Why we HATE Narrowboating the River Thames! Ep. 114.

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Why we HATE Narrowboating the River Thames! Ep. 114.

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It's beautiful, scenic, and typically English, but there's one big reason why we DON'T love narrowboating the River Thames.
In this vlog, we travel from Day's Lock at Little Wittenham to South Stoke, near Goring. We pass the villages of Dorchester-on-Thames, Shillingford, Benson, and Wallingford before mooring near Withymead Nature Reserve.
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@debbiemast9973 4 жыл бұрын

Every time I see those cruisers go by you I think I Hyacinth bucket. I mean bouquet.

@pennywebb867 4 жыл бұрын

OMG. Me too! She talks about cruising on her borrowed "yacht" which ends up being a run down dinky boat...she and poor Richard both end up in the river. Or the one when she invites them all to "partake in riparian entertainment". Such a funny show. I love britcoms.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Yeah, a lot of similarities 😂

@geraldheitman7687 4 жыл бұрын

I still say "Silver Fox" is the best looking narrow boat I have seen in all your videos :-) But then it's you Colin and Shaun that make it a great fun and yet relaxing boat !

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@dannyfeller7034 4 жыл бұрын

100% agree

@malcolmelliott1876 4 жыл бұрын

Totally!!... everything about the boat, the content and the presentation is always 110% ... I doubt it could be better and always makes Friday nights a joy.

@kellinigh2398 4 жыл бұрын

I had to watch this twice. That is my complaint. Laughed so hard the first time had to go and watch it again.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, I'll take that 👍🏻

@kacijames.321 4 жыл бұрын

I had to watch on my own for the first. Dad not here as my Grandad been rushed to hospital. Loved as always. Will show dad when he is home. Loved it x

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Aww, no. I hope everything is okay 💜💜

@petermcclung9730 4 жыл бұрын

I had no idea after growing up in Victoria, BC that the game we played as kids was called Pooh Sticks! Silly Bear!

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@kimnicholls2384 4 жыл бұрын

Good evening Colin and Shaun The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band are real I remember them 😆 As always love the History lesson Not too sure about the swimmers 🏊‍♂️ It’s 36 degrees as I type Way too hot Have a lovely weekend chilling and relaxing 😎 Take care x x

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, 36 here too. Got to 37.5 earlier 🥵

@katejames507 4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha still laughing at the dive off the boat 🚣‍♂️. Look forward to the outtakes almost as much as the vlog. X

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@acerone10 4 жыл бұрын

Watching you two is a guaranteed smile on my face. Thanks

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

😊 thank you

@markvickers7400 4 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, Can I just say I have watched every video of yours and it's really helped me through lockdown and shielding. You two are so funny it really makes my week so much better when you post up. Keep up the good work guys.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Mark!

@8074sam 3 жыл бұрын

The Biggerstaff people are AMAZING!

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

They are!

@cecilwilson5442 4 жыл бұрын

To many nights in the hassenda are catching up with Colin now anyways thanks for the video,, history lessons really appreciated, thanks form northern Ireland, that's no mooring like private parking,, loved the commando disembarking,, action man,, hopefully,, no butterfly where injured in the making of the video,, ☘️☘️☘️☘️

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Great jump, lost points on the land 😂

@benraaphorst5646 4 жыл бұрын

It is good to see you boys are doing well , have a good weekend ,greetings from Benjamin from the Netherlands 🍻🍻🍻

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Benjamin! 👍

@donnagascoigne3540 3 жыл бұрын

I seriously love listening to your northern accents. As a fellow Yorkshire (wo)man who now lives in Wiltshire, your conversations make me miss home ♥️

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Awwww!

@barrieking5939 4 жыл бұрын

Just watched today's posting and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you both for the stunning filming. The scenery is magnificent. I used to be a canal boater for many years, but as I'm now 77 years old I think I'm too old. So, I relive my journeys through you. Thanks very much. Barrie.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@gogs1468 4 жыл бұрын

Ahh, you are the first channel I am subscribed to that has realised if you are casting the video, which I do to see you in all your splendour, you do not have the links above your head, well done and a great video, thanks.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@sgfmsc 4 жыл бұрын

Have you considered a sign for your boat "No Mooring. don`t tie your land to my boat. Great channel lads, keep up the good work.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Love it! 😂

@carolehayden8566 4 жыл бұрын

I always love your music 🎶 Tasty. Be well and continue taking me with you. I just found out there was even such a thing as Narrow Boats!

