Travels by Narrowboat - "Stranger In A Strange Land"

Travels by Narrowboat - "Stranger In A Strange Land" - S10E06

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10 ай бұрын

Aslan and I head towards Braunston Turn, the junction between the north and South Oxford Canals - however at Braunston the canal becomes the Grand Union for about 5 miles.
Before joining what will be a new canal for me, I must first fill the water tank, empty the loo, and visit Braunston Marina to buy some diesel.
Later we meander our way along the twisty South Oxford, towards a mooring at Napton-On-The-Hill.
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@MERKAMGCLK 10 ай бұрын

YES all is right with the Universe. Kevin and Aslan are back with another video.

@middleagedcrazy5297 10 ай бұрын

Agreed

@susanwitcher8865 10 ай бұрын

I love the sound of Aslan. It is so calming to me.

@revonda5204 10 ай бұрын

It's a great white noise! 😊

@ladygardener100 4 ай бұрын

Best blog to watch when cold damp and dark

@bipti4073 10 ай бұрын

It is a pretty amazing thing to have 15K people immediately watch something when it drops. I think it's because it's consistent and well done. Thanks for a view of another part of the world. Happy Saturday.

@CountryHouseGent 10 ай бұрын

Mamy thanks for that. Great to hear it 🙂

@PopHorizonScanner 10 ай бұрын

Those are gorgeous rural scenes; great work capturing them! Very enjoyable.

@StevesRepairs 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Kevin, for taking us along on this great cruising adventure and it's really good to see that you and Aslan are doing well. I will definitely be watching the engine rebuild when you get to do it but in the meantime I'll be watching all of your cruising adventures. Take care and all the best. Stevie

@PJV1201 10 ай бұрын

There was I, thinking I'm the only person in the world who quotes the famous line: "Wash day, tomorrow. Nothing clean, right!?" 😅 I'll be back to listen for more! 👍

@davidbrankley1645 10 ай бұрын

Sensible world. Sensible pace. That's what draws me back every time to CHG. When the world's hell bent on going mad there's always Kevin and Aslan, and lovely canals in a far away floating, shimmering world to go back to. Thanks for that.

@mark_vandy1969 10 ай бұрын

You invest a great deal of time, energy, patience, money, thought, wit, & creativity (not necessarily in that order 😁) into bringing the canals to our chosen viewing device, and I must thank you once again!! My money is on the title being an Iron Maiden, not a Leon Russell reference, but I’ve been wrong before 🙂. All the best & fun/safe travels!

@concealedcarrycurmudgeon2818 10 ай бұрын

My weekend would not be complete without a chapter from the adventures of Kevin and Aslan. Thank you for giving me a bit of time to just relax to the gentle sounds of Aslan and your narrative. Wish it could be all year long. Safe journey.

@Balthazar1963 10 ай бұрын

Same here!

@steveweave2797 10 ай бұрын

Excellente CHG... Love it... Aslan may smoke a bit, but I have to say that her chugging puts me in just the right mood for a little nap... LOL... Thanks Kevin!! Cheers from Tennessee, USA

@ladygardener100 4 ай бұрын

I love the little boats

@galas1926 10 ай бұрын

It's okay Aslan, we all take time to warm up in the morning! 😂😂 Thanks again Kevin for another lovely trip. Cheers...

@clpotis 10 ай бұрын

I’d love to sit in that narrowboat cafe. Perfect! I didn’t realize how much work goes into editing. Well done- it’s appreciated by many. Thank you!

@davidrobertthomas1515 10 ай бұрын

Please remember to thumb up this brilliant vlog everyone! Thanks Kevin for your great efforts to entertain us. Diolch yn fawr.

@kfrerix9777 10 ай бұрын

It's literally the least one can do!

@Lynette21122431 10 ай бұрын

Kevin, thank you so much for the time that you take to film and edit these videos. I greatly enjoy the cruise, the commentary, and the views. It’s a treat that I value highly. See you next time!

@undisclosedlocation9167 10 ай бұрын

It is a fantastic distraction from the blazing full auto gunfire from my neighbors… I love it!

@christophersamuelson451 10 ай бұрын

Another fine installment from our CHG, Kevin and his adventures with Aslan. Safe journey my friend!

