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NARROWBOAT Living - What a journey…. This is CRAZY! Ep94
This week’s video sees us cruise our NARROWBOAT floating home from Rugby, starting our journey onto Crick. With muddled words and giggles along the way, it’s a case of ‘hold on to your hat’, it’s just RELENTLESS! We go up the Hillmorton locks and try to get to Dunchurch Pools Marina, but as it’s so CRAZY we don’t quite make it! 🥴
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If you’re new to our channel, just a little introduction. We are Julie and Martin and in 2021 we sold our house and gave up our jobs, to live full time on a narrowboat. We bought our 2004 narrowboat Rhapsody in Blue in the September and have been living full time onboard ever since. We hadn’t intended on vlogging, but recorded videos for ourselves and family and it has escalated into the weekly vlogs you see today, so lovely to have you all onboard! ❤️
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NARROWBOAT Living - Lock Lines? … What ARE They? Ep93
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In this week’s vlog we leave Braunston in our NARROWBOAT floating home and head for Rugby! We say a loud goodbye to our friends Pete & Caroline from @onedaymoreaboard , we see a sad sight, some fabulous views and a very windy CRUISE through to Hillmorton Locks. We take a walk at Hillmorton and see the wording on the lock gate beams, LOCK LINES … What do they mean? After a few days we go down th...
NARROWBOAT Living - Bonus vlog - So what do YOU think? ALLPOWERS R1500 - Review
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BONUS VIDEO - In this week’s video, we put the ALLPOWERS R1500 through its paces and show you what it can do. We show how it can be controlled from the mobile App, as well as its capabilities. Living in our NARROWBOAT floating home off-grid, we’re always looking at ways to save on power and we think this could well be the solution! This portable power station would benefit not just live-aboard ...
NARROWBOAT Living - We never expected this! It’s all in the TIMING! Ep92
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In this week’s video, TIMING is EVERYTHING! We say goodbye to our friends Pat & Eileen @ournarrowboatquest4894 , then leave the mooring at Flecknoe, bridge 102, and cruise our NARROWBOAT floating home towards Napton. We stop at Wigrams Marina for a pump-out and diesel, before moving on to Napton looking for a mooring. We chat at the back of the boat and banter anbout our upcoming anniversary …H...
NARROWBOAT Living - This doesn’t make sense … why isn’t it full? Ep91
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In this week’s video we travel through Martin’s nemesis, Braunston Tunnel and then Julie’s least favourite Braunston double locks! Cruising our NARROWBOAT floating home along the Grand Union Canal. At the locks, Julie has an ‘oops’ moment and then something’s not right ….? A boat has just come up the locks, so why is the next lock EMPTY? And the next one, and the next? What’s going on … they sh...
NARROWBOAT Living - CHASED along the towpath … Does he want US?! Ep90
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In this week’s vlog, we cruise our NARROWBOAT floating home from Crick Wharf at bridge 12, through to just before the Braunston Tunnel! The tunnel is so wet, my camera gets soaked! We see how a butty boat is taken through locks without an engine and we work the Watford Locks on our own, without the volunteer lockies!! We get diesel and a pumpout at a lovely marina, then try to carry on up to No...
NARROWBOAT Living - That’s NOT playing by the RULES…..or are WE wrong? Ep89
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This week’s video sees us cruising from bridge 46 through to bridge 12 on the Grand Union Canal Leicester Line. We go through Husbands Bosworth Tunnel and have a brief stopover at bridge 33. We try to get a pump out and diesel, but find it very challenging! One marina obviously didn’t want our trade, or are we wrong?! We eventually cruise through to bridge 12 near to Crick Wharf. Hope you enjoy...
NARROWBOAT Living - You ASKED … We ANSWERED! Ep88
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This week’s video continues from last week! Whilst cruising from Foxton to bridge 33, we answer your questions! Some answers are very serious, some are light-hearted and in places we have a good giggle, mainly at each other lol 😂 We thoroughly enjoyed answering all of your questions about our off-grid life in our NARROWBOAT floating home! Really hope you’re happy with our answers! Please let us...
NARROWBOAT Living - Would we recommend BOAT LIFE? Ep87
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This week’s video sees us receiving a wonderful surprise gift from subscribers, before going back up the Foxton locks to the Leicester Line Summit on the Grand Union Canal. We moored our NARROWBOAT FLOATING home at the top of the locks for a day or so and took a stroll in the sunshine and showers 🤣 The day we leave Foxton is a beautiful sunny day with blue skies, so there’s something missing at...
NARROWBOAT Living - Finally CRUISING! The toughest swing bridge….and Martin has a question? Ep86
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In this week’s vlog, we leave the lovely town of Market Harborough and cruise our NARROWBOAT floating home back down the arm. We have the toughest swing bridge to work, watch to see if Julie can do it on her own this time! We meet up with friends at Debdale and moor up to have a catch up, then go our separate ways the next morning. There’s a few ‘hoots’ on the way and we chat and giggle at the ...
NARROWBOAT Living - Going in circles for Winter … but just look who’s around us! Ep85
