Narrow Escape! Narrowboat OUT OF CONTROL on Mersey Crossing! Ep. 159.

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We have a narrow escape as our narrowboat is swept out of control on our Mersey crossing as a freaky current takes hold of us in Eastham Lock. We leave Liverpool's Salthouse Dock with Fran and Rich from ‪@FloatingOurBoat‬, heading back over the Mersey Estuary towards Ellesmere Port and the National Waterways Museum.
We get a visit from the RNLI Lifeboat as we cross the busy River Mersey during the annual Royal Mersey Yacht Club Regatta, and we have a go at stand-up paddleboarding!
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@angusmckay3836 3 жыл бұрын

One of the crew on the RNLI boat is our son. :) He was at the back and had blue gloves on. :) We live in New Zealand and we had also shared some of your vlogs with him. Isn't this a small world we live in, especially when there is the internet? :)

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Totally amazing! 💜👍🏻

@rrain3375 2 жыл бұрын

I had to do a rewind to see I to could see your son.

@traceybartlam7737 Жыл бұрын

I’m always in awe of the RNLI volunteers. They do an amazing job, thanks to them all

@sodorflubbs5000 3 жыл бұрын

I cannot believe that dog is your puppy. He’s grown so quickly. And he grown in to such a lovely beautiful dog. A credit to his dads.

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Aww, thank you! We're really not responsible for his genes though 🤣💜

@simoncooper8272 3 жыл бұрын

@@FoxesAfloat yeah but you can see he's been "dragged up propa!" He is a very handsome dog😊❤️

@walkerclinton1626 3 жыл бұрын

Otis is a handsome boy would have been great if Dillon was still around miss him.

@simoncooper8272 3 жыл бұрын

@@walkerclinton1626 we had our last dog until he was 16 years old he was a Portuguese water hound, absolutely beautiful dog, we still miss him☹️ and he left us five years ago, haven't been able to get another dog as my wife and I are pretty much unable to take a dog out, due to my wife's dodgy knees and my knackered back, Oscar the water hound was my daughter's dog, when she left to study musical theatre in the UK, Oscar was already an old dog, it was hard to watch his last year's, it became so difficult for him to get about, many would have taken him to the vet a couple of years earlier, but it was too difficult, when he finally did go he had had a heart attack and literally was in a very sad state, it broke my heart to have to say goodbye, hardest thing I ever had to do! That's another reason I find it hard get another dog, when we eventually move to UK and have a house in the countryside and a boat on the canal I would love another dog, but we're not getting younger. Who knows😊

@walkerclinton1626 3 жыл бұрын

@@simoncooper8272 true mate I have 5 rescue dogs we are getting on in age and worry who will take care of them after we go but still doing all we can to make them happy as long as we are alive rest is in the hands of the above.

@christopherwhitelaw1197 3 жыл бұрын

Guys, I’m in active depression at the moment, being dosed up with amitryptilene and am having a pretty crap time, but let me tell you this, your Friday vlogs are doing me more good than the drugs and the therapy! Thanks lads.

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that, Christopher. I hope things improve for you soon 💜👍🏻

@fenderblues100 2 жыл бұрын

I also find these videos soothing. A great balance of knowledge, and humour. Hope you get better soon Chris.

@grayfool 3 жыл бұрын

A big shout out to the RNLI. Brilliant bunch of folks. And don't forget they are all volunteers. Brilliant. Wel done you two, bit of a brown shorts moment there! Phew.

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! We totally agree 👍🏻

@nicholasanderson55 3 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up to the RNLI

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@wendyh2708 3 жыл бұрын

"Did I spit on you?" "I need an Immodium now" Damn you two make me laugh! I love following your adventures.

