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Betty on a Boat
United Kingdom
Приєднався 3 лип 2018
Hello if you're reading this! I'm Betty and I thought I'd start sharing some of my narrowboat adventures on UA-cam.
I'm originally from Wolverhampton so I grew up around canals. After dreaming of having my own narrowboat for many years I finally took the plunge and got my petite 30ft Aintree Beetle last year.
I then went on a crazy 171-mile journey to bring it back to the Midlands over the space of two weeks. It was an eventful journey - I got stuck at the bottom of my first lock, fell in the canal, and I survived most of the trip without running water due to a problem with the boat.
Anyway, I'd love it if you subscribed and joined me on my travels, and maybe offered some moral support!
I'm originally from Wolverhampton so I grew up around canals. After dreaming of having my own narrowboat for many years I finally took the plunge and got my petite 30ft Aintree Beetle last year.
I then went on a crazy 171-mile journey to bring it back to the Midlands over the space of two weeks. It was an eventful journey - I got stuck at the bottom of my first lock, fell in the canal, and I survived most of the trip without running water due to a problem with the boat.
Anyway, I'd love it if you subscribed and joined me on my travels, and maybe offered some moral support!
Bad news and a change of plan
It feels very weird to be posting about something so personal on the internet but it didn't feel right to carry on making videos like normal without explaining what's been going on.
As discussed in the video, here are some links where you can get information on the symptoms of prostate cancer:
www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/symptoms/
www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/prostate-cancer/symptoms
prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support/risk-and-symptoms/prostate-cancer-signs-and-symptoms
Also, apologies for the sound quality in this video. I decided to experiment with using a wireless microphone instead of my usual technique of getting close to my phone and talking into the internal microphone. Unfortunately the wireless microphone picked up quite a lot of engine noise, which drowned out my voice. However, I've written subtitles that you can turn on if you're struggling to hear me!
#narrowboating #canal #boating
As discussed in the video, here are some links where you can get information on the symptoms of prostate cancer:
www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/symptoms/
www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/prostate-cancer/symptoms
prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support/risk-and-symptoms/prostate-cancer-signs-and-symptoms
Also, apologies for the sound quality in this video. I decided to experiment with using a wireless microphone instead of my usual technique of getting close to my phone and talking into the internal microphone. Unfortunately the wireless microphone picked up quite a lot of engine noise, which drowned out my voice. However, I've written subtitles that you can turn on if you're struggling to hear me!
#narrowboating #canal #boating
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Taking my narrowboat on the River Trent
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In this video you can see me taking my narrowboat on part of the River Trent, in the county of Staffordshire in England. It was a really beautiful stretch of river but my heart was racing and I was glad to get off. I definitely feel safer on canals! Thanks for watching!
A sunny narrowboat cruise across a canal aqueduct
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In this video I took my narrowboat over a canal aqueduct which crosses the River Dove. The River Dove follows the border between the English counties of Derbyshire and Staffordshire, which means I started off in one county and ended up in another! Sorry it has taken me so long to post another video by the way. I've had a lot going on lately and I haven't had much free time to edit this together...
Befriending a swan and moving my car
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This video didn't turn out how I was expecting! It was meant to be all about how I move my car whenever I move my narrowboat, but then I befriended a swan. I've only recently discovered how to tell the difference between male and female swans. Males have a black bit at the base of their bill which swells and becomes larger during breeding season, so this was definitely a male swan. Anyway, than...
How I moor my narrowboat as a solo boater
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For this video I thought I'd respond to a question that someone asked me after watching one of my previous videos. It's all about how I moor my narrowboat, which is a bit more difficult when you're on your own. By the way, I think I pronounce "pilings" wrong in this video. I've only ever seen the word written down so I don't know how to pronounce it. Anyway, I hope people find this video useful...
Attempting to fix my narrowboat
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I'm sorry if this video is a bit boring! I'm definitely not a DIY expert and I wasn't going to film this but I thought I'd better explain why I can't do a narrowboat tour at the moment. I also thought it would be good to show the reality of narrowboat life. I've had quite a few comments from people saying it looks idyllic, and it can be at times, but narrowboats need a lot of maintenance and th...
How I get water on my narrowboat (and do a three-point turn)
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It's the third video of me on my narrowboat and I think I come across as a bit miserable in this one... I promise I'm more cheerful in real life! I needed to move my boat after being moored in the same spot for two weeks and I also needed to get water, which meant turning the boat around in the canal. As you'll see from the video it's a bit more difficult than turning a car around. Thanks again...
