video (over 300) simply falling together . An unusual experience that I've usually only encountered with my photography and writing and one I hope to experience more often with my future videos. With regards the length, I had wondered if a 30 minute video would be too long. But then I thought that if I was looking for narrowboat related videos, I'd want something to get my teeth into. Besides, I'm a firm believer that you should please yourself first. If you enjoy your own work, chances are others will as well? Cheers,
I have watched this video 3 times now. I think watching you somehow allows me to live through your experiences. It is so raw, so real, unfiltered, I can see the dread of the unknown slowly wash away, as Aslan is put into the canal and floats on her on. The relief of going into the boat yard, getting water, and returning to the canal. I would out a doubt been at a loss of words also. I follow up and about 3 others on the canals of Great Britain. But you have opened a life that each time I watch, I dream of being a participant. I have gone to the point of looking into a boat here on our rivers. It's pretty close to the same life, just maybe a little more hectic. I also love your travels on your bike. Be safe, and thank you for sharing your life with me.
Fabulous to hear that Paul. You're right about it being raw. There was no planning, just filming whatever caught my eye. I didn't really know what I was doing. :D
It's funny, I'm an American singer/songwriter and my two favorite shows are Travels by Narrowboat and Detectorists, two British shows. Truly love your style Kevin. We are the same age and I'm ready to sell it all and move on a narrowboat. Cheers...................j
Bet is because of the slower pace and being able to really get a GOOD look at things as they slowly drift past. What a GREAT way to spend time. Think about things, life and reflect on past present and future. Or just enjoy a nice cup of tea and watch the world go ZOOMING by
Thank you so much for sharing your narrow boat adventures we us, we do appreciate it.. we enjoyed your later vlog so much, we decided to start at the beings,so once again thank Julie and James🙏✝️🕊🙏🇨🇦
+Kev Fletcher Cheers Kev. The standard of workmanship and attention to detail is something I still love looking at every morning. The rarity of the engine can have its worrying moments, as I show in my latest video. :(
I have just watched the video from last night....wow! I am pleased there are still peeps out there with the skill sets to get things fixed even if you had to moor up for the week it was worth the wait I hope.
great to see a narrow boat chugging along the water.so peaceful and relaxing and beautiful to just moor up in the heart of the countryside. well may you enjoy it forever.
Hi Kevin As an avid watcher for the past 2 years...I thought I would go right back to the beginning of your journey....had no clue you had videos from 11 years ago lol....SOooo just beginning at number one of your Narrowboat story!!....as well as watching your "just posted"! AWESOME ..Thanks 🥰
Hello Abigail. Yes indeed, there's all manner of stuff on here, going back to 2010 or thereabouts. It's only in the last 5 years though, that I've devoted my life to it fulltime. Cheers for watching and following,
Wonderful video of a tranquil lifestyle on the waters. I felt all your feelings in preparation etc but I did it with a VW campervan journey around the world in which I travelled the continents of North and South America and Europe for nearly three years only to find my van stolen in Seville, Spain. The devastation of that experience was intense and it changed my life of total freedom completely and brought me back to normality of life. Nevertheless that journey was one of the most spectacular experiences of my life. Enjoy your journey on the canals.
Wow, what an incredible journey. The things you must have seen? And I can completely appreciate and sympathise with you over the theft of your van. Your entire life would have been tied up in the camper and then someone comes along and takes it. :(
I have always enjoyed British TV and not until seeing your series on NARROWBOATS, I never knew about Narrowboat cruising and the canal network! Thanking you.
I love the sound of that wonderful old motor. What a lovely soundtrack to your vlogs. I also love the huge pleasure that you are getting from Aslan. I shall take a lot of pleasure recalling happy times I had on the canals in my youth.
Hi there, CountryHouseGent and welcome to the world of canal cruising. I lived and worked on a narrow boat in the Birmingham area for 7 years and thoroughly enjoyed every minute cruising around the Midlands, when not stuck at work of course. Every day cruising was so different in the changing scenery and wildlife that it did not matter what the weather was like, snow, rain, wind, fog or glorious sun shine it was still a pleasure to move about as you please, moor up where you like (usually near a pub) and just enjoy. Sadly I had to sell up due to bad knees and now live in a house after having two knee replacements. This has curtailed any future boating activities unfortunately plus the fact I`m over 70 but I do miss the boat. All I can say is old son, get out there and Enjoy with a capital E, you have 2500 miles of canal to play on.