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@christineharmon2766 3 жыл бұрын

1. Wow, that current was wild! Definitely an Imodium D moment! 2. Rescue boat checking on folks was very impressive! Kudos to those guys and gals! 3. Shaun sometimes I just want to hug you to pieces cuz you’re so damn cute!!!!! 4. Colin.... I know I’ve alluded to this before but you amaze me every time. You .. are.. TRULY gifted !!! Not to diminish all the hard work you put into these vlogs, but you have a gift!! You are an artist. You have a vision and you create these amazing pieces. I’m on KZfaq all day ( no, I don’t have a life!) and you are the best vlogger out there. If they gave out Golden Globes for this, you’d have a case full! It’s so hard to put into words. The half hour flies by and you leave us craving more! Thank you soooo much for sharing your gift with us! You both brighten many people’s lives from all over the world! 😘😘🌟🌟👍🏻👍🏻💟💟💕💕

@jennyelliottbrown6680 3 жыл бұрын

That's one damned handsome dog..... Otis not bad either 😂

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! 🤣😏

@kristiedrazenovich2866 3 жыл бұрын

How I missed “you can’t say that!” 🤣🤣

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@rogervickery5922 3 жыл бұрын

You two guys are the Laurel and hardy of the waterways brilliant make me laugh every time 😂😂😂😂

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Hehe. Cheers, Roger

@SoniaMcLaughlin1 3 жыл бұрын

Great respect to the RNLI. I enjoyed the scary moment and it all ended well thank goodness. XXX

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@333slim7 2 жыл бұрын

Don't get who would dislike these, I'm 24 and love these videos, so chilled and therapeutic to see great content, views and happiness, dogs amazing too! The guy without the glasses is very smart, should of been an history teacher! Beautiful couple, hope the best for you all and your family including the doggie, god bless keep up the content :)

@FoxesAfloat 2 жыл бұрын

You're the best!

@333slim7 2 жыл бұрын

@@FoxesAfloat ❤

@joanhowze5644 3 жыл бұрын

Living vicariously through your travels and loving the wealth of information Colin shares! It's like being on a fieldtrip with a great travel guide! I'm in the US and this may be the only opportunity to see the beautiful countryside and fabulous cities that you venture to. Thank you for sharing!

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@christinehunter9867 3 жыл бұрын

Hi boys. Absolutely brilliant 👏 The look on Otis face, when he was let out of solitary confinement, was utter bliss. Love to you all 😊❤🐶

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@bladedemissary 3 жыл бұрын

Woohoo the fella's have their shorts on and their legs out!!! Loved this amazingly fun video today gentleman. The outtakes had me in stitches! You two just keep getting better and better. As always, I very much enjoyed. Thank you for allowing us to share in your adventures. Much love to you 3 from Louisiana!

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

WOW! Thank you so much 😊 🙏❤️

@andyrbush 2 жыл бұрын

I have seen all the episodes but I like to watch them again. I'm nearly caught up to the current episodes so might have to start over back at the beginning. I really love them.

@FoxesAfloat 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Enjoy 👍🏻

@brackalack1 3 жыл бұрын

Omg when the life boat guys all waved at you both... So cool lol

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

hehe! Great moment!

@paulsharvell8322 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't finish my last comment before it took off, you give me a different perspective of the UK, I'm jealous of your great life style, I have seen all your vlogs and look forward to the next one, I'm a young 74 and living in Australia, you are two great character's love your work, take care Paul

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Paul!

@chasc301 3 жыл бұрын

Another great short film, ‘vlog’ doesn’t seem to do these justice, which was full of facts, drama and laughter. Thank-you for all the extra shots and quality. You all three look really well😎

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@sebxiou-lifestyle4465 3 жыл бұрын

I have been meaning to post this for a couple of days - though "MilliesMom M" somewhat beat me to it. Excellent video; thank you so much. On Fran & Rich's video I had already seen you using your long pole to good effect (Ooh! Matron!) and to see the results - shots aside the boat as it sped-along and of the front ploughing through the water - wow. And, from the previous video, sitting atop the roof for a fantastic headshot narration. Etc, etc - so many excellent cinematic techniques employed but never as cleverness; always to enhance the narration. Then we come to the amazing research you do - so informative; so well threaded into the journey; so beautifully presented. I do not know a better YT channel on travel which weaves superb filming and history/travel information as well as you do - it is definitely broadcast-quality standard. Then again, it is better than tv because it has the informal, personal moments which really enhance it. Brilliant chaps. Again, thank you; an absolute joy to watch and we have learnt so much.

