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400. Strawberries and Cream
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Күн бұрынI'm heading for Foxton Locks at the northern end of the Leicester Line Summit of the Grand Union Canal, making short cruises each day. I leave my mooring at Bridge 25 and chat to boaters, as I make my way along.
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@creaghant 3 ай бұрын
Thank you Alan for taking us along on that lovely short cruise - very enjoyable - cheers
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
Thank you Rufus, glad you enjoyed watching, all the best.
@castingshadows282 3 ай бұрын
Always a pleasure Alan, to sit with you as you go along on your travels on a part of many canal or water ways... Which ever tickles your fancy. Around our wonderful country side. Admiring the views as always, come rain or shine, or even that touch of early morning dew that lays on top of the land and water. I love it all. 🖖Keep well and enjoy what you have. Peace.
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
That’s very good of you to say, I try and give the viewer the impression they’re on the boat with me sharing my travels. All the best, take care 🤠
@brodie2711 3 ай бұрын
Thank you Alan I did enjoy this short but delightful episode of spring on the Grand Union Canal. I get real pleasure watching you get pleasure from Cruising those familiar sights. All the best. Stephen
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
Hi Stephen, I’m glad you enjoyed this episode, just a short leisurely cruise, one of several still to come. Take care.
@waywed 3 ай бұрын
So good to see that you haven't forsaken the cheese-topped rolls!
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
I couldn’t give up my cheese topped rolls!
@creativeartist2 3 ай бұрын
What a lovely area you picked. We have a lot of lakes and large rivers. Its nice to talk to the nice boats as they travel by. Thats building boater community. Very relaxing Alen, and Yummy Strawberries ,Take care Cheers Alen🖐🍓🍓🧀🫖☕
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
Thank you Tammy, so glad you enjoyed watching, I do like to engage with other canal users, boaters, walkers etc. All the best to you and Glen 🤠👍
@StevesRepairs 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Alan, for taking us along on a beautiful cruise, cheese top rolls then strawberries and cream, luxury (sounds like my diet). Take care and all the best. Stevie
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Stevie. I have simple tastes in food but can’t go wrong with these items. Hope you’re keeping well, all the best, keep safe.
@gingermolinero8386 3 ай бұрын
Alan I always enjoy sharing your cruise. The scenery is lovely and you are very interesting. Hope you have a nice weekend
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Ginger, very kind of you to say. Best wishes for a lovely weekend Alan and Sally.
@grahamconnor3438 3 ай бұрын
Hi Alan, another thoroughly enjoyable video. Your photography really captured the essence of the beautiful area. With a good chat to top it off. Graham and Tim 🙂 🐕
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
Hi Graham and Tim. Many thanks for your appreciation, I’m glad you enjoyed this episode, all the best 🤠
@dougie60892 3 ай бұрын
Another relaxing video to start my day, the scenery is lovely, happy cruising, take care.
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
Thank you Dougie, glad you enjoyed watching, all the best.
@bobt3374 3 ай бұрын
Hi Alan. That was a very nice cruise nice over head shots & excellent camera work while boating. Take care & have a great evening.
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
Thank you Bob, very kind of you to say. All the best, have a lovely weekend.
@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 3 ай бұрын
good vid alan and sally cranking it on the cut keep up the good vid on you cranking it thanks lee
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
Thanks very much Lee, all the best, take care, Alan and Sally.
@philipjones9458 3 ай бұрын
Hi Alan watched Saturday morning very relaxing, regards from Chester.
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
I’m glad you enjoyed it Philip, cheers.
@stevehoare6378 3 ай бұрын
Afternoon Alan, what a lovely gentle cruise...really takes me back to our days on the boat and makes me seriously think about whether we should throw caution to the wind and treat ourselves to another boat whilst we're fit and able to enjoy it. Loving the new camera angles...! Many thanks for sharing...🍷🍷
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
Evening Steve, glad you enjoyed watching. I would say if you’re able to do it, go for it. I’m trying different things with the cameras, I worry it all gets a bit samey after a while. Have a great weekend 🥂
@philthelock2668 3 ай бұрын
Alan, lovely cruise. Congratulations on your 400th Vlog !
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
Many thanks Phil, you’re the first to mention it, glad you enjoyed watching.
