207. Slow TV: narrowboat cruising along the Macclesfield canal

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4 жыл бұрын

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This is a real time recording from the bow of my narrowboat from when I cruised up the Macclesfield canal in September 2019, from Hall Green stop lock, through Congleton, to near Bridge 65. Towards the end there's a bit of a pause while I waited for another boat to come through two bridges close together but I do move on again after that for a bit before finally coming to a halt.
Start location: goo.gl/maps/gQnozFNnsQsz5L9y8
End location: goo.gl/maps/yBBRZjGqpBqg7bdG9
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@navigator902 4 жыл бұрын

Why I keep coming back.... I'm an eighty year old yachtsmen....and this is how I get my fix. Far and away from, this hard to fathom world, as real as it gets .....Thank you Skipper. Your videos of the Cuts paradise, makes it easy to be a loyal viewer.....

@myfavoritemartian1 4 жыл бұрын

Awsome! I play them at night when I can't sleep. So peaceful and soothing.

@jerithompson6303 Жыл бұрын

I do the same. Plus David Johns has a soothing voice!

@jonathancook4022 4 жыл бұрын

I implore you to put more of these up. It feels like summer is back! Ohh! glourious sunshine!

@CruisingTheCut 4 жыл бұрын

Alas, they take up HUGE amounts of storage and data to upload so I can only do them intermittently. Plus not every trip lends itself to this.

@wallacegrommet9343 4 жыл бұрын

I wish my father in law was still alive to watch these. LINCOLNSHIRE born, went to sea at 16 in 1939 as a sailor on cargo ships in the North Atlantic, rose to become an officer of the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth, and finished his working career in Canada as a naval accident investigator for the government. Passed away at 96 on July 1st, 2019

@davidrobertthomas1515 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Wallace Grommet. Lovely to read your comment. Best wishes.

@karenliles7061 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like he lived a long life full of adventures. Rip.

@sandyfields9933 7 ай бұрын

‘What goes around, come around’. Silent TV! I’m blissfully watching a canal cruise with just the sounds of the canal. Thank you!

@roseyinthegarden6671 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for another “Not a Vlog,” they are a real treat! I appreciate just how much of your time and effort goes in to producing and uploading them.

@LCdrDerrick 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so in love with this landscape and livestyle, the freedom and dignity this has. Over here in Germany they're after socalled Tiny Houses now, those who are sick of the crowded, noisy and dusty city centers, of career and status! But what could be better than a floating less tiny house in a beautyful landscape, with a good infrastructure all along the way!

@SamSitar 4 жыл бұрын

they are relaxing. i wish for New England to have a similar sized canal system.

@timnicholls6066 4 жыл бұрын

This is my new relaxation technique! I have it on my big TV and I just sit there and watch. No phone, no computer: just this. I can feel myself becoming calmer after a few minutes (despite the excitement of what might be around the next corner!)

@crystaledelmann 4 жыл бұрын

I love all these "slow TV" videos. Thank you, David!

@stephendowsett1288 4 жыл бұрын

Magnificent David. I can see why you rate the Macclesfield Canal. It was a privilege to be able to sit in the bow of your boat and enjoy the tranquility of this cruise. Many thanks.

@LeonRFpoa 4 жыл бұрын

My grandma in the USA (83 years) has watched this twice and gone sweet on you and your channel. She's now a slowtv fan too.

@CruisingTheCut 4 жыл бұрын

Hello to your grandma!

@susanmarker2164 3 жыл бұрын

@@CruisingTheCut Shes not alone...😊😍

@johndagle4249 4 жыл бұрын

This is very calming. Beautiful scenery. Nice submission for those of us who can’t get enough time on the water.

@bobhope5773 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks David, watching a cruising the cut vid is a great way to unwind after a long day!

@jumpmasterpress 3 жыл бұрын

Easily one of the best real-time videos on KZfaq. Thank you!

@GrainHopper 4 жыл бұрын

Truly captivating and idyllic. Thank you for sharing a moment of perfect ‘canal time’ and allowing us to join in your journey. Cheers!