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In this week’s video, we start where we left off last time - we had just moored up a little way from Market Harborough. We take a walk into town and find some unexpected inhabitants at the St Dionysius Church … who can that be? 🤔 Back at the boat that night, we are shocked to see who is CAUGHT ON CAMERA! 😳 Living full-time on our NARROWBOAT floating home is not always straightforward in WINTER,...
NARROWBOAT Living - How do we get OFF this LOG?! DEBRIS in the canal! Ep84
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This week’s vlog sees us cruising our NARROWBOAT floating home from Foxton, along the Market Harborough Arm of the Grand Union canal. A couple of days before, we had been to BoatLife at Birmingham with our friends from Narrowboat Spudley, this is in a separate video, Episode 81, link below. Firstly, Julie has many huge puddles to negotiate, whilst walking to the road swing bridge. The bridge is...
NARROWBOAT Living - How does untying boat ropes get so risky? CLOSE CALL! WINTER cruising! Ep83
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In this week’s vlog, we go up to a winding hole, turn the boat and come back to the same mooring so Martin can touch up the other side of the boat. It rained solid for a few days, but then the sun appeared and Julie put the drone up (DJI Mini 2) to get some beautiful views of the misty landscape! We then decided to make a break for it as the weather was dry (not for long 😜) Julie has a ‘mishap’...
NARROWBOAT Living - Winter cruising - Any QUESTIONS? Ep82
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In this week’s video we take a muddy walk into the woods and Julie has a brain freeze, completely forgetting the most simple of words🤪 but gets a fabulous photo ….. looking up! Martin tried to take over the filming, but Julie’s having none of it 🤣 then back to the boat for a lovely home-made vegetable soup! There’s the most stunning sunset later that day ….. truly amazing! We cruise our NARROWB...
Extra! NARROWBOAT Living - BOAT TOURS! We go to BoatLife 2024 Ep81
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BoatLife 2024. If you like seeing inside boats, you’ll love this, we take you onto 3 new narrowboats, 1 widebeam and a hire boat too! We explain some of the interior layouts and briefly walk you around the show. See if you can guess our favourite? All will be revealed at the end of the video! xx Hope you enjoy this week’s video! xx 😃 Please Subscribe, it’s FREE! If you enjoy our videos and woul...
NARROWBOAT Living - Wow! So HIGH! Foxton Locks! Ep80
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NARROWBOAT Living - Wow! So HIGH! Foxton Locks! Ep80
NARROWBOAT Living - Winter on the Frozen CANAL! Foxton! Ep79
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NARROWBOAT Living - Winter on the Frozen CANAL! Foxton! Ep79
NARROWBOAT Living - WINTER cruising NEW waters in our NARROWBOAT home! (To Foxton!) Ep78
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NARROWBOAT Living - WINTER cruising NEW waters in our NARROWBOAT home! (To Foxton!) Ep78
NARROWBOAT Living - So much water … it’s actually coming in! Welford to Theddingworth! Ep77
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NARROWBOAT Living - So much water … it’s actually coming in! Welford to Theddingworth! Ep77
NARROWBOAT Living - Nearly brought the CRUISE to a standstill! Yelvertoft to Welford! Ep76
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NARROWBOAT Living - Nearly brought the CRUISE to a standstill! Yelvertoft to Welford! Ep76
Trailer - Join us on our NARROWBOAT journey, come ABOARD! - Julie & Martin on Rhapsody in Blue
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Trailer - Join us on our NARROWBOAT journey, come ABOARD! - Julie & Martin on Rhapsody in Blue
NARROWBOAT Living - It’s time to GO, our days are numbered! Watford to Yelvetoft! Ep75
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NARROWBOAT Living - It’s time to GO, our days are numbered! Watford to Yelvetoft! Ep75
NARROWBOAT Living - Cruising again! Just a little KISS! Whilton Marina to Leicester Line GU! Ep74
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NARROWBOAT Living - Cruising again! Just a little KISS! Whilton Marina to Leicester Line GU! Ep74
REVISED! NARROWBOAT Living - Reolink Duo 2 - 180° Review! To include GDPR info Ep73
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REVISED! NARROWBOAT Living - Reolink Duo 2 - 180° Review! To include GDPR info Ep73
NARROWBOAT Living - ONE Camera does it ALL! Reolink Duo 2 Review! Ep73
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NARROWBOAT Living - ONE Camera does it ALL! Reolink Duo 2 Review! Ep73
NARROWBOAT Living - It’s Christmas! Ep72
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NARROWBOAT Living - It’s Christmas! Ep72
NARROWBOAT Living - It just gets BETTER and BETTER! Blisworth to Buckby! Ep71
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NARROWBOAT Living - It just gets BETTER and BETTER! Blisworth to Buckby! Ep71
NARROWBOAT Living - Swollen CANAL and CRUISING with friends! Bridge 58 to Blisworth! Ep70
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NARROWBOAT Living - Swollen CANAL and CRUISING with friends! Bridge 58 to Blisworth! Ep70
NARROWBOAT Living - Why are we LISTING? Beautiful Autumn Reflections! Our cruise to Cosgrove! Ep68
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NARROWBOAT Living - Why are we LISTING? Beautiful Autumn Reflections! Our cruise to Cosgrove! Ep68
NARROWBOAT Living - Boy it’s WINDY! Marsworth to Leighton Buzzard! Ep67
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NARROWBOAT Living - Boy it’s WINDY! Marsworth to Leighton Buzzard! Ep67

