Travels by Narrowboat - "Picture Postcards"

Travels by Narrowboat - "Picture Postcards" - S10E09

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8 ай бұрын

Join Aslan and I as we continue along the south Oxford canal, heading towards Fenny Compton and it's Co Op grocery store - where I also moor for the night.
In the morning and rather than stay for the next 5 days, I decide to move on and soon begin the descent of the Claydon flight of locks, as we make our way towards the village of Cropredy.
Along the way, the scenery becomes increasingly picturesque . . .
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@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle 8 ай бұрын

Hello Kevin, great vlog as always. I'm the boater that blamed you (jokingly) for living out on the canals. But the truth is:. " YOU'RE MY HERO" sorry, I can't do a scouse accent haha!

@CountryHouseGent 8 ай бұрын

Aha, hello sir. Great to meet you moored up there and yes, it's all in good jest. Have a goodun. 🙂

@interdec 8 ай бұрын

Well, er, he does live out on the canals? Not sure if that needs any blame, or otherwise?

@SecretSquirrelFun 8 ай бұрын

⁠21:13 if anyone is confused

@outandabout5247 8 ай бұрын

Kevin, you and Vince should have had some meaningful conversations! If I know Vince! Global warming for the shop, brilliant!🤣

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle 8 ай бұрын

@@outandabout5247 Hello Jeff. I doubt if Kevin has ever seen my little channel. But I do agree about the interesting chat haha!

@thoughtsonnarrowboatingwit3882 8 ай бұрын

Watched it standing up Kevin... besides you, Heidi and a couple other boating channels. Let’s face it, 99.999 percent of these so called 'narrowboat channels' are in it for click bait, it's nice to have you back, giving it 'the gentle life, because that's what boating is all about!

@CountryHouseGent 8 ай бұрын

Always nice to hear from you and cheers for watching

@rebeccadees 8 ай бұрын

I’ve been a subscriber since Kevin first started I think. Anyway it’s been a while. I’m a big fan of his and Heidi’s.

@dino00555 8 ай бұрын

The Friday Fix is back!

@andyrbush 8 ай бұрын

I don't need a narrow boat of my own, I can just vicariously enjoy travelling on Aslan.

@abyssiniahenry128 8 ай бұрын

Forget watercolors Kevin, your ART is expressed through the many lenses of your cameras for all of us to behold and appreciate. It is and has been superb in all aspects.

@CountryHouseGent 8 ай бұрын

Fabulous to hear that, thank you.

@middleagedcrazy5297 8 ай бұрын

Well said.

@robinwatts7079 8 ай бұрын

Hear hear.

@susanowens1028 8 ай бұрын

You are the first channel about narrow boat life I watched. Now I am planning with my partner to live this life in retirement. Hope to be on the canals by summer of 2024! Thank you for your inspiration!

@CountryHouseGent 8 ай бұрын

Best of luck Susan, hope you enjoy the canal life. 🙂

@susanowens1028 8 ай бұрын

@@CountryHouseGent well thank you so much! I will be moving to the UK in January and my next great adventure will begin!!!!

@deskullz7409 8 ай бұрын

After your short break, it feels like a new season has arrived! Quality composition, ever-improving editing skill - makes this channel one of my very favorite among narrowboaters. Thanks and safe cruising!

@sprintcarfan87 8 ай бұрын

Loved the global warming comment. I'm glad you're back

@Nook747 8 ай бұрын

yes, me too 😅

@Debba521 8 ай бұрын

Enjoyed your regularly scheduled video. My main take away was the hilarious suggestion that the walk to the shop had lengthened over time due to global warming 😆! I'm stealing that one. Yes, my bum has enlarged over the years due to global warming...very nice. 👍 😁

@CountryHouseGent 8 ай бұрын

😆😆😆 Yes it's the excuse that keeps giving. 🤗

@naomioconnor4107 8 ай бұрын

A few months ago 2023 my daughter and I were in England and enjoyed two short canal trips. Very enjoyable

@concealedcarrycurmudgeon2818 8 ай бұрын

Great to have you and Aslan back with us. Always a delight to watch your videos and enjoy your journeys with you.

@Paul-pb3vq 8 ай бұрын

Talking about art. My mate Paul at work thought he would have a art painting lesson with a well known professional east anglian water colour artist. Can't remember his name, but my mate on setting up his paint brushes and easel, the artist walked by my mate Paul and looking at his collection of brushes. and promptly said to him you can put them jam spreaders away. The rest of the class chuckled. To say my mate was embarrassed was an understatement. Loving the videos Kevin.