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks, Carole!

@matty6848 3 жыл бұрын

Loved Shaun’s special forces role off the boat😂👍

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@munocat 4 жыл бұрын

I love that boat at 1:16, I was listening to Yates last night. Don’t knock the Macc Canal, many a day fishing there as a lad. Shawns Navy combat roll, storm the bank for the mooring. Thank you 😊

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! The jump was fine. It was the landing that lost him points 😂

@clintharwood9692 4 жыл бұрын

Been retired for more than enough time to not give a rip about what day of the week it may be BUT I now look forward to Fridays!

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

That's such a great position to be in 👍🏻

@RayM53 4 жыл бұрын

Sjnce there are no towpaths and peoples property goes down to the waters edge, they are probably reluctant to permit hire boats etc pitching up there, (Can I use your toilet please?) After all, not everyone is as pleasant as you two. Splendid to chat with Shaun outside W H Smiths in Windsor on Wednesday. Keep it up.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

It's not the houses we're talking about. It's the landowners who bought miles of pasture land used for mooring then banned boats.

@dericksmit1967 4 жыл бұрын

Hi guys. I would like to thank you for sharing your journey with me. I started following you guys and I have to say you changed my thinking about life and what I want. Thanks you for everything, you are a great inspiration Shaun and I cannot weight to travel with you two next week.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Aww, thanks so much, Derick 👍🏻

@skipsisson4068 4 жыл бұрын

My wife and I learned not to drink coffee or tea while watching, laughing at your running funny commentary tends to make it come out our noses. We really enjoy your You Tube post. Keep it coming.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! A good lesson to learn 😂

@m1cxf 4 жыл бұрын

All those no mooring signs would tempt the wind up merchant out of me. I would stop about three feet away from the bank and drop an anchor fore and aft then sit and wait for the fireworks.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Brilliant 😂

@geodun 4 жыл бұрын

If you send Shaun ahead he can just throw the No Mooring signs in the river and you can put your own Silver Fox Mooring Only signs in, no problem.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@nikkivarton5659 3 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure poohsticks was invented by A A Milne, author of Winnie the Pooh. Can't believe Shaun's never heard of Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band. Now I've got an urban spaceman ear worm I'm the urban spaceman baby, I've got speed I've got everything I need I'm the urban spaceman baby, I can fly I'm a supersonic guy Yes t' Thames is beautiful but tha'll never ger a welcome like tha does up north so get tha sens back to Yorkshire - them southerners are all fur coats and no knickers (too late Shaun - I already did say that!)

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, we're heading north again now 👍🏻

@rebeccamackey4878 3 жыл бұрын

The House at pooh corner 1928 A.A. Mine first mentioned..

@emmakirk9194 3 жыл бұрын

A. A. Milne was British

@nikkivarton5659 3 жыл бұрын

@@emmakirk9194yes he was.

@JustCameronAndHisJeep 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you again for a lovely visit. Stay safe friends.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you too

@johnbush7087 4 жыл бұрын

The historical and geographic tidbits are essential to keeping your vlog current and relative. Good work, thanks for your hard work.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@TheWildheartmuse 3 жыл бұрын

Those plastic boats take the 'romance' out of boating. They are ugly! Keep up the good vids and lovely personal chats.

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Hehe! Thank you Lesli 💜

@KWlion 3 жыл бұрын

Probably when they started making them out of steel , some one said that steel ( or iron) is ugly, they shouldn't have stopped making them out of wood !!

@TheGeoffpike 4 жыл бұрын

Jumped off the boat like a gazelle there, ever thought of taking up athletics?....lol

@dare28 4 жыл бұрын

Can't stop laughing

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂

@wayneball 4 жыл бұрын

Or ballet 😂😂

@helenreynolds3111 4 жыл бұрын

Fab vlog, thank you! Lived in Oxford for years, didn't realise that was the definition of where the Isis changed to the Thames. You learn something new every day!