@willemfloris 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, the best vlog ever........ Over 2 hours and 39 minutes of water and trees. This is ready for an Oscar. Cheerio.

@iPugsy 4 жыл бұрын

This may by the perfect way to relax, unwind and end my day 👍🏻 A short walk up the wooden hill. Slide into bed. Forget about work. iPad, headphones, this video and a peaceful trip to Slumber Town 💤 Thank you, David. 🤗

@grahamchandler6064 4 жыл бұрын

I'm saving the rest of this for bedtime! So lovely and well done, thank you from Florida USA

@toomaskotkas4467 4 жыл бұрын

The tranquility of this videos is amazing! It takes just 15 minutes of watching for me to get relaxed and go back to my certification preparation study.

@clpotis 3 жыл бұрын

This is perfect! I’m also working from home in the States and it’s such a treat to vicariously tour the British canals without the distraction of talk. Enjoying every moment! Thanks for posting!

@anthonywstanton 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the outstanding content! I truly envy your bucolic lifestyle!

@Dinki-Di 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you David. You saved me from doing housework. 😉 Grabbed a coffee, made brekkie and chilled out with your beautiful video instead.

@desertrose2059 4 жыл бұрын

You have given me a serene healing spot here with your videos. I treasure them and the effort you put into them. Thank you so much!

@hithamkhalil4468 4 жыл бұрын

Truly. You’re doing a good thing here.

@thomasfilion9064 3 жыл бұрын

It's like a hot bath for the mind.

@larryaftertheroad6174 4 жыл бұрын

a very pleasant break from the grey and cold midwinter doldrums

@jh2392 4 жыл бұрын

Somthing to watch tonight when I get into bed, I really do enjoy these longer videos.

@NeverlandSystemZor 4 жыл бұрын

You really get a sense of the pace when you see you're barely overtaking people walking on the tow paths.

@erebostd 4 жыл бұрын

This is not my cup of tea, but many seems to like it! Nice of you to share it for those who are into it 😊👍

@CruisingTheCut 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, these are definitely “marmite” videos but enough people like them that I still put them up ;-)

@kateverett7869 4 жыл бұрын

I see from the many comments that I am not the only one who finds your Not a Vlogs soothing and therapeutic. Very calming; helps me to focus. And, I love the scenery!

@rodandthiabrown800 3 жыл бұрын

Some sort of award should be given for this movie! ABSOLUTE serenity and beauty! THANK YOU!

@atelierhcp 3 жыл бұрын

Are those wonderful footages! These canal landscapes are enchanting. And you must be a happy person!

@atelierhcp 3 жыл бұрын

And if I should achieve to be a king, a chancellor or a prime minister in any country, I will let build canals all over the land! This is my promise for the next elections!

@chrishuston4445 4 жыл бұрын

Where the canal boats go slower than the people on the shore walking by.. my family have been over[from the states] to the UK to go canali-zing for a few weeks we loved it. People are so friendly and the food and produce were so fresh. Thank you so much for the virtual experience.

@oletrenner 4 жыл бұрын

I've said it before, but this format is like a mini vacation for me. Thanks, David!

@chickadeecorner 4 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel today and what a delight. I've had this video up on my tv and it's been a lovely and meditative thing to watch. Prior to current days I visited the UK once or twice a year and while I'd seen narrow boats and canals here and there this is one area of the culture I've yet to really explore and will make a point to do so upon my return, hopefully sooner than later! Cheers

@lindabowser7451 Жыл бұрын

Just watching this again, for a bit of relief on a very taxing day. Thank you!

@lindahouston9331 4 жыл бұрын

The scenery is so nice and pleasant. And I love hearing the birds in the background. These are the most relaxing videos on KZfaq that I've found.

@MikaelKKarlsson 4 жыл бұрын

That soothing purr of the engine as it reverberates through the hull. *turns up the bass a few notches*

@Camille_Anderson 3 жыл бұрын

This is stunning. It's also incredibly helpful in relaxing an Asperger's busy brain. 💯

@nicolafox9173 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, please and thank you. Tired with the beginning of a migraine and a soothing canal journey (with the screen brightness turned down!) is exactly what I need. Very much enjoy the vlogs and the not-a-vlogs alike.

