Wet and Windy Paddle on the Norfolk Broads. Hickling Broad and Horsey Mere. Twig Stove Lunch.

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video, I head out on to the beautiful Norfolk Broads with my good buddy Ginge. We bundle our dogs and gear into our canoes and set off from Potter Heigham, paddling up stream along the River Thurne towards Hickling Broad, where we are hit with heavy rain and squally winds, adding to the atmosphere on this huge body of open water. After finding a sheltered spot, we set up a tarp and cook up a hearty lunch, washed down with lashings of cowboy tea.
After lunch, we encounter yet more challenging weather as we battle our way across Horsey Mere, the most northerly of the Norfolk Broads and only two kilometres from the North Sea.
A thoroughly enjoyable day out with great company - thanks Ginge!
I hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for watching!
Links
Silverbirch Canoes
www.silverbirchcanoes.com
Miles Tea from Porlock
www.milesteaandcoffee.com
Richard Outdoors Fire Trough Stove
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PCF hot sauce
www.perkoschilefarm.store
Norfolk Broads canoe guide
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@ninobrown4442 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a simple man. I see a new Simon video, I smile.

@myvoiceyourstory9338 Ай бұрын

Ging is such a grateful fella . Lovely energy I’d love to see more adventures with him Simon

@JackKlumpass 3 жыл бұрын

What a greatlittle adventure.Captain Maggie looks in her element.

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Captain Maggie 😂👍

@terry7907 Жыл бұрын

There is more than one “ship”, so it is admiral Maggie.

@northernembersoutdoors1045 3 жыл бұрын

Back out on the water with the star of the show... Maggie 😎😎😎

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely!! 😁👍

@goranpocina9628 3 жыл бұрын

That's certainly a memorable, hairy, paddle. Wind and open water, and a shifty ballast. Good on Maggie for helping keep the front of the canoe down.

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

I know - I’d have struggled without her! 💨🛶

@Aby7799 3 жыл бұрын

I was getting restless and worried, no vids for last 2 weeks, was bout to ask andy about your wellbeing, thanks for posting.

@Antagonistic 3 жыл бұрын

A much needed boost, thanks Simon. Circumnavigated Hickling Broad with my late father and the rest of the family a while ago - great memories - one of our last outings together.

@richlee509 3 жыл бұрын

Good memories

@JosephStealin Жыл бұрын

I found some old pants in a bush. Great for straining tea.

@mshirey2799 3 жыл бұрын

Opened up KZfaq this morning, and OUT LOUD, gasped and shouted louder than was probably necessary "NEW SIMON!!!!!"

@mshirey2799 3 жыл бұрын

Gaaaaaah I missed the loveliness of your friendships SO MUCH

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, Thank you! 😁👍

@ronaldmoore2336 3 жыл бұрын

Wow and I mean wow. I was looking around on your KZfaq site and just saw that you've got almost nine million views. So wow, who would have thought. I think we're all just tuning in to see Maggie anyway.😉😉

@bugnfront 3 жыл бұрын

Weather is always part of the experience. For us here in the Colorado high Rocky Mountains it the same..wind, rain, snow, sleet and a tick or two! That is since lunch...so dinner and a fabulous sunset awaits...tired arms, feet and back...ahhhhh...can't wait for tomorrow will bring........shall we d0 it again next week!!! We must!!!

@spiralingout13 Жыл бұрын

Wow. The wind on your return trip.. I dunnomif I would have tried. Kudos. I probably would have got off lake a while and hunkered down. You continue to impress sir

@Yorkshiremadmick 3 жыл бұрын

Loved Maggie drying herself off whilst you’re paddling. Aldi beans beat all other British Beans. Nice to see Ginge testing the Fire Trough 👍🏻

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree about Aldi beans - my choice every time! 😁

@jamescoffey5225 3 жыл бұрын

"Some good hot nosh." 😊 When I was a young boy scout in the United States back in the Dark Ages (or so it seems), and later as an adult scouter (a boy scout dad volunteer) with my boy scout son who is now grown-up, we would call them one-pot meals. Now the backpackers use dehydrated meals which I recognize are necessary, but there is just something missing about dehydrated meals compared with a well prepared and cooked one-pot meal. "Stick to your ribs" food we used to always say about them. A joy to see Maggie again with you on this your most recent sojourn. Great video . . . as usual. Keep safe from that nasty virus!

