Episode 17 - Getting Closer to Oxford and Rich does more boating DIY

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Episode 17 - Getting Closer to Oxford and Rich does more boating DIY

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@myhillslife27 3 жыл бұрын

I love the map. That's what I'd do

@barbarahansen674 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the map, being in the U.S. and never haven been to England it is much appreciated. Today the Mississippi Is nearing crested stage and life can get back to normal here when it goes back down, a bad business in the meantime

@FloatingOurBoat Жыл бұрын

We hope you get back to normal soon x

@alysonmcmahon823 11 ай бұрын

Well 17 episodes watched since i first commented on episode 2 . At this rate it won't take me long to catch up x Going to definitely try the soap nuts , they look great !! Really enjoying your vlogs and you share useful info that i have not heard before on other narrowboat vlogs so thankyou for that , and just have to say i absolutely love the music !!

@FloatingOurBoat 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. We are still using the soap nuts 5 years on.

@alysonmcmahon823 11 ай бұрын

@@FloatingOurBoat On episode 67 now !!

@anitak_ilovepink 5 жыл бұрын

Hello, I am from Ohio in the States. I am having a great time watching your vlogs. I also enjoy terms you use that I have never heard for example Fran said, "We met up for a cup of tea and a long chin wag." Your soapstones are the first I have ever heard of those. Also another term "Gorgeous" Your plants are coming along Gorgeously. Another term I have never heard used I am positive we use words you have never heard.

@LynnGT1 3 жыл бұрын

Love how you highlight the canals you've travelled. We don't have a canal boat but do lots of driving holidays in Europe. We have a map of Europe with all the trips we've done highlighted in exactly the same way! We look at it when we're planning our next trip to see where we want to revisit and the new places we want to go to.

@FloatingOurBoat 3 жыл бұрын

There is nothing like seeing where you have been marked out on a map.

@dazr123 6 жыл бұрын

Really lovely scenery and l find the old stone/brickwork on the bridges and locks fascinating,the amount of sweat and tears that must have gone into every one, especially when a lot would have been in relatively remote areas back when they were built is something to admire.When we did the canal trip in France we loved that many areas had tunnel like cover over the canals from the tree's to sit have a sundowner on the summer evenings.The dogs look like they have settled into boat life now ,they must be loving the new ground to explore every few days,hope the knee comes good Rich.Happy Cruisn

@FloatingOurBoat 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Daryl. Off for physio today. 👍

@lesliecrowe1320 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love watching your videos. Way behind but enjoying everyone. Will catch up one day.

@JohnSecker 5 жыл бұрын

Patent listing detector - a tin of Winalot (other dog foods are available). Place it on the floor aligned fore and aft and see which way it rolls. When you have righted the trim of your boat it makes a nourishing meal for the crew.

@CampervanTales 6 жыл бұрын

You two seem more relaxed with every video. Love sitting down with a brew watching your latest updates. If you ever get up the Trent to Nottingham we will have to meet up and have a cuppa. Happy cruising you GORGEOUS (Did I say that) pair.

@rickfletcher2599 4 жыл бұрын

Liked the actual paper maps - not everything has to be digital. Simple to read and see where you have been. Thanks...Rick

@janetlomax2295 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Fran,and Rich. Just to let you know that i got the link to your channel, and im busy watching you from the beginning. Enjoying it all so far, your living finally your best life, and im so pleased for you both. Rich falling into the canal off his bike must of been scary for the both of you. You need a backpack Rich to carry things in when your cycling, and maybe a life belt!! 🥰👍🥰

@FloatingOurBoat 4 жыл бұрын

So glad you're enjoying watching.

@HB-MrCatLover 6 жыл бұрын

I do love the serene and tranquil atmosphere of your videos.

@ronwyatt558 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos are awesome, hello from Moscow, Idaho 🇺🇸

@kevinfarrell5778 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid you two ...glad the "gorgeous" and she is.... boss let you have the new camera ..haha....hope you get your knee sorted Rich ...keep em coming .....and looking forward to watching you fixing up the boat ....and Frans new endeavours....great fun couple....all the best...

