97. Going from Church Lawton to Wheelock on my narrowboat (Trent and Mersey canal)

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Continuing my narrowboat journey on the Trent and Mersey canal, tackling the many locks of "Heartbreak Hill" as you start heading away from Kidsgrove and out into the countryside through Rode Heath and Hassall Green.
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@meatmissilef111 4 жыл бұрын

this entire hobby has got to be the most quintessentially british activity to ever exist.

@YilmazArdaSingh 5 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I play your videos to calm down before sleep. Something about your narration, scenery and the sound of the diesel tapper put me right at ease.

@Beans813o 5 жыл бұрын

Yilmaz Arda same with me I find them so relaxing

@Chrisdotnorthwich 6 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love how you include things that don’t go according to plan. Thank you 👍

@ronnielloyd4676 7 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work David! A very enjoyable Sunday evening watch :)

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ronnie!

@alexblizzard9113 7 жыл бұрын

continues to be my favourite channel....Top notch.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent; thank you.

@kn58657 8 ай бұрын

9:20 The rare CtC video that has you spitting out your tea & Digestives and swiftly purchasing tickets for the next "We love the 90s" local eurodance event

@darlenecarman303 7 жыл бұрын

You did a great job even though the boat didn't cooperate. Another great adventure! Thanks for taking us along with you. You are living out a wonderful dream and letting us share it with you.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Darlene!

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Bangin choons at 9:19..! I'm totally with you on the single handing though of course, closing those lock gates can be an absolute pain, always a sigh of relief when another boat is approaching the other way.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Darn right. Always bangin choons on my boat ;-)

@thehappychannel1905 7 жыл бұрын

14 mins of bliss... : ) Thanks David, your a great chap!

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Haha, thank you!

@thehappychannel1905 7 жыл бұрын

I came back, I forgot to thumbs up... : )

@courierdog1941 3 жыл бұрын

I do like it where you speed up the action on the repetitive sections like the staircase series of locks on this section. You make the entire Blog a pleasure to watch.

@lanestreet1431 7 жыл бұрын

Another great vlog,David. And good on you for showing when things go wrong due to your mistakes. Plenty of others would have left those parts out. The only people that don't make mistakes, never do anything.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

I like that slogan - cheers!

@higgydufrane 4 жыл бұрын

I am constantly amazed at your canal system and all of the locks required. Simply amazing!

@scottwhitley3392 3 жыл бұрын

I only just found out you can pretty much transit the whole country south to north, east to west via the canals. An amazing system

@HWPcville 3 жыл бұрын

I am absolutely amazed at the history in England. To have something that happened in 1096 to be documented and then get updated 300 years later and still be 700 years ago is almost incomprehensible to me.

@billweaver6092 2 жыл бұрын

I assume that you are American

@peterclarke7240 2 жыл бұрын

Talk to some of the native people of your country. You'll be surprised how far back their histories go. Far further than our records in the uk.

@colinsutherland8965 2 жыл бұрын

Warren Field in Aberdeenshire, Scotland is the site of the world's oldest known calendar monument yet discovered dated to around 8000 BCE. Much before that and you are into the last ice age which is where the history of modern Britain begins.

@SecretSquirrelFun 8 ай бұрын

@@colinsutherland8965 incredible. Thank you for sharing this. I’m going to enjoy checking it out.

@nickwood176 7 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't be a Sunday night here in Thailand without a relaxing ep of canal life!

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Thailand!

@grahammoss5373 4 жыл бұрын

I’m really enjoying the vlogs, 98 down 113 to go. Big fan of fast forward lock footage with music along with your excellent voice overs!

@Jennifer62389 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad there's so many as I've grown weary of TV and prefer these slow paced, quiet video's.

@SecretSquirrelFun Жыл бұрын

Thank god for that “Lock” sign at the lock. Safety first!

@lisa-marieplevey365 7 жыл бұрын

Lovely filming as always & you made me laugh out loud with that fine wit of yours so thank you for that too :)

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent, very pleased to hear it. Thank you :-)

@davidelliott5843 3 жыл бұрын

Poo happens. No need to get flustered. As for that propellor? Ouch! Damage like that makes a great case for a propellor shroud.