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Yay! 👊🏻

@katerh3198 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the laugh -- Shaun's giggle is very infectious. A great way to start off the day at 4am and can't sleep, xx

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@NinaMcKayYoloSwag 3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever been around Banbury? Had my first canal trip there a couple weeks ago, went from Twyford up to Cropredy, passing through Banbury. A beautiful peaceful route, north of Oxford

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

It really is lovely there. Our vlogs 100-109 cover the south Oxford from Napton to Duke's Lock. 👍🏻

@loopylou 4 жыл бұрын

Never thought of having to watch out for swimmers when you're on a river. That's a big deal.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Yup, otherwise (makes crunching splurgy noises)

@loopylou 4 жыл бұрын

@@FoxesAfloat 😂 and you certainly don't want that.

@terrisantiago9128 4 жыл бұрын

Omggggggg you jumped off and did a dive on the shore .love all the history to talk about

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@rachelmarshall3235 4 жыл бұрын

Great vlog lovely fellas......I did glass over a bit at the ‘Thames, Isis, Thame, Bridge poo’ bit......it’s a lot to take in for my little brain! Yeats...hurrah...up the ☘️ Irish!! I used to live in a shared house and the fella next door used to play Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band records all the time....very jolly! 😁 Beautiful stretch of canal/river....you can smell the affluence from here in Cornwall! 🤣 Shaun’s launching himself off the boat.......that should be in the Yorkshire Olympiad! Love where you’ve moored up. I hope you have a good chill. Lots of love to you lovely fellas. 😘😘😘😘

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Ewww! 😂

@melina001a 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortuntly the peeople who live near the Thames are VERY VERY snobby, they are VERY unwelcoming to traveling boaters like yourseleves. There's been pertitions and such to ban travelingg boaters rom some area's of the thames. They alway fall on their backsides luckily

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Well, if ever they succeed in banning boats let's hope there's a bloody great flood! 😂

@PROTEK123 3 жыл бұрын

Have no idea how a heterosexual male who normally watches motors , guns and footy has found this channel , know binge watching like there's no tomorrow lol your the perfect double act ( more cannon and ball than 2 ronnies but love the content) .

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Cheers, and welcome 👍🏻😂💜😛

@shelaghweston4584 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent - your right about the no mooring signs they are endless ...

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Hundreds! 😂

@lyndabrown8310 4 жыл бұрын

Found your video by chance,love watching you guys. You guys are so funny and love your information you give. I’m from unites states and love to hear your accents. ❤️ You guys make me smile and the day better. Safe travels to you guys.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@johnillingworth8496 4 жыл бұрын

How can that be 16 minutes and 21 seconds? I'm sure the vlog started only 5 minutes ago

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks, John 👍🏻

@zz504 4 жыл бұрын

I just watched it again on the big TV and I think you are right. That was never 16 minutes.

@HonourableHusband 4 жыл бұрын

Shaun makes an excellent straight man, pun intended. (Surely I’m not the first commenter to make that joke?)

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

You're not, and you won't be the last 😂😂😂

@edwinhelder8457 4 жыл бұрын

hello, when you get to Aldermaston Wharf, drop in for a drink. We're just after lock 95, boat name ' Unfazed'. There are facilities just before the lock and after the bridge. Look forward to seeing you. Happy boating.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks

@FloatingOurBoat 4 жыл бұрын

We know Father Thames has not been kind to you but you make it look so beautiful. Everytime I look at those big houses I just see windows that need cleaning then settle down again and smile on our dinky boat. Looking forward to your trip to Reading!

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Too right 👍🏻 Have you guys sobered up after the Well Deck party? 😂 xxx

@michael769senett8 4 жыл бұрын

My dear boy's if you had a big house like what Iv'e got would you want riff raff out side ? and the sign says No More In 😂😂😂 lol xx

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

I don't think it's the homeowners who are the problem. Anyone who owns a riverside property deserves privacy. We would never dream of mooring at the end of someone's garden. Our gripe is with the landowners who bought mile upon mile of pasture land which was used for mooring for many years and then banned boats. Some of this is because of badly behaved boater over the years, overstaying, littering, destroying the land, but some of it is also greed and selfishness, hence not a friendly feeling place to be. Sad real because it could be lovely!

