175. Continuing up the Ashby canal on my narrowboat

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175. Continuing up the Ashby canal on my narrowboat

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After the first May Bank Holiday weekend away from the boat, I left the marina at Hinckley and continued my journey up the Ashby canal, dodging rain showers as I went, to arrive at Market Bosworth.
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@omneignotum 5 жыл бұрын

That settles it - I will now call them "Canadian Mounted Geese" ! Beautiful scenery and fun narration. Well done!

@paulboden7850 5 жыл бұрын

The cruising life agrees with you David. You look fit as a fiddle, happy as a lark, and you're even sporting a bit of that rugged, handsome, outdoorsman colour that the girls find irresistible... Cheers!

@CruisingTheCut 5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, if only that were true...

@poppymartin9137 5 жыл бұрын

Never get enough of English countryside. Thanks

@drhandle4498 5 жыл бұрын

When I saw the words 'Carry On' on the screen, I was waiting for some channelling of Sid, Barbara or Hattie; I believe that there was one titled 'Carry On Cruising', although I suspect it was about an ocean liner rather than a narrowboat. "He was late because he got stuck in a winding hole, and you know he only had his bottom scraped a few months ago, after that VL grabbed his centre line unexpectedly, while the other one worked the paddle..."

@hazchemel 2 жыл бұрын

hahahaha yes!

@tims7793 5 жыл бұрын

look at all those beautiful rapeseed fields, ancient stone bridges, and eccentrics who turn a canal boat into a homage to death. Thanks for making me miss England, again!

@KenMabie 5 жыл бұрын

... rapeseed... Sounds s bit dodgy...

@thomasstokhof5370 5 жыл бұрын

@@KenMabie #MeToo!

@waltherr.diemel2347 5 жыл бұрын

WOW!!! A reference to the cinematic film 'Titanic', horse jokes, ducks, and more!! Best wishes!! Watch for iceberg lettuce floating in the canals!!

@davidpiper3652 5 жыл бұрын

Listening on headphones, as the rain came down, I had the drops hitting my head in stereo that was slightly unnerving. Another lovely video thanks.

@CruisingTheCut 5 жыл бұрын

Haha I had the same when I was editing it! The little rain cover I put over the sound recorder really picks up the droplet noise.

@bdv861 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you decided to ram the ducks instead of wasting a torpedo.

@fromnowon7311 5 жыл бұрын

Canadian mounted geese !! LOL This Canuck approves !

@carmium 4 жыл бұрын

Why we have to take the blame for those poop machines? They seem to be everywhere.

@dlamb2840 5 жыл бұрын

What an incredibly idyllic life style. “I just stopped here for a few days” as it was raining, Your life is a dream for many people that want to escape from the reality of my life, sorry their lives? Keep living your dream on our behalf David. Great stuff.

@TheFogLakeshore 5 жыл бұрын

I love those cumulus clouds, like something you'd spot out at sea. Then I looked on a map, turns out Britain is an island. Who knew.

@mitchkahle314 4 жыл бұрын

I respect your persistent quest for tranquillity and privacy on the canals. Mooring near a busy motorway, railway, or towpath would be a bugger.

@paulcunninghame7225 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks David. I love these videos and really don’t know why. You do manage to give them a gentle charm while avoiding tedium. Definitely an editing skill in itself.

@whotknots 4 жыл бұрын

Gentle rain on water is such a pretty sound.

@hedgehog3900 5 жыл бұрын

A water vole! More rare than an honest politician and thrice as cuddly. I have fished since i was a boy and work outdoors too giving me the chance to spend many thousands of lunchtimes by the river or pond yet it was the early 80's that i last saw a water vole. You lucky man. That wet lunchtime was serenaded by Goldfinches trying their best to cheer you up.

@folkthat3720 5 жыл бұрын

Just found the channel because of exploring alternatives. Really like how in-depth you are and what you do.