@clarep4576 8 ай бұрын

That nice gentleman you came across on your travels was my dad ☺️ we used to watch you before he got his boat Aitch. I now have a narrowboat of my own too haha.. All the best x

@raysmith6891 8 ай бұрын

I’ve seen you helping your dad out. You obviously enjoyed it.

@CountryHouseGent 8 ай бұрын

Awesome Clare, what a small world. Hello Clare's dad, your help was greatly appreciated, especially in that heat. 🤗

@danensis 8 ай бұрын

I really enjoy your dad's channel Clare - I've watched it since he started.

@outandabout5247 8 ай бұрын

Clare, I went to see dad a couple of times when he was stuck in Bishops Stortford a few years back, seen you on his videos too, . Is your boat on the Lea?

@clarep4576 8 ай бұрын

@raysmith6891 yes I really have enjoyed it ray

@bipti4073 8 ай бұрын

I don’t know why, but I really love the sound of locks filling. We have giant locks in Seattle but the sound of them is magnified in those smaller locks you’re traveling through. Once again, nice to travel with you. ❤

@mkredenbaugh6322 8 ай бұрын

🎉 It is good to see you and Aslan again. What a wonderful honor that you have influenced so many to a calmer, more tranquil life. 😂

@CountryHouseGent 8 ай бұрын

😁 Quite a burden for sure - and I haven't been sued, yet. 🤭

@lspringerjones 8 ай бұрын

Spotted your evil twin there. Must say he's a handsome devil!

@KellyColley-ec9tv 8 ай бұрын

I just finished watching your episodes (again, and again) on Amazon Prime. The best form of stay-at-home vacation in the universe.

@CountryHouseGent 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Kelly, haven't heard the series put that way before but sounds spot on "stay at home vacation." 🙂

@KellyColley-ec9tv 8 ай бұрын

@@CountryHouseGent Yes, I am no captain or mechanic, nor have basic knowledge of the canals. Best I stay at home and watch you do it. 🖖

@jamiestown1938 8 ай бұрын

Wow, the oak man!

@susanhill9166 8 ай бұрын

So pleased you are back, even thow I am on the cut ( the canal ) as well. You take me place's where I have never been before and for that reason I thank you very much. Take care my friend until next time X X X

@susanhill9166 8 ай бұрын

Plus I am on crutches and have now brought a wheelchair so I won't ever visit these places , your video's take me there. I love your channel

@ThomCurley 8 ай бұрын

Welcome back, Kevin and Aslan. I’m late to the party. Upside is, I get a double bill. So good to have you both back. Bliss. Hearing your familiar dulcet tones, and Aslan’s too. Let alone the impeccable cinematography.

@angelabarnett774 8 ай бұрын

Lovely to see this, reminder of sunny days.

@peters8583 8 ай бұрын

Filling back in a other time!!😊thanks for having me, by the way good to see back my friend. 😃🖐

@collettepeck3263 8 ай бұрын

You need a hat Kevin. Good to have you back.

@markabbot-cole9099 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this episode, it brought back such good memories of when we had our 37’ Colecraft Wander, which we kept at Fenny Compton Marina. Absolutely loved it there 🙏

@CountryHouseGent 8 ай бұрын

Fenny Compton marina looked very inviting.

@markabbot-cole9099 8 ай бұрын

@@CountryHouseGent Yes we loved it there, we made to mistake of moving south near home at the time on to the Wey Canal in Surrey, it was like moving on to a motorway 🤣

@blakehahn-atlantaga8510 8 ай бұрын

Very peaceful cruise Kevin. Thanks!

@lalachucka 8 ай бұрын

I have been away and just now caught an episode. I missed the sound of Asland puttering. I love to fall asleep to that sound.

@dennisdugger7975 8 ай бұрын

Hi Kevin. Great to have another of your wonderful videos. Looking forward to all. Thank you.

@CodgerBiker 8 ай бұрын

Well worth the wait. Lovely and relaxing contrast to a dismal, wet and dreary November day in the megopolis 👍

@CountryHouseGent 8 ай бұрын

Cheers. Yes, it is a bit grey and wet.