Don`t forget to get yourself a set of Nicholson`s Guides, very useful for finding the evening watering holes. Very good video`s you have made by the way and your`s is only the second boat I have seen with the B2 engine, the other was mounted in a 72ft 6" old and refurbished working boat that belonged to FMC and converted into a live a board. Bon Voyage Captain.
+aliasdeputydog Cheers but I (rather sadly) bought a full set second hand about 3 months before buying the boat. Made the wait even more excruciating, seeing all the fab places I could visit, one day. I would very much like to see another B2 and have a chat with the owner at some point if ever our paths cross.
When that engine fired up a smile to my face bet you were excited the first sail on your boat and what a trip and excellent video looking for to the rest of them although I've watched some all ready I'm starting from the beginner as hope next year I'll be bing my canal boat ☺👍
Congratulations, as you rightly said its something should do once in a lifetime, I was lucky to experience it in the 70's a mate of mine had a converted working boat he lived on at Rickmansworth, and we did quite a few trips, including one up the tidal Thames from Limehouse to Brentford. Amazing times.EnjoyJohnny in Oz.
Yes, congratulations. It is my intention when I retire at 65 to also try boat living. I am a British citizen who works and lives in Canada and I am currently 62 years of age. This thing does appeal to me much. As a single man myself I feel this is a new sense of freedom and no-doubt challenges, especially in winter. I would also like a boat with porthole windows, I think. Cheers! All the best John
Very much appreciated this video. Am so glad and proud for you, in this your first cruise in Aslan. The profundity of feelings cannot be communicated, and maybe that's a good thing. It makes them all the more precious. Thank you for bringing us along.
So this was the beginning………and look at you now! It’s been a blast, I have enjoyed every minute…..except for Wigan if I remember rightly. Still free, still with Alan and no longer wondering how to do stuff. And taking time off for Scotland. You have it all and long may it reign. Good on yer!
Thank you so much Rikki. Indeed, I moved onto Aslan as one final attempt to make a happy, peaceful and successful life for myself and ended up with more than I was looking for or imagined. Cheers for watching and following along all these years. 🙂
Congratulations. liek you say. it is only a word, But i too have lived my dream before and to gain what your goal was in the beginning... You just said it... "Priceless."
+Kip's Journey Thank you. Yes, it is a momentous moment when you arrive at the point you've thought about and planned for so long. It does take a bit of getting used to though, a long period of adjustment?
I live on the Columbia River, well, beside the river, in Washington State, not on it as You are enjoying life on Your boat. It is fascinating to watch the life You have chosen. I am impressed with the quietness and the serenity of the passage. The knock-knock of Your engine is truly hypnotizing. Looking forward to being mesmerized on Your next outing. Would truly be honored to join You for tea and cheese toast.
Amazing, congratulations on your maiden voyage, your reaction to it all shows that you are going to absolutely love your life on the canal. Looking forward to the rest of your journey,s
I thoroughly enjoyed watching your videos. Aslan is an impressive boat with wonderful character. Your footage and commentary does an excellent job conveying what it's like to traverse the canals. I wish you the very best and thank you for sharing your experiences.
+Peter Richardson Thank you Peter for your fabulous comments. It's uplifting to hear how people have enjoyed the videos and only drives me to make the next one better still (I hope?)
Congratulations...all your gritty determination has brought you here! I could feel your sense of both excitement and relief...great video! Funny exercise routine, hair-raising tunnel twice even, ahh delightful and peaceful canal views...your got it all on your first voyage...next, those pesty locks!
+lily wells Cheers. Yep, I was determined not to lose sight of my goal, despite many obstacles and setbacks. If you want and believe something strongly enough, it will come true . . . eventually - and I used to think that was just babble talk from over optimistic sorts. :)
Fab video!You managed that tunnel like a pro. I'm So pleased for you, you look really happy whilst You are on board. You're living the Dream & that's a fact. Look forward to the next one.
YEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! After watching the video some bit, that sound, I've heard that sound before...... I was raised on a farm in Goliad county, Texas, my Dad bought an old John Deere two cylinder tractor that had a huge flywheel on the side of it. My Dad called it the Poppin Johnny, It was a two cylinder diesel engine, that sounded just like your engine does. Tonnes of torque and quite soothing....Very good video.... Cheers and as always God bless
Did you know I have a "Buy Me A Coffee" page buymeacoffee.com/countryhousegent Perfect for when you'd like to contribute to the channel, or simply want to buy me a coffee/pork pie/beer/lamb vindaloo (delete where applicable). Cheers,
That wae one of the most engaging canal boat videos I have ever seen. Congratulations, you have just gained a new subscriber.
+BoldHussar Wow, that's very high praise indeed. Pleased you enjoyed the video. More to come.
"Very, very nice, indeed." "Absolutely amazing." "It is beautiful." - CHG Life changing, spontaneous emotions, peacefulness and affirming your decision. Went back in time to rewatch TBN videos: "Buying a Narrowboat" and "Narrowboat Launch Day". Listened again to your expressive reflection during your very first mooring of Aslan. My goodness, the narrowboat path you have traveled; your new experiences and discoveries over the years that you have kindly shared with all of us. Look at you and Aslan now. This is why people have a special connection with you; quality of character. Thanks so much Kevin
we go kayaking on the Rivers and all the narrow boat people we see seem os chilled out and Happy !!!! good luck !!!!
+Andrew Felcey Cheers. I reckon it's the primeval urge to return to the water. :)
Came upon your video site recently.
You have a beautiful rig. I live in central valley of California.
So much beauty where you live. I'm watching all your videos. Best wishes and God bless you
Enjoyed watching you take your maiden voyage. I’m in Australia...I have terminal cancer and it was always a dream that one day I’d do what you’re doing on the canals in Britain. Of course that can’t happen now for me but I lived a bit of my own dream watching you get started. Good stuff mate.
HOPE you are ok ❤
Good luck mate
Such fun watching this video after watching series 10. What a skilled boater you are now!
Thank you Beth. Yes I still recall how out of my depth I was, whilst still wondering if I'd made the right decision. 🙂
Excellent. What a great first trip. Congratulations.
That's great to hear and high praise indeed. Pleased you enjoyed my brief jaunt up the Leicester.
Love the sound of that diesel engine chugging away effortlessly. 😊 Of course, I loved the video too, a beautiful part of England I grew up in.
+Medic Technology International Pty Ltd That's great cheers. I hope I did the area justice? :)
Hi
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Fan-Damn-Fantic!!!!!
Many Thanks for sharing your Dream and Joy 😊!!!!
You're very welcome Thomas. Cheers,
Re-watching this episode. What a monumental day for you Kevin.
Indeed, a lot of water along the canal since then 🙂
Your boat is fantastic. I once owned and lived the life but did not do enough research before buying and it was the wrong boat for what I needed. Make sure you do the research before buying is my advice to anyone thinking of starting on this was of life. All said though it was great and I enjoyed the 3 years I lived on the canals, I am also so glad I had my dog with me and she enjoyed it to. RIP Jade. Miss you!!
That was one of the nicest 30:20 seconds I have spent in a long, long time. I'm loving the sound of that engine too just soooooooooooo relaxing. 10/10 for a job well done.
Great to hear thank you. P.S. Love your thumbnail. All of the Black Adder series are one of my favourite comedies.
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@@CountryHouseGent pleappas
I remember watching this volg back in the day Kevin.
You made a wise choice of boat.
Just shows you how far you've come
today you have a drone you can fly.
Keep safe and dry and virus free.
I have followed all your narrowboat vlogs to date. Enjoyed the first one…and each successive installment even more. I particularly appreciate their length and narrative style. The thoughtfully creative work you put into them is evident. While I'm admittedly envious of your newly-launched lifestyle, I'm truly grateful you've chosen to share your wonderful adventure. Thank you!
Thank you for watching and thank you for your heart warming comments.
I like to film my videos exactly as the story unfolds infront of me, without much thought to the finished result. I found the whole process (especially with the launch video) to be very natural. As I was editing the video together over a period of 5 or 6 days, it just seemed to flow unhindered, the various pieces of video (over 300) simply falling together . An unusual experience that I've usually only encountered with my photography and writing and one I hope to experience more often with my future videos.
With regards the length, I had wondered if a 30 minute video would be too long. But then I thought that if I was looking for narrowboat related videos, I'd want something to get my teeth into. Besides, I'm a firm believer that you should please yourself first. If you enjoy your own work, chances are others will as well?