@kates.441 7 жыл бұрын

Another fun video - I've watched all of your vlogs except for about two I think - they had something to do with engines or something :-) I especially appreciate your dry sense of humor mixed with just the right amount of sarcasm - just my style LOL! Watching the relaxing, calm cruising parts makes me forget that narrowboating can really be quite a lot of work too :-) (And yes, I did raise my hand as well) Thanks so much David - as always, I look forward to the next one!

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Normally people don't watch the ones about poo! Yes, it's surprising how much work boating can be :-)

@michaelpilling9659 3 жыл бұрын

Never mind the messing up at the lock. It's only gone viral on the internet. Another lovely jourmey. Great video. your commentary was superb

@dulciebarnes6228 7 жыл бұрын

I thought you'd said 'wee' lock and thought it was an appropriate place to empty the Elsan, until I saw it was Wheelock! Made me chuckle in places, especially the pulling off while still tied up. At least you didn't have an audience, as is usually the case when something goes wrong. Great vlog, as always 👍

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dulcie. Haha, imagine a wee lock, yuck... unless that's a Scottish small lock!

@0HARE 6 жыл бұрын

Those locks are a lot of work, but it seems worth it for the scenery, and for facilities you eventually made it to. Thanks for taking us along. Cheers

@darth_yoda 3 жыл бұрын

Rewatching this in Janury 2021 and enjoying the sight of the sun and calm.

@holdenschwartz9957 3 жыл бұрын

Was NOT expecting EDM in this vlog, but I’m pleasantly surprised 😊

@Dmate89 3 жыл бұрын

Are you familiar with this particular piece?

@flatusinteruptus 7 жыл бұрын

When I saw the bent prop and the title , I thought , " I knew he was turning the camera off and recreating the canal chase scene from the movie , The Italian job". But I have a vivid imagination , glad you and your boat are ok , thank you for posting , cheers.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Slightly naughty of me to post that title, I know!

@janegreen3703 7 жыл бұрын

I woke with a migraine today and thought to watch one of your soothing river boat excursions; all those locks were stressful (music jarring) you must have been exhausted by the end of your day. And, you are right, it does seem that there is always someone watching when we screw up! But, guiding a long boat like yours must be very difficult; I'd have been all over the place and saying, "Sorry!" all day! You do very well as a solo boater; thank you and please keep sharing!

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Nah, you'd get used to it very quickly. Most people do after a couple of days. Then it's very straightforward apart from the occasional silly error as shown here. Cheers

@conquestracing2739 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks David for a most entertaining start to the week :-) Really looking forward to getting on the cut :-) Such fun, keep up the great work loads of information and tips as always

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Hope you have fun when you get there. Take it slow!

@EldoonNemar 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you again for posting these incredible videos. You've made my morning after a bit of outpatient surgery.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Crikey, hope you're OK?!

@sylviapage8572 7 жыл бұрын

Wow I'm exhausted watching all those locks! I know you won't agree but I'm glad you sometimes struggle a bit because that's what gives me the confidence to go out on the canals. Now instead of worrying I just think even you don't always get it right. Thank you, your videos are always great.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

I muck it up all the time; you should see the stuff I leave out ;-)

@sylviapage8572 7 жыл бұрын

Have you ever thought about a bloopers video? Just think how it would build our confidence!

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Alright, there aren't *that* many ;-)

@kenlennon 7 жыл бұрын

An able skipper if ever I've seen one David. It was funny though! Thanks for the laugh.Ken

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Glad to give a laugh every now and then :-)

@darth_yoda Жыл бұрын

Bread with Ham and cheese A nice cup of tea and David for company... Such a lovely way to start a day! Even after all these years!! Gosh have it really been over 5 years since I started watching your channel.... Daaaang time flies! :P

@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын

😀

@darth_yoda Жыл бұрын

@@CruisingTheCut I put on one the Cruising playlist and watch one full episode each morning while having breakfast as I said such a wonderful and peaceful way of getting the day started XD.

@danbev8542 3 жыл бұрын

Another marvelous video, full of aggravations, and wonderful, friendly help. A good microcosm of Life. I’m glad you got through all those locks at last.

@steveseiler8782 7 жыл бұрын

wonderful a working mans day on the Trent and Mersey i love work i could watch it all day cheers

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve!