@CruisingTheCut 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and welcome along

@oxenforde 5 жыл бұрын

Go back to episode #1 and binge watch the entire thing. It is definitely worth a look. If you only have time for one episode: "124. How NOT to change a narrowboat alternator" kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rLWchLOYudqcg6s.html

@carusizo9461 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent horse content.

@banjopete 5 жыл бұрын

Cup of tea and cheese sandwich, LUXURY!.

@NavyDood21 5 жыл бұрын

There really isnt that is a while lot better than coming home from work and seeing a new cruising video has been uploaded.

@jamesa7506 5 жыл бұрын

Whole lot of horsing around going on, with all that duck, duck, goose playing! All puns being moored, this bit of canal looks perfect even with the touch of rain. Great weather to secure your lines and put the kettle on.

@daveriches4507 5 жыл бұрын

I have just started to watch all of your videos starting with #1. I am up to #62. Very informative. From Morden, Manitoba, Canada

@Giha2213 4 жыл бұрын

I do not know why i keep watching these. They are just very relaxing and seeing another country in this way

@patlawless1960 5 жыл бұрын

Love the videos, but you never show the villages and towns that you visit for supplies, etc. For us non-Brits, it would be great to see these, as some of us haven't ever been to the UK. Taking a canal boat holiday is near the top of my bucket list. Keep up the good work! Cheers, Pat Lawless

@CruisingTheCut 5 жыл бұрын

No I don't, though I have shown Braunston and Droitwich. I only ever go for supplies but also this is specifically a narrowboat / canal channel, not a general UK tourism channel so village tours aren't something I'll do much of; there are other channels that do that better than I would. That said I do show more of that over on my campervan channel because in that case it's all about the destination.

@stancrouch9642 5 жыл бұрын

You make beautiful videos. Thanks

@garrisonstanleigh6146 5 жыл бұрын

Duck Hunting WITH a Narrow boat You Englishman think of everything 😂😂🤣🤣 Great Video as always 👍👍👍

@karlmoles6530 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos. They make me wish I lived on a Narrowboat in England.

@CruisingTheCut 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@firefly24601 5 жыл бұрын

Canadian mounted geese! That caught me by surprise, good one!

@ukexpatpennsylvania7304 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely video. Smiley face, Pareidolia at it's best.

@mattbarca89 Жыл бұрын

My personal favourite video I've seen, Ashby Canal at Stoke Golding, just before the hire boat company, that winding hole was where I scattered my father's ashes only last month ❤️ I've been following you for a couple of years now I believe, going through your videos and although I'm upset you've gone back to land, I cannot blame you. You have given us plenty of amazing content all over the network and you deserve a rest ☕️🧀

@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын

Cheers. I'm not resting, still turning out regular videos!

@mattbarca89 Жыл бұрын

@@CruisingTheCut I've been enjoying them one by one and can honestly say you're still the first person I check and I usually cannot wait to see what new upload has come up, yes the 🔔 icon is done and I will continue to enjoy your content no matter what you're living in. I do agree though, sometimes you cruise more when you're not the one having to worry about everything.

@imxploring 5 жыл бұрын

Always a great way to start my day.... cruising peacefully along the canals enjoying the countryside and the sounds of the engine pushing me slowly along. Thank you!

@paulb3092 5 жыл бұрын

Have to say, out of all the canal KZfaqrs, I prefer your video's. Don't know why, there just so much better. This could be that you work in TV lol

@CruisingTheCut 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@cornishcharlie 4 жыл бұрын

"Pepperami trees" I totally laughed out loud and nearly spilled my drink!!

@kathyowens9901 5 жыл бұрын

Let me just say you do not need a drone, you do a wonderful job, we want to see the canal and of course the best part, your commentary on the animals!

@TheShootist 5 жыл бұрын

Drones provide an additional and welcome dimension to vlogs.

