90. Continuing up the Trent and Mersey canal on my narrowboat

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In this vlog I bid farewell to Alan, Wendy and the dogs Max and Monty, and continue along the Trent and Mersey canal encountering a large plastic bag around my propellor, a lot of shallow canal edges and some quite pretty countryside too.
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@SecretSquirrelFun Жыл бұрын

The evil face created by those lock gates 0:53 just fabulous ❤

@DBAllen 4 жыл бұрын

I am totally hooked on your vlogs David. They are very relaxing and very well produced.

@CruisingTheCut 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@justbreakingballs 4 жыл бұрын

Another reason I like these vlogs albeit a petty one is they are never those patronising annoying click bait titles like “my narrow boat had a problem GUESS WHAT HAPPENED” etc etc. I detest those types of title. I think you tube must promote that sort of things as a way to get views as it’s so common but I can’t stand it and make a point of never watching a video with such a title.

@andrewdunn9307 5 жыл бұрын

Don't know why I keep watching your vlogs (I am enjoying them) I don't own a boat or live near a river but I do find myself following your trip on Google maps while I'm watching. Keep up the good work.

@for.tax.reasons 5 жыл бұрын

"I'm going to need a bigger lottery" I felt that on a spiritual level

@776281 5 жыл бұрын

I have become addicted to this vlog. No where near water, I have moved onto canal time. Things to do, a retaining wall to rebuild, a cooker to install (but some cabinetary required first) or watch another vlog. Another coffee and a bikkie.

@bettykremer1865 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, David! You are always a bright spot in my day! A welcome relief!

@MichaelsMustang 4 жыл бұрын

Alan and Wendy are a lovely couple and very generous with their time to help other boaters, the pace of canal time seems to attract decent people. Beautiful trip I am looking forward to more.

@toms4123 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you David. I for one cannot get enough of your videos, they are such a wonderful opportunity for relaxation visiting the lovely English countryside.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@surfearth1 6 жыл бұрын

I like the fact I see so many John Deere tractors!

@pattyfarghaly1821 7 жыл бұрын

Snow....eoweeee...Looks sure are deceiving. Beauty every place you look..

@dj2574 7 жыл бұрын

Great videos as always.... that's me watched them all.... eagerly awaiting the next release 👍🏻

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

It will be along in the fullness of time ;-)

@roomforapony1 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the lovely Mersey feast. I can now go about my day!

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

:-)

@lornajaneadventures 7 жыл бұрын

Your 'baa' was impeccable. Those cows were gorgeous. And another power station! Wonderful video

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you. More power stations soon!

@lornajaneadventures 7 жыл бұрын

Yay 😊 I knew there was a reason you're my favourite

@leannehotter5716 5 жыл бұрын

i grew up and lived in weston for many years. spent most of my childhood and teenage years helping boaters out on the locks.

@jewboy60 7 жыл бұрын

Jealous that you have such a beautiful way to live. Nothing like that in the U.S. I will say that I get excited when you post a new VLOG. Thanks so much for sharing this all with u

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoy them, thanks for tuning in :-)

@tsuchang1 7 жыл бұрын

Best vlog on the net. Thanks David.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Very kind, thank you

@MrSheckstr 3 жыл бұрын

I would think that considering the sedate and relaxing travel that is narrowboating, sheep alongside the the canal should be illegal, least the boater is unable to resist the temptation to count them

@robsin2810 5 жыл бұрын

Never a dull moment I see. Love the high tech on the lock gate. No Heron. So sad am I😢. Lots of dogs on the tow path = lots of poo.🤭👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🥂

@simplefoodsimplelife9632 7 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable. Thank you.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

@for.tax.reasons 4 жыл бұрын

2:00 the sarcasm was heavy I cracked up 🤭

@deanbarnes20 7 жыл бұрын

Another lovely vlog David. Nice to see more of the T&M that Dulcie and I know well. Keep 'em coming! :)

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

LOADS more coming :-)

@bohomaturebabe 7 жыл бұрын

Ha, now not only do we know his age - we now know his name! Blimey, we might find out the name of his boat one day...

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

My name's never been secret - it says it on my website, my About page on KZfaq ... I prefer to keep the boat name under wraps to maintain some privacy on the cut.