@Santafefrank 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Kevin

@flossysmith7307 8 ай бұрын

Oh oh oh!!!! Quick..... put kettle on, make cuppa and get comfy..... "KEV'S UP" time for the best half an hour on the box...... glad to see you back Kevin, haven't watched this yet, waiting for kettle.... all the best for now floss and Jan xx

@CountryHouseGent 8 ай бұрын

Cheers guys 🙂

@flossysmith7307 8 ай бұрын

Loved watching you back on the box and hearing the beautiful thud of Aslan's engine, like having a catch up with a dear friend. Cheers Kevin, you keep safe and always take time for you. Best wishes floss and Jan x

@kimmbal3 8 ай бұрын

Thanks

@CountryHouseGent 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, that's very much appreciated. 🙂

@martyb3783 8 ай бұрын

Great video as always Kevin. You have solved one of science's great mysteries, the rate of the expansion of the universe. We now know that it is .5 miles every 23 years. I will notify the Nobel foundation and have them prepare your prize. Cheers Mate!

@johnland5042 8 ай бұрын

Hi nice to see you on the move again on a canal that I am very familiar with. Bringing back great memories. Thanks

@annh8885 8 ай бұрын

🎶Oh what a beautiful day! 🎶 -Cheers from Seattle!

@andymay8887 8 ай бұрын

Good to have you and Aslan back Kevin . . you’ve been missed 😊

@heimannyoutube4359 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing Kevin. As with watching golf on the screen, the sound of aslan doing her thing makes for a great weekend nap. First watch for me is the relaxing nap and later a restart and finish up on the second pass. Big fan for years….hoping for years to come.

@wendyposselt1288 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! Welcome Back. Happy to send a little your way. Hugely grateful to have found TBN!!

@CountryHouseGent 8 ай бұрын

Ah thank you so much Wendy and pleased to see the videos are being enjoyed so much. 🙂

@wendyposselt1288 8 ай бұрын

Love the varied points of view you give us. Sometimes sitting on the balance beams as you open or close the locks. Fun.

@wendyposselt1288 8 ай бұрын

I enjoy being educated in things British as I view these here in the middle of Minnesota, USA. I tend to pause the video often and look up terms. "Bendy Bullies" was the latest. Fun also to see the difference in highway signs. Here, "YIELD," there, the more gentle sounding, "Give Way."

@CountryHouseGent 8 ай бұрын

Indeed Wendy, Bendy Bullies and Bullseye were a national institution at one point. Who'd have imagined a game show based on darts. 😆

@kevbishop12 8 ай бұрын

It’s awesome to see you back Kevin, I hope your break was relaxing. I’m excited about what is to come and look forward to the rest of season 10 and beyond. Cheers, your fan Kevin from across the pond.

@CountryHouseGent 8 ай бұрын

Many thanks fellow Kevin. Yes plenty more good stuff to come. 🙂

@annjarvis9300 8 ай бұрын

Grand cruise Kevin hope you feeling much better and in a good place tc now the oldies👍🤗👍🤗

@charlesebyjr2925 8 ай бұрын

Kevin thanks for the ride, really appreciated the quiet and calm of the journey, cheers mate Charlie from Pennsylvania 😊

@candyboyer 8 ай бұрын

More beautiful scenery Kevin, and while I know you probably prefer the wider, more open landscape, it's some of my favorite scenes watching you navigate slowly through the narrow overgrown portions of the canal. How odd that they took out the tunnel. So glad you're back on; it has been like a couple of mini-seasons. Maybe that's how you should do this in the future? Less pressure on you. How fabulous to find those you've inspired to change their lifestyles! Watching & loving you from West Texas--

@rainingwaves1 8 ай бұрын

Great as always 🎉 missed your videos for past couple weeks!!!!!

@dimpsthealien333 8 ай бұрын

❤ OH Kevin, please never stop doing these videos. They are so amazingly gorgeous. I wish I could experience that beauty in real life, but your channel gives me this opportunity anyway. My heart smiles when I see you have a new show out. Bless you! ~Leilani in California

@martin-s-66 8 ай бұрын

Great to have you back on the screen winding your way along. I look forward to the rest of the season and really wish I had the the ability to join you in the canal life. Maybe one day 😊

@LONEWOLFHMS 8 ай бұрын

Nice to see this season back and the lovely scenery, ' and picture post cards' indeed. I wish i was in your 'old shoes' .. catch you later i've got stuff i need to do and they say "Tom Waits for no man" 😁🤣👍🤘🤘🤘

@moto-jeff 8 ай бұрын

Nice one Kev, always look forward to watching a new vid from your channel.