@CruisingTheCut 5 жыл бұрын

Meh. They make a nasty buzzing noise which spoils the tranquility of the canals. I am not a fan, see my FAQ page for why not. That said ... I was almost tempted by one a few days ago so I am clearly fickle.

@kathyowens9901 5 жыл бұрын

@@CruisingTheCut don't do it, I hear you because people say it adds to your story, well it can add to their story, we all have Google Earth and can do that ourselves, I like " how you do it " now.

@reinhardneumann2658 5 жыл бұрын

12:34 Horse: "Am I interested in that canal boat? ... Nay". Ha ha ha. Keep up the good work and the bad puns.

@opalg6162 5 жыл бұрын

Super all around. I absolutely love to hear your soothing voice describing the interesting views and places.

@JD-vb5ib 5 жыл бұрын

It's just not fair! You are having way too much fun!

@tobywoods2445 5 жыл бұрын

Don’t know why people putting thumbs down probably jealous

@paulcollins9397 5 жыл бұрын

When he told me that he has a guard duck on his boat, I laughed! “Just try to step aboard without me.” YEOOOW!!!

@for.tax.reasons 4 жыл бұрын

13:55 kinda cool to see that patch of still water under the bridge flanked by the patter of rain

@EscapeToTheCut 5 жыл бұрын

The Ashby looks lovely

@schirmeyerb 5 жыл бұрын

Your english langage...is compréhensible. ...for me..and it is very interesting to follow you...most of the time I do not understand english people......I am sure I can an write what you you are saying immediately ..when you speek without mistakes...please continous your videos

@dugclrk 5 жыл бұрын

1st, until you get a navigator on board I think a drone is just too dangerous. 2nd, I'm surprised the BBC hasn't already made you an offer to do some documentaries! As I'm sure you know you don't have to do the filming and voice. 3rd, the smiley boat looks like the perfect size for me. I imagine it's a bit bigger than your van inside, if not twice or more as big. Just need to get rid of a lifetime of non-essentials, and get it moved to America. We unfortunately have far fewer amenities for boaters on our navigable inland water system and probably need a bit more power to deal with the currant. 4th, lovely, lovely vlog, I'll be watching this one again.

@ExilSvensk 5 жыл бұрын

>I'm surprised the BBC hasn't already made you an offer to do some documentaries! He's a white male, BBC can't have that these days.

@mikenorton4861 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoying your travels. Would like to see more of the villages you visit!

@jongibbs1036 2 жыл бұрын

I have to say that the Ashby Canal is one of my absolute favorites to watch / but then I am biased as I only live 800 yds away from Trinity Marina and the vlog you have just done is my usual amble walking to Sutton Stop, then after a nice snack and cup of tea a walk back through the very historic countryside and small villages. Great Vlog David, many thanks it’s now in my favorites list.

@KenMabie 5 жыл бұрын

wait .. did you say .. pepperoni trees? .... is this the fabled promised land?

@andrewschmitz9707 4 жыл бұрын

The Jack comment was just perfect,hoping viewers caught this bit of gold. Watching canal boating is a pleasure ,and I enjoy how you show what truly goes into owning and operating what could have been lost.

@zapfanzapfan 4 жыл бұрын

Terrible movie, my favorite director's career hit an ice berg with that one...

@CriticalRoleHighlights 5 жыл бұрын

5:54 If I ever bought a narrowboat, that's the kind of boat I'd love to have; a tiny 20-30 ft. springer. It should preferably be closed-off at the front (meaning no entrance) so you can put in a proper full wet bath at the bow, or as "full" as it can get on a small boat like that. Just add in a sofa bed, nice stove, a decent kitchen, and you're living in style!

@CruisingTheCut 5 жыл бұрын

I stumbled across a random video of (almost) such a thing, I'll see if I can find it. The most amazing compact little Springer, I loved it. Here it is! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l9Rii8SXqa-ZaWQ.html (the boat has now sold, alas)

@mvashton 5 жыл бұрын

Its a smiley face :)

@iangill8984 5 жыл бұрын

It is great hearing about new places, I have lived in the East Midlands for 30 years and didn't know about the Ashby Canal, it is always good to learn about new things.