How I do canal locks on my narrowboat as a solo boater
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I've made another video! Thank you to everyone who watched the last one, left nice comments and subscribed to my channel. I didn't expect such a positive reaction but it was really nice. For this video I thought I'd show people how I do canal locks. I was quite scared and confused about locks before I got my boat. I'd been on a couple of narrowboat holidays with friends but we'd only done five ...
My first (slightly awkward) YouTube video on my narrowboat
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Hello, I'm Betty! I really enjoy watching other people's narrowboat videos so I thought I'd have a go at making my own. I'm quite a smiley and cheerful person in real life but I was nervous while filming this. I feel a bit of a plonker talking to a camera but hopefully I'll get better at it. #narrowboat #canal #boatlife
Drone shots of Willington Power Station cooling towers in Derbyshire
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Willington Power Station in Derbyshire closed in 1999 but the towers are still standing almost 20 years later. I got permission to go on the site and film the cooling towers using my DJI Phantom 3 Professional. Here are a few of the shots.
Hello Betty, not see you long time i hope you doing well, with love for you and your family. Kindly regards Albert Bangkok Thailand 😊❤
Are you a continuous cruiser Betty? Nice videos thanks
sorry to hear about your fathers diagnosis mine passed away 7 years ago - where did you get your outfit from?
I'm a month late to your video but I hope you're keeping strong and your dad is doing well x
Betty, please don't abandon us, we are subsribers because we are with you, share you're heavy load with us, let us support you and lighten your load. We can help you even if it's just by listening.please upload more, not less, lots of love to you, worried subscriber
Have you considered using a bicycle instead of a car? I saw a folding bike on a narrowboat recently, and it looked like a very appealing option.
Great channel, you're a natural at filming, keep going. 👍 oh and I hope your father is doing good.
Hello Betty, hope you’re ok darling and your father is doing well?thoughts and prayers are with you and your family 🙏🏻❤
Any news on your dad ? 😢. been thinking of you and the family, I know my self it's not easy ❤x🫂🥂⚘️🥂
Yes, we've found out the cancer hasn't spread, which is good! I'm working on a new video that should go online this weekend.
@@bettyonaboat that's good news , looking forward to the new video proud of you for doing what you do can't be easy but you do it with ease well done hope 1 day you come through Lincoln it stunning, take care ⚘️🥂⚘️🫂
You have the x factor in presentation. Come across as so natural. Keep it going.
Thank you!
That's not an aquaduck...that's a swan.
Piling is better pronounced with a long 'I' as in pile (long bulk of timber driven into the bank) or mile. Also it is usual to leave the engine running whilst mooring in case it is needed, but solo mariners must take particular care to ensure it is completely in neutral and disengaged before stepping off the boat for obvious reasons. Have fun boating all.
Loved the canal you are on - would have been nice with the drone ?
I think I'll try to get more drone shots in future but I can't fly it while driving the boat unfortunately.
Do you have Boyfriend or something, wow you have cutest smile i ever seen 😊😊 Go go go Girl
Another beautiful video! - Hopefully should be on the cut myself soon... if I can find a decent hull for my budget... hard going at the moment.
Good luck! It's a big decision so take your time.
I do admire you making this announcement regarding dads diagnosis, it is so worrying it takes over your life, stay strong and best wishes for your parents health. I do know your dad would be so proud of your endeavours, operating a narrow boat and producing a wonderful video for all to enjoy.
Thank you, that's very kind!
Wishing you and the family all the very best.
Thank you!
So nice to see you doing things at a steady pace, lovely also to see waving going on too, not Madness! HeHe!
Ha, you can't beat a bit of waving!
Lovely, how much water doss your tank hold and what happens to the waste water?
I can't remember how big the tank is! The waste water just goes into the canal.
a snack of rice. just fills the bill.
He seemed to enjoy it!
Hi Betty, still thinking about you. Hope you and your dad are OK. Take care xx❤
Thank you, he's doing OK so far. I'm going to post an update video over the weekend.
Hi Betty, it nice to hear from you. I'm glad your dad is OK. Please send him our regards and hope your well😊😊xx❤ Andrew
Hope your OK Betty x
I'm doing OK thanks!
That was just lovely, the scenery the swans the sunny day and of course yourself , thank you !
