NARROWBOAT | This is SO DANGEROUS! | Live aboard lifestyle Episode 55

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Жыл бұрын

Hi Guys
Welcome to our latest episode in our ADVENTURES in our TINY FLOATING HOME.
In this weeks video we have a really challenging day facing rival gangs of swans, flooded tow paths, massive amounts of floating debris, trees down and to cap it all we get hit by a massive squall which forces us to make an emergency stop! Just your average day in our OFF GRID LIFESTYLE. It’s a good job we love our NARROWBOAT LIFESTYLE as this day tested us both fully.
We hope you enjoy a look at our ADVENTURING LIFESTYLE xx
Season 1 | Episode 55
We are Jackie & Michael and we travel the British waterways network on our 57ft narrowboat Border Reiver. Join us each week for our latest adventures as we explore the UK.
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@graham907 4 ай бұрын

Another gem. I'm on repeat now for a few episodes. Can't wait I'm still in awe at your brave navigation of river, canal weir. In testing conditions.

@cruisingontheborder 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Graham, it was a challenging day. Scary when the squall came through... Michael reacted so quickly. Some times you have to know when to stop.

@Crimepaysaskapolitician 10 ай бұрын

You two have a classy well kept boat. Even the engine sounds well maintained.

@cruisingontheborder 10 ай бұрын

Hi thanks for the very kind comment, we do try and keep it very tidy and clean.Its a bit like the Forth Road Bridge at times. Michael is great with engine maintenance and always keeps it up to date hence why it sounds sweet. Hope you are enjoying our waterways adventures?

@Crimepaysaskapolitician 10 ай бұрын

@@cruisingontheborder I do enjoy the videos very much.

@suzannehague5203 7 ай бұрын

I Michael and Jackic thank you for the lovely country but all awful weather but theats boating life take care all.the best for now 😊

@cruisingontheborder 6 ай бұрын

Thank you x

@Judith46 Жыл бұрын

What a horrendous time you have had. It is really nice of you to share your lives with all of us. Please take care and stay safe out there.

@cruisingontheborder Жыл бұрын

Hi Judith thanks so much for taking the time to comment we so appreciate it. We will stay safe 💕💕. 🙏🙏

@user-ck5ep9tj9k 4 ай бұрын

Love the leeds utd hat ,mot

@cruisingontheborder 4 ай бұрын

Ah ah very well spotted.... yes MOT!!

@juliedouglas2888 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you guys back on the cut. Fab vlog...........

@cruisingontheborder Жыл бұрын

Hi Julie 👋 thanks so much for your lovely comment 😀 it’s great to be cruising albeit in some challenging weather ⛈️⛈️… there’s more to come keep watching 💕

@eimjabegg5943 Жыл бұрын

Well you sure did have an adventurous time, what with changing weather, mud and swans. Not to mention the water levels and debris. I thought for sure it would cause problems for you. I so enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing with us.

@cruisingontheborder Жыл бұрын

Hi love the comment 🙏🙏 yes very challenging but that’s one thing we love, a challenge mentally and physically. Life gets more interesting in the coming few videos, even more rain 🫣🫣

@lovelyskull3483 Жыл бұрын

I’m exhausted just watching you in that unpredictable weather. Crazy! Thanks for the great video. Cheers.

@cruisingontheborder Жыл бұрын

Hi 💕💕 love the comment it made us smile thank you 🙏. The weather gets even more unpredictable keep watching…..

@Phillipbateman2285 Ай бұрын

We just used bones from cooked chicken drum sticks for cray bait. Two or three would do.

@cruisingontheborder Ай бұрын

Yes we tried that as well, good idea. Do you still catch them??

@exileinderby51 9 ай бұрын

hi as a new subscrber'ambingt watchuimg your vides and I've got tosaay that I love all oj thrm

@cruisingontheborder 9 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! Great to hear from you. Thanks for your comment.

@antonyjaques2292 11 ай бұрын

I thought you might be leeds fans with that beautiful smiley hat!, Love your content, husband looks familiar to me and my time living yorkshire mot

@cruisingontheborder 11 ай бұрын

Oh yes Anthony, MOT. So pleased you are enjoying our floating adventures. Keep watching for my fun and games.