@danmathis4046 3 жыл бұрын

One of "those people" who enjoy the views of just chugging along on a canal, as you do. But, your pithy, English sardonic dialogue is always pleasing. Thanks! Great work!!!

@Ra-zor 4 жыл бұрын

I love slow tv video's. Really does make you feel like you are there. Keep them coming!

@jsking306 4 жыл бұрын

It's cold and snowy here in Chicago. Your video just warmed things up a lot! Thanks...

@mikeu5380 4 жыл бұрын

Cold and snowy here in northern Japan as well. The more of the series I watch, the more appealing is the idea of summer, eh?

@cliffordabernathy9070 4 жыл бұрын

I am a person who studies construction . I truly believe the best engineer stuff is the simplest that requires the least maintenance. For this reason I love your videos of the canal's. I love studying the old bridges ,yes this may just be a bridge but it is a deep engineering study to me. , or for example that drylok you had your boat reblacked in . Or the canal locks. Even these simple not a vlogs give me an immense amount to study. I love simple things that work. The canal system works.

@k8eekatt Жыл бұрын

These videos are so incredibly relaxing at the end of the day, thank you for sharing your creativity and boating world.

@kitt1905 4 жыл бұрын

My dose of Zen. I do love these real time videos a great deal. So peaceful to sit and watch.

@mandy1349 3 жыл бұрын

My Iguana loves to watch tv while I work. I normally find him a jungle waterfall or stream. Lately we've really enjoyed this thank you!

@CruisingTheCut 3 жыл бұрын

Oh! That is hilarious!! I'd love to see a pic of that.

@kevgermany 4 жыл бұрын

Stunningly beautiful. Has to be the most attractive of the canals so far. Thanks.

@derickmitchell9852 4 жыл бұрын

My absolute favorite narrowboat channel!

@shinystones 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy all your videos, though somehow this is the most enjoyable. It reminds me of the late-night shipping forecast, which indicates that all is well.

@CruisingTheCut 2 жыл бұрын

High praise indeed, thank you

@GaryB007 4 жыл бұрын

These would be perfect (and cheap) for BBC4's Slow TV slots.

@bongoslide 4 жыл бұрын

Use to be colour test card playing Jethro Tull, and at least if this gets put up there no deceit false flag news,

@RoninOtter 3 жыл бұрын

I leave your playlist running while I'm working from home and it lets me dream that I'm sitting in a comfy chair on the bow of your boat while I'm typing on my laptop.

@bongoslide 4 жыл бұрын

Lights off curtain closed a nice cup of tea large TV and im their like I once was. :)

@10p6 4 жыл бұрын

The videos will be worth a fortune in years to come when people buy them as relaxing scenes for their 7000 inch OLED wall screen TVs.

@FrankLassowski 4 жыл бұрын

David, you are the one who led me to this whole cut cruising. Now I'm sitting here watching some trees, water, birds and weird Brits for hours. You are guilty! It's all your fault!!! Now, go away AND MAKE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS!!! :-)

@brigittedossor8167 4 жыл бұрын

Loved it. Captivated the todlers and the adults.

@DenWhitton 4 жыл бұрын

A nice hot cup of tea, a comfy chair, and 2 hours of canal boating. aaaaaah.

@DMills-un1tl 2 жыл бұрын

This has been the most enjoyable video experience. My ex husband was ranting on the phone to me for over and hour as I watched this and I stayed calm and peaceful as a result of the video. I live in the US and have too many animals or I would run away immediately to live this life (or at least for an extended vacation).

@CruisingTheCut 2 жыл бұрын

Ha! Perhaps the ex needs to watch it too and calm down 🤣

@jboquiren1 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely, meditative video. This long format is my new ASMR :)

@patriciarull-wild5629 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, that was absolutely wonderful, I feel so much better for just sat watching that video. So calming & tranquil. What a beautiful day for it as well, perfect!!!I felt I was on the boat with you. Thank you so very much. 🛳⛴🚢⚓️🚤⛵️🛶☀️😎

@trwagner1 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, just wonderful! So peaceful, you have the sound of the water, the low hum of the engine, the occasional addition of the sound of swooshing water, the sound of birds, dogs barking, the engine revving down as you have passersby, lots of wonderful scenery, pigeons and dogs, and nature of wonder. And, then the low flying bird and front duck attack at 2:35:00!