@paulturner7837 3 ай бұрын
Lovely for you to be out on the cut with the weather bright and pleasant. It all looks lovely and peaceful, not too busy with boat traffic. You pick some really nice mooring spots too. I need to take a leaf out of your book when I hire next. Take it a bit slower and moor up earlier so we have more time to relax 👍 take care and enjoy your week Alan
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
Hi Paul thanks for your lovely comment. It wasn't too busy when I was out and about, some days were very quiet but the weather did change for the worse. When I'm crusing or finished for the day, it's all go, the data downloading and battery recharging takes a long time and I'm always editing to keep on top of it. Time to relax sounds wonderful. All the best, will I see you at the Boat Show?
@paulturner7837 3 ай бұрын
@@MyNarrowboatVenture oh yes I should have picked up on the re charging and editing as you spoke about it in the vlog 😂 no rest for the wicked 😄 I thought I was able to come to Crick on the Monday but I’ve been allocated a shift at work, this is very annoying as they usually fill it with volunteers. Obviously not enough people opted to work. Have a great time, I will have to try again next year
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
@@paulturner7837That’s a great shame, very disappointing for you. I’m looking forward to the show, as it’s good to meet up with viewers.
@sandyprosser805 3 ай бұрын
Hi Alan another beautiful cruise, your smiling face is a joy. I to was sat eating a bowl of English strawberries when you were eating yous, great choice. Jae a great week x😊
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
Hi Sandy, great minds then, thanks for your lovely comment. Enjoy the weekend, all the best 🤠x
@gillianrichmond6865 3 ай бұрын
Hi Alan sending belated birthday wishes for your special day. Many happy returns and hope you enjoyed your party. Take care best wishes from Gillian
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
That’s very kind of you Gillian, I had a very special day with my family, which was enjoyed by all. All the best Alan
@bobx2387 3 ай бұрын
Super drone shots... Should see you on the Levels on Sunday. Bringing some family... bob and helen.
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
Thank you both, see you on Sunday. Sally and I came down this afternoon. Cheers
@jennybailey6842 3 ай бұрын
Hi Alan, I always enjoy your cruising vlogs. The weather has been, and is so changeable hasn't it. The drone shots are really good in these vlogs. Well done xx
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
Hi Jenny, thanks for your comment, kind of you to say. It’s been quite chilly today. There’s no doubt the drone does add another dimension. Hope you’re enjoying your holiday, assuming you’re still away. Best wishes xx
@jennybailey6842 3 ай бұрын
Hi Alan, yes we are away until Wednesday. The weather has spoilt it unfortunately, and I'm having huge problems with my family at the moment. I'm very down, heart is on the floor! xx
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
@@jennybailey6842I’m very sorry to hear that and hope matters soon improve for you xx
@davidholloway6938 3 ай бұрын
England is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us. I am living my England life through you. I would love to visit.
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
It’s my pleasure to share, and I’m glad you get enjoyment from watching. Perhaps one day you’ll have the chance to visit. All the best, take care.
@hughcarson6837 3 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the cruise
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
Many thanks Hugh.
@mickclark427 3 ай бұрын
Hello Alan mick from Hull really enjoyed this episode hope you are very well and I will look forward to your next episode 😊😊😊
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
Hi Mick thanks for your comment, I’m glad you enjoyed watching. I’m fine thanks, hope you are. All the best 🤠
@Kat69nh 3 ай бұрын
Hi Alan and sally
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
Hi Kat, hope you’re keeping well.
@user-nh4og9pm8u 3 ай бұрын
Hi Alan hope your well, Sharon and i have spent a few hours opposite where you was moored watched the young playing the Big white boat Chrisden you passed makes chimneys to measure from Crick ours is still going strong👍👍
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
Hi Sharon and Dave. I didn’t realise Chrisden made chimneys, I believe he is a viewer of the channel. Hope you’re both keeping well 🤠
@J1mbo888 3 ай бұрын
Home Turf Videos are always a pleasure to watch 🙂
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
Very much so, thank you👍
@asak7594 3 ай бұрын
Another great VP g Alan,thank you! Maybe you could do a vlog on how you do you vlogs
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I have touched on that subject before but it is in the back of my mind to do it again.
@KarenG.-qs7wc 3 ай бұрын
I'm tucking in to strawberries and cream myself right now. Yummy. 🍓🍓🍓👍
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
Lucky you Karen, I’ve only got grapes on the go 🍇
@tomtilley3162 3 ай бұрын
i was shocked to see your 70 i thought you was in yer 50's ps happy belated birthday .by the way i prefer the channel now you have merged the other you tube channel .keep up the great work alan .all the best from skegvegas lol
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your belated birthday wishes, I’m shocked, as well, at being 70, doesn’t seem right somehow! Thanks also for supporting the channel, I’m glad you like the new format. All the best to you in Skeggie!
