Relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Warwickshire canals.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ย. 2024
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A new year and a new boating holiday - this time from the Stratford Canal to the Grand Union with my son Robin and friend Mike (who makes the films).
Mabel and Robin's dog Foggy joined us, too.
And, considering it was pretty cold, we had a lovely time.
I used to be an 80s music popstar, now I'm a waterways enthusiast, with a thing for canal boats, canal boat holidays, canal walks, river walks and discovering the gorgeous English countryside.
Thirty years ago, I was in the band The Housemartins, with my talented friends Paul Heaton, Norman Cook (aka Fatboy Slim) and Hugh Whittaker. We had chart success with songs like Happy Hour, Caravan of Love, Build and Me And The Farmer.
But that was then. These days, my happy hours consist of family time - and making films about the UK's amazing waterways. Either on foot or at the tiller of a narrowboat. I love canals, canal boats and canal boat holidays, making films about my time on or near the water. I also love to take English countryside walks alongside rivers and canals.
Usually with my mini schnauzer Mabel and new havanese puppy Rufus. I talk sometimes, Mabel and Rufus don't. But we always have fun and we'd love you to join us - just hit the SUBSCRIBE button (please!)
What a lovely 10 minutes, Stan! Your enthusiasm is contagious. Glad to see you back!
Thank you kindly!
Hi Stan, waited many weeks since your last video. Please don'"t leave it so long again. Lovely scenery and music. Best wishes Steve Williamson
Many thanks! Will have to see what happens next, I guess...
Stan! Thrilled to see you are back!! Thank you for a great respite in these difficult days!
My pleasure!
Great video, loved the addition of the music. Mike's genius knows no bounds!
That’s what I keep saying (Mike here).
A nice little vlog, with a nice bit of music. Thoroughly enjoyed...
Glad you enjoyed it - cheers, m'dears
A great video Stan, such a peaceful journey, good to see you here again.
Glad you enjoyed it
Yay….. your back Stan. We’ve missed you. Loved the vlog and so nice to hear your own music to it. Always put a smile on our face ( the frustrated boater and me)😜. Hope you back for good cos love your vlogs. 🙏❤️😜
Thanks so much - always nice to get feedback... even if your companion is (temporarily) frustrated!
@@StansHappyHour ha. He’s not so ‘frustrated’ now we have our own NB!!👍
So glad to have you guys back. Your videos always cheers me up. Much appreciated in times like this. Loved the video. Although I must admit it was rather short for my taste and I can never get enough of you talking about how much you enjoy your trip. Even if or maybe because your vocabulary is usually limited to superlatives. 😁
Our pleasure! Glad you liked it. You are right, I do talk in superlatives too much for decent society. Can't help myself. Get carried away with it all. cheers
@@StansHappyHour yes. And that's exactly why I love watching this. And also because it is nicely filmed and put together, of course.
Missed your vlogs Stan. Great to see this one. 100 locks... Phew🥵
Thanks 👍 and yes .... lorra locks. Phew.
Great to see you all back looks like you were going down Hatton locks again,and going to Warwick also.I love cruising in the winter also all year round too thanks for sharing again.
Yep, you spotted right! With you on the winter boating - and other times too
@@StansHappyHour me too so miss the boat at the moment
Hello ! Great to see you! I just did a virtual walk on the treadmill that went along an English canal. I have no idea where it was located. I thought of you and now here you are!
Sounds like a great idea - virtual towpathing!
Nice video luckily no storms about.
Hopefully! (and cheers)
Hello!! Were you at Hatton? That’s a lot of locks 😄 great vlog thanks
Yes, we were... and it was. But no worries, we enjoyed them all! (and the dogs loved spending so much time on the towpath)