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Seb! x

@tony-yp6qk 3 жыл бұрын

You need to get some merchandise mugs or t-shirts with shauns face on it with a speech bubble saying YOU CAN'T SAY THAT 😂😂😂

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

It already exists 👉🏻 foxesafloat.creator-spring.com/listing/new-you-can-t-say-that?product=389

@paulwilliams-ob1py 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome travels fella's, and Otis, thank you for explaining about Otis's safety, did sort of wonder but thought maybe you would explain and you did.. :) Looking forward to your next Vlog around the waterways Museum, take care stay well...

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Paul!

@lesleyfitzpatrick1711 3 жыл бұрын

Negotiating that kind of tidal flow in any boat takes close attention and skill. Kudos to you both!!!

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lesley 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@jolp37 3 жыл бұрын

Well that was a super 20 or so minutes. What an adventure and to finish with the 'off' the board shots, lots of fun. A few hairy moments for sure but all coped with brilliantly. Thanks guys for my Saturday morning entertainment here in NZ.

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you 🙏

@ceeceety2320 2 жыл бұрын

This was very exciting and a bit scary! You two are the best doggy daddies. They are like our children in a way. Every dog we've had has been a rescue of some sort. My wife tends to find them running loose and finds their owners if she can (and usually does) but if not, we keep them and love them forever. Otis is a lucky boy! Beautiful too! Take good care of yourselves and have a great time always!

@FoxesAfloat 2 жыл бұрын

You are so kind

@denisewilson5727 2 жыл бұрын

You two are amazing, I can’t stop watching your vlogs. Thank you xx

@FoxesAfloat 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@poddy1957 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy your time at the national railway’s /waterway’s / motorway’s, museum. I visited some time ago with the family and we thoroughly enjoyed it, Ever thought of putting all your outtakes in to a one hour “Christmas special” now that would be festive viewing .. Just a thought.. Enjoy your “Night’s at the Museum”

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete 👍🏻

@keithevans9628 3 жыл бұрын

Great Vlog as always. Hilarious Outtakes, best laugh we had while having breakfast. The misses nearly wet her pants. 😂👍

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my 🤣🤣🤣

@pjb1986 2 жыл бұрын

"The louder you scream the faster the ride", Ray Von - Shabba! 😁

@FoxesAfloat 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Shabba 🤣 Loved Phoenix Nights 🤣

@kathygardner8964 3 жыл бұрын

"Fluff around the muff"...LMAO... I relish Friday evenings (here in NJ /USA) and your vlogs and love you guys!!

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy this madness 🤣🤣❤️

@lacyoflittlerobincottage1403 3 жыл бұрын

Otis makes me smile when he's chilling with his one leg leaning over the side, with his nose sniffing the air. Love that sweet pup! Oh and you guys, too! 💙🐶💙

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️🐾

@susanseller5825 3 жыл бұрын

wow what a very large lock, and bet it never gets anywhere near full before opening. Loved the paddleboarding, didnt realise you could get inflatable boards. Excellent vlog, a bit different, thank you xxx

@bedclintred 3 жыл бұрын

How many times have those famous last words be said, "It will be or right" definitely a touching cloth moment!! Great fun guys. 🤣👍😁😎🌞🐶⚓

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@lindamccaughey6669 3 жыл бұрын

What another fantastic video. Didn’t Otis love the wind blowing thru his fur, he is gorgeous. I so enjoyed that. Thanks so much for taking me along. Please stay safe and take care

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

He did love it!

@helencadwallader3796 3 жыл бұрын

Phew never seen a narrow boat shift so fast as Silver Fox on our River Mersey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yep Guys am a scouser born and bred now in Runcorn 2 secs from Bridgewater canal. That was one scary trip on the Mersey what with the tidal waves in the lock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gosh the view from the boat all along was brill you feel so tiny to that huge open water!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love Otis.

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Helen! Loved every minute of it 👍🏻

@tanyatucjer 3 жыл бұрын

No matter how gloomy the weather or how gloomy my attitude, you lot always seemed to brighten my day!!! I love to hear the banter, keeps a smile on my face all day!

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Aww, thanks, Tanya!