@ttaibe 4 жыл бұрын

Okay Ill complain: Nope, sorry I have got nothing. Carry on!

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@clarabellahp 4 жыл бұрын

Pooh sticks was played by Pooh Bear and Christopher Robin in AA Milne's Christopher Robin books. (Now you know!)

@deadm101 4 жыл бұрын

In Ashdown Forest, Kent

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@onefunnyoldman 4 жыл бұрын

Fabulous vlog boys, really enjoyed the trip with you. Shaun hasn't heard of the Bonzo dog doo dah band! He'll be telling us next that he hasn't heard of Dave dee, Dozey, Beaky, Mick and Tich :)

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! I know them too 👍🏻😂

@carolley9705 3 жыл бұрын

All right then. Have to ask, how do you get the video at the waterline?

@altahir9515 3 жыл бұрын

In their description it says they have a go pro hero 7, which can withstand almost anything! They can go underwater, you can drop them from high up and all sorts. Lots of people use them for videoing extreme sports like skiing and mountain biking because they're robust, and because Go Pro designs lots of attachments for them. There are attachments for helmets and handlebars and tripods and everything.

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Some bendy sticks and waterproof cameras 😉

@carolley9705 3 жыл бұрын

@@FoxesAfloat It really is a clever way of getting an unusual perspective. Way to go. (And there's no need to reply to this comment.) I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate the technical aspects to your vlogs.

@davidarnott3597 3 жыл бұрын

Although i agree there are few moorings, due to the many private residences on one side in part, along the Thames / Isis I hope you found Abingdon welcoming - only saying as I am biased and live there lol :)

@FoxesAfloat 3 жыл бұрын

Abingdon was lovely in so many ways! x

@japrods1 4 жыл бұрын

A nice gentle one after all the dramas. But time to get awf that river!! Ta for another Fri afternoon treat. C&Lx

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

We couldn't agree more!

@johnnowacki6903 4 жыл бұрын

The Bonzos! "Mr. Slater's Parrott", "My Pink Half of the Drainpipe", and my favorite, "Hunting Tigers out in India"! What fun...LOVE you guys, and thanks again for a lovely vid! J.

@evelynsutton4411 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, my family still quote the Bonzos too, specially the one about body- building (can't remember the title) "biceps, triceps, physical development . . . " (my grandson is into martial arts) " l used to be a seven stone weakling, now l'm two separate gorillas" . . hilarious!

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@chet292 4 жыл бұрын

Colin and Shaun missed you guys!!!! Looking well. Thanks for sharing the beautiful scenery... have a lovely week see u next week. Keep safe lads

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@jamesmeslener4870 4 жыл бұрын

Love the Poo sticks story. My kids and I played them in the stream near our house in New York

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Nice one!

@kathleenwebb3931 4 жыл бұрын

Great vlog this week, guys. Especially enjoyed your choice of music, Colin. Very chill. Greetings from Indiana, USA!

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@markwiseman423 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant...weekly dose of smiles and craziness... thanks for the great work as ever guys...keep safe and please keep them coming...

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@SongOfEire 4 жыл бұрын

I really do enjoy the interesting facts you unearth and share with us. It lets us step back from the everyday mundanities of life and get a historical perspective. When I watch other boaters’ vlogs, I talk back to the screen and fill in the appropriate facts that I learned from you!

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! That's brilliant! 😂

@markattardo 4 жыл бұрын

Tuck and roll Shawn.😉 If not for the go away signs I'd say that was a nice stretch of river.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

It's a lovely river, just the people who don't want you to stop anywhere. It's all 'yeah, come and spend your money but don't stop outside my property!'