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
From Texas, USA. Prayers for your family!
Thank you!
Leave the hat on it becomes you it’s very pretty
can you use that on sea?
Some people have used narrowboats on the sea but I'd be too scared to do that! I'm not sure my engine is powerful enough.
Hi Betty, just came across your channel and watched all your vlogs. Was devastated to hear your dad has prostate cancer. Really hope his treatment goes well. We bought our boat last year and our plans have had to change twice due to unforeseen medical problems. Wishing you and your family all the best. Look after yourself.
I'm sorry you've had medical problems too. Thank you for your best wishes.
Apologies for earlier error. Blessings and positive vibes coming your way.
It's OK, I hadn't seen it. Thank you for your good wishes!
Bly
Hi, just checking if everything is OK. Best wishes.
I'm doing OK thanks. I'm working on a video update that should go online this weekend.
can you drink the warm water that the engine has warmed up betty
I've never tried it! I tend to just boil a kettle to make tea.
How much Diesel does your boat use? Say over a month? Love your Videos by the way!
Don't mind me asking, why do you keep looking backwards ?
I'm checking there isn't a boat behind me! It's partly because I don't want to film when there's a boat behind me but also because I go slower than most other boats, so I've ended up with queues of boats behind me in the past! I'm the same when I'm driving a car - I check my mirrors a lot because I like to see all around me, but there aren't mirrors on the boat.
@@bettyonaboat thanks for your reply
Thinking of you Betty ❤
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts snd emotions. You are a wonderful daughter to your father. I agree follow your heart. Do what you feel is right for you. Only do videos when it suits you. Thanks for sharing
Thank you!
Oh Betty, you made me cry. Im very sorry to hear that news. Sending a big hug xx ❤
I'm sorry to have made you cry! We're all feeling much more positive now.
Hello Betty, i just found you tonight, watched all your videos & became a subscriber from a small town in Iowa USA. I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. Prays to all of you🙏❤ I'm sooooo tired of hearing another person has cancer!! There has to be a cure & now! Late last week we found out my sister inlaw who has been battling breast cancer for 4 years has now only 6 months because it's attacking her brain so badly😭. This also happened to my cousin. Cancer is so wrong!!!😤😡 But beautiful people like you with your videos helps alot of us forget about the bad things in life. I hope you don't find that offensive in your time of need. I hope you find it as an inspiration to make more videos for a release of your stressful times & a time for us all to escape into your beautiful videos❤ Thank you so much for sharing your life with us.
I know what you mean, cancer seems very common now unfortunately and I don't know why that is. :-(
Lovely Boat Betty !!😃
Thank you!
Hope you’re ok and getting on well with making your way to see your parents 😊 looking forward to your next stylish outfit too!
Thank you! The journey is going well and I'm working on a video update which will hopefully go online this weekend.
Wow! I think you do extremely well. Wonderful! I'd like to see more videos of life on board a narrowboat
Thanks very much!
Dire Straits - There's always Sunshine after rain - These things have always been the same .! All the best Betty Youre a Star !!😃
Thank you!
Hi Betty Great to watch your Video , youre so Grounded !!. Carry On Boating and Take Care 😀
Thank you!
Great Job Betty 😃 What a nice life !
Thanks very much!
sorry to hear of his illness. no promises of course, but some recommend graviola (available in capsules), dandelion root, and other natural things.
Thank you!
@@bettyonaboat you are most welcome. have a good day.
You are a very inspiring young lady, Thanks for posting your videos. XX Lots of hugs
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing . Just a thought, small folding bicycle would be easy to use when collecting your vehicle. Easy to stow at each end. Fascinating boat culture. Live in the Stockholm archipelago. 🙏🏻
Yes, I've thought about getting a folding bike!
@@bettyonaboat saw your feed concerning your dad. Holding thumbs. Thoroughly enjoy your channel. Many thanks and safe travels.
Quick tip on locks. Opening and closing the bottom gates is usually a lot easier with the paddles open especially double width locks, so better to drop the paddles after you have closed the lock gates. The top gates usually don't have paddles with the water running in channels underground so makes no difference, but being smaller they are easy to use anyway. HTH.
Thanks for the tip!
Lovely little boat. Looks very new. Living aboard is not easy and especially solo so best of luck.
You’re very comforting and very capable in maneuvering your long boat.
Thank you!
That was very informative and beautiful.
Thanks, I hope it was useful!