@julesstone7990 7 жыл бұрын

I love the way you always include the animals :) x

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

I largely prefer them to humans!

@julesstone7990 7 жыл бұрын

Me too!!!!! absolutely :) x

@vancouver4sure 4 жыл бұрын

The quality of your older vlogs and current ones are so good its a real testament to your production skills! How on earth do you keep that handheld camera so still! Brilliant! Here in Canada its a joy to watch a journey each night after dinner.

@CruisingTheCut 4 жыл бұрын

The camera has an excellent stabiliser!

@Boating_David 7 жыл бұрын

Having grown up in Wheelock it's great to see it on KZfaq!

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

:-)

@fynbo1007 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your amazing video, what a day. You don't need a fitness center to work out

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

It is very good exercise, certainly!

@erikandreassen6531 3 жыл бұрын

A good watch, thank you

@terrystephens1102 5 жыл бұрын

Well done, David, I think you are a bit harsh on yourself about managing the locks, solo.😃👍👏👏👏

@petermartintv 7 жыл бұрын

If you get a chance to stop just after bridge 161, you'll find the Sleepy Meadow Pet Cemetery. Well worth a visit and rather surprisingly quite a happy place, filled with memories of dogs, cats, rabbits & horses, whose owners clearly thought the world of them. Our horse, Oliver, is buried there. There are some resident chickens who are always happy to greet visitors

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks. I'm long past this now though, it was filmed some weeks ago.

@Nighthawke70 4 жыл бұрын

8:56 "We can fix that." Plus the damaged propshaft easily done too by a good machinist. The gearbox, on the other hand, hopefully it has shearpins or couplings internally that protected the precious gears. But that has to be determined by the shop. If the gear box is common enough, then replacements gears may be on hand, be used, scavenged or new. When shopping for a boat of any kind, check the power plant and driveline for any issues that may put your ride in drydock and wind up costing a pretty coin. But the prop, yeah, that's phosphor bronze and can be soldered/beaten back into shape, easy peasy for any qualified metalsmith.

@StarkRG 5 жыл бұрын

You should make some merch with "It's Been A Bit of A Palaver" on them.

@for.tax.reasons 4 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent idea

@Kath1320 7 жыл бұрын

So look forward to your vids, a highlight to my day. Thank you.

@rolandwolf1327 7 жыл бұрын

All jokes about "Lockjaw" are probably made at this point so I`ll refrain from that. Thanks for showing the small mishap, lots of people would have left that out of the video. And it is so nice if one can simply decide that "today is enough, I`ll stay here" and your home is with you.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

That is the best thing about canal cruising. Stop when you want (mostly)

@SamSitar 7 жыл бұрын

with that i wish new england had a canal system.

@fins59 5 жыл бұрын

re "Boaty McBoat face" If I ever bought a boat I think I I'd call it " RTFM" or possibly "Of Course I still Love You 2"

@wiechertveenendaal1938 3 жыл бұрын

RTFM read the ffing manual or .. ?

@danielueblacker9118 4 жыл бұрын

I love when you are so honest when something goes wrong.... Makes you Channel special. From the States so I love the British sayings...

@danielrobinson2861 3 жыл бұрын

Omg, Boaty McBoatFace. 😄

@Hercules718 4 жыл бұрын

The last music sounds like Pink Floyd. Cool, relaxing vlog. Thank you so much.

@paulwooster3590 7 жыл бұрын

I wait until I need to relax and let my cares drift away before watching your Vlogs. As I enjoy your daily adventures even if they my seem trivial to some, the little niggles that are encountered reflects upon everyone's journey and being able to relate to our own short-comings or lack of patience in other areas. Misconceptions of those that are still holding on too tight to life's up and downs I can relate to. Thanks for the warts and all and self depreciation of your post's. In short your Vlogs are very enjoyable.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

In short - thank you! :-)

@rbagrizzly 7 жыл бұрын

As always, very enjoyable, lots of scenery, history, etc.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks :-)

@shaneanderson1036 4 жыл бұрын

Always always always run a “shock” coupling in the prop drive shaft to absorb the hard hit of objects into the gearbox ! It’s like a large rubber universal joint !