@markattardo 4 жыл бұрын

@@FoxesAfloat Yup

@ianrobertson9744 4 жыл бұрын

Ian again pressed the wrong button, as I was saying, the Thames Path is free mooring but so many this is my land people came along that it was ignored even complaining to Enviroment Agency made no difference. When we first went on the river it was very friendly everybody helping each other and plenty of drinking and sharing, but that died a death when the gin palaces stated using the river, happy sailing thanks for the blog. Regards Ian

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Sad place. We won't be back 👎🏻😬

@simonlane9419 4 жыл бұрын

You lads always make my day when I see a new vlog. Having suffered depression for a while.your vlog always puts a smile on my face no matter how I feel. Thank you . Simon

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Simon. Have a lovely weekend mate 👍🏻

@araneus1 4 жыл бұрын

I noticed in the comments that someone was surprised that there was a script and I'm sure they were pulling your leg, but it occurred to me that it was also a compliment. Anytime people think that what you do 'to camera' is casual and easy, you know that you have done a good job. I narrate my own books to create audiobooks so I know how much work it takes to sound as though it all comes easy! Back in the day, our boys would have camellia races in the creek that runs through our block. Red versus white. I can't remember who won -- more fun than sticks. Love your work. Terry and Dianne

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

LOL! There’s never been a script 😂

@stephenlittle7534 4 жыл бұрын

I so remember The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. They were great and funny. You got to find them and let himself hear them. When I was there were you are at the end I said to my wife that Goring was very boring. Have a little look. I too don't .? like those big bosts. As the one we got from Salters Yard Oxford Way was a Little boat wider then yours but smaller in length and it had a tiller at the front lefthand side with the front well door opened as we went along. Memories of so lovely good old days that was around the 70s time. Keep Safe Guy's.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

We found a few interesting things in Goring (next week).

@Tom-S1981 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the Thames is the back drop to some very large, posh houses, and as such has been over run with rodents (the upper class rat racers). We found the very same problem, only being able to stay on the locks briefly before being kicked off and moved on. All good fun I guess. Very good, lads! Great vlog 👌👍😊

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

@terrystephens1102 4 жыл бұрын

Great episode, thanks guys - understand why you haven’t enjoyed the Thames - too many snoots about. Best wishes 😃👌❤️👏👏👏

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@brodie2711 4 жыл бұрын

As a lifelong Londoner, I and my teen friends took our dingy's on that part of the Thames and we were shouted at and told to get off the river by a really posh army officer type. And you can imagine what hand signal we gave him. They didn't want oiks like us on their river. Great Vlog per as usual. You always make me laugh and inform. Thanks, Guys.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! I would have loved to have seen his face 😂

@brodie2711 4 жыл бұрын

@@FoxesAfloat He went as red as a beetroot. And waffled like Boris.

@mahnid 4 жыл бұрын

Tuck and roll Shaun, tuck and roll. Another great vlog gents, ta!

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@gwenritch 4 жыл бұрын

You both are my morning start with cafe! love the history of your part of the world...Im 7hrs in time behind you in Panama! Can you imagine the Silver Fox going through the Panama Canal! Blessings 🙏💕🇵🇦

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! It would look lost 😂

@trueblue2124 4 жыл бұрын

Another great fun video with stunning pics from the best boating channel on here by far - - so thank you guys! - -stay safe -

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@lincreed-nickerson7949 4 жыл бұрын

A few months ago I found you, binge watched your videos, and now wait for the next one. I watch a lot of KZfaq channels, and you are my favourite. Near as I can tell we have a lot in common. When I first rediscovered narrowboats I thought when the covid crisis is over, and my cancer treatments are done I would travel to England from Australia for a narrowboat adventure. Sadly, unless I am lucky, and get into a study where they modify modify my T cells to destroy the cancer, about a 33% chance of getting into the study, I have about a year left. I will make the best of that time reading, and going on You Tube adventures with you and others. I can't express just how much joy you bring to me. I am a former broadcaster, and I gather we have a connection there. I am a Yank, having spent the last 6 years mostly in Australia with considerable time in Vietnam. No mooring, reminds me of summers on the Maine USA coast 50 years ago when I was a young lad, where the signs were often "keep off or get shot." Later I lived in Oregon where the coast was mostly open to everyone.. I love you guys, you always bring a smile.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Hey! 👋 Ah, sounds like you had a rough time of it. I hope something can be done! xxxxx