@dulciebarnes6228 7 жыл бұрын

Great vlog. I couldn't close the gate on Aston lock, it was so heavy that Dean had to climb up the ladder and had to use all his strength to help me. Dallow Lane Lock seemed tiny after the wide ones!

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

I seem to recall we had help from other boaters at Aston so I just stood at the back and let it all happen around me :-)

@thehappychannel1905 7 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up! Our evening started with your vlog and a few minutes on the cut. Thank you for sharing your travels. Maggie & Dave, Vermont, US

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers, both!

@rogerbrown5558 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for having me along, once again, even from the Antipodes. Still no cameo from that yellow thingy.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Not while I'm boating, no!

@jimfritz8983 7 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love watching your vids, but I kept trying to think what they reminded me of. Then it hit me. Thomas the Tank Train cartoons. My son used to watch those quite often.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

What an odd comparison but I'll take the compliment!!! :-)

@woychck4 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers, another great video. Thank you.

@petermastenbroek5264 7 жыл бұрын

Hi David, thanks for this most enjoyable vlog, it's (almost) all very peaceful and quiet.The only thing (probably only due to being a retired bargee) was at the very start when you said when you were leaving that there were going to be a few locks further down, but in reality it was a few locks further up, but nothing important or that needs worrying about.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@dougkfarrell 7 жыл бұрын

Another delightful vlog, great scenary and beautiful days. Thanks for posting that!

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Doug

@AntPDC 7 жыл бұрын

The pretty church of St. Mary the Virgin is in the Parish of Weston on Trent. Enjoying your vlogs immensely!

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@maryanngriffin6428 5 жыл бұрын

amazing!

@maxx6691 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Love the quiet canal ride . Thanks

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@DavidLorellHoskins 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful vlog today. Lots and lots of editing perfection.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@davidbagley1783 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful day

@contrafax 2 жыл бұрын

I do love watching you mosey along.

@andykayll1414 7 жыл бұрын

great vlog as always.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

@sylviapage8572 7 жыл бұрын

It looked lovely and hopefully it will warm up soon. Thanks for another great video.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

It did warm up but now it's gone really rainy again :-(

@colinroughton7505 5 жыл бұрын

Love your vlogs. Watching in Port Augusta South Australia where we have just experienced a temperature of 49.5 C, so when you speak of rain my mind wanders to how it feels to get rained on. You see we are somewhat rain deorived here.

@daffindogtown 5 жыл бұрын

Great to watch I think i'm going twice around your vlog set, but who cares, they are so relaxing to watch. Cheers from Melbourne , Australia.

@carolleenkelmann3829 5 жыл бұрын

All work and no play! Cheerio.

@theindieprojects 7 жыл бұрын

We had the same problem at the weekend with our weed hatch but with vegetation... We even gave you a little shout out 😂

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Terrific! Thank you :-)

@terrystephens1102 5 жыл бұрын

Great episode thanks David. 😃👏👏👏👏👏

@RLBadKarma 7 жыл бұрын

Love these vlogs. If I ever hit the lottery..........

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

The familiar refrain!

@michaelpilling9659 4 жыл бұрын

A super video David. Thank you. The T&M is one of my favourite canals. Massive locks though. The information you give during your videos is wonderful.

@kathrynwright4484 3 жыл бұрын

Great vlog thank you 😊

@CruisingTheCut 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@kmanison 7 жыл бұрын

Once again a great vlog, and thanks for taking us along on a facinating trip. Makes you wonder, though, what's more scary, tidal rivers with weirs, or canal locks with sills like high rise appartmnt blocks!? But David, buying potatos and tomatos, you're not going to actually cook are you? Remember, you have a reputation to maintain. Cheers, and good luck with the continuing trip.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Ha! No, tomato for lunchtime sarnies, potatoes I do boil up for supper. Tidal rivers are the scariest.

@0HARE 7 жыл бұрын

Quite a nice day's journey. Thanks for taking us along.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@guccijackrussell6117 7 жыл бұрын

Great video again David. . You do seem to be really chilled of late.. Enjoying your way of life brings down my stress level's also. Thanks..

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

I'm pleased it helps you chill too!

@johnbrookes2196 7 жыл бұрын

It looks like the Crt guys like to compete against postman when it comes to wearing shorts when its chilly. Beautiful scenery thanks David.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Haha, you could be right.