@jacquelineryde7339 8 ай бұрын

So nice to see you and another thoroughly enjoyable Vlog and yes you are responsible for helping us decide we are lifting our retirement well part retired on the canals, thank you ❤❤❤😊

@CountryHouseGent 8 ай бұрын

Happy to be of service Jacqueline. Hope you're enjoying your semi-retirement. 🙂

@TheGamer-ux2lr 8 ай бұрын

What a pleasant surprise to log into KZfaq and see a new vid from my favorite narrow boater. Welcome back! :)

@bopperscritters 8 ай бұрын

I wish that I could blame you for living on the canals 🙂but it will have to remain a dream. I live in the US, and sadly it will never happen. Which is why I love your adventures so much. I look forward to every episode, and I hope that you never stop. Stay safe!!

@georgeolenskyj787 8 ай бұрын

Good to see you back……..everyone needs a break now & then….Chow

@cfladyread3494 8 ай бұрын

Glad your back. Missed your vlog. Great conversation and scenery. Enjoy the journeys. Seeing places and things I could never expect to visit. Being taken along with you is a pleasure.

@willhackley1682 8 ай бұрын

Love this channel and the adventures it allows me to be apart of. Thanks Kevin!

@karenbeigh8789 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@CountryHouseGent 8 ай бұрын

Many thanks Karen, I appreciate that very much.

@markmccarty1275 8 ай бұрын

Hello Kevin, I’m happy to watch your vlogs again. Been gone for awhile and it’s great to watch your adventures again.

@ben8mag 8 ай бұрын

We have watched other narrow boaters this week. Apparently you have had a flood and everyone of them filmed it. I loved the videos. It’s crazy that you can travel your country by ditch. Lol!

@CountryHouseGent 8 ай бұрын

Hi Ben. So far I haven't witnessed any signs of flooding where I've been. Lots of rain though.

@skyer3894 8 ай бұрын

Such a lovely film CHG. Thank you for sharing! You excel at what you do.

@robaylmer2450 8 ай бұрын

seemed a helpful chap - that one who had the same hat as you! good to see you back Kevin 😁😁☕☕🫖🫖

@101NIIGATA 8 ай бұрын

Nice to have you back👍

@derekmenary2734 8 ай бұрын

Great to see your back after a break, stay safe and keep well.

@rexharvey8420 8 ай бұрын

Hello Kevin. When I last cruised the South Oxford in September 1984, the Wormleighton reservoir was there, but I recall did not have a lot of water, farmer Andrew Cox Granary Museum in Claydon Village was in its infancy. The house on Claydon Top Lock was a BWB covered wet dock the 13th Century Village of Wormleighton was there consisting of a church, manor house and a row of cottages and there was now big marina af Fenny Compton. Sadly the coming of the M40 motorway saw a lot of the very rural and lovely canal ruined in places in my opinion. But such is the great march of regress!

@CountryHouseGent 8 ай бұрын

Hi Rex. Yes I was amazed to see a marina at Cropredy. My guide book is so old, it's not on there. Pleased to see Cropredy itself remains pretty much unscathed. Very beautiful area. 🙂

@Dannyshort1003 8 ай бұрын

Kevin and Aslan are back! Wonderful! ❤️

@steveweave2797 8 ай бұрын

Kevin, Trust me, you're quite the artist in your own right. I've enjoyed your travels even more with the VR goggles... it looks awesome!! Be well, and cheers from Tennessee, USA

@petermaas4455 8 ай бұрын

Not haven’t watched it yet - but happy to have another episode

@holgers5216 8 ай бұрын

I say old chap.....jolly good to see you back on track...or canal!! 🙂

@CountryHouseGent 8 ай бұрын

Thank you kind sir and it's a pleasure to be back. 🙂

@patbrandow5852 8 ай бұрын

Ah, Kevin! How lovely to have you and Aslan back with us! I will admit to tearing up a bit when I first heard Aslan and then, soon thereafter, my favorite aOOOOga as you two entered a blind spot. You are an inspiration to many of us--even landlocked folks in the Southwest US (pointing at self). Keep on keeping on. 😊

@theturquoisedream9244 8 ай бұрын

Yayyy!! CHG and Aslan is back!!!

@CTPhil 8 ай бұрын

Just lovely. 🙂

@Handyman70 8 ай бұрын

Hi kevin and aslan, Fenny Compton tunnel was demolished in 1838 - 40 and a brickworks was established.

@castingshadows282 8 ай бұрын

Hello Kevin, how lovely to see you & Aslan back for more adventures. Living the life of riley. Although I wouldn't find it as easy and luxurious as some may think it to be Just you and your thoughts to sooth us along. I were Tickled Pink to hear my bell go off to announce your arrival once again. It made my day Kevin. Peace and respect. 🖖

@KellyColley-ec9tv 8 ай бұрын

Glad you are back!