@UrbanHomesteadMomma 4 жыл бұрын

No complaints from me, I love all the history tidbits... makes watching the channel so interesting.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Aww, thank you, Marie! 💜

@teresab2624 4 жыл бұрын

A NEW post! Always brings a smile to my face, after a rough week. Bless you, both! ♥

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@stefeniedavidmusic 4 жыл бұрын

I live about 30 minutes from the Welland Canal which goes between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario by-passing Niagara Falls. Now a few boats have tried to do the falls route but the canal is easier. Anyway you can watch large lake freighter going through the canal on You Tube and it's very interesting. They sure don't have much room and the Captains really have to pay attention to what they are doing. Take a look sometime if you get a chance. Cheers guys. Great video as usual. Love the history bits.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, mark, a few people have sent links for it. Quite interesting 👍🏻

@peterwalton1502 4 жыл бұрын

The River Isis/Thames is one of the most beautiful stretches of water I’ve seen you cruise on.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

It is a beautiful river.

@rachelenticott7673 4 жыл бұрын

Diving and tumbling into the grassy bank ...made me laugh🤣...but you did it with style 🤣....sorry still giggling 🤣

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@caroldemulder236 4 жыл бұрын

I remember The Bonzo Dog Do Da Band xx

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@lancpudn 4 жыл бұрын

Ha! Shillingford, Me mam used to send us to chippy on a Friday night to get 'Bob mixes' half a fish,chips & peas for a shilling Beltin'.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Mmmmm... Cheap food 😛

@annteve 4 жыл бұрын

Glorious day. I love the travel log as you cruise along. As for the “No Mooring” signs, perhaps you could *anchor* just a meter or so from the shore. That would get those unwelcoming people.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Not safe to do that with the currents and so many boats on the river.

@VanDieselPK 4 жыл бұрын

You Lads are absolutely entertaining. Keep 'em coming, and I love that I can catch you on Amazon Prime Now. Cheers!!

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@suee6835 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Guy's. Another great vlog...totally agree with you NO MOORINGS on the Thames loved the cruising but to find a mooring was a nightmare .We know who Viv Stanshall and The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band was.xx

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

I knew someone would! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@virginiastock5518 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Boys its me again. Great video as always. I remember Wallingford from our boating holiday years ago when I went into the local butchers and got some really tasty sausages and burgers to cook on the boat. Another cruiser past us and said they could smell my cooking way down the river. I see you are heading to Goring, very nice village that used to have a great bakers shop(hope it is still there) where you could get some fresh baked bread. Take care as always and Lots of Love to you both. xx

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

@kathlucy603 4 жыл бұрын

Lots of big day cruisers on this river. Had a giggle at Shaun’s commando roll, keen to jump off to tie up ... after finally finding a mooring spot 😆

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! yeah, landed heavy 😂

@johnh1855 4 жыл бұрын

Colin & Shawn, My partner and I just started watching your vlog a couple of weeks ago and we must say we throughly enjoy the quality of your productions! We can tell you both put a lot love into each video down to the great choice of music to match the mood/scenery. Talking about the scenery, WOW just lovely areas of England you show. We've been binge watching for the last few weeks. We were to visit your beautiful country this year! I was in the UK way back in 1977 during the Silver Jubilee. Well that was a long time ago! We live across the big pond and unfortunately with the crazy time we live in we will be putting off our visit. We are both in love with the history of England. Sorry to ramble but we had to leave a comment to let you know how much we love what you are doing. You two are a to funny, you sure make us laugh! Stay safe and healthy! So looking forward to all your new adventures and can't wait to see how you're big new project turns out. Cheers from John and Dean

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Hi guys! 👋 Thank you so much for commenting. Nice to see you've been catching up on our travels! xxx

@ianofsjkartwork 4 жыл бұрын

Another great vlog guys........well explained and thanks for history lesson......stay safe.....thanks for sharing

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@deadm101 4 жыл бұрын

Nimby-ism, so to speak, alive and kiicking down south I see. Never mind, you two would be welcome in my back yard any day. I think I'll leave it there. 😁❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the most unfriendly river so far 👎🏻