@frozenbbfan 10 ай бұрын

As a fellow motorhead I am looking forward to your engine rebuild videos. Safe travels Kevin, have been watching your videos from the start

@windshifter 10 ай бұрын

So very much appreciate your wit and work bringing this true delight into our viewing world! ❤

@stevenplant792 9 ай бұрын

I came here at series 1, while struggling with anxiety and panic attacks. The calming nature of these videos really helped me through a hard time. Also one of the first episodes went through Rugeley, my home town. Thank you for taking the time to produce these videos, to some it means a great deal.

@chipc4936 10 ай бұрын

Many people, including myself, have little idea what goes into editing videos. Thank you for the time you spend to create such inspiring and enjoyable content. I eagerly await what's next, coming around the bend. Be well. Be safe. Have fun! Cheers!

@randyw2539 10 ай бұрын

The life of a narrowboat mover would be an interesting one, poking around in so many different boats. So would the life of a canal based cafe/coffee shop owner. Yet you constantly prove the life of a continuous cruiser is just as interesting. While similar, I'd imagine no two days are the same, even while moored up for a few. New people coming and going all the time. Another cracking and calming episode.

@oneshoan 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so for making my Friday evening!!! And because it’s Friday and I’ve been Skyping and texting and on messenger with family and friends , I’ll watch this again over the weekend. Thank you 🙏 for being you!

@john-wq8kf 10 ай бұрын

I quite like smoke effect gives it an oldie world look,

@suzannehague5203 10 ай бұрын

I Kevin yes a very busy canal but interesting and scenery all for now 😊

@lucindamargolis5041 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! I really enjoy your videos!!

@lisagarcia6314 10 ай бұрын

My Friday has just been elevated to amazing! Oh ! I do look forward to winter 2024. I like to see the mechanics of the grand lady. Very interesting to see how she works. Thanks for the great video. I look forward to the next one.😊

@rachelmurguia9874 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! My husband and I enjoy watching your adventures.

@CountryHouseGent 10 ай бұрын

Many thanks Rachel and hubby. That's most appreciated.

@jamesnelick8574 10 ай бұрын

Great news Kevin! Looking forward to enjoying your top end rebuild videos. Juli and I love your filming.

@celiaty5814 10 ай бұрын

HI from Arkansas, USA !!! We so enjoy your narrowboat travels and adventures, Kevin !!! My apologies for not responding often with likes or comments, but so you know my husband and I have been watching your channel from the beginning. We look forward to each season, and new videos. 😊 On another subject... I just received a Bialetti coffee pot, just like the one I saw you use in one of your videos. As you said how you enjoy the coffee, how simple to use etc... I decided to buy one. 👌 Well it is unboxed and ready to use. Am anticipating an excellent cup of coffee. 👍😊👍 ENJOY the day, Kevin 🤗

@CountryHouseGent 10 ай бұрын

Many thanks. Great to hear you've enjoyed the series and videos from the start, it's very rewarding to know. 🙂 Would be great to hear how your first cup of 'classic' coffee went. Cheers again,

@celiaty5814 9 ай бұрын

@CountryHouseGent 🖐 Hey, am here to report about my first cup of coffee, with the Bialette coffee pot. I went to a shop 25 miles from me, to have the appropriate coffee beans ground. My first cup of coffee was not just about the coffee but also fun to see how the pot worked. The coffee was smooth and delicious! This has now become part of the morning routine! Thanks for you indirectly directing me to a new way(for me) to enjoy my one cup of coffee a day. 😂 Kevin, you are appreciated 👍 ENJOY your weekend 😁👌

@CountryHouseGent 9 ай бұрын

That's great Celia. I've found that the little ritual once a day of setting the Bialetti up, smelling the coffee and the gurgling as it percolates through, is as enjoyable an experience as the coffee is to drink. Cheers 🙂

@HelenWills-cl8jg 10 ай бұрын

Awww love this episode! We did Braunston to Napton last Friday on the last day of our holiday having been to Stoke Bruerne. We decided to head to The Folly for our last meal and turn at the winding hole and moor up ready to head back to the boat yard the following morning 😭. I doubly thought of you as not only was I wearing my CHG ‘Lock up your pork pies’ T-shirt, The Folly had Faggots 🤮 on the menu! Thank you again! 😊

@g.g.dunnitt9181 10 ай бұрын

Being a Black Country lad born and bred I know exactly what you mean by faggots, but maybe any American viewers might be a tad confused!