@ianmaxwell7672 2 жыл бұрын

Who has more fun, you making them, or us watching!

@FoxesAfloat 2 жыл бұрын

I think it's a shared enjoyment 👍🏻

@peterscandlyn 3 жыл бұрын

Those lifeboat boys were pretty cool. Big shout out to them for their paying attention. Plus enjoyed seeing Otis taking in the sights. Travel safe guys...

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Peter!

@victorgoncalves2442 3 жыл бұрын

Otis is really big now . The outtakes are hilarious ,lol . Stay well guys

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Victor. You too!

@WildOwlFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent vlog once again. Delighted you decided to backtrack as suggested to go and visit the National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port on the Shropshire Union canal. BTW Henry Berry who you mentioned in this episode, was the engineer who designed the Sankey Navigation/ St Helens Canal ( the first canal of the industrial age built in the 1750's just before the Bridgewater Canal). This canal begins at Spike Island in Widnes on the opposite bank of the Mersey from Marsh Lock on the Weaver Navigation. Boats can enter the canal at Spike Island but its a tricky passage plan to get there. Sadly only small sections of it are in water today so its not possible to travel more than a few hundred metres on the Sankey beyond Spike Island. The Cuddington moored at the museum is a River Weaver packet boat and is named after the Cheshire Village of Cuddington which is near to Northwich where the boat was built. Have fun on the travels.

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@lorraineholt7339 3 жыл бұрын

Otis is king of Silver fox isn’t he 😂 another nail biting vid for me 😱 couldn’t cross that mersey 💩 😂😂show us your sling backs Shaun 😂😂 , great work 👍🏻👍🏻 xx

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@HilltopFarmHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

You boys must have bigger balls than me! There is no way you would get me on a tidal river in a narrowboat. I would be shitting cement! Glad you make it safely and just loved the outtakes.

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

“Shitting cement” 🤣

@hw476 3 жыл бұрын

Very proud of my niece as she crews on an RNLI boat on the south coast. You were more than welcome to that very hairy moment More building houses 😱😱😱😱😱🤣🤣💖

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@michaelhiggins7365 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know which was better . . . the hilarious outtakes or the trip video :O And . . . an inflatable Paddle Board, that was quite a surprise. Colin and Shaun, your videos just continue to get better and better and really are a joy to watch. You two bring so much joy to our world, and you allow so many a wonderful diversion as as well as a vicarious glimpse into your lives. Thanks so much for this one and I wish you both all the very best !

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Michael!

@petertrevena804 3 жыл бұрын

Another great Vlog. And i love you both.

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@quentint8742 3 жыл бұрын

Your blogs always cheer me up and put a smile on my face. Thanks for that 😁

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

We’re happy to do that, Quentin x

@jenniferhill1882 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad to see you guys. I’ve missed your videos so much. I’ve been in hospital and had my kidney replacement it’s not gone well but now I’m home again and can watch you again I’m so glad. I missed you both so much (trying not to be weird but I love your videos so much). Thank you for bringing me much joy.

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

We’re glad to have you back, Jennifer. Hope you recover well ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@jenniferhill1882 3 жыл бұрын

@@FoxesAfloat thank you very much, at this point though recovery is unlikely.

@kimberlyzamora4437 3 жыл бұрын

You are both great to watch after a very long day at work... 😆❤🌞

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one. Try to relax 🤣👍🏻💜

@quest2outdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Good To see you traveling with fun people I follow their channel to 😊

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Love them! 💜💜

@AndyHale-wh3dl 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Colin and Shaun, wow i was suprised when my mate pulled alongside you in the Lifeboat (Driver). Great Vlog

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Brilliant 👍🏻

@marilynpease8782 3 жыл бұрын

You guys and Fran and Rich are now the Fab Four!