@CountryHouseGent 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. Great to be back.

@kfrerix9777 8 ай бұрын

That was practically no "break" at all! Can't wait to watch this tonight.

@CountryHouseGent 8 ай бұрын

It was more an opportunity to ease off the pace and catch up - as well as make it through a 21 mile stretch of total isolation. Worked a charm. 🙂

@annetsb7517 8 ай бұрын

Yessssss! Watching now. ❤ Welcome back

@glennclarke9787 8 ай бұрын

Good to have you back Kevin. Really enjoyed your vlog, you're a man full of knowledge ❤See you soon xx

@rdw9747 8 ай бұрын

Loved this episode! Reminded me so much of the earlier stuff…. You are the star Kevin!

@davidmackworth3129 8 ай бұрын

Nice to see you back again. Hope you are feeling refreshed! Should have kept that painting look what Picasso’s are fetching!

@MegaSarah57 8 ай бұрын

Lovely watch again, I find your videos massively calming and relaxing, so looking forward to the next one!!! :)

@happysporran 8 ай бұрын

A proper Friday again.

@robertcallander1065 8 ай бұрын

Great to see you back mate 👍👍👍👌👌

@Towpathtraveller1693 8 ай бұрын

My weekly fix is back....house is sold a life on the cut is closer the new adventure begins😊

@CountryHouseGent 8 ай бұрын

Quite incredible Kitty. It's come around so quickly. You're in for a fab time I reckon, just give yourself over to it and in 3 months or so, spring will be on the way. 🙂

@NicksAllotmentDiary 8 ай бұрын

Hi Kevin. Great to watch your videos again. It’s nice to look back to the better weather. Spoiler alert it’s going to get quite a bit wetter 😄 Have a great week. Take care. Nick

@CountryHouseGent 8 ай бұрын

Cheers Nick. Yes I think a warm and sunny video is better appreciated during the cold and wet season. 🙂

@smittysmith3227 8 ай бұрын

The double cut of you was pretty darn cool”

@CountryHouseGent 8 ай бұрын

He comes in handy on occasion. 😁

@jayne1905 8 ай бұрын

If only I was brave enough to sell my bricks and mortar and live aboard, fascinated by the lifestyle for years. Oh well I suppose I will continue to follow the regular vloggers 😊 thanks Kevin for the vlog 😊

@Alice-es7jh 8 ай бұрын

glad you're back :-) when i no longer have my rescue animals it's a boat for me in ireland

@mikez3323 8 ай бұрын

I'm glad to have caught this episode before getting ready to go to work, I've been looking forward to it for 2 weeks. Thank you!

@debbieguy173 8 ай бұрын

Glad to see you're back. We've missed you!🎉

@helenbaker2614 8 ай бұрын

Great to see you back👍

@Got11vvvv 8 ай бұрын

and the lad is back… nice and bye the bye I’m officially calling the ‘Oxford’ as my favourite canal…yes have went early but this is the one for me… ❤

@don_at_large 8 ай бұрын

missed you Kevin... welcome back.. hope all is well..

@colingreen210 8 ай бұрын

So, so glad you are back.

@sixertogo 8 ай бұрын

glad your back i so enjoy your edventures

@Welshtraveler-e5q 8 ай бұрын

Great see back kevin , 👍

@bobblossom2713 8 ай бұрын

your back, yeah you're back

@TerryC69 8 ай бұрын

Hi Kevin! There seemed to be a conspiracy of circumstances that prevented me from watching your latest video till now. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the sights and sounds as always. The very best to you!

@nb.silverfern1 8 ай бұрын

Another gentle cruise but with lots of useful info. We haven't done that canal yet but feel better able to tackle it knowing where shops are etc.

@AndyPriceVideos 8 ай бұрын

Good to see you back Kevin. Got my Saturday morning ritual fully restored , Toast, coffee, CHG & Aslan crushing the canals. Thanks Kevin.

@canleyjenkins2104 8 ай бұрын

Nice to see you again!

@nkbrown8382 8 ай бұрын

It’s great you’re back. Always the best❤️❤️

@simonboyle4516 8 ай бұрын

woohoo - you are back, hope you are feeling much better and rested. Glad to see you return to the airwaves!

@baanisaan5303 8 ай бұрын

Great to see you both again Kevin and what a wonderful canal. Looking forward next week and your impressions of Croperdy, I met a few interesting characters there a couple of years ago....

@CountryHouseGent 8 ай бұрын

It's a very pretty village.