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! Agreed, although dehydrated meals these days are amazingly good AND food-like, you just can’t beat proper grub. 👍

@Amy_McFarland 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful day trip! I absolutely love to watch your adventures with Maggie! Your fur baby is so blessed to have you as an owner! God Bless!

@AntSurviveTheNight 3 жыл бұрын

What a tough paddle at the end of the video guys, I was really thinking this isn’t gonna end with you guys still in your boats. The food looked scrumptious and wow that old tea pot is just amazing Ginger. Nice stove to cook it all on. A very very enjoyable canoeing video that will go into my watch forever book marked videos list. Cheers chaps 👍

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ant! It did get a bit sketchy towards the end! 😯💦

@kathymcbride2425 Жыл бұрын

thanks guys hope you go home ok x x

@patlee6131 3 жыл бұрын

Yea i love maggie she ah darling

@Kenbur 3 жыл бұрын

as always Simon thanks for taking us along on the paddle. excited to see it up and watch - and sad to see it end. Ginger and dogs as always seems a great companion on the paddle. glad you made it safe and sound as crosswinds on a lake in a canoe is one of the hardest paddles. thanks again.

@williamthegriffin6185 3 жыл бұрын

No need to apologize, makes it better when you finally post a video. Always enjoy the content.

@Tom_Bee_ 3 жыл бұрын

Well that last section was unexpectedly exciting. Good work out there! I reckon I'd be drowned lol Side note: it really never gets old looking at that gorgeous boat.

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! 😁

@kevinobrien6714 3 жыл бұрын

Should be called "Simon, a bloke on the water" lol Meal looked great.

@seanbrennan4447 3 жыл бұрын

Sure I heard simple paddle back with the wind behind us 😊

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 Thats what I heard too 💨💨💨

@Kathy_Is_Blessed 3 жыл бұрын

What an awesome day! 💖 Friends, food, canoes & doggos... Doesn’t get much better. 🤗 Beautiful Simon. So fun to watch. 🙏

@Kathy_Is_Blessed 3 жыл бұрын

I really loved your music choices today also. Just perfect!

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@ajc7166 3 жыл бұрын

My grandfather and my dad would have pronounced it Potter Ham. My grand dads were both old Norfolk boys. Brilliant trip out, the broads can be a bit wild and wooly this time of year, well done both.

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

pott Hm Bor 😁

@anndebaldo7381 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like the pups had a grand adventure while the guys worked! Lovely! ATB!

@KimberlyGreen 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the "dinner bell" and Ginge come a-running.

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Works every time! 😂😂😂

@jimbojet8728 3 жыл бұрын

Erecting the Tarp was a good idea. That teapot? What a beauty, super light? Of course. A great vid, thanks for sharing this trip with us.

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The teapot was a charity shop find - it’s not particularly light but makes the best tea! Ginge has replaced the knob on the lid and made a new handle from a bit of bent copper pipe. 👍

@eddiekeylon323 3 жыл бұрын

Nice adventure bloke. Definitely was a mixed weather bag. That last bit with the reeds taught me just why I don't canoe. Out of shape and I'd have been stuck. Love the idea of canoeing, I'm just too old to do it anymore. But I do enjoy watching you in your hand made beautiful canoe. Awesome video mate!! Thanks

@gavinhowe9762 3 жыл бұрын

Now THAT is an awesome canoe trip! You can’t beat the wind and rain smashing in at you to make you feel alive! And with nice hot grub and a cuppa to warm up and keep the energy up. Throw in a few dogs and you have perfection 👌🏻🛶 🐕

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Gav! It was a great paddle, my arms are still aching!! 😂

@valerieboosey2847 3 жыл бұрын

Love maggie and the retreaver

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Not a retriever - one is a border terrier, the other one is a daft one 😂

@sdsi68 3 жыл бұрын

Doggie adventure day 😁🤙🤙🤙

@heathernisbet4136 3 жыл бұрын

This has got to be my favourite video of yours simon !😀 I love a bit of wild weather, but I would have been terrified on Horsey mere ! 😬 really nice to see you filming in my neck of the woods too 👍

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Heather! It’s lovely up there, my first time on Horsey Mere - the weather added to 😃

@LewPatton 3 жыл бұрын

So much for the "wind at your back" lol.