@michaelshaw1662 7 ай бұрын

The closest to where I live about 5 minutes away towards the end. I wasn't following you then ! if I knew you where there I would of bought you some treats down. I can only apologise for the bad weather and muddy paths. Swan wars nowt to do with me though 😂 Michael from Leicester

@cruisingontheborder 7 ай бұрын

Wow Michael thank you it's lovely to think we might of bumped into you. We could off shared a coffee or two, or maybe something a little stronger..... Thanks for all your support (Coffee's) it means a huge amount to us. xx

@Nick-mq9on Жыл бұрын

Time to buy some Wellington boots!

@cruisingontheborder Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣maybe I’ll treat Michael to some 😎. Love the comment Nick thanks 🙏

@debbietaylor9750 10 ай бұрын

Wellies

@cruisingontheborder 10 ай бұрын

Ah ah Debbie, not really the greatest footwear for what we do, not easy to work distances in and certainly Jac couldn't run in them. She does a lot of running and has special runners to support her running style. Thanks for your comment we so appreciate you taking the time to message us. x

@jerrybailey5797 11 ай бұрын

Ahhh the Great British weather for you, hail, sun, rain , all in one day .... stay safe Jackie and Michael 👍

@cruisingontheborder 11 ай бұрын

Hi Jerry. Yes that day had it all. Looks like summer was a 2 week thing again in England as it certainly changing again now! Stay safe Jerry. 👍❤️

@presspound7358 10 ай бұрын

All I could think of was…. I wonder what kind of heating system they have on board because you surely needed it at that moment. 💨☔️

@cruisingontheborder 10 ай бұрын

We have a diesel drip stove, great piece of kit, really easy to use and very warming. Thanks for your comment.

@davidhall4079 Жыл бұрын

That's the glory of uk weather 4 season in one day no such thing as wrong weather just wrong clothes 😅

@cruisingontheborder Жыл бұрын

Hi David. Fortunately I had the correct clothing on but nearly got knocked off the boat with the howling wind.. All in a days boating I guess! 👍❤️

@CitizenErased11 Жыл бұрын

Love Jackie’s hat. Always nice to see a fellow LUFC fan on the cut!

@cruisingontheborder Жыл бұрын

Hi. We are both MASSIVE Leeds fans! MOT my friend. Keep in touch.. what’s our chances of going straight back to prem this season? 👍👍

@CitizenErased11 Жыл бұрын

@@cruisingontheborder I’d like to think we’re in with a chance of going straight back up but we’re way behind the other teams at the moment with the take over delaying things. We’ve lost a few players and not signed anyone yet. We’ve got a decent manager in who knows how to get promoted so see what happens. Fingers crossed…

@cruisingontheborder Жыл бұрын

We’ll be watching my friend! The next few weeks are crucial. Get some good British based players in who know the champ and no more of Orta’s joke signings!! Grrrr so glad he’s gone! Take care MOT

@GeorgeLittle-ft2yx Жыл бұрын

The swan was asking for food

@cruisingontheborder Жыл бұрын

Hi George yes they were. We feed all that come to the duck hatch… we’re always amazed they know where it is and are waiting 🦆 🦢 🪿 💕💕💕

@GeorgeLittle-ft2yx Жыл бұрын

@@cruisingontheborder animals aren’t stupid 😁

@DOCTORDROTT 10 ай бұрын

About 40 years ago we hired a narrow boat to run on the river around Evesham , Pershore to Eckington. That year we had a huge amount of rain making the river higher and flowing more . We panicked as we approached a bridge. We reduced power to idle and the barge started to drift sideways, it went broadside into the bridge and got stuck. People called out the fire brigade and they winched us off the bridge . The narrow boat was called the " Golden Tiara ", wonder if its still around ? It did not put us off though, we needed a holiday to recover from that holiday