@malcolm4200 3 ай бұрын
Hi Alan really enjoying your video's, Impressed with the drone footage and wondered what model you have, as i am thinking of purchasing my first ever drone at 76 years old lol, i know you lost yours not so long ago and was really pleased to hear that you managed to retrieve it, keep on boating , keep on filming, but most of all keep well, Malc from Nova Scotia.
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
Hi Malc thanks for your great comment. My drone is a DJI Mini 2 and I believe no longer available. There is a Mini 2 SE but it’s a lesser model. And obviously later models. I expect you’d get some lovely shots where you are. Thanks for your support, all the best and take care.
@malcolm4200 3 ай бұрын
@@MyNarrowboatVenture Thanks for your super quick reply Alan, and actually i had been fancying a dji mini 2 for it's compact ability and 4k video, plus i know a guy that is selling an almost new one so i may go take a look at that, thanks so much again Alan very much appreciated.
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
@@malcolm4200Thanks for your reply. I’ve been impressed with my drone, so I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Up, down, forward and reverse, side to side controls are straightforward. Enjoy!
@billsavage807 3 ай бұрын
Greetings from north Dartmoor, hotel booked and tickets ordered so hopefully I'll see you to speak to next weekend!!
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
Greetings Bill, Sally and I look forward to meeting you at the Show.
@billsavage807 3 ай бұрын
@@MyNarrowboatVenture Alan, can I pick your brain please!! When you come to the west country which route do you use? I've looked at M5/42/40 but it goes a long way up. I wondered about Bristol/Swindon/Oxford and across, any advice?
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
@@billsavage807 Hi Bill. The route varies every time. The most straightforward is M1 to M6 to M42 to M5. I use the Waze App for my Satnav. That will do all sorts of variations on this route including A46 off the M6. Or at Junc 9 M5 Tewkesbury on the return journey. When I used to go to Northampton from the West Country I would do M5, M4, Swindon, Oxford. I never go that way now. There are so many different options but I tend to follow the shortest timed route from Waze. I hope that helps.
@billsavage807 3 ай бұрын
@@MyNarrowboatVenture thanks for that Alan, I haven’t got a satnav I normally use my wife with a map😂 Unfortunately I’m coming on my own this time so I’ll toss a coin and see how it goes!!
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
@@billsavage807 Whatever you decide, have a good trip. Cheers
@algernon9324 3 ай бұрын
Hi Alan, are you going to be doing one of your very timely and excellent summaries of the Crick show this year?
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
That’s kind of you to say. I will indeed be doing that, how quickly I’ll get it out, I can’t say!
@rogerbixley6911 3 ай бұрын
Hi Alan You are eating strawberrys and cream without Sally....has she left you on your own again ?.
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
Hi Roger, Sally was at her caravan with her Dad, eating peaches and cream. I missed out on that!
@gegwen7440 3 ай бұрын
What strikes me Alan is the poor condition of the canals, overgrown everywhere, towpaths that are unusable for months of the year, muddy & no doubt polluted water etc etc.
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
Much of that is unavoidable, towpaths are often of grass, so will get muddy in the rain. There are towpath task forces of volunteers that do the best they can to maintain towpaths. Overgrown areas get cut back infrequently because of the work involved, availability of labour, much of which is voluntary, availability of boats and crew, it’s not easy to maintain 2000 miles of canal with a high reliance of volunteers.
@gegwen7440 3 ай бұрын
@@MyNarrowboatVenture Understand Alan but is that why those in charge pushed the responsibility onto the CRT (with very highly paid people running it) who then lean on volunteers to do all their unpaid work for them. Yet charge those using the system ever more each year to fund those inflated incomes & no doubt pensions ?
@MyNarrowboatVenture 3 ай бұрын
@@gegwen7440There is a high reliance on volunteers, which many feel isn’t right. The whole situation is a conundrum. The CRT has a difficult task to maintain the canal network, no 2 locks are the same, there are reservoirs and complex infrastructure to be looked after. In this country, much of our national heritage is in the hands of unpaid dedicated bands of volunteers who receive no financial support. That can’t be right! But that’s how it is.
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