@gyuunyuuishere 4 жыл бұрын

what a week I've had, found you guys on Saturday and have binged all your vlogs all week ( yes, all of them). not got much work done, but I have a new subcription to watch every week. Thanks for the entertainment, looking foward to the next vid.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! xxxxxx

@bdh3949 4 жыл бұрын

Well we don't call our competition "Poo Sticks" but we do have large annual "Plastic Duckie" races that started similarly under a bridge. It is fun to watch the start as they have a great big bag filled (there could be thousands) with duckies and they drop them from a bridge for a sort of convoluted LeMans start. Nowadays though the race goes on through town, into rapids and over falls. First duckie (they are numbered) to cross the finish wins. Usually a very nice prize. PS Did Sean need any help getting out of that big gopher hole he fell into at the landing?

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised they still do that what with all the plastic pollution going on 👍🏻💜

@bdh3949 4 жыл бұрын

@@FoxesAfloat Most all are recovered and re-used annually. I was on a local recovery team once and we only missed one out of about 200 duckies. They probably get taken as souvenirs.

@dienadel30 4 жыл бұрын

Great installment gentlemen who on earth gives a channel like this a thumbs down !?

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

We have a loyal band of trolls. When it's cold we bring them hot chocolate and a blanket so they can be warm and hateful 👍🏻😂💜

@dienadel30 4 жыл бұрын

@@FoxesAfloat LOL !

@tuckcuttertuck6802 4 жыл бұрын

So much pretty views. A relaxing way to start a Friday while sipping on coffee. Thank you two very much.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@littlesammyf7380 4 жыл бұрын

Someone had a lovely shop in Superdry! Such a joy watching the banter, you do make me smile 😊

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you!

@allenhuddleston4616 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Gents . Excellent photography of the area that you both are motoring thru . I knew that the UK is very beautiful and picturesque .Your videos truly showcase that fact . I am in Maryland USA so this post is very informative . Sorry to hear about the crash . I hope that the repair goes smoothly .

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Allen. All sorted now 👍🏻

@jamesworth183 4 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual guys. My dad helped develop and build the Dehaviland Mosquito, so a nice bit of local interest for me and I guess that’s my happy ending for this week. More advance warning please on the day you do a live vlog. Missed the last one and only found out about it the next morning.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Hi James. We are limited by location and internet availability which is why we can't give more than a few days notice. If you click the notifications bell you'll know as soon as we announce them 👍🏻

@ellydavis2066 4 жыл бұрын

I was going to ask can you not moor on the other side and then Sean performed a dive bomber roll onto the bank. Technical score 7, presentation 6, difficulty 9.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@fumbleknit719 4 жыл бұрын

Quick thinking 10, grace during improvisation, 10

@darkdezigns2498 4 жыл бұрын

hi just wanted to give a quick comment, im from the uk, moved to canada. theres few channels i follow and tbh i love your guys videos, the attention to detail is awesome, the bloopers and the editing is spot on. i love down to earth people, keep doing what you're doing and sorry for your recent loss.

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 👍🏻😛💜

@terryentoure6475 4 жыл бұрын

He may never have heard of the Bonzo Dog Doo Band but he is definitely an urban spaceman :)

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@chriscross9505 4 жыл бұрын

8:02 Oooo, a cartoon sky. From The Simpsons I think? Gorgeous day !!

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Yes!

@allanbairstow 4 жыл бұрын

Sat in the garden with a beer watching you two on the British waterways, life is good. Great work guys 👍

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@daviddale7606 4 жыл бұрын

When I first read your heading for this blog I thought you did not like cruising the Thames full stop But as I got into viewing the log I have to agree with your sentiments concerning no mooring signs, The landowners lining the river banks want to keep the access to the river all to themselves but there is nothing they can do to stop boats of whatever ype plying the river up and down. I think you would have enjoyed the river if those no mooring sign that were not there.. By the time you get this I suspect that you will be past Beale park. There is moorings there on you right hand side. The park facilities may be still closed due to the Pandemic but in other circumstance it would be an interesting place to visit. Look out for the two lion statues.If you are going visit Reading City csntre in a pak a short distance to the east of the town you will find the largest Lion statue in existence

@FoxesAfloat 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! It's balls must be bigger than my head 😂😂