@cruisingontheborder 10 ай бұрын

Hello, thanks for story, hope you were all ok after that slightly scary event?? We find we always need to be prepare for anything especially when water is involved. Hope you are enjoying our waterways travels, lots more to come. J&M

@hannahthomas1338 10 ай бұрын

I love you guys so much, you are such role models for how you should look at life

@cruisingontheborder 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Hannah that is a lovely comment. With us what you see is what you get, we are just being ourselves, if sometimes a little silly... x

@ssailes Жыл бұрын

Hi guys, an exciting but goodness that was a squall..... I have asked before if you could share each time you post a video when it was actually taken. Maybe not the exact dates but perhaps the month and whether it's first half or latter half. It would really help give everyone a sense of what boating is like at any given time of year. Please 🙂

@cruisingontheborder Жыл бұрын

Hi. It was indeed a massive squall. The worst we’ve ever had whilst actually cruising and I couldn’t stop the boat as there was nowhere to do so. We will try give an indication as to when the ep was filmed but we have so much footage as we film constantly almost everyday so we do run behind as we are playing catch up in the edit which takes a huge amount of time as you will appreciate. Stay safe and hopefully you can continue to enjoy our channel. 👍❤️

@karenjaques3937 Жыл бұрын

It's a portal to the next challenging season. Here where I dwell summers high temperatures are life threatening so we shelter too. Around 17th of July we usually get hit by monsoon with gale force winds and thunder and lightening. Then we enter another portal when the temperature drops slightly and by 1st of November we can wear a jacket. Its all one big adventure. Tunnels, loch narrow gates, barn gates for me and hay presto another portal opens and closes. Stay safe and enjoy the magic. ❤ from Arizona.

@cruisingontheborder Жыл бұрын

Hi Karen wow your weather is so much more challenging than ours 🫣🫣 it sounds totally scary. We’ve got some further storms and a flood coming up so keep watching. Love to Arizona 💕

@sharoncampbell206 10 ай бұрын

Really nice feel to your videos. Love them.

@cruisingontheborder 10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Great to have you on board. x

@lilo7019 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for sharing be happy take care

@cruisingontheborder Жыл бұрын

Hi Lilo 💕💕 so pleased you enjoy. Keep watching more challenging weather to come 😀

@johnland5042 11 ай бұрын

Always a challenge in poor weather especially if it catches you underway and no suitable spot to moor up. Good idea to reverse out of that last lock to a better mooring spot! Hope you got dried out!

@cruisingontheborder 11 ай бұрын

Hi John, You are right my friend. The weather dictates what we do each day. That said, there’s no such thing as bad weather it’s incorrect clothing! So they say. 👍❤️

@johnbackhouse3742 11 ай бұрын

Really bad weather, glad you got through it ok.

@cruisingontheborder 11 ай бұрын

Hi John 😀 so pleased you enjoyed. We can’t believe what dreadful cruising weather we’ve had this year. Hopefully the sun will shine soon 🤔

@thefurrybastard1964 10 ай бұрын

I think the Swan that knocked on your boat was after a free feed. He looks very used to humans and narrow boats. Glad you made it through without any serious mishaps.

@cruisingontheborder 10 ай бұрын

We also think that swans, geese and ducks know what a duck hatch is and they just wait for it to be opened... very clever.

@thefurrybastard1964 10 ай бұрын

@@cruisingontheborder Animals, especially wild animals tend to be smarter than most people realise.

@dave7346 Жыл бұрын

I'm loving the hat Jackie, great choice..

@cruisingontheborder Жыл бұрын

Hi Dave.. Thanks for the great comment. Hope you liked the video and continue to enjoy our channel .. MOT!!!!!! 👍👍

@mickclark427 Жыл бұрын

Hello Jackie and Michael mick from Hull really enjoyed this episode I can't wait for the next one xx😊😊

@cruisingontheborder Жыл бұрын

Hi Mick Hope you are keeping well. Thanks.. we have moved our weekly post from every Wednesday to every Sunday now so look out for our next one next Sunday 👍❤️