@janebrown3587 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another lovely, funny and wonderful video! LOL good to see that 'no ducks were harmed in the making of this speedboat video'

@CalliesDiaries 5 жыл бұрын

Well, you should have said I would have bought you a cuppa, ya know, being a good patreon of your channel! We vlogged the Bosworth Heritage museum as it's great for families to visit! Thanks loads for sharing a graceful paddle up the canal that you get to paddle twice!! lol x

@edtuckerartist 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely calm 15 minutes of mind soothing video. Your living a life I (and many others) can only dream of.

@azbrit1394 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for posting, it brings back memory's i had a happy childhood growing up between bridges 29 and 34. Sutton Cheney Basin was completely over grown , nice to see what they've done with it.

@foamige 4 жыл бұрын

So relaxing watching these. Helping with my anxiety no end. Thank you for this. X

@mattevans-koch9353 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you as always for a wonderful video. It was nice to eat lunch inside out of the rain while watching you travel through some lovely countryside in the rain. Made my Tuesday afternoon much more pleasant.

@lth1072 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent ( eggscellent) . The duck whisperer :-) . I enjoy the commentaries on animals in your vlogs

@johnkinnane547 5 жыл бұрын

G’day David you know the film that you take is really quite something, beautiful in fact even when it’s raining. Watching it in bed late at night is really peaceful and as I have said before helps with the pain of my rheumatoid arthritis well done Dave and I love hearing the rain, I think anyone who owns a canal boat in the UK is indeed very lucky kind regards John

@cdgt1 5 жыл бұрын

At 9:09 David experiences an acid flashback from his party days in the sixties.

@llessibm 5 жыл бұрын

If you don't mind me saying, you seem to have got your cruising mo-jo back with this one - thank you

@CruisingTheCut 5 жыл бұрын

Was I lacking it?! The loveliness of the Ashby must have restored it.

@ianofsjkartwork 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoyable trip and well presented David thanks for sharing

@chriswatson9818 3 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful canal. My favorite so far. Excellent content as always!

@nigelstrarup 5 жыл бұрын

What lovely one again keep it and I love this wish I was there with you nigel

@Gunrunner4532 5 жыл бұрын

I hope you don’t ever change your intro and ending music, it’s very soothing

@dennisrodrigues1877 5 жыл бұрын

Most excellent. Thx for taking us along..🇧🇲

@skuttsie 5 жыл бұрын

You were right, it is very beautiful (if a little drizzled on while you were there). Very tranquil. Thanks for the interesting vlog.

@randyw2539 2 жыл бұрын

The boat with the smiley face could be a character in a (Pixar) Cars spin-off... Narrowboats. Sorry to say, I don't think many children, or adults for that matter, would be interested in a film about anthropomorphic canal boats.

@cosudu3002 4 жыл бұрын

Canadian Mounted Geese, ha, ha, ha, I like that, eh!

@timeout8928 3 жыл бұрын

Good Lord , I have spent the past few days watching and researching canals! Thanks for the education/entertainment.

@CruisingTheCut 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@rud 5 жыл бұрын

Now, now then. 🦆 The ducks just assumed it was canal time and did not expect velocity boy racing through. Cheers. 😀

@richardlaundon 5 жыл бұрын

A legend of the waterways passing a legend of the roadways :D

@CruisingTheCut 5 жыл бұрын

Huh?

@richardlaundon 5 жыл бұрын

@@CruisingTheCut When you went past the Triumph factory :D

@paulhughes6764 5 жыл бұрын

A regiment of Canadian mounted geese. you to make us laugh 😂

@rescueraver 5 жыл бұрын

Well after a year from the discovery of CC we finally caught you up on all the episodes. Well done David 👍 excellent series

@johnretallick6381 5 жыл бұрын

Over the last few months I’ve just plodded my way through your videos at a cruising pace and have thoroughly enjoyed the journey. Thanks for all of the wry humour, helpful tips, straight talking and lovely views. I may be some years from making the journey from Tasmania for a couple of weeks of cruising about the canals with the family but your videos along with Narrowboat Experience and a couple of others keep me focussed and keeps the savings goal alive. Thanks again. Cheerio!