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  • @margaretfiggs2606
    @margaretfiggs2606 4 години тому

    Sorry your under the weather. You dont sound good

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 3 години тому

      Aww thank you Margaret, we’re all better now thankfully, thank you! xx

  • @annedmondson53
    @annedmondson53 18 годин тому

    I have just subscribed to One day more Aboard xx❤

  • @geoffmower8729
    @geoffmower8729 23 години тому

    Hi guys beautiful as always those volunteer lock attendants are nice chaps. I loved the boat when I'm 64 as after many years of playing music in bands, duos and three pieces and joking about it, it has finally happened to me on my last birthday. My lovely wife made me a when I'm 64 cake and all my cards for some reason had the song lyrics on them. It's funny when you are young you think 64 is the end but it's not really, for all of us who are 18 year olds trapped in older body's it's time to leave our working lives behind and go have some fun and try not to look in the mirror as you pass the bathroom.👴🏻😂😂 Stay safe guys.👍🏻👍🏻

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 16 годин тому

      Absolutely Geoff! Your birthday sounded lovely, how nice that all the cards had those lyrics! It’s a lovely song, and funny enough, that boat is near us again now! Thanks Geoff! xx

  • @karenjaques3937
    @karenjaques3937 День тому

    Your vlog is awe inspiring. The calm peaceful sunny times always makes me sleepy in the Arizona heat but this vlog with dramatic skies, wind, rain, problem lock gates and muddy tow paths, brought back real life on the canal. Beautiful naŕowboats so well equipped for nature's wild spirit. It brings life and resilience back into your journey. You guys are terrific. Lots of ❤ from AZ USA 🇺🇸. Have a wonderful week.