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@patmucklow9741 3 жыл бұрын

Great scenery, great music, great narration, great fun, the complete package as always thankyou guys. Huge thumbs up to the wonderful lifeboat guys too 👍

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@carolley9705 3 жыл бұрын

You got a paddleboard. I'm so happy for you after having to give up your kayak. Looked like you all were having fun. Never tried one myself, but I may have to now

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Loving it 😃👍❤️

@carolley9705 3 жыл бұрын

@@FoxesAfloat 😏💜

@timkarenarnold1136 3 жыл бұрын

Great job guys!!! That just made my Friday night. Had a good laugh at the end. Thanks Tim 🇨🇦👍🏻

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Tim. Glad you enjoyed it 👍❤️🙏

@user-bp6gp2rc1v 3 жыл бұрын

So delighted to see Otis having a fab time, nose sniffing at all the sailing sights and sounds. He deserved you -and you deserved him after all the lows… I lost my 16 year old dog, Georgie, whilst under solo lockdown. I barely coped. Now have ( very) lively puppy… He just about saved my mental health - I was on the brink… I used to have a narrow boat, but now in flat in London and you guys are my chance to imagine I’m still on the water. The work you put into these videos is amazing. Happy sailing you lovely pair - and Otis!

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I'm sorry to hear about Georgie ❤️

@davehumphreys3559 3 жыл бұрын

You two never fail to make me laugh, Thank god for 4.00 fridays x

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

hehe! Glad we can raise a smile, Dave 👍🏻

@christineterry3755 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous! What a journey! I love Liverpool-- so much to see, thanks for the reminder ,,and thanks for those hilarious out-takes..great!

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@joannhernandez9884 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, those RNLI guys are my hero! How special to see them and it felt great to know they were there for you two!🥰😊 An exciting video!!

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Legends!

@osiris1802 3 жыл бұрын

Otis must be the luckiest dog on earth. You guys are so nice. Take good care of yourself and Otis. Cheers!

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@viktoriaelisabethrotenbour8285 3 жыл бұрын

In the lock was more like pants change time. 😱 Aaaaaaahhhhhh!!!!!!! Seeing Shaun and Rich both fall in off the paddle board was comical. Well done, Colin, on standing up and well done, Fran, also. Loved the outtakes. Stay safe and take care both of you. Vikki.

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah!

@suburban404 3 жыл бұрын

Best episode ever, in my opinion.

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you!

@mazingmumma1 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant vlog guys as always, the bloomers at the end superb , the amount of interesting info you put into you're vlogs makes it one on the calendar to watch each week thank you guys x sam

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@andrewjkm1 3 жыл бұрын

You two do our hearts good! Thanks for always making sure we end our week on a high note, with a smile on our faces!

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

If you’re smiling, we’re smiling 🙂

@patriciamartin1626 3 жыл бұрын

Hi from Tennessee USA. Fantastic video. Good to see you two having fun and enjoying yourselves. Thanks for sharing the awesome video with us. Have a fantastic weekend.

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@fionaatkin8146 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love you both, fantastic vlog again, you were both so brave in the lock, lovely to see otis, we learn more from you than my history lessons in school xxx 😍 hope you enjoy the waterway museum x

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@donnamiles615 3 жыл бұрын

❣️loved it!

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Donna!

@richardvoran5514 2 жыл бұрын

Really great vlog featuring the large locks and the nerve wracking moments with the rogue current! Everything you do is just superb, but the outtakes this time - omg I was literally laughing out loud right along with Shaun! Made my day. Absolutely love you guys! ❤️

@FoxesAfloat 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed that one, Richard. Thank you 🙏❤️

@robmez 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing how these narrow boats can handle open water, Wright up there with the best again , well done guys

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Robin

@beckyskye6708 3 жыл бұрын

Love you guys ❤️ we thought that the whole vlog brilliant. Much laughing here. Especially of your blow up paddle board. Hubby said can't see point of it and you can't fish from it! Why? I say carry on ...

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Nice.

@annewhite8465 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow. Really enjoyed the whole vlog you guys--history, RNLI--bless 'em, extra Otis--aaah sweet boy, thrilling lock mishap (held my breath when you bumped into the edge of the lock, and when Fran and Rich ganged agley) and the paddleboarding. Such fun, such lovely humour too. Thanks for brightening my Fridays.

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

It’s always our pleasure 👍🏻

@littleoldme205 3 жыл бұрын

Your outakes are always hillarious but this weeks were the best with Shaun and Rich falling off the paddle board, their faces 😂😂 Many more interesting facts. Thanks for the entertainment boys and of course Otis. 🐶

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure!