@stilcrazychris 7 жыл бұрын

very relaxing. thank u very nicely done.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@bmoporboy69 7 жыл бұрын

Another great video as always. I'm sure it was nice to Cruz the cut with your friends. Cheers from London Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 can't wait the next vlog

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

It was great having company, yes. Cheers

@kairon156 7 жыл бұрын

I love your videos. thanks for sharing them.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :-)

@orange70383 4 жыл бұрын

You don't know just how much I enjoy your videos, they are so well done and relaxing, thank you sir'

@CruisingTheCut 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@gkarjala 7 жыл бұрын

very good. its nice to ride along.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@rolandwolf1327 7 жыл бұрын

Again, a brilliant video. I am probably green with envy now, such a trip would do me wonders now.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Everyone should try a bit of canal boating :-)

@Parkerditchfield921 7 жыл бұрын

Another great vlog 👍

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

@jean405 7 жыл бұрын

great vlog, thanks

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

:-)

@davidbell2056 7 жыл бұрын

Another great vlog thanks 😊

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

@mikehurley5052 7 жыл бұрын

Great stuff.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

@wendydouglas7943 7 жыл бұрын

Another crackin' vlog, thank you.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Wendy. Pat the dogs for me, would you? :-)

@stevencarter9401 7 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video and we get a nice mention too!

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

:-)

@carlthor91 7 жыл бұрын

More beautiful English countryside. Thank you David Cheers, oh a little snow here today in Thompson MB. Last of the spring, we hope. Ta

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Hope it melts for you soon :-)

@tonydyfhi4400 7 жыл бұрын

Very much enjoyed, nice 1 cruising the cut...

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

@rbagrizzly 7 жыл бұрын

very good really enjoyed that

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@marianjacobs5597 7 жыл бұрын

Wonderful vlog David thank you

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@georgecaruso5507 7 жыл бұрын

nicely done

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@elainebines6803 7 жыл бұрын

I'm really enjoying these vlogs 🎀

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Good! Thank you

@ABusAndBeyond 7 жыл бұрын

Another lovely video. Fantastic weather too. I spotted some killer cows, you be careful out there! Tonights euro millions is a big one by the way :-)

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

You know all about those killer cows! And yes, I got my ticket earlier today :-)

@pgreen9705 7 жыл бұрын

What locks! Thank you so much for this trip video - though all of them are totally fascinating, when it's somewhere familiar, it is extra interesting.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

I agree, I like watching other narrowboaters vlogs when they go to places I've been!

@greenspiritarts 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making and sharing these wonderful vlogs. Yours are THE BEST narrowboat vlogs on KZfaq, full stop. Love the great camerawork, clever commentary, the tips and tricks and of course the delicious feeling of being along for the ride. Just gorgeous, thank you!!!

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

That's very kind, thank you. I'm very pleased you enjoy them :-)

@alannormand9384 5 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to leave a (keep warm) comment. For your hands feet and body, look into a motor cycle shop for such things. Here in the USA I would think items that run off of a motercycle 12v battery would keep feet and hands warm while at the tiller. also Amazon has electric stockings/ Alan, North Eastern US

@thomasanthonystockdale7900 7 жыл бұрын

Yet again another great video, I'm even early this Vlog 😆 Keep on cruising and the great work.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Tom

@The_Arby 7 жыл бұрын

Good Vlog David :-) Always good to hear and see where you are on your travels mate :-)

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

:-)

@TomCrippsTrains 5 жыл бұрын

Nice to see Chellaston (Swarkestone) there, spent many an hour there. I only live about 100m away

@davidbagley1783 3 жыл бұрын

I love HO scale trains.. my dad worked for New York Central..I got to ride with him a few times

@lyndamiller2623 7 жыл бұрын

Hi David.....having found your channel I've spent the last 3 weeks watching from 1 - 90, fabulous....looking forward now to new ones as they appear...have fun on your travels..

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

That's a lot of viewing!! I appreciate it. More soon!