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 16 годин тому

      Aww thank you Karen, such lovely words, your comment has made our day, thank you! xx

  • @rickydorriety1412
    @rickydorriety1412 День тому

    Like the flag😊

  • @geoffmower8729
    @geoffmower8729 День тому

    Hi guys what beautiful autumn leaves with the sun shining through. It must be wonderful pulling up at the end of the day tying off and your house is right there. Yes the use it or lose it mentality is a worry a bit like the old railway lines that people are running steam trains on. Lets hope people never get sick of boating on the canals. Stay safe guys and most of all have fun.👍🏻👍🏻

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB День тому

      Hi Geoff, yes it’s the little canal arms that are hardly used that we worry about, if they don’t get used, then they may not be maintained and that would be such a shame. Moorings up in a new location and having everything with you is a great feeling. Thanks Geoff! xx

  • @geoffmower8729
    @geoffmower8729 День тому

    Hi guys Oh My Goodness I had visions of Martin up to his waist pulling the boat with a rope like Humphrey Bogart in the Africa queen. I hope those people who were leaving the locks open on the other end watch this video and get the message. Again such beautiful scenery that changes every day you are both so lucky and good on you for living your dreams. Stay safe and I'll find another episode to binge watch. 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB День тому

      Lol Geoff, we really thought we had gone the wrong way as it felt as though we were just in a watery ditch! So pleased you are enjoying our videos! Thanks Geoff! xx

  • @howardeastman311
    @howardeastman311 2 дні тому

    Another lovely vlog, wishing you a wind free week! x

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB День тому

      Hi Howard, thank you, so far so good lol, hopefully we’ve now left the crazy weather behind and have the warm summer days here on in! Thanks Howard!

  • @feloniouscraphammer
    @feloniouscraphammer 2 дні тому

    If America had canals, life on a narrow boat would be a nightmare because of constant harassment by law enforcement. City, county, and state police as well as DNR and Coast Guard would stop and board your vessel looking for violations. This would repeat every time you passed from one jurisdiction to another. America is a fallen state and a police state.

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB День тому

      Oh crikey, that definitely wouldn’t be relaxing like it is here! Thank you so much! xx

  • @geoffmower8729
    @geoffmower8729 2 дні тому

    Hi guys beautiful scenery as always even in the rain. I'm a new b so I have a lot of your vids to catch up on YAY.😆 When I was a kid and after we had been in Aus for several years we realised it actually gets rather cold and rainy here in the winter. I remember my dad saying, Come to sunny Australia they said it's always sunny. It can get very cold here in winter and very hot in summer mid to high 40s even on Christmas day. That's another thing I have always wanted to do come to England and have a white Christmas. My wife and I are also big fans of Doc Martin and we would love to visit Cornwall Port Isaac such a beautiful place. Oh well one day you never know. Loved the episode catch you on the next one stay safe and Julie no more attempted bungie jumps off the boat .😂😂🤣🤣

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB День тому

      Hi Geoff, we do get a fair bit of rainy cold weather, but get some lovely weather too. I don’t think we could live anywhere else! Cornwall is stunning, lots of really scenic places, coves, cliffs, beaches etc, you’d love it! Lol re bungee jumping 😝 I really couldn’t go one way or the other, thought I was going in haha 😂 Thank you Geoff! xx

  • @DanOpdal
    @DanOpdal 3 дні тому

    Another great video, Julie and Martin! I would like to be on your boat with my camera. So beautiful and relaxing. Cheers!

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 3 дні тому

      Hi Dan, that’s a wonderful compliment, it really is so relaxing, thank you! xx

  • @staffan_ofwerman
    @staffan_ofwerman 3 дні тому

    Nice video. Only been on Llangollen a couple of years ago. We will probably go with some friends this summer and they haven't been on a narrowboat holiday before, so I thought I should find a nice route. I was told that going from Gailey Wharf up to Market Drayton would be a beautiful one and not that many locks either. It will be for 7 days, so it's probably long enough I guess. Would you that sounds like a great route to show them how great it is to be on a narrowboat holiday?

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 3 дні тому

      Hi Staffan, Gailey Wharf to Market Drayton is lovely, it’s quite a long way mind, so if you had to return the boat to Gailey and do it all in 7 days you would have long cruising days, around 5 hours a day. The journey between Norbury and Market Drayton is spectacular, the scenery, deep cuttings and high bridges is just magical. If you have a look at our video Episode 34, the one after this one, “How Beautiful is This?” you can see that journey, it’s just breathtaking, our favourite stretch of canal so far. Hope you have a lovely time and I’m sure your friends will love it! Please let us know how you get on. A little tip, you may already know, but there’s a website where you can put in your journey and it shows you how long it will take, how many locks, bridges, junctions etc, which helps when planning a cruise, the site is canalplan.uk/cgi-bin/canal.cgi and there is an app you can get tha5 is like a sat nav, showing you where you are on the journey in real time, no voice, just shows you where you are, where moorings are, pubs, shops, locks etc, the App is called OpenCanalMap and has an image of a mooring bollard. Hope this helps! Thanks Staffan xx