@jofarwell9744 3 жыл бұрын

LOM I agree with you! Very brave for someone their age who lost their center of gravity! That water looked nasty too! Ewww! I hope they had a water hook up to take a nice long shower! Great vlog guys!

@brianjones5342 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!!! Thank you so much

@dellazoe 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful vid as usual...those men in the "fast boat" that came to check on you....that was so nice and they looked quite nice also! Thank you for another interesting and amusing video...Lucy

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

They were ace!

@dellazoe 3 жыл бұрын

@@FoxesAfloat Weren't they just!!

@Anne-ev4wj 3 жыл бұрын

Outakes just made me cry with laughter, loons....! x

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@leelaturanga5461 3 жыл бұрын

God bless the good people pf the RNLI! They are wonderful folk indeed.

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

100%

@theoaksmeister 3 жыл бұрын

Don't ever stop posting because you two just get better every week 😊👍🏻

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

WOW Thank you 🙏

@ilox11 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness! When that current started to swing you and Laura Maisie out of the way and into those seriously touch Lock sides, it was a heart-in-the-mouth moment. Almost a now-I-need-to-change-my-pants moment! I think you were right Colin, I think staying back a few minutes to let the swirls go would have been advisable. I know the Pilot said it would be OK but with all his experience he should have been ready for water swirling like that. I wasn't there but that is what it looks like from my monitor. And that quick, "Howdy" from the Lifesaving guys. What a cool boat and how cool for them to drop in and check on you. What great guys, what a wonderful Service to the Nation. So, you spent a week in Liverpool. You did a lot of messing around but did you get to see all you wanted to see? Your Outtakes were some of the best. You really stuffed up so badly at times. "The National Rail Museum". Classic! It didn't take long and sure enough, there it was, Shaun's classic line, "You can't say that!" I just love it all. Take care, hug that lovely young Otis for me. See you next week. Cheers.

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Hehe! Glad you appreciated it all 👍🏻💜

@flangekiwi 3 жыл бұрын

Thank-you for sharing this. My grandfather left Liverpool as a lad ... this brought a tear to my eye 💗

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Awwww! 👍🏻💜

@charlotteosman1152 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Colin and Sean I would just like to say how healthy and nice you both look have a lovely weekend and thanks for the video absolutely love them and look forward to seeing them every Friday ❤️👍👍🐕l hope otitis is well bless him ♥️XX CHARLOTTE

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Aww, thanks, Charlotte!

@johnferrier2803 3 жыл бұрын

I never doubted that Ottis would be safe since everything you do in navigating Silver Fox has been with an abundance of care and consideration of safety.

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, John.

@diannedogwalker1268 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely,it's just that pesky water doesn't do what it should do! Glad you lads are safe ❤️

@70mmbobbyj 3 жыл бұрын

Another great vlog, out takes hilarious as always. Did you notice what 3 words " steps-stiff-monkey"

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I did 🤣

@sheilabutcher776 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making me smile. 😍😍😍

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure 😊

@cweenmjory6358 3 жыл бұрын

WOW!! It's all so exciting!! and the outtakes are hilarious!!! Thanks for all the fun! 💖

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@stevebarbier5602 3 жыл бұрын

Yet another great video, thanks boys keep it up !!!!!!

@petermarchbank2997 3 жыл бұрын

briliant vlog as aways i sent the vlog to my dad as i said before was a lifeboat man with the RNLI when he was 14 to 20

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome 😎

@afm62 3 жыл бұрын

Another great vlog. Thank you!

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@philliphammond399 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Colin, Shaun and Otis, really amazing watching you travel back with your information and joviality. We really enjoyed it, thank you.

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Aww, thanks so much Phillip! 👍🏻

@teresaivers1224 3 жыл бұрын

What a great adventure thanks for sharing. When you said we are going out the way we came in I was like "nooooooo dont do it!" Few hairy moments but fascinating to watch twice. 😂😂

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

It was an awesome trip, Teresa x

@stevegriffiths5364 3 жыл бұрын

Hello from Sydney where we have just gone back into lockdown (26th June)..I've been a regular since your early days...but I don't post much. its always great to see home (Merseyside). Looking forward for this mess to be over. Loving your vlogs, stay safe..