Cheers,
Congratulations on the first trip. Keep up the good work and enjoy thanks for taking me on it with you. I also enjoyed the trip.
Probably as good of a boat as you could ever hope to find. Lovely
What a beautiful boat & old engine. 👍
Thank you Andy. She's indeed a fine vessel I'm very proud of. 🙂
I have watched this video 3 times now. I think watching you somehow allows me to live through your experiences. It is so raw, so real, unfiltered, I can see the dread of the unknown slowly wash away, as Aslan is put into the canal and floats on her on. The relief of going into the boat yard, getting water, and returning to the canal. I would out a doubt been at a loss of words also. I follow up and about 3 others on the canals of Great Britain. But you have opened a life that each time I watch, I dream of being a participant. I have gone to the point of looking into a boat here on our rivers. It's pretty close to the same life, just maybe a little more hectic. I also love your travels on your bike. Be safe, and thank you for sharing your life with me.
Fabulous to hear that Paul. You're right about it being raw. There was no planning, just filming whatever caught my eye. I didn't really know what I was doing. :D
It's funny, I'm an American singer/songwriter and my two favorite shows are Travels by Narrowboat and Detectorists, two British shows. Truly love your style Kevin. We are the same age and I'm ready to sell it all and move on a narrowboat. Cheers...................j
Wonderful classic boat, love the sound of a two cylinder diesel!
MAN is that ever super scenery, what an enjoyable time!
+Greg Wade Cheers. Yes, the countryside looks different from the canal, compared to from a road for some reason.
Bet is because of the slower pace and being able to really get a GOOD look at things as they slowly drift past. What a GREAT way to spend time. Think about things, life and reflect on past present and future. Or just enjoy a nice cup of tea and watch the world go ZOOMING by
Thank you so much for sharing your narrow boat adventures we us, we do appreciate it.. we enjoyed your later vlog so much, we decided to start at the beings,so once again thank Julie and James🙏✝️🕊🙏🇨🇦
Fabulous, thank you James. It's incredible just how much content I've created over the years for TH-cam alone.
What a lovely peaceful way of life even the engine chugging away lazily. Fantastic. I’m off now for a cup o tea.
+derek wilkinson Tea, the drink that built an empire, or something like that.
What a fab engine room and engine itself, its a treasure and as some would say, rare as hen's teeth. Brilliant mate!
+Kev Fletcher Cheers Kev. The standard of workmanship and attention to detail is something I still love looking at every morning. The rarity of the engine can have its worrying moments, as I show in my latest video. :(
I have just watched the video from last night....wow! I am pleased there are still peeps out there with the skill sets to get things fixed even if you had to moor up for the week it was worth the wait I hope.
You can literally feel the weight being lifted off your soul as you got underway. VERY COOL
Very true Johnny, the relief from the previous 6 months of stress was very real. 🙂
great to see a narrow boat chugging along the water.so peaceful and relaxing and beautiful to just moor up in the heart of the countryside. well may you enjoy it forever.
Many thanks. Yes, I hope to savour every moment.
I know this is older vlog but I imagine you will never forget this day😊
Just watched this again for the first time... So much has transpired since this first cruise (Now being June 14, 2022). The joy shone through.
Thank you Sven. Very true and incredible to think that was 5 years ago. Quite "amazing". 🙂
Brilliant vlog. We felt your emotions, and we were a little jealous too. 👍
+Sally Newton :) Cheers.
Hi Kevin
As an avid watcher for the past 2 years...I thought I would go right back to the beginning of your journey....had no clue you had videos from 11 years ago lol....SOooo just beginning at number one of your Narrowboat story!!....as well as watching your "just posted"! AWESOME ..Thanks 🥰
Hello Abigail. Yes indeed, there's all manner of stuff on here, going back to 2010 or thereabouts. It's only in the last 5 years though, that I've devoted my life to it fulltime. Cheers for watching and following,
Fantastic I almost shed a tear , beautiful moments. Xxx
+Milly Rose Thanks Milly. :)
Wonderful video of a tranquil lifestyle on the waters. I felt all your feelings in preparation etc but I did it with a VW campervan journey around the world in which I travelled the continents of North and South America and Europe for nearly three years only to find my van stolen in Seville, Spain. The devastation of that experience was intense and it changed my life of total freedom completely and brought me back to normality of life. Nevertheless that journey was one of the most spectacular experiences of my life. Enjoy your journey on the canals.