@lyndamiller2623 7 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to them...:-)

@peterrutter7332 7 жыл бұрын

Hi David interesting section of the net work great vlog.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@cspaceinfinity0116 3 жыл бұрын

They need to put narrow boat canals in farm simulator it would be awsome

@MrRobertcoe 7 жыл бұрын

Very nice.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

:-)

@mistergrimm 7 жыл бұрын

Brilliant as usual, at one point I also thought those were the same power stations again +1 like

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

:-) Much appreciated

@kaywilson2765 7 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this vlog. We are cruising for the first time in June and collecting our hire boat from Mercia Marina.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Hope you have a great time! Take it slow....

@moondancer5115 7 жыл бұрын

massive looking locks on this leg...a bit scarey 😨 glad to see you've not had any major problems ...so far👍

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Still here, chugging along!

@christopherlussenden3021 7 жыл бұрын

lovely jubbley CTC thank you!

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@stickman18 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked Swarkestone ,my home mooring, that is my boat 5.20 . Really enjoy your video's

@CruisingTheCut 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@curtbonnell4308 4 жыл бұрын

The countryside in England is so beautiful. I would love to do the canals and see it up close & personal. Maybe some day.

@SamSitar 7 жыл бұрын

that section of the trent and mersey looks nice.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

It was lovely.

@HMunro1975 7 жыл бұрын

Another lovely video! Close call with those vicious cows. Watch yourself out there.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Just escaped them in the nick of time.

@glenslater6568 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you once again for a wonderful insight into your life on the canal,please keep them coming, they are very much appreciated. Do you have something extra special planned for episode 💯?

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Not really!! Besides, with a couple of bonus episodes and one that only stayed up for three days, there is no clear 100th vlog anyway...

@stevecooney1361 7 жыл бұрын

tell ya wot David ya can rely on good vlog from ya. Keep em coming!

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Ta muchly

@JeghedderThomas 4 жыл бұрын

It's funny that you remark on the large estates on the canals, and how you'd like to own such a thing - but you have the best way of life, the best "house" attainable, on and IN the canal. Living like that, I'd never ever want to be landlocked again.

@austingriffith9129 7 жыл бұрын

i like your boat and when i grow up im going to live on a boat like that one you have

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I hope your dream comes true!

@Pornaphobia1 7 жыл бұрын

what a great life for dogs

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

They love it!

@zapfanzapfan 2 жыл бұрын

"I'm gonna need a bigger lottery!", ha, ha, good one! At least there are no sharks in the canals to worry about 🙂

@kenpole3058 7 жыл бұрын

Noticed toward the end: a pair of what appeared to be Canada geese. That means that they're reproducing! LOL. Seriously, though, despite the presence of one of our most hated exports, I continue to rnjoy the vlog and, of course, your punny episode titles.

@bex82uk 7 жыл бұрын

great update thanks for sharing! I dread to think that anyone would be silly enough to bath in a lock..

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

On a hot day, kids off school, what could look more tempting?

@jengaryadventurers4603 4 жыл бұрын

I think I would enjoy walking the towpath.

@beeble2003 3 жыл бұрын

They're a great place to walk, yes.

@stevenedwards9400 7 жыл бұрын

Hello again. just to say that I'm especially enjoying your videos at the moment, even more than usual. Maybe it's the sunny weather, maybe it's the increased frequency of touring videos, who knows? Whatever the reason, my favourite series of vlogs just started getting even better.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

The sunny weather certainly helps!!

@lw9956 4 жыл бұрын

Quality videos you make I am trying to watch all of them. You would’ve passed a few more power stations in this region a few years back.. Castle Donington and Drakelow have been demolished after their closure.

@JonBrazelton 5 жыл бұрын

You mentioned in a previous video that you haven’t seen a Scottish Terrier in quite some time ... I believe that’s one at 8:44. We own two so I’m keen about picking them out!

@davidbagley1783 3 жыл бұрын

Yes...I saw that..I own a Cairn Terrier.. toto.. I thought it looked big for a Cairn

@Philhoppermiller 7 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the ride today. It has been cool here in Texas also. Rain and storms this Spring. Seven tornadoes touched down 50 miles from us and started coming our way. They turned and went further north of us. They did a lot of damage to our neighbors in Van Zandt County.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

We don't really get those here so I can only imagine how unpleasant they are. Hope it all calms down for you soon.

@for.tax.reasons 5 жыл бұрын

4:18 your hair looks great you should style it that way every time :P reminds me of when the Doctor's hair is described as all modern and sticky uppy