@Bashfuldoc 5 жыл бұрын

That was a lovely cruise, thank you! I love the rain when its warm or when I can sit by the window with a cup of tea -- we've just had snow!

@diggs8342 5 жыл бұрын

Love your video watch u all the time from Detroit MICHIGAN can't wait for more up load

@carolynejayne121 5 жыл бұрын

Great to see you happy chugging along today and liking my throne 👑 😂aka moon chair 👍💕

@CruisingTheCut 5 жыл бұрын

Hello!!! Lovely to see you too. And yes I did like that chair :-)

@thecrazysoaplady2497 5 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to spend a.few minutes with you! Lovely countryside.

@Whitty-zs5yl 5 жыл бұрын

I am finding your v log very relaxing. We often walk the Ashby Canal and feel very jealous of the people who own narrowboats. Oh well one day perhaps!

@timhutchinson3264 4 жыл бұрын

10:33 Ok, that "Halloween-themed" boat is officially my favorite I've seen on this channel!

@DonaldSimsProduction 5 жыл бұрын

I was so impressed with your mastery over the ducks!

@jiloute22 5 жыл бұрын

great video, beautiful views of the english countryside

@kenanonymouse 5 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up for another great vid

@craigbowie8925 5 жыл бұрын

Yes that boat had a smiley face. Enjoyed the Vlog very much. Even with all the horsing around with puns. You have inspired me to start wandering the byways of the USA. Picking up our 25 foot travel trailer (caravan for you Brits) on Friday.

@CruisingTheCut 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! I hope you have a marvellous time :-)

@andrewpoloni4197 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful scenery along the Ashby ... can’t wait to see more of it!

@0scartheCat 4 жыл бұрын

Love Narrow boats in the rain . . and storms . . . more please . .

@francishughes5205 3 жыл бұрын

Simply lovely David. Thank you.

@CruisingTheCut 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@urbanrider7981 5 жыл бұрын

Just watched thd vlog again David,its so relaxing and soothering.My favourite vlogger and channel.Chris

@CruisingTheCut 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Chris!

@rgarlinyc 4 жыл бұрын

"Oh no! It's going to rain...!"

@annettefournier9655 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks David. All the pretty horses! The people along this canal seem to favor Draft horses. I wonder if it's in honor of the horsepower for the boats of yesteryear? Ducks, ducks, everywhere but not a one to eat. To bad.😎 I have a great cooking method for duck and goose breast where you would swear you were eating the finest filet of beef. So yum. Those bright yellow meadows are gorgeous. Thanks again.😁💜

@michaelpilling9659 4 жыл бұрын

I've reached vlog 175. The more I watch, the better they get. Can't get much better then the Ashby Canal. Wonderful journey so far. Wonderful video to go with it David. Bravo!

@RetroRatz 5 жыл бұрын

I had to leave the marina, not erm because I'd done anything bad! Haha Great vlog, coffin boat was a tad weird! Safe travels

@Hartley69 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely blog David, thank you for sharing.

@alandaly5570 5 жыл бұрын

So lovely to watch. I look forward to them

@pootle2768 5 жыл бұрын

That was absolutely lovely, thank you. Fourteen and a half minutes of beautiful scenery and calm. I loved it,

@williambays3534 5 жыл бұрын

I can understand why those horses were giving you the evil eye. They most likely heard tales of how their ancestors had to pull those skinny long boats and still held a grudge. You know all those ducks in the first half of this v'log were there because the weather was so "fowl" . ;-) As I've come to expect the English country side is beautiful in the spring.