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Another lockdown, WOW! When will all this madness end. Hope you’re safe 👍❤️

@clairacres4650 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are so much fun to watch. Thank you 😊💕

@FoxesAfloat 2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure, Clair 👍🏻

@richardlowes7183 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lads - looks like that was a ring tensioner ! Moving water can develop vortices, vertical and horizontal. Sudden surges - unpredictable waves - up currents down currents and a thousand other things. A canal boat is just that - a 'CANAL' boat. Lovely stand up room to live in. The same length of boat that is ready for the sea would have little room to stand because of the shape of the hull. VERY unusual to have that happen in a lock - but that was a BIG lock ! - PS: Oh how many times I have heard "Oh go ahead - it's safe' - 'Don't worry I have been doing this for years' - It's OK I am an expert' - and my absolute favourite 'Don't try to tell me my job ....blah blah blah' The water in that lock looked like it was boiling - Colins gut feeling was right ! Glad it was not worse.

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

I could just feel it, does that make sense? Weird.

@richardlowes7183 3 жыл бұрын

@@FoxesAfloat Damn Straight it makes sense - your brain is processing all of what it sees and feels - the motion of the boat under your feet, the behaviour of the water on the surface that your eyes can see - comparing these things to it's past experience in such conditions (canal) - and it does not have time to form a coherent response to these things, it just knows VERY DIFFERENT - so it gives you a feeling. Follow your feeling next time !

@diannedogwalker1268 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it does make sense, sometimes we feel things we know don't have the words for and maybe experience can override that which is not always helpful. Glad you are all safe x

@carolynabramo7108 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Guys!!! Thanks for the trip. Loved the laughter. That is one wide river. Wow. Xo

@dirtroaddiaries5733 3 жыл бұрын

Love you guys.... so glad you have z Fran and Rich to hang out with

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

We love them to bits xx

@lizlemon9632 3 жыл бұрын

Love the outtakes!

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Georgia!

@Bee-ih5uy 3 жыл бұрын

I need to add that I LOVE the outtakes - I needed to laugh, it's been that sort of week - and you two never fail to deliver! You both balance your sense of humor with such thoughtful and well-researched information, beautiful videos, great music, and willingness to share thoughts and feelings on very sensitive, difficult topics. Tricky stuff indeed. Thank you once again for sharing a slice of your lives today - another virtual adventure for me on this rainy day!

@rositaingram1355 3 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@lesleysilverstone2868 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!! adventure on the high seas!! a lifeboat and a paddleboard. What more could you ask for. Great video guys. Love and hugs and a special belly rub for Otis.

@markbrentley6633 3 жыл бұрын

good show and funny outtakes , Thanks !

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mark x

@simonkay608 3 жыл бұрын

Great video again, I enjoy all the factual info you give during the video

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Simon!

@aldisley6565 3 жыл бұрын

As a maritime photographer, I have never been on the MSC and I watched this episode a couple of weeks ago which heightened my curiosity about it and incredibly a few days ago I got a call from the MD of Carmet tugs asking me to join one of their crews at Eastham (MSC Viking) and spend the day photographing their operations on the Canal, what a day it was and I finally got to see this great engineering wonder from new angles and was awestruck at the towing operations particularly to the size ratio from ship to tug, and all done on a fiddly little cable, incredible, what a day, I can totally relate to your passion for living on the water more so now.

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one. I hope you got some amazing shots! x

@aldisley6565 3 жыл бұрын

@@FoxesAfloat Naturally :-)

@brianperry Жыл бұрын

Good heavens this is a distant memory. In 1969 l was on Shell tanker SS Asperella carrying chemicals into Ellesmere port.. we were held up at Eastham Lock because the canal pilots were on strike. l cant remember how long we were held up know. .l was supposed to pay off at Liverpool which gave me a chance to get home for a school friends wedding. Alas it wasn't to be. Fifty five years later its still fresh in my mind...Oh! they are still married..