Wow, what an incredible journey. The things you must have seen? And I can completely appreciate and sympathise with you over the theft of your van. Your entire life would have been tied up in the camper and then someone comes along and takes it. :(
I have always enjoyed British TV and not until seeing your series on NARROWBOATS, I never knew about Narrowboat cruising and the canal network! Thanking you.
A pleasure and thank you for watching. ☺
I love the sound of that wonderful old motor. What a lovely soundtrack to your vlogs.
I also love the huge pleasure that you are getting from Aslan. I shall take a lot of pleasure recalling happy times I had on the canals in my youth.
+Andy Ball Good to hear Andy. By now, with a good few journeys and videos under my belt, I hope I'm bringing back some wonderful memories? Cheers,
Aslan has so much character. I've seen ultra modern narrowboats with all the amenities yet your boat is still a beauty.
When you said "I'm going to enjoy this moment" said you did it. Just watching all your videos again.
Absolutely brilliant, who needs TV when you have wonderful videos like yours; I’m hooked! All the best!
Fantastic getting to this time in your life relaxing a moment after a successful first launch.
I really enjoyed your voyage. Thanks.
Thanks indeed and really pleased you enjoyed the videos.
Congratulations. Excellent stuff
+InTheNameOfJustice Cheers :)
Fantastic!!!
Love all ya vlogs from that day
❤️❤️
Keep on going 👍👍
Enjoyed watching your vlog, beautiful countryside, great looking boat and interesting to watch. The start of a new adventure!
Good to hear you enjoyed the video. I quite agree, I think I've found the new 'love' of my life. :)
Hi there, CountryHouseGent and welcome to the world of canal cruising. I lived and worked on a narrow boat in the Birmingham area for 7 years and thoroughly enjoyed every minute cruising around the Midlands, when not stuck at work of course. Every day cruising was so different in the changing scenery and wildlife that it did not matter what the weather was like, snow, rain, wind, fog or glorious sun shine it was still a pleasure to move about as you please, moor up where you like (usually near a pub) and just enjoy. Sadly I had to sell up due to bad knees and now live in a house after having two knee replacements. This has curtailed any future boating activities unfortunately plus the fact I`m over 70 but I do miss the boat. All I can say is old son, get out there and Enjoy with a capital E, you have 2500 miles of canal to play on.
+aliasdeputydog Thank you for sharing your story. Yes, I hope to explore every corner on offer. :)
Don`t forget to get yourself a set of Nicholson`s Guides, very useful for finding the evening watering holes. Very good video`s you have made by the way and your`s is only the second boat I have seen with the B2 engine, the other was mounted in a 72ft 6" old and refurbished working boat that belonged to FMC and converted into a live a board. Bon Voyage Captain.
+aliasdeputydog Cheers but I (rather sadly) bought a full set second hand about 3 months before buying the boat. Made the wait even more excruciating, seeing all the fab places I could visit, one day.
I would very much like to see another B2 and have a chat with the owner at some point if ever our paths cross.
Fantastic
Best wishes to you in your journeys on the canals, and thank you for taking us along with you.
A pleasure Andrew and you're very welcome. :)
You are one very lucky guy. Enjoy your very lovely (understatement) boat.
Thank you Jim
she is a really fantastic boat, great vlog, keep them coming.
Many thanks Paul and will do.
When that engine fired up a smile to my face bet you were excited the first sail on your boat and what a trip and excellent video looking for to the rest of them although I've watched some all ready I'm starting from the beginner as hope next year I'll be bing my canal boat ☺👍
Did you buy a boat?
These are very raw, honest, authentic, and inspiring videos. Thank you for sharing these moments of your life with us. You really are a gentleman.
+galacticious Aw, ta. :)
When life gives you lemons, buy a narrowboat 😉
Thanx for the journey; truly awesome x
Lol, quite true. :D Cheers.
This had me sobbing ...what a glorious day!!! Magnificent boat!😍
Thank You for sharing this very special experience of your maiden voyage with us!!