@mickclark427 Жыл бұрын

Hello Jackie and Michael I will look forward to your next episode xx 😁😁

@SuperDixxxie Жыл бұрын

Great episode in tough conditions guys. Think some of those short wellies would be in order for those muddy towpaths😁❤

@cruisingontheborder Жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks for your comment. Short wellies would have saved the day as you say. But I was off the boat and didn’t see the flood until I was on top of it and I had to get through it to open the lock for Jackie. Good job it was me in the mud and not her!! 🤣🤣

@MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN Жыл бұрын

I was just wondering about next episode. I’m now in Kalaupapa, HI. Remote and windy here too.😅

@cruisingontheborder Жыл бұрын

Hi We are very envious of your life in Hawaii.. continue to enjoy life there and also our channel.. if you can drag yourself away from the beach to watch 🤣🤣

@lordbelvoir2543 10 ай бұрын

70 footer in a gale no problems and i havent got a "girlie button"😂....but in all fairness if ya dont feel confident enough you did the right thing, after all whos in a rush👍

@cruisingontheborder 10 ай бұрын

Hi Love you comment, no 'girlie' button eh. Suppose it's like not having an automatic car now isn't it. Definitely not a confidence thing with either of us. But yep you make a great point about we're not in a rush, it's such a slower pace of life, we love it. Hope you are enjoying the rest of the channel.

@lordbelvoir2543 10 ай бұрын

@cruisingontheborder it's the fastest way to slow down👍 Keep the vlogs going as i enjoy them plus you guys make me smile on down days😁

@davidbassett4577 Жыл бұрын

Swan wars .. mud bath at that lock built in 1916.. seemed quite poignant.. as over on the Somme back in 1916 .. the BEF (British Expedition Force) were up to their waists in mud in the trenches .. my 18 year old grandfather was over there with the 1st Bucks Battalion of the Ox & Bucks light infantry.. going over the top on 17th June 1916 .. being shot twice at very long range by a sniper .. in ankle & chest (which lodged in his wallet stuffed with letters from home) .. other bullet lodged in his ankle.. he was left in no man’s land for 3 days .. having to cut out bullet with his bayonet .. & stuff his hanky in the hole .. by time he was recovered to allied lines gangrene had set in & had to have his left leg amputated below the knee .. was sent back to Blighty for further surgery!

@cruisingontheborder Жыл бұрын

Woah David What a story about your grandfather! The misery and fear those boys (and they were boys) went through for our country is beyond belief. We can’t begin to thank people like your dear grandfather enough but at least you and us will never forget! Take care David and thank you so much for sharing that story. 👍❤️

@garyevans2643 11 ай бұрын

I have been watching narrowboat vids for years and I have to say that this one was one of the best ones I think I have ever seen. It really shows the down side of narrow boating. Mud, rain and flooding. Thank you for posting.

@cruisingontheborder 11 ай бұрын

Hi Gary. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. We do try to show all sides of narrowboat life. We are not a ‘living my best life’ only channel. Lots more real life adventures coming up so please stay tuned. 👍❤️

@juliemarklew6136 Жыл бұрын

Another great blog, great fun these muddy towpaths! Was great meeting you this weekend . Did you find the boat that was moored nearer to the boat lift that was selling ice cream Jackie ? We were moored right next to it so I was happy! Julie and Steve from nb Down the Hatch

@cruisingontheborder Жыл бұрын

Hi Julie and Steve 👋 it is as fab meeting the two of you as well. So sorry we didn’t get together for 🥃 or two 😁. Ah Ah yes the ice cream boat…. You know me too well. I was also eyeing up all the magnums at the visitors centre 🤣🤣. So pleased you enjoyed our muddy and wet adventures. Stay safe and see you soon xxx

@nathanberry4339 11 ай бұрын

there was a swan on the tow path on the kennet and avon once last year and wouldnt let anyone pass , i had my two big dogs with me it even snapped at them its surprising how aggressive swans can be when they want to be and yet other times they arent even bothered

@cruisingontheborder 11 ай бұрын

Hi Nathan thanks so much for the comment 👌 yes sometimes they are super aggressive we find it’s normally when they’re are babies involved. Hope your dogs were ok? 😀