@glenslater6568 7 жыл бұрын

Most enjoyed as always David , great vlog

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Glen

@JonShank1 4 жыл бұрын

So glad I found these videos. Helps to pass time and relieve a little stress during this lockdown. I’m looking forward to checking out Vandemonium.

@jdknbw 2 жыл бұрын

after your first day with your boat going across the cut, and forgetting to untie--you deserve a double G&T. hope you did get one.

@oxenforde 6 жыл бұрын

5:50

@oxenforde 6 жыл бұрын

Someone pointed out to me, that I had only provided the time code for the punch-line of the story. Anyone that wanted to hear the whole story--would have to search back and find it for themselves. So, I edited my original comment. I added a new first line, which tells you where to find "The start of the story". I hope this helps.

@JensChrStrandos 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent vlog again. Great to see that it is possible to do errors and to show them too! So great to watch your work.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you liked it.

@tylerdurden7500 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant videos, expertly and professionally narrated. You should be commissioned fro TV. I've done these routes on my narrowboat and you're very informative; even telling me things I missed.

@bill45colt 4 жыл бұрын

another great video,,,,its a confident and jovial man who will post his little mistakes along with the usual great views. We all appreciate those mistakes as it helps us better understand what issues come along,,,,and the assistance from other boaters you meet along the way is neat also,,,,,thanks a bunch,,,,

@deedrahburgoynesearfoss6280 7 жыл бұрын

It really isn't fair you know David...your dictation and presentation are so enjoyable and smooth that it can make it almost painful to watch some of the other narrow boating vlogs....so I always save yours for last..lol ..greetings from Michigan, USA

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Haha, that's a lovely compliment, thank you :-)

@ThisNarrowboatAdventure 7 жыл бұрын

aww your shots are just lovely!!! you are ace David! and I love your hat

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Haha, cheers Jasmin :-)

@MrFreddiew1 5 жыл бұрын

Nice episode. Good to know that the name of Wheelock was finally decided upon after nearly 1000 years of indecision...

@warrenoelofse613 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the virtual gongoozling fix, greetings from darkest Africa!

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Africa! Wow.

@andynightingale7335 7 жыл бұрын

Another enjoyable trip, Just a bad day at the office with the boat drifting like that. Another learning experience! (although I did raise my hand when you asked THAT question!) Keep up the good work David. 🛳

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Happy to oblige :-)

@mmanut 7 жыл бұрын

looks like allot of fun. Good luck. PS, Don't let anyone rush you. Take your time & be safe. Vinny. 🇺🇸👍

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

I try to take it slow, yes. Always best. Cheers

@charliewilson4670 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video really enjoyed splendid day ☺👍

@CruisingTheCut 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks

@mikehatswell3961 7 жыл бұрын

another great vlog thanks for delivering my narrow-boat fix, I cant wait to get back on the cut again, all the best Dave

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mike. Hope it happens for you soon.

@wonderbolt3227 7 жыл бұрын

love the lock music xD

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

:-)

@jackkennedy9105 7 жыл бұрын

I found your channel a few days ago and watched every episode. Very compelling, thanks for making them! I've never known anything about your canal network, truly fascinating. Cheers from the US.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in and undergoing such a viewing marathon!

@AntPDC 7 жыл бұрын

Given that this stretch of canal has been around for well over a hundred years, I'm amazed that the offending rock inflicted its very first bit of damage on a prop, unless it had been tossed in recently by vandals? Either that, or it's happened many times before, in which case one wonders why it hasn't been removed. Excellent upload, as usual - thank you David.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure why the rock suddenly emerged to cause chaos, I'll have to ask them. Cheers.

@raew5263 3 жыл бұрын

Another lovely journey. Marvelous~ 👍🙏🏻💕

@Oscarsadventures 7 жыл бұрын

Good video as always. Can't wait for episode 100.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Don't get too excited, it's "just another episode"!

@anthonywstanton 5 жыл бұрын

Right on sir!

@yellownev 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks David, 14:05....no chimney and no cap..... I am reminded I took off my chimney when I cleaned Percy yesterday and forgot to put a cap on.... a trip to Fradley for me tomorrow.... top video as always

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I remove the chimney and cap now when going through locks otherwise I have a tendency to flip them off with the centreline when I'm holding the boat on it in the lock...