@MichaelJ1951 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your posts as so many posting either Horse Riding trips or camping ones totally ruin them with the music overdubs when the natural sounds would be so superior

@wendellworth353 4 жыл бұрын

What a delightful ride. So quiet; peaceful, and calming. Better than wine and Prozac. (Well, almost) LOL

@wornoutwrench8128 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Thank you for taking us along.

@bellowsmain6762 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent videos, very entertaining. I have spent most of today going over your content. In particular the hints of humour are great and the relaxed presentation is comfortable. WHY people thumbs down I can't understand. If you don't like something, don't watch it.

@CruisingTheCut 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@anitaclary8436 2 жыл бұрын

I love this episode! I enjoy all of the slow tv episodes, but this is the best. Thank you for making this. It helps me to deal with my stress and anxiety. I hope someday you’ll make some more.

@pilpelet100 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely video. Due to time constraints I couldn't watch all of it but it was lovely to be a part of your cruise in the lovely sunny weather. Where I am, at the moment it's cold outside, the wind is blowing, it's hail-stoning and I'm in a cloud!

@MicrowavePinggg 11 ай бұрын

*Gets random canal boat video recommendation* Me - Hey he sailed right past my house! 😮😂 Hello from Fenny Stratford 👋

@CruisingTheCut 11 ай бұрын

Hello!

@davelucraft5825 4 жыл бұрын

A really, really lovely video that shows our canal system and countryside at their best. I cannot understand the 12 thumbs down and the two derogatory remarks when you make it perfectly clear in your description that this is SLOOOOOOOW TV. If you don't like it then don't watch it!

@Pallethands 3 жыл бұрын

Videos like this are perfect for not going mad under lockdown. Thank you for the effort it was to edit and upload a nearly 3 hour video.

@jason7719 4 жыл бұрын

These are fantastic videos, always love the vlogs but getting to be along for the trip is amazing as well!

@raew5263 3 жыл бұрын

Just love 💕 these reels. So relaxing + pretty. Great for background sounds. Thank you 🙏🏻

@FreedomFist 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love watching canal boats in the UK, thanks for uploading!

@willaimr.kirkland8170 4 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy a ride with you - but, over two hours - wow. Thanks.

@toomanyhobbies2011 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing these incredibly relaxing videos. I got hooked on narrow boats when watching a BBC series that did exactly this type of quiet video. Sorry, don't remember the name. We don't have these in the Western US, but we do have RVs. The plan is to sell the house and tour the US for a year, then settle down in the best place I find.

@carlmorton2556 8 ай бұрын

Hi we had a grp cruiser on the canal,moored at Adlington Marina for 3yr and thoroughly enjoyed every trip,beautiful scenery ,your video brought back the memories as it was 20yr ago thanks

@esthers5876 4 жыл бұрын

I love these real time videos with ambient sound!

@NeverlandSystemZor 4 жыл бұрын

So peaceful and serene. What a lifestyle. That part I could handle. The lack of space and quality internet connection would drive me mad.

@CruisingTheCut 4 жыл бұрын

I have an excellent internet connection; must have done to upload this 40GB file...

@vancouver4sure 4 жыл бұрын

Good cruising in 2020 from British Columbia!

@larrypitcher6023 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE THIS JUST OUT OF THIS WORLD

@cucumberman1234567 4 жыл бұрын

It's scenery like this that you realise why the canal boatmen and their families lived in deplorable conditions in a rabbit hutch but never left the job

@christinegibbins6105 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much David, this is stunning, so calm and peaceful.

@MatthewHuntley1961 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have it on my spare monitor at my work desk. Nice to have the scenery whilst I am working. I may have to run your other slow video. I am curious though, how much space did this video take?

@CruisingTheCut 4 жыл бұрын

As a finished file for upload, 40GB. I don't recall how large the source files were but probably around 3-4 times bigger.