@nathanberry4339 11 ай бұрын

@@cruisingontheborder thank you my dogs were fine their both rescues and tough as nails they just looked confused and ignored the swan lol

@harveyhughett7746 Жыл бұрын

LOL. Chinese buffets here often have crayfish( crawdads) on the buffet. Personally I’d rather have that nice tin of sardines. 😊

@cruisingontheborder Жыл бұрын

Hi. We love the crayfish but I guess they are not for everyone. It’s free food to us so why not. I suppose we have to offset the price of the sardine bait but it’s good fun. Take care and thanks for your comment. 👍❤️

@CestusArdenteine 7 ай бұрын

Michael? I think you might, just MIGHT mind you, want to invest in a pair of gummy deck-boots...Just a thought, don't mind me.

@cruisingontheborder 7 ай бұрын

Great idea 💕💕

@pocketchange1951 Жыл бұрын

👍👌❤️🇨🇦,

@cruisingontheborder Жыл бұрын

Hi. Thank you 👍❤️

@richardsmith2627 11 ай бұрын

i didn't think you could trap and eat crayfish? i thought they were protected?

@cruisingontheborder 11 ай бұрын

No they are an invasive species if you catch them it’s illegal to put them back. Thanks for dropping us a comment 😀😀

@johnmullin1188 Жыл бұрын

Lol jaq I think the swan was after the crayfish 😊 were did you get the net from Michael can you get on line ps now the water flow will settle down give jaq a treat make her a chicken tikka m8 all the best John 😊

@cruisingontheborder Жыл бұрын

Hi John.. I just need to include chocolate and magnums into my chicken tandoori and I’ve cracked it!! 🤣🤣 You can get the Crayfish net from www.fishkit.co.uk/collections/crayfish-traps/products/collapsible-mesh-crayfish-trap

@johnmullin1188 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Michael God bless you both keep on sailing John

@cruisingontheborder Жыл бұрын

That care John. 👍❤️

@MegaYosarian Жыл бұрын

Poundland? I do hope you are both well.

@cruisingontheborder Жыл бұрын

Hi again Francis. Not sure what you mean in ‘Poundland’ ? I’m sure it’s just us being a bit daft? 👍❤️

@MegaYosarian Жыл бұрын

@@cruisingontheborder oh, sorry Jackie. It was a simple play on words. Ie you were dealing with so many water pounds, the word Poundland came to mind. Its a budget store chain (if you don’t know). It’s me being daft not you. X

@cruisingontheborder 11 ай бұрын

Ah thanks Francis. A bit too criptic for our simple minds.. 🤣🤣

@paulmcgroarty3698 10 ай бұрын

You two are what you get when you order Walter White and Julia Roberts from Wish.

@cruisingontheborder 10 ай бұрын

We'll take that as a compliment!! Ha ha.

@alfsphone Жыл бұрын

I thought you were busting for the toilet.

@cruisingontheborder Жыл бұрын

Hi Alf. That’s a good one! Like it.. when a man of my age needs to go he needs to go! 🤣🤣👍❤️

@johnburgess5534 10 ай бұрын

Winter cruising demands ankle wellies, one size too big. This allows easy on and off so you don’t drag the mud aboard. 15 years living aboard and constantly cruising teaches one a few tips. Capt John

@cruisingontheborder 10 ай бұрын

Hi Captain John, great tip yes the mud can get the better of us sometimes....

@thoughtsonnarrowboatingwit3882 Жыл бұрын

Great video …. It’s been very iffy around Wistow this winter last? I found this at Wistow whilst on a lunch break …kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rsCeobShq92xpI0.html

@cruisingontheborder Жыл бұрын

Hi. Wistow was indeed a swamp when we were there. Take care 👍❤️

@thoughtsonnarrowboatingwit3882 Жыл бұрын

@@cruisingontheborder there was also one of those dreadful wide-beams Jack knifed near ‘the gap’ just before Glen Aqueduct near the start of your video … … that was an experience, mooring it up again… the owner no-where to be found ? Imagine your home stranded off the towpath… ?