    • @staffan_ofwerman
      @staffan_ofwerman 3 дні тому

      @@JulieandMartinonRIB wow, that was great info. I will check out your episode and that website and the app as well. The idea was to rent the boat at Gailey Wharf, but maybe it's possible to rent a boat in Norbury as well. Llangollen was really great with awesome scenery. But I think we did at least 5 hours a day back then, so I don't think it will be a problem. :-)

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 2 дні тому

      Hi Staffan, yes you can hire at Norbury too, or there’s another hire place at the start of the Shropshire Union, at Autherley Junction. Or there is one called Countrywide Cruisers at Brewood on the Shroppie too. xx

  • @Steve9357
    @Steve9357 4 дні тому

    Lovely cruise, Did catch that slip but chose to dismiss it because I know you have a leather harness for your lock paddle wrench(spanner?) btw is that one of those from cruising crafts? he make good gear. We all enjoy the way you an martin carry on. part of what makes you number one on the watch list!

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 4 дні тому

      Hi Steve, yes my windlass strap was made by Gareth from Cruising Crafts, it’s great. 👍 Thank you for the lovely compliment, that’s so nice of you to say, thanks Steve! xx

  • @geoffmower8729
    @geoffmower8729 4 дні тому

    Hi guys this one had a bit of everything very relaxing for me that is Martin did a fantastic job manoeuvring that tunnel and those tight turns. crikey how on earth do those wide beams get through the locks? It's wonderful how you meet up with and make friends on your journeys through the canals It must be so much fun. Great job guys stay safe.👍🏻👍🏻

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 4 дні тому

      Hi Geoff, Martin really doesn’t enjoy tunnels, but he does a grand job of them.👍 Widebeams go through that tunnel too! (They have to book with CRT first) but yes, the locks are a bit tight for them! It’s amazing g just how many friends we’ve met since living on the water and lovely when you turn a corner and see someone you met 6 months ago! Thank you Geoff, speak soon! xx

  • @jacquelineryde7339
    @jacquelineryde7339 5 днів тому

    You two are great you crack us up 😂. That weather what is going on this year, it’s crazy. Super vlog as always ❤❤

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 5 днів тому

      Hiya Jacqui, yes it’s been crazy weather! Hopefully it has now changed for the better, looks like it will be nice for Crick too, yayy! You must be so excited! Really can’t wait to see your new boat! 😃 xx

  • @kanders7391
    @kanders7391 5 днів тому

    I started watching at your 2024 videos so I went to the beginning. You both look happy and improved your health as you went along. Like you eat healthier or something. And de-stressed. Maybe its vitamin D from the sun. You look younger in 2024. I am glad its been good for you. 😊

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 5 днів тому

      Oh wow, thank you, what lovely compliments! Living on the water is certainly relaxing and we really feel at home, so glad it comes across in the videos, thank you! xx

  • @kanders7391
    @kanders7391 5 днів тому

    I’m guessing that building on the wrong side was storage. So they could load and unload and not interfere with the horses or spook them.

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 5 днів тому

      Yes you could be right, we hadn’t thought of that! Thank you! xx

  • @rosie4runner965
    @rosie4runner965 5 днів тому

    Come on Martin, be nice to Julie.

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 5 днів тому

      Aww thank you Rosie, he does make me laugh though, we did have a giggle! Thank you! xx

  • @dorothydotson7154
    @dorothydotson7154 5 днів тому

    The wind just has to be so miserable. Fighting to keep control is no doubt exhausting and this time of year the wind can be very cold. It should get better as you make your way to Crick though. I'm curious about that flag. Is it St. George? ❤

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 5 днів тому

      Hi Dorothy, yes it is a St George’s flag, we put it on for 23rd April, St George’s Day and left it on. We have since got a new flag which you’ll see in upcoming videos 😜 That wind really was strong, but yes, the weather has very much improved now thankfully! Thanks Dorothy! xx