You're very welcome Net. :)
Congratulations, as you rightly said its something should do once in a lifetime, I was lucky to experience it in the 70's a mate of mine had a converted working boat he lived on at Rickmansworth, and we did quite a few trips, including one up the tidal Thames from Limehouse to Brentford. Amazing times.EnjoyJohnny in Oz.
Tunnels aren't the best don't worry, and I think your description of being privileged hits the nail on the head!
Going back through the tunnel, it felt much better than the first time. Yep, it's a definite privilege.
The chug of your engine is crisp and sweet I loved the video thank you for sharing looking forward to the next one don't be gone too long! 👍🏻
Thank you. Yes, she pops and chugs in all the right places. Won't be long before I'm back on the boat. :)
You and all of narrowboaters live a dream life, very cool.
+Fire Fly Cheers and we are eternally grateful.
nice maiden voyage. well done, and I got to say that you look so happy and just plain relived..
Cheers. Was it that obvious? :) It was a huge relief.
A great video and a smashing boat. Well done and congratulations 👍
+09Ed64 That's brilliant thank you. Much appreciated.
bloody hell, what a life ! good on you mate ! greetings from the Netherlands
Love coming back and re-watching your first few videos, I do miss Aslan and you Kevin.
Amazing 😉 a great 👍 first canal journey & tunnel x 2. Looking forward to many more adventures.well done ✅
+William Newton Thanks indeed. Glad you enjoyed watching. More to come.
Well done Day One. Helps me shed my winter.
+Mike Dudley Thank you Mike.
Yes, congratulations. It is my intention when I retire at 65 to also try boat living. I am a British citizen who works and lives in Canada and I am currently 62 years of age. This thing does appeal to me much. As a single man myself I feel this is a new sense of freedom and no-doubt challenges, especially in winter. I would also like a boat with porthole windows, I think.
Cheers! All the best John
Thank you. Go for it and best of luck.
Very much appreciated this video. Am so glad and proud for you, in this your first cruise in Aslan. The profundity of feelings cannot be communicated, and maybe that's a good thing. It makes them all the more precious. Thank you for bringing us along.
Thank you Grace, you're very welcome.
So this was the beginning………and look at you now! It’s been a blast, I have enjoyed every minute…..except for Wigan if I remember rightly. Still free, still with Alan and no longer wondering how to do stuff. And taking time off for Scotland. You have it all and long may it reign. Good on yer!
Thank you so much Rikki. Indeed, I moved onto Aslan as one final attempt to make a happy, peaceful and successful life for myself and ended up with more than I was looking for or imagined. Cheers for watching and following along all these years. 🙂
Wow!!! I would do anything in the world to ride and enjoy the experience on a narrowboat! You surely are blessed mate
+Matt Mason You could hire one for a weekend.
Did you try it?
Really enjoyed your video. Thanks from Canada.
+William Shiels Cheers for watching, William.
OMG!
Only just watched the launch, and first voyage to the first stop !
What a beautiful sound of the engine😊
Watching further
Good luck with your new adventure - looking forward to seeing more of the highlights
Cheers and yes, I will be sharing all of the adventures I hope to have. :)
Congratulations. liek you say. it is only a word, But i too have lived my dream before and to gain what your goal was in the beginning... You just said it... "Priceless."
+Kip's Journey Thank you. Yes, it is a momentous moment when you arrive at the point you've thought about and planned for so long. It does take a bit of getting used to though, a long period of adjustment?
I love the start up procedure as much as anything about the boat. I cant think of a better program than this, well done!!!!
Love your boat, and that engine ,I'd be wanting to polish it every day, and show it to the world
+Andy M :) Yep, quite agree. I plan an intensive polishing session not long after I get back to the boat.
There is a first time for everything. I was holding my breath the whole time!
+Betty Thomas Cheers Betty. Yep it was a true leap into the unknown. :)
I live on the Columbia River, well, beside the river, in Washington State, not on it as You are enjoying life on Your boat. It is fascinating to watch the life You have chosen.
I am impressed with the quietness and the serenity of the passage. The knock-knock of Your engine is truly hypnotizing.
Looking forward to being mesmerized on Your next outing. Would truly be honored to join You for tea and cheese toast.
+Paul Smith That's grand. Pleased you enjoyed the video. :)
Great vlog, really enjoyed it. Looking forward to the next one.
+Paddy Doyle That's very good to hear. Plenty more to come.