@johncarr1793 6 жыл бұрын

There is a diamond shaped lock on the river Avon at Wyre Piddle which is between Pershore and Evesham in words, but it's not known why it's the shape it is.

@annettedavis5796 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Rich, Thank you for the map, it really helps to see where you two have been cruising, And puts it all in to perspective I did not realise how large the canal system is. I shall be following your yellow highlighter pen from now Just one small point Rich, The comment about the T & G is correct, if you don't paint or vanish both sides it could bow even. Love the country side that you are cruising through at the moment, beats city life any time. Regards Barry , Napier 🇳🇿🇳🇿

@dalejones4184 6 жыл бұрын

Wow Fran and Richard, we so enjoy your experiences and travels. Thank you for sharing with us.

@howardeastman311 6 жыл бұрын

How relaxed do you both look since being on the boat full time. Is that a tip basket on the roof by the helm? You could get kids to try and throw money into it from the bank, winners gets a prize, now that would bring in a few pennies...........Lovely video, stay cool and looking forward to more adventures!

@francesmccarty1544 6 жыл бұрын

Howard Eastman Thanks Howard, we are relaxed now. Great idea about the money in the basket game. Especially if we pose a cute dog by the side. Winners get to walk the dog then we win again!!!😄 Thank you as always for your support Fran

@raymondowalden4405 6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like miniscus issue,from my experiences you should have an MRI scan to confirm this.I found that a decent well fitting knee support helps.All the best

@ladygardener100 5 жыл бұрын

my physio said not to use a knee support but to build up the muscles instead

@jimsimpson1364 6 жыл бұрын

Great stuff really enjoyed watching keep em coming

6 жыл бұрын

Hi guys thanks for the update happy boating. Keep safe and enjoy your new lifestyle. 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

@davidbutler4363 6 жыл бұрын

Well done guys 👏👏😁👍

@lth1072 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. I bought that map yesterday. It's great for an overview of the entire network

@lynette1231 5 жыл бұрын

Love your vlog and its charming content!

@timmorgan7455 6 жыл бұрын

Great videos, enjoying the journey with you. 👍

@Buzzardgirl13 6 жыл бұрын

I live just down the road from Lechlade. We had a boat a few years back and it’s a beautiful stretch of river. If you moor as close as you can to the round house you can take a nice walk to see Inglesham church. It’s so old. There is also a nice riverside pub and chip shop in Lechlade and you must visit the Christmas shop! Hope your knee is better Rich and must say what a great job Fran is doing in steering. I was always in charge of the locks on our boat ps ordered some soap nuts today! Best wishes from Paula 😀

@FloatingOurBoat 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Amazon must be wondering why the spike in soap nuts sales 😀

@nanrod981 4 жыл бұрын

Catching up - a glass of red and a year or so behind...

@FloatingOurBoat 4 жыл бұрын

Don't worry. P!entry more to come x

@alanjackson4646 6 жыл бұрын

Really, that T&G matchboard should be treated both sides to stop it bowing even more.

@justinlovstrom9823 6 жыл бұрын

Blimey that boat at the end of the vid got a bit close.Great video 👍

@flat5sharp11 5 жыл бұрын

Nice vid. Good choice of music

@pocketchange1951 6 жыл бұрын

august 10th 2018 on the prairies in Canada 4th day of above 38 degees C hi guys love your videos

@workingboat 5 жыл бұрын

Tom Rolt dont forget got ousted at the first canal festival at Market Harbourgh so much so he had to leave the start up of the IWA, interesting enough he was a great friend of Thomas the Tank Engine author who named Thomas after Tom Rolt.....

@garrystacey7018 6 жыл бұрын

The lock is a diamond lock only two in in England and the other one is on River Avon at wire pedal just outside Pershore

@seanmannall906 6 жыл бұрын

In that case there must be at least three because there are two on that stretch of canal, the other one being a little bit further south at the southern end of a section of the canal that is actually part of the river Cherwell. It's about a mile or so north of Thrupp.