@jigglestumps 7 жыл бұрын

It's always the wind and it's always when someone is watching! Nice work though, single handed is something I only tend to do when Jess is making food or tea. 20 locks is huge!

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Keeps me fit!

@MykpCoUk 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that video. Really Enjoyed it. I've lived around the canal for the past 20 years and walked and cycled along this stretch many times and its great to see it from an on water perspective.

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@phillipwlamb2938 6 жыл бұрын

Whew! When I saw the image on your KZfaq page I thought it was *your* prop that got smashed. Once again, greatly enjoying your videos. Almost sad that I'm starting to catch up!

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Slow down!

@Paul_C 6 жыл бұрын

Nah, just do the whole series again, now with google maps open ;)

@thestrangenessie2189 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing, like always!

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

@ki4clz 7 жыл бұрын

You sir are a champion... I find it truly amazing that you respond to every comment... no small feat... well take a brake on this one mate... and have a cuppa on me... Boaty McBoatface!

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Most comments anyway :-)

@maxnye5693 5 жыл бұрын

Good 'ole CRT - gotta love the work they put into Britain's canals

@Samtasticlife37 4 жыл бұрын

I am inspired to attempt this journey once I retire in 6 years.... A year of travelling the Canals of England!

@darren6744 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic as usual. 👍🏼

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

@TrevorMarty69 7 жыл бұрын

Great bit of story. Makes me want more. thumbs up.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

More soon! Cheers

@peterscheffer3578 7 жыл бұрын

Another entertaining video. Enjoyed the use of the alternative " sped up lock " music . Well done!

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@simplefoodsimplelife9632 7 жыл бұрын

Well done! Very enjoyable David.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@The_Arby 7 жыл бұрын

Great vlog as always David :-)

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

@L1vR-1948 3 жыл бұрын

Dank U voor deze video :-) 👍

@normanboyes4983 7 жыл бұрын

Another great vid Dave👍

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Norman

@SierraBravoOneNiner 3 жыл бұрын

Greatly enjoying your vids, David. Also enjoying following along on Google maps, to get a better idea of where your are (have been?). Love your work.

@timosullivan1 7 жыл бұрын

Great vlog as always David.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

@stevencarter9401 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent as usual. Not over keen on that music for the high speed locks but I do enjoy the speeded up bit, especially as I know those locks! We've got the Hatton flight next month. Cheers.

@johnnylangford6952 4 жыл бұрын

I've been watching cruising the cut when I first seen the long boats I thought it was the stupidest thing I've ever seen you always give something a second chance. the more I watch it the neater it is.I it's the way you described everything and such pretty Countryside. keep it up, I'm still watching go figure. I live in the United States.

@michellecook8388 7 жыл бұрын

Yet again Another Fantastic VlogDavid xxxxxx

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Michelle!

@MichaelsMustang 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you showing your demonstration video on why you do not tie up the boat at a lock. It could have been a lot worse, you could have damaged the boat or worse done that at a pub full of gongoozler’s with cameras. Lovely couple who helped you with the locks too.

@petermastenbroek5264 7 жыл бұрын

Well David, I think that you're really doing pretty good, even with the wind bothering you, as you only started narrowboating not all that long ago. You've learned a lot in a short period of time, and your vlogs are very nice and entertaining.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you; I do feel that overall I am feeling more competant (usually!) and confident than I was when I started.

@09Ed64 7 жыл бұрын

Another great blog. Cheers. 👍

@09Ed64 7 жыл бұрын

Vlog

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

@moondancer5115 7 жыл бұрын

nice cruise! and, you're human. ..we all have those types of moments....still impressed😏👍

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Julie!

@davidbagley1783 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@thomasanthonystockdale7900 7 жыл бұрын

Great video once again David 🤗 🚤

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

@towmaider3964 5 жыл бұрын

Having watched many of your videos I have added a centerline rope to my gunel's on my 24 ' cabin cruiser I am building as I will be like you a single hander. I figured it would make life easier docking up at the boat launch near me!

@markbainbridge3240 7 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. I think I have seen them all. You clearly put a lot of effort into them very professional. Oh well back to the office tomorrow. All the very best.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you. They do take a fair bit of work :-)