@franzliebkin 10 ай бұрын

Your show is my weekly treat. Thank you for all of your hard work.

@lisastewart1986 10 ай бұрын

Another great video this has some beautiful scenery thanks for sharing it made my day extra special 🎉

@MashpeeDavid 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant vid! One of your best. (So far.)

@cq44b 10 ай бұрын

Just started watching your vlogs after binging all well deck diaries and floating our boat, fount your first few vlogs very moving and enjoyable. Said to my wife if we were ten years younger we would get a narrowboat but now a seventy year something old fart would have the patience or skill to get a nb into a lock and would be shouting at everyone to get out of the way. Looking forward to catching up on all your old content.👍🏻

@Balthazar1963 10 ай бұрын

Finally, got to watch this weeks installment! Thanks Kevin (CHG). I volunteered over the weekend at Wellsfest in Jackson MS (39th year... music festival for whole family). I didn't get to "recharge" with Aslan's travels until this AM. :) Cheers!

@CountryHouseGent 10 ай бұрын

Cool, that sounds like great fun. Haven't been to a music festival in a loooonnnnggggg time. 🙂

@Balthazar1963 10 ай бұрын

I noodle and toodle on a nylon 6-string. Even though I live in the heart of blues country, I tend to play "folky" ballads (stories). I relish your show. I hope it is as centering for you as it is for me. I know there is a lot of effort and expense involved! @@CountryHouseGent

@sheaterry100 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@CountryHouseGent 10 ай бұрын

Many thanks indeed. That's most appreciated.

@andyrbush 10 ай бұрын

Very pleasant vicarious trip thank you.

@christinaclark8502 10 ай бұрын

Happy Friday! Can't wait to watch this later. So enjoy your videos!

@Nook747 10 ай бұрын

Cor Kevin, loadsa dosh comin in this week ! 💰💰💥 Well done..wonderful vidoe. Thanks.

@martinkavanagh196 10 ай бұрын

Excellent Interesting Content . - Most relaxing so Thank You Kevin.

@bigslav5043 10 ай бұрын

hi kev , well this run out has everything you have captured canal life.. thanks for the trip.

@vidarb1122 10 ай бұрын

Takk!

@CountryHouseGent 10 ай бұрын

Tack så mycket. Jag uppskattar det.

@peters8583 10 ай бұрын

Hello Kevin 👋 I love the horn from Aslan 😊 take care my friend.!!!😃

@garethvaughan426 10 ай бұрын

Another great vlog Kevin, really enjoyed it, thank you 👌

@CauseWiredVideo 5 ай бұрын

Hope you (and we) get some cruising in for season 11. Thanks for the recipe.

@kplante7881 10 ай бұрын

That was nice…. Thanks for sharing!

@jeremy5363 10 ай бұрын

Great video Kevin! 👍 P.s. Aslan’s engine rebuild next year is definitely something to look forward to.

@Mainstayjay 10 ай бұрын

I'm late to watching this video but better late than never, right? Thanks for the entertainment Kevin and Aslan!

@CountryHouseGent 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I appreciate that. Great to hear you enjoyed the video. Cheers again,

10 ай бұрын

Bedankt

@CountryHouseGent 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Ben. 🤗

@michaelcollins2645 10 ай бұрын

Nice one Kevin keep them coming çant wait to see the engine rebuild ⚓⚓

@petercooper7491 5 ай бұрын

Great to see you back Kevin, great meal also

@johnclark2333 10 ай бұрын

Hi CHG, am normally not one to comment on my fav vids; it's just that you've been the one constant narrowboater making great content whilst so many others have fallen by the wayside (or should that be towpath-side!) So, y'know,a huge thank you for bringing a shining light into an otherwise drab and dreary country I live in.