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

I know!! 🙄😂

@thcdreams654 3 жыл бұрын

Damn I'm a day late, the notification just popped up. Sorry Simon, looking forward to watching this after work.

@ShinyStickEC 3 жыл бұрын

What an awesome day trip.. so impressed by Maggie's canoe skills!

@AggyGoesOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Cracking adventure!

@boynegro2118 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great video😊

@petersworld5559 3 жыл бұрын

Love watching your stuff just amazing

@yunusabdurrahman7880 3 жыл бұрын

nice journey and adventure...i am from Indonesia...👍🌹👍

@RichardOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

.....and you remembered all the ingredients too!

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@thizizliz 3 жыл бұрын

What an adventure! You make it look like fun.

@Sotnek79 3 жыл бұрын

Love the music!

@DaveDoesOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Wow top effort guys - loved the vid as usual top stuff Atb 👍🏽

@martinoutdoors6941 3 жыл бұрын

What a trip of epic proportions!! 👍

@cgriggsiv 3 жыл бұрын

Simon this is one awesome adventure that you are showing us and you have a friend and three fur babies by the way Simon I am a very patient person myself I understand about work and everything else between whenever you decide to get something out to us that's what I watch it And you also have fantastic history that you show us as well

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@georgemarshall306 3 жыл бұрын

So glad that it’s not just me that has weather like that when out in the open canoe! Like the way you’ve captured what it is really like

@sandradanen8738 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see you both again.

@macholuke8118 3 жыл бұрын

This channel is a hidden gem, honestly love the videos!

@yellowboot6629 3 жыл бұрын

Beauty! Thank You Simon!

@alialmahanawi8409 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastically enjoyable journey as always, thanks a lot Simon 👍

@stucooper8159 3 жыл бұрын

Love it !

@counterdebate 3 жыл бұрын

What a Lovely day out 😍

@jarredpiri9166 3 жыл бұрын

happy to see this one,Great time for being out there.

@terrylecheminant7435 3 жыл бұрын

That looked like fun with that wind, another excellent video.

@rogerbond7811 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for bringing back memories of our 2018 holiday. We used the tea room where you took the canoes out. Thanks for your videos.

@mattupsall3538 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic video Simon have lots of happy memories there with my Mum and Dad thanks for this

@johnramsell1109 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Simon another great video

@WerdnaLiten 3 жыл бұрын

Another great film; in these strange times these films are uplifting......

@ferjanyen 3 жыл бұрын

Good adventure Simon, don't underestimate the weather!!

@hughsmith9401 3 жыл бұрын

good channel loved it

@jeffcooper9363 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you both for the adventure. That looked like some great fun - eh all except the paddling bit lol. Thanks again gentlemen, job well done.

@grahamsaunders1594 3 жыл бұрын

"another Good one well done and thank you

@DannyTP1888 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always Simon, thanks.

@TommieG63 3 жыл бұрын

Crazy Man!!! LOL Looked like so much fun!!!

@gommechops 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid, Ginge is great too, the two of you seem to get on really well, no stress. Good stuff!

@billywood9717 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Good time with a good friend. The bond and connection with nature. I enjoyed this!

@vincefeton1432 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video Simon really enjoyed watching.will have to get down to the broads looks great.see you on the next one keep well

@MrPianoKnee 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome work, Simon. The challenges and your graceful manner of overcoming them, is a tale well told. Hats off to your crew too, for Ginge for keeping up with you, and for the three furry fellows for their endurance and patience. Also gratitude to your family for lending you to us. Good to spend time with you.

@leelucas30 3 жыл бұрын

That was amazing, from those of us who are still unable to get out and enjoy life, thank you 😁

@RandyLea 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Simon, glad to see Maggie back at work.