    • @dorothydotson7154
      @dorothydotson7154 5 днів тому

      @@JulieandMartinonRIB I'll be watching for the new flag then. ❤

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 5 днів тому

      😃❤️

  • @deballen6147
    @deballen6147 5 днів тому

    Hey guys, you will do just fine steering Julie. It was very windy, let's hope that's it now for wind and rain. Hope to see you next week.x

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 5 днів тому

      Hi Debbie, yes, let’s hope it is! The weather is looking much better now and looking to be nice for Crick too! Will you be there? Thanks Debbie! xx

    • @deballen6147
      @deballen6147 5 днів тому

      @@JulieandMartinonRIB Yes all weekend . 🙌

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 5 днів тому

      Ooh that’s great, see you there! xx

  • @DocRobertson7
    @DocRobertson7 5 днів тому

    😂😂 11:25 I'm still confused! 😂😝 And Julie, yer doing great steering the boat! 😁 xx

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 5 днів тому

      Hahaha Doc, confused lol, I just couldn’t get my words out lol! And thank you, I’m determined that I will learn and get more confidence at the tiller this year! Thanks Doc! xx

  • @susanhill9166
    @susanhill9166 5 днів тому

    Budgie smugglers, I have to ask what the heck are they, you are probably going to tell me, and they I wish I had not of asked 😂😂😂. Great video as always. ❤❤❤

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 5 днів тому

      Lol Susan, 😂 Budgie Smugglers is a silly term used for tight, skimpy swimming briefs for men! 🫣 and no, thankfully Martin doesn’t have any, he was only joking lol 😝 Thanks Susan! xx

    • @susanhill9166
      @susanhill9166 5 днів тому

      @@JulieandMartinonRIB Thank god for that , that he was only joking, I couldn't see him in them now you have told me have the giggles . The thought of it, sight for sore eyes 👀👀👀👀, ewwwwwww the thought of it Martin. ( Only joking 😃😃😃 ). X X X

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 5 днів тому

      😂😂😂😂🤣

  • @geoffmower8729
    @geoffmower8729 6 днів тому

    Wow what wonderful scenery along the canals. Very good handling of the boat to stay in the middle with the strong wind, very similar to how planes come in to land with a side wind side slipping to stay strait. At my age I might try and get a hold of one of those windless things as depending on what I eat it can get a bit windy some nights.🤣🤣 Lovely video guys stay safe catch you on the next one.👍🏻👍🏻

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 5 днів тому

      Hi Geoff, when it’s really windy like that we wouldn’t usually cruise, those strong winds hadn’t been forecast for that day, so took us by surprise. It’s as you say quite tough to keep it in a straight line! Lol re the windy nights! 😝 Thanks Geoff! xx

  • @donnaheule5275
    @donnaheule5275 6 днів тому

    I found myself laughing out loud with this one! 🤣 I really enjoyed it. So good to see you at the tiller Julie. 👍💖

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 5 днів тому

      Haha we did have a giggle on this one lol 😂 I really need to practice more at the tiller, I’d like to get more confident. Thank you so much! xx

  • @pamradbourne922
    @pamradbourne922 6 днів тому

    Hi Julian Martin just to also mention I am a subscriber with your friends one Day More Aboard x

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 5 днів тому

      Aww that’s lovely Pam, we’re actually moored with them at the moment, they are lovely! xx

  • @pamradbourne922
    @pamradbourne922 6 днів тому

    Hi Julie and Martin it can't be easy trying to cruise in the wind take it easy thanks for the Merlin bird app I will definitely install that one I also have an app called the flight trader 24 it tells you what planes are going over in the sky don't know if you'll be interested in that one or not love your vlogs as usual x😊

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 5 днів тому

      Hi Pam, we have the Flight Trader 24 app too, it’s good isn’t it! The Merlin ID app is great, it’s identified lots of birds that we didn’t know before. Cruising in the wind can be difficult, as the boats are flat bottomed, but that day it wasn’t forecast to be that strong, so we were glad to get moored up! Thank you so much Pam xx

  • @user-pq1zb7gt2x
    @user-pq1zb7gt2x 6 днів тому

    Gosh it was windy but glad Martin held on to his hat and the boat. Well done Julie you managed the steering very well.