@CountryHouseGent 10 ай бұрын

Hi John. Yes they do seem to come and go. I'm happy to just keep chugging along. 🙂

@Rovinman 10 ай бұрын

A busy Vlog ! Boats Galore ! Still, I suppose that's what you'd expect at ANY junction ! Entertaining as ever, even though you need an extra Mortgage to afford the Fuel ! I can remember a time when you could get 4 gallons of Premium petrol for a Quid ! Can't wait until the Engine comes apart ! Stay Safe ! Stu xx

@LarrySams71 10 ай бұрын

exceptionally entertaining installment, Kevin, you navigating the Grand Union -- a few tense moments around the near-grounding of Aslan and your wise adjustment: "all part of the fun"...must say I'm impressed with your calm assessment of overhauling Aslan's engine, which you evidently plan to do yourself, a major job for my mechanic -- looking forward to next week!!!

@raytheron 10 ай бұрын

What a superb way to start a Saturday morning down here at the dull edge of the planet! Thanks, Kevin, you make my week without fail. So Aslan smokes? Well, she's old enough, innit?

@fatblokeinlycra 10 ай бұрын

Just spotted Oak at 10 minutes in - stunning canal boat.

@blormpf1740 10 ай бұрын

"Smokin'!!!"

@tayevanmerlin5881 10 ай бұрын

Aslan may smoke but considering her age she should have a few eccentricities. That is her charm.

@rickonnye2001 10 ай бұрын

Very nice cruise video 😊excellent well done 😊thank you

@nickschenk3842 7 ай бұрын

Greetings and Merry Christmas to you from Nick and Kimberly in Chicago. We love your documentary (and cooking ideas).

@waymathews1222 10 ай бұрын

Ahhh...Another Friday and another excellent video....Thanks Kevin (and Aslan)...

@annjarvis9300 10 ай бұрын

Awww another wonderful vlog glad Aslan will get a new heart Kevin just what I could do with not doing well with heart failure but at 78 guess it one of those things tc now look forward to next week the oldies 🤗👍👋

@CountryHouseGent 10 ай бұрын

Oh so sorry to hear that Ann. Hope there's good treatments available for you? 🙏

@msw00 10 ай бұрын

Great video and safe travels.

@geoffford6139 10 ай бұрын

Another very watchable video, thanks Kevin, keep them coming

@mikehuston3751 10 ай бұрын

Iron Maiden title and Terminator reference about laundry. This is the content I can only find here. Well done

@ruthallen1159 10 ай бұрын

The black duck looks like he’s bobbing to the beat of your purring engine 😅

@fumbleknit719 10 ай бұрын

That's a moorhen, also known as skitty coot, marsh hen, swamp chicken and common gallinule.

@ruthallen1159 10 ай бұрын

Oops the moorhen looks like it’s bobbing. We don’t have them here in California 🤭

@invagina1110 10 ай бұрын

The lister rebuild will be interesting, start sourcing parts now.

@L-I-V-I-N 10 ай бұрын

Kevin... I caught that Terminator 1 reference...... Nicely put.... Stephen and Alison in Florida...

@freespeech3673 10 ай бұрын

Thr Braunston butcher's triple smoked streaky bacon is legendary.

@nesleinf 10 ай бұрын

I think the turnover bridge is for changing the towpath from one side to another, without unhooking the towline from the horse! But what do I know? Love from Denmark 🙂

@Elizabeth-tb5oh 10 ай бұрын

3.38 Oz = 100 milliliters (one quart is 32 oz) So not bad at all!! Lots of traffic!! Navigating that winding canal looked rough. But a pretty canal.

@chrisfaith5841 10 ай бұрын

Hey to you, here in the U.S. some of us use Transmission fluid in the Diesel,it helps in cleaning, if you are using a mix fuel might be why lot of smoke at start up, also check injectors, worn rings should use more oil and have blue smoke, check engine temp could be running cold☺️

@jollietalvarez8560 10 ай бұрын

😊❤

@KevDYAD 10 ай бұрын

Nice "Terminator" quote at 07:07

@theturquoisedream9244 10 ай бұрын

Awesome!!!! Breakfast with Aslan and CHG!!! 🤩🤩🤩

@OldNickHindle 10 ай бұрын

There isn't a measure small enough to represent 100ml of oil in the U.S 😉 Looking forward to the top-end rebuild next year 😀

@sarahsue42 10 ай бұрын

Oo controversy next time? Lovely video,good to have you back Kev

@simonmoore4475 10 ай бұрын

Moored up just below you past Heyford Warf. Not difficult to spot me as there's a 1950 AJS on the deck. Took to a narrowboat in July after a breakdown having watched the transformation in your mental health. I'm pretty much where you were in season one. If you're passing say Hi. Always up for a chat on boats and bikes. Love your VLOG! :)

@vetworker 10 ай бұрын

What lovely viewing. I could sit watching your travels for hours.