@carolynstaines 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you David. Love your videos. Very soothing, and often funny, distraction from the harsh realities of an Australian summer. Many, many thanks for your great work.

@popv2495 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your vlog we just love the scenery it is just like we are there with you. We find it so relaxing and interesting In fact we are a long way away in Australia on a hot summers day

@mikeu5380 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Ian Kay down there in Australia.! Up here in Japan it is quite a cold snowy day, and this cruise gives us hope that warmer weather shall indeed arrive around the next bend... ; )

@chrislx2006 4 жыл бұрын

Lived in Macclesfield forever :-) Those landmarks are just so familiar, had I known earlier you were passing through I would have come and waved as you went past! Thanks for the memories and I hope you enjoyed your journey.

@frankwang3679 Жыл бұрын

I occationally found your video and instantly loved it, I used the videos as my working ambience, and when I wanna take a coffee break, I just slide back to the page and see you going through the beautiful sceneries. The views really broght LOTS of memories back when my gf and I stayed in Coventry and Glasgow for under and post grad international students. Now we all back to our country but the memories of the distinct views of middle England---sunny, brightness, the blue skys and greens, and the flight passes over our heads, it just feel so relaxing, peaceful and warm. You may easily self-financed by just easily working 9 hrs a day then you can do whatever you want, and nobody cares. Man the videos brought all the missing back, maybe I will visit England again in the future, when I finished my PhD and get a job so that I can pay for the trip, and also if my gf is still with me.

@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын

😀😀

@flyboymiles3056 4 жыл бұрын

Getting close to 100k subscribers

@sgit1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking me along on your cruise . . . and I didn't even have to worry about the toilet cassette!

@robtheplod 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to remember the lovely weather, thanks David!

@stickman18 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, roll on Spring can not wait to get back on the cut.

@alfredschiess395 2 жыл бұрын

Loved every 2hours 39minutes and 8 seconds! great stuff!!! you the best!!

@robaire.b 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderfully restful, especially for those of us that don’t actually have a boat but dream of it one day. It’s the next best thing

@thomasbrown2791 4 жыл бұрын

I do enjoy all your videos. This is great when working so I move my eyes to another screen. Thank you!

@teaandchat1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks David. We enjoy watching all your videos and your "real time" videos are always just a wee bit better.

@songbird3675 4 жыл бұрын

The natural sounds are so good, I am so glad you didn't cover them with music, the putter of the engine is lovely, what a beautiful life you have. 💖

@kerrykikker 4 жыл бұрын

Subscribed, & thumbs up! Super slow TV, Dave. Thanks for this lovely upload. It's like watching endless calming Classic jigsaw puzzle Engish landscapes floating past my desk! Very soothing. Engine soundtrack is better than Horlicks.

@timtraver7152 4 жыл бұрын

I fell asleep twice while watching, it's THAT relaxing!

@andreaduncan1042 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Many, many years ago I spent time on the canals with family. Never forgot it! Watched a number of your videos and as I get older, and no family, seriously considering following a lifestyle on the canal system! Perhaps, one day!

@bongoslide 4 жыл бұрын

Very pleasurable. it takes me back, will watch this time after time when I need relaxing,

@cassandrapierce7203 2 жыл бұрын

I've honestly watched this a dozen times. This cruise and my music.

@jimbell3821 4 жыл бұрын

One has to love the leisurely pace when walkers on the tow path are pulling away from you. That is life in the slow lane-as it should be.

@gailalicea1622 2 ай бұрын

❤️🩷🧡💛 I took this most peaceful , relaxing , joyful journey with you 😄 Thank you ever so much 💚💙🩵💜

@CruisingTheCut 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful!

@williambays3534 4 жыл бұрын

As always a soothing, relaxing video. The sounds of animals, the rumble of the engine and the quite of the water. You may see a small ring wave,s the sign of a fish taking an insect. The beauty of the stone arch bridge. The only distraction is the joggers or rather cute young lady walking her dog. You know that the trains are on a tight time run since they can be heard as they wiz by quite often. thanks for the nap, I become so relaxed that I just have to study the inside of my eyelids for a while, z z z z z z z