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 5 днів тому

      Hi Joan, that wind really was mad, it wasn’t forecast to be that strong lol, but glad we made it through unscathed! I’m not bad driving in a straight line lol. Thanks Joan! xx

  • @karenjaques3937
    @karenjaques3937 6 днів тому

    A wind in the willows on board Rhapsody. I had a nostalgic moment this morning remembering a time many years ago of a teacher reading Toad of toad Hall. Your lovely vlog reminded me of those precious times, long forgotten. Thank you for sharing. Lots of ❤ from AZ USA 🇺🇸 . When the wind blows over here we have hurricanes with dust storms, other states get tornadoes. It's so lovely to watch your narrowboats even in the willows when the wind nearly blows hats off. ❤ you guys.

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 5 днів тому

      Hi Karen, what lovely kind words! We remember Wind in the Willows, it certainly was a blowy day, nothing like you get over there though! Thank you so much! xx

  • @geraldstokes5661
    @geraldstokes5661 6 днів тому

    Enjoyed my ride on ur beautiful boat, thank u for sharing, see u again...

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 5 днів тому

      Thank you Gerald, it’s lovely to have you along with us! xx

  • @geraldstokes5661
    @geraldstokes5661 6 днів тому

    Was this a coal canal, here in northeast pennsylvania there are many ways to canoe on them , u can feel the history...

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 5 днів тому

      Hi Gerald, the canals are full of history, they date back around 250 years ago, a lot of the tunnels, locks, and bridges are over 200 years old. They were initially used for industry, to transport coal amongst many other things. Some places it is just like going back in time! Thank you! xx

  • @geraldstokes5661
    @geraldstokes5661 6 днів тому

    Wow, what a way to travel, must be so beautiful, english countryside, good luck in ur travels, stay well myfriends........

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 5 днів тому

      Hi Gerald, we love living on the water, always something new to see, thank you so much! xx

  • @ChrisP-qs1ys
    @ChrisP-qs1ys 6 днів тому

    Another great video, nice to see Martin on the camera. My family and I are going Crick so if we see you we'll say hello. 😊

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 5 днів тому

      Hi Chris! Oh please do, it’ll be lovely to meet you! Thank you! xx

  • @neildaly6787
    @neildaly6787 6 днів тому

    Another entertaining video. Thank you guys.

  • @davidcragg2550
    @davidcragg2550 6 днів тому

    What a lovely video as always part from the rubbish people left had some trolleys out in my time magnet fishing 😊 Martin makes me laugh some of the things he comes out with 😅 take care both of you x 😊

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 6 днів тому

      Hi David, he does make me laugh too lol. Yes, people leaving rubbish behind in such a lovely place I’ll never understand! Thank you David! xx

  • @annwagner5779
    @annwagner5779 6 днів тому

    I have the Merlin bird app - love it!

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 6 днів тому

      It’s brilliant isn’t it! So clever and really helpful! Thank you Ann xx

  • @annwagner5779
    @annwagner5779 6 днів тому

    Martin needs some stampede strings for his hat! 🎩

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 6 днів тому

      Yes you’re right Ann, we’re hoping they may sell them at Crick! Thanks Ann xx

  • @landbk5015
    @landbk5015 6 днів тому

    I love seeing your flags. How many have you got and where do you get them from? Thank you for the Merlin Bird ID app mention. I have just installed it on my phone. Julie, I thought you handled the boat well. Barry x

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 6 днів тому

      Hi Barry, we usually only have two flags, the St George’s and the Standard, however we have just got another one, not been seen yet on the vlog, but it’s Rhapsody on Blue , so we now have our own flag! 😃 Thanks Barry! xx

  • @theneen3110
    @theneen3110 6 днів тому

    Brilliant vlog as always from a lovely couple, thanks guys happy cruising xx

  • @davidpearson243
    @davidpearson243 6 днів тому

    My wife can steer the boat quite well problem is the dog gets so confused,stressed and screams when I do the locks she has given up driving though locks

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 6 днів тому

      Oh dear bless, that’s sweet, but at least your wife has learnt to do it, hats off! 👍Thank you David! xx

  • @rocka-cb7kk
    @rocka-cb7kk 6 днів тому

    im watching you on 17 of may the weather isnt to bad

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 6 днів тому

      Yes, the weather hopefully has now broken! Summer can begin, well after this rainy day lol Thanks Derek! xx