Excellent vlog. I am very envious of your life on the cut
+George Blankinship Hello George and thanks for watching. :)
Thank you for this, it was very relaxing. Cheers from Sweden
+Thomas Harnesk Cheers. Yes, narrow boats are very good therapy.
Well done I really enjoyed your vblog, very inspirational.
+mranschutz That's always good to hear, thank you.
Be happy!🙂
Amazing, congratulations on your maiden voyage, your reaction to it all shows that you are going to absolutely love your life on the canal. Looking forward to the rest of your journey,s
Thank you, plenty more to come. I just wonder why I didn't do it sooner.
Fabulous to see you have achieved your dream, sending you my best wishes and looking forward to your next post.
Thank you Jodi. Pleased you enjoyed the video and I'm eager to begin on my next video. :)
The smile on your face has come back!
Cheers. It's taking a little getting used to.
Damn yeah! Amazing indeed it is....the kind of life for me too. wait 4 meeee....
.tnx 4 sharing! :)
Wonderful . Many congratulations on a successful maiden voyage . You're living the dream , be happy .
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Hello..we were on that stretch last week...you are right..it is mesmerising just chugging along and watching the world go by
+Andrew Burr :)
looks like a lot of fun and work. enjoy your new adventure in what seems be a very pleasant setting.
+Colin Blankenship Thank you ,that's very kind. :)
That was great and it was lovely just to hear the sounds of the canal for a change. I look forward to the next installment. Thanks.
+Sylvia Page Thank you. A pleasure.
Thank you for sharing a great video, I really enjoyed watching.
+A Life Full of Meaning I'm very pleased to hear you enjoyed it. :)
I thoroughly enjoyed watching your videos. Aslan is an impressive boat with wonderful character. Your footage and commentary does an excellent job conveying what it's like to traverse the canals. I wish you the very best and thank you for sharing your experiences.
+Peter Richardson Thank you Peter for your fabulous comments. It's uplifting to hear how people have enjoyed the videos and only drives me to make the next one better still (I hope?)
Very good for you, sir. Thank-you for sharing this with many others, me included.
Congratulations...all your gritty determination has brought you here! I could feel your sense of both excitement and relief...great video! Funny exercise routine, hair-raising tunnel twice even, ahh delightful and peaceful canal views...your got it all on your first voyage...next, those pesty locks!
+lily wells Cheers. Yep, I was determined not to lose sight of my goal, despite many obstacles and setbacks. If you want and believe something strongly enough, it will come true . . . eventually - and I used to think that was just babble talk from over optimistic sorts. :)
Love the sound of the motor.
Have just discovered your channel. I love the boat and the informative and very interesting narrative.
Thank you.
That engine just purrs...beautiful sound
+uᴉʇɹɐW llɐɥsɹɐW Cheers. Yes, she never missed a beat.
Beautiful!!! Catch you along the cut
Thank you. Yes, if passing, give us a shout.
Lovely insightful words! Good luck with your new adventure
+Jacqueline Lund , thank you, that really means a great deal. :)
Thanks for taking us along with you on your first voyage. Well done and congratulations! Stephen
+Stephen Canal boat Thank you, you're welcome.
Nice to see someone be that happy , congratulations to you , and I really like your boat , classic.
+Scott Williams Thank you. Yes she's a fine vessel.
Enjoyed your journey...as I am sure you did! Looking forward to more videos.
+Luann Crownover Thank you and pleased to hear you enjoyed my little jaunt. Yes, it was rather good fun and still hasn't quite sunk in. :)
Fab video!You managed that tunnel like a pro. I'm So pleased for you, you look really happy whilst You are on board. You're living the Dream & that's a fact. Look forward to the next one.
Very kind of you to say and really pleased you enjoyed the video. Yes, I have it to be very therapeutic. :)
YEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! After watching the video some bit, that sound, I've heard that sound before...... I was raised on a farm in Goliad county, Texas, my Dad bought an old John Deere two cylinder tractor that had a huge flywheel on the side of it. My Dad called it the Poppin Johnny, It was a two cylinder diesel engine, that sounded just like your engine does. Tonnes of torque and quite soothing....Very good video.... Cheers and as always God bless
I know exactly what you mean. Tractors, dumper trucks. I think these engines were used to power water pumps and saw mills as well. A true workhorse.