@SandiVanWinkle 6 жыл бұрын

Nice vid. Hope your knee issue isn’t a torn meniscus. I’ve had that - part of mine has been removed. It still swells and gets tender occasionally. Hopes it heals well and fast!

@greggobleman270 6 жыл бұрын

I was going to suggest this as well. Xray won't show it. MRI will. Small tear like us older gents can do take a long time to really heal. Bad tears can create a flap that may lock the knee. Then surgery is the only option. A key thing to know is, when you go to bed and it hasn't bothered you much. Just a few minutes in bed and it suddenly becomes very painful. I suppose that is because your body was relaxing. I had to prop mine on a pillow just right. I carried a cane for two years and realized one day that I didn't need it any more. Took a lot of ibuprofen. Which can be hard on a stomach. All the best!

@FloatingOurBoat 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks both for your thoughts. Went to private physio today and she thought it probably a torn meniscus. I have been up every night with awful pain. She advised on way forward and spent a long time massaging and stretching muscles and ligaments and it now feels really good. Fingers crossed. 😀

@SandiVanWinkle 6 жыл бұрын

Sending you wishes for a full recovery. Mine didn't hurt with sharp or throbbing pain, but was more a soreness and swelling. It really impacted my day. I hope you can continue with noninvasive therapies to alleviate the need for surgery. Keep floating! :)

@michaelcoker3197 5 жыл бұрын

I ended up having me roit knee replaced. No worries!

@bumblebee-mygt867 4 жыл бұрын

Richard. Check out Pulsed Magnetic therapy. Effective for your knee pain and repairing soft tissues. PM me for info if you want.

@maxboonkittypoison 6 жыл бұрын

you do have a had right? hahahaha hope you get wel soon. just let your knee rest. greetings,, Kitty.\

@graytaylor590 6 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. I had a similar problem with my knee and was advised by my chemist to take anti inflammatory tablets, worked a treat within 3 days I was ok. Quick question, what happens about receiving mail as you have no permanent address! One upside I can think of is no junk mail....lol

@FloatingOurBoat 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Gray. Thanks for watching. Our housekeeper collects from a locked box on outside of house and will post to us periodically. We have attempted to go paperless with utility companies but they still insist sending the odd postal missive.

@marknblastderbyshireminer7000 6 жыл бұрын

Great vlog again, realise your on a budget but you said that you intend to paint the new panels. Might it be easier to paint before fitting them ?

@FloatingOurBoat 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark. We had thought of doing that but lack of space to spread wet boards around and would only have to touch up after nailing panel pins in. Thanks for your comment. Rich

@nickpalmer8031 6 жыл бұрын

Hi there. Just wondered what do you do about post? Also Rich did you go to Henley in Arden High School during 78 to 83? It’s just we are from around the same area originally I think. Loving the posts x

@FloatingOurBoat 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick, our housekeeper/cleaner will forward to us. Blocked off letterbox and put lockable box on wall. No sorry didn't attend Henley school :)

@alanjackson4646 6 жыл бұрын

You are probably better off looking on You tube for knee exercises as NHS physiotherapists nowadays do very little ‘hands on’. They just show you a few exercises and rebook your next appointment.

@Chuck59ish 6 жыл бұрын

There don't seem to be many swans or ducks where you guys are. Are they hiding? 4:42 in and it's 1-0 Belgium.

@robertdunn8947 2 жыл бұрын

Who plays and songstress music

@jonnyjones5201 6 жыл бұрын

Instead of buying cheap have you had the idea of trying to find a reclamation yard for decent unwanted stuff?

@borderreiver3288 3 жыл бұрын

always best to get away from low life morons...and find a quiet place...Fran can certainly handle the boat well....love having a wall map..had one when I used to go motor caravanning up north to Scotland and traced all journeys done and when...sadly lost it in a move after I stopped touring...lovely field of horses....I had a torn cruciate ligament in my knee a few years ago and used an elasticated support which helped ease the pain...