  • @rocka-cb7kk
    @rocka-cb7kk 6 днів тому

    HEKKO JULIE ANS NARTIN good to see ya

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 6 днів тому

      Aww lovely to see your comment too, lovely to have you with us! xx

  • @Grumpytuckk
    @Grumpytuckk 6 днів тому

    I have decided that when the towpaths are so muddy, Julie should be piggy backed by Martin . . . . . I mean, it would be funny watching the attempts, Julie could make random hooter noises in his ear, see how he likes it hahahaha Brilliant video as always

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 6 днів тому

      Haha that’s hilarious! Could you imagine lol 😂 Thank you so much! xx

  • @BurfordBoy57
    @BurfordBoy57 6 днів тому

    The SRN-4 hovercraft which operated on the Dover to Calais and Boulogne crossing an the Pegwell Bay to France had a design life of ten years but were kept going long beyond that thanks to the dedication of the engineering staff. Long after the marine Proteus engines became obsolete, the company was buying anything which used that engine for spare parts. The former hovercraft terminal at Pegwell Bay became a breaker’s yard after Hoverlloyd and Seaspeed merged to form Hoverspeed.

  • @naughtystudios
    @naughtystudios 6 днів тому

    What a Great vlog. It’s Really lovely seeing you two having a laugh and just being together. It’s clear to see your not just Husband & Wife your Best Friends too ❤️ You look so happy. Really hoping our plans to do exactly what you guys did and sell up and become Continuous Cruisers happens in the next few years xx

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 6 днів тому

      Aww thanks Ricafella, lovely words again. We really hope you get your dream too and we can meet up on the cut for a good catch-up! 😃xx

    • @naughtystudios
      @naughtystudios 6 днів тому

      @@JulieandMartinonRIB we can’t wait. We’d love to hopefully have a meal and a pint with you somewhere one day. Keep Smiling.

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 5 днів тому

      That would be amazing! xx

  • @sandrakent8049
    @sandrakent8049 6 днів тому

    Great mixed cruise, you two so funny x I picked the merlin bird up when Paul mentioned it on Narrowboat life unlocked last year it's brilliant. I didn't realise there was such a variety of birds in our locality even tho you don't spot them!

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 6 днів тому

      Hi Sandra, yes it’s a great app, really surprising how many different birds are out there! So pleased you are enjoying our videos. Thanks Sandra! xx

  • @keithburgess-zf3vl
    @keithburgess-zf3vl 6 днів тому

    Hi guys found your vlog very intresting about the locks ,you make your vlogs intresting and fun at the same time stay safe guys look forward to next week

  • @rogerr1296
    @rogerr1296 6 днів тому

    Straps, touch wood.... this is more like The Julie & Martin Comedy Show... 😂😂🤣🤣 The bit at the beginning where Martin turned the camera on you and it was zoomed in..... I about fell out of my chair laughing. Something tells me you didn't quite feel the same though. 😂 How the man is able to say these things within arm's reach and live to see the sunrise the next day, I'll never know. 😂Thanks for the laughs guys. Take care.

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 6 днів тому

      Lol, he does push his luck sometimes doesn’t he, but he does make me laugh! We don’t try to be funny, these things just happen lol 😝 Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Thanks Roger! xx

  • @mishkawp8200
    @mishkawp8200 6 днів тому

    Wow, that was so windy!! Interesting seeing waves on a canal 😂 so beautiful though, which almost makes up for being blown around. I bet the washing dried quickly! Have a wonderful weekend xx😊

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 6 днів тому

      Hi Mishka, yes that wind was bad! It wasn’t forecast to be that strong, otherwise we really wouldn’t have been cruising! Lol, yes the washing dried lovely and that mooring was certainly worth that windy cruise! Thanks Mishka! xx

  • @MrLangDog
    @MrLangDog 6 днів тому

    Lovely cruise!

  • @edwardtc8129
    @edwardtc8129 6 днів тому

    Hay your videos really do make my Thursday evening. You are both always so positive and I watched this week’s episode eating strawberry’s from the canal side shop in Great Haywood. Already looking forward to your next video and wishing you both a wonderful week

    • @JulieandMartinonRIB
      @JulieandMartinonRIB 6 днів тому

      Aww Edward, we look forward to seeing your lovely comments too! Thank you so much! xx