@andykjohnsonjohnson7622 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Simon 👍, awesome to see you & Maggie out having fun 😀

@bridgetteparker5149 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely video,really enjoyed watching, 😊

@oddmanout98 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Having recently had an abandoned attempt at paddling on windy Broads, I salute you Simon and Ginge. Well done you!! Thanks for filming when it would have much easier to not bother and just get back! All the best.

@rodbennettakakampzite5448 3 жыл бұрын

Simon: Great video! Thanks for sharing... Sure wish you could send a little of your rain our way... Looking forward to your next video...

@andrewforrest8592 3 жыл бұрын

Great canoe adventure video with Simon and Maggie in charge awesome video.

@wildgarlic295 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! New video from Simon!

@albertpartridge6716 3 жыл бұрын

i bet thats the hardest you have worked in your life great stuff, take care keep well keep safe.

@serenaedwards15 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks to your fabulous videos (watched during lockdown) we have now discovered the Norfolk Coastal Path . Thank you for your interesting and informative filming .

@mickybetts7957 3 жыл бұрын

I feel windswept just watching that! Poncho weather!.. love that idea of a tarp in a hammock snake-skin!

@sarah.shorter 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that looked scary! Well done for getting safely through it with Maggie.

@BrianthatiscalledBrian 3 жыл бұрын

Simon, that was just great. Thank you. 👍🙂🛶

@michaelgutman4910 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you and the Mrs. were able to get outdoors for a walk. The wind was a bit of excitement, but you both got through safely, so it was fun after all. A very nice trip. Your canoe is just beautiful!

@jbradshaw4236 3 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant video.

@lenieaquino5348 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see your new vlog, been waiting like forever. In this pandemic time, watching vlogs like this is an escape. Very comforting. Love your vlogs. Regards. Miss maggie

@ericstoever9577 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful day on the water. Actually any day on the water is a great day. Thank s for sharing a bit more of the history of your part of the world, and sharing the time with your friend. Be well, stay safe, and take good care!

@3maneu229 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Simon! I had a s#@$¥*^"t day today at work. So good to see you.

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Hope today was better mate! 👍

@nickw123 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid as always, I do love the broads recon i will try and get there next weekend, I like to do Horsey to Hickling then to West Somerton, only a shot walk back to Horsey to pick up the car. Funny you should have Ginge from Cornwall, I am down in Cornwall this week Kayaking, I tell you Simon its not natural down here they have these things called "hills" they will make any East Anglian feel giddy, like I say not natural. LOL.

@adrianbrown01 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this one bud, I've been on the broads on a cruiser tahts about it. The scenery there is stunning. One day I'll make it back there.

@chrisrobson8540 3 жыл бұрын

pleasure to watch as always Aldi beans cant fault ya mate.....cant beat a bargain shop

@martystacey4429 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful tale👌 I could see the concern in your face towards the end though😉

@tonywoollcombe1799 3 жыл бұрын

Another lovely video, thanks so much🍷from lockdown Melbourne Oz keep safe

@geoffminter2927 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that weather got serious!!

@steveb1972 3 жыл бұрын

Crikey Simon that last leg looked well hairy! Glad you both got through it!👍🏻

@rogeratygc7895 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for an enjoyable video of what I still think of as my part of the country - born about 3 miles or so down the coast from Horsey Mere - even though I haven't lived there since I was 18, quite some years ago!

@kevinthewanderingwoodchuck2586 3 жыл бұрын

Wild weather always makes for the best adventures. I had to go to the cupboard for a snack after watching you eat that amazing lunch! Great as always Simon.Thanks for your time. Best.

@billygoatfilms7531 3 жыл бұрын

What a great adventure Simon, had a bit of everything in it. Food look amazing and that last part seemed a bit of a struggle, but what is life but a bit of a struggle? Hats off to Maggie she truly made this video. Cheers Mike.

@markward2312 3 жыл бұрын

Potter Heigham my favourite place to be as a child , we are from Manchester but used to holiday with my nana and grandad every year and we always came to Norfolk , I spent hours on end fishing next to that bridge watching the boats sail by and the herons trying to steal everyones fish ... my grandparents are no longer with us but they are memories I'll treasure until the day I die... thank you Simon for evoking such beautiful childhood memories 🙂

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

That is lovely! Memories to cherish! 👍😁