@campbellmj9405 10 ай бұрын

I think I grok your love of canal life.

@erikanderson8774 10 ай бұрын

The smoke is classic beauty, as long as your lungs are ok Keep it chugging

@larisal1500 10 ай бұрын

appreciate these videos so much and they are like a meditation for me Kevin. I'm not a videographer & have no idea how u get these various views but it's a wonderful experience joining you on your adventures.

@williamsmith6511 10 ай бұрын

Your travels today are a welcome distraction from me having covid. The "chugging" is quite relaxing. You should sell that as a sleep aid/meditation aid. 🙂

@lorencolt 10 ай бұрын

Damn I should have watched the whole video before commenting.

@kcsteeler 10 ай бұрын

Well, you're looking at the world from a narrowboat as opposed to looking at the world through a windshield. But perhaps fitting to paraphrase Del Reeves: "I'm gonna sign my name in this diesel smoke And let the ones that come behind me choke"

@maobfh 10 ай бұрын

53 liters comes out to about 14 gallons. The average volume for a midsize sedan like a Honda Accord. This week I paid $3.49US per gallon to fill up my Honda Ridgeline. It came out to about $58-$59US to fill it up. More than I wanted to pay but less than it was about the time you filmed this video. That’s all I am going to say about that. I enjoyed this video, thank you!

@rocknroth764 10 ай бұрын

My gas tonight in San Diego County was $6.28/gal for lowest octane. 😤🤬😤

@higherfordkid1625 10 ай бұрын

Watched all your videos from the start Kevin, and living in an old industrial part of Lancashire I am still overjoyed at what you show us of the beautiful country I was born in.

@mrengland6325 10 ай бұрын

thanks dood

@nkbrown8382 10 ай бұрын

Love your videos. Best ones to watch by far❤️

@richardhyatt-beekeeping 10 ай бұрын

Looks like there was a lot of traffic this time. I've watched from the beginning and now have my own Beekeeping channel that I just started. I've been a photographer for years but, video is another whole game especially when you do it "ALL" yourself. I'm a little surprised only a few boaters wave as they go by.

@xavierglansbeek2876 10 ай бұрын

Again a great vlog Kevin. Thanks for uploading and sharing.

@g.g.dunnitt9181 10 ай бұрын

The Oxford is twisty and turny no doubt because it is one of Bridndley's early contour canals.

@dcranfield9164 10 ай бұрын

Another great ride Kev. Thanks for the lift.

@wendyposselt1288 8 ай бұрын

The brickwork on the bridges is beautiful; skills! I'd buy a book of pictures of bridges alone. I like when the canal is quiet and a bridge makes a circle with its reflection. I see there are a few bridges that are purely concrete. Sad that. (See what I did there. I'm not British, picking up the vernacular...)

@denisscott3073 10 ай бұрын

Hi Kevin 👋 just us 2 saying hi 👋 thanks again for taking us along on your travels 👍den and sue 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🚌🚌🚌

@tinafreeman6937 8 ай бұрын

I’m bit behind on your videos. It’s pretty cold here now & I’m playing catch-up while tending the wood stove. It looks absolutely beautiful where you are, not just the weather but the scenery! Thank you for sharing your travels with us.

@CountryHouseGent 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Tina. Yes it's pretty cold here as well now. 😊

@tinafreeman6937 8 ай бұрын

@@CountryHouseGent ...be well & warm 🌞

@wanderingturtle6591 10 ай бұрын

You said that Aslan's engine uses about 100 ml per 8 hours. In US measurements that is about 3 ounces (8 oz to a cup); so less than 1/2 cup by my figures. And, it's a diesel so there are many I have seen that smoke much more. Love your VLOGs.