Stans Happy Hour - Diary of an Urban Grandad
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The beautiful Norfolk Broads from a hire boat
We thought we'd share a some more scenes of our hire-boat holiday on the beautiful Norfolk Broads, set to Mike's full remix of Chris Haugen.
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Відео

Norfolk Broads Adventure: Stunning Hired Boat Journey
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#NorfolkBroadsBoatHire, #BoatTripNorfolkBroads, #ExploringNorfolk Welcome to my channel: ua-cam.com/users/StansHappyHour For this film, we thought we'd try a week on a different kind of boat - a sleek cruiser on the Norfol Broads. And it was amazing. I used to be an 80s music popstar, now I'm a waterways enthusiast, with a thing for canal boats, canal boat holidays, canal walks, river walks and...
Inside the ultimate UK holiday home with its own yoga room and vinyl collection
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I booked the Gatehouse, Folkestone Farmyard, through Airbnb. This is a tour of the property - which is AMAZING.. To read about my stay please visit my blog stancullimore.substack.com/ #LuxuryHolidayHome #PembrokeshireRetreat #HolidayHomeTour
Widebeam wins! Inside our only repeat choice for a canal boat holiday
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Only one canal boat we've booked has made us want to replay the whole experience and book it again - and this is it. The music is Mike's remix of Are You Mine by our talented friend Seb Hawley. Here's a link to the original on Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/2g4Cpc0PbHizrazpvFR2QK?si=Jshh6ucUSpCn_GKJIS0BOQ Welcome to my channel: ua-cam.com/users/StansHappyHour I used to be an 80s music popstar,...
Why I'm making these new films...
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making this films because I'm not going on a boat trip for a few weeks. My daily blog has more details ... stancullimore.substack.com/
Daily Blog - update
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click below to read my daily blog - Diary of an Urban Grandad stancullimore.substack.com/
Telephone Box
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@StansHappyHour to check out my blog ... stancullimore.substack.com/
I've started a blog!
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My first blog is now up on Substack. "Diary of an Urban Grandad" If you fancy checking it out ... here's a link stancullimore.substack.com/ I'll also put the link in the comments below. If that all fails, you can just Google; Diary of an Urban Grandad. Hope to see you over there (and do please comment if you DO read any of it.) cheers Stan
Riverside Cabins - Shropshire
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Review of Riverside Cabins, Ruyton XI Towns. Look around a cabin with hot tub (very nice), go on a stroll through the Shropshire scenery (also very nice) to the local cafe (mmm... very nice too). Along the way, you meet our motorbikes. (Very lovely.) ps. this is where we stayed ... www.riverside-cabins.co.uk/
Goodbye Mabel
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Welcome to my channel: ua-cam.com/users/StansHappyHour Here's the film of our latest narrowboat holiday. It's a tribute to my mini schnauzer Mabel, who we recently sadly lost. I used to be an 80s music popstar, now I'm a waterways enthusiast, with a thing for canal boats, canal boat holidays, canal walks, river walks and discovering the gorgeous English countryside. Thirty years ago, I was in t...
Renter meets real boater. A week crewing on the Narrowboat Sessions boat.
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Welcome to my channel: ua-cam.com/users/StansHappyHour I've just spent a week crewing for Mark, the amazing bloke who has recorded more than 1,000 musicians - including me - on his narrowboat. If you want to hear the bands featured in the film, you can do so here at Mark's channel - ua-cam.com/channels/llSH2nzwspSEVqJVSORv3A.html. I used to be an 80s music popstar, now I'm a waterways enthusias...
Join me on a luxury widebeam with a difference
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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Arriving 00:23 A Sneak Peek 00:57 Welcome to Widebeam Luxury 04:52 Tour of the Boat 05:32 Day Two 07:42 A Swim and Home Welcome to my channel: ua-cam.com/users/StansHappyHour My second widebeam experience, and it was definitely different. And very lovely. I used to be an 80s music popstar, now I'm a waterways enthusiast, with a thing for canal boats, canal boat holidays, canal...
Diary of an urban grandad #2
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time to make decision about the future of this channel
Our first widebeam rental! Includes a boat tour.
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Welcome aboard for our first widebeam holiday. Join us as we navigate the Leeds Liverpool Canal. Welcome to my channel: ua-cam.com/users/StansHappyHour I used to be an 80s music popstar, now I'm a waterways enthusiast, with a thing for canal boats, canal boat holidays, canal walks, river walks and discovering the gorgeous English countryside. Thirty years ago, I was in the band The Housemartins...
Relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Warwickshire canals.
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Relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Warwickshire canals.
Saying goodbye to the beautiful River Thames
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Saying goodbye to the beautiful River Thames
We had the River Thames to ourselves on our narrowboat holiday
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We had the River Thames to ourselves on our narrowboat holiday
At last! We've booked another narrowboat holiday!
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At last! We've booked another narrowboat holiday!
Why I love narrowboat holidays
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Why I love narrowboat holidays
We've written a song about how great narrowboat holidays are
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We've written a song about how great narrowboat holidays are
Amazing narrowboat holiday on The Shropshire Union Canal: Part 2
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Amazing narrowboat holiday on The Shropshire Union Canal: Part 2
Relaxing calmness of a narrowboat holiday on "The Shroppie"
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Relaxing calmness of a narrowboat holiday on "The Shroppie"
BarkLife #5: Exploring a watery park with an unruly special guest!
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BarkLife #5: Exploring a watery park with an unruly special guest!
It's great to be back on the Kennet & Avon Canal
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It's great to be back on the Kennet & Avon Canal
#4: The best-ever bench plaque ends a precarious dog walk.
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#4: The best-ever bench plaque ends a precarious dog walk.
BarkLife #3: Check out the view from this friendly Bristol park
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BarkLife #3: Check out the view from this friendly Bristol park
BARKLIFE: #2 Mabel gets her own camera
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BARKLIFE: #2 Mabel gets her own camera
BARKLIFE: #1 Exploring Britain's oldest park
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BARKLIFE: #1 Exploring Britain's oldest park
News about a new project!
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News about a new project!
Navigating rivers on our narrowboat holiday was joyous
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Navigating rivers on our narrowboat holiday was joyous

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @leslierawlinson2073
    @leslierawlinson2073 Місяць тому

    Why show us the inside of the boat and only show us the lounge area. The rest of the tour was a waste of time.

  • @saraenright
    @saraenright Місяць тому

    I love your energy and excitement! Its contagious! After a childhood spent holidaying on narrowboats I'm looking at taking my own children on the waterways. Really enjoyed watching this trip 😊

  • @simonsowden1
    @simonsowden1 2 місяці тому

    I’m pretty sure I saw you boat today in Rodley lol

  • @briancorrall2572
    @briancorrall2572 2 місяці тому

    Thanks Stan. Beautiful images to wake up to. Please don’t stop making your boating videos. Well made and really capture the delights of boating.

  • @smithywick
    @smithywick 2 місяці тому

    Great video as always love the music and the peace and Tranquillity just Oozes through the screen 👌 did I spy kestrels along the way there

  • @seankileen7923
    @seankileen7923 2 місяці тому

    nice to see you back Stan...

  • @philipizzard2584
    @philipizzard2584 2 місяці тому

    Great too see you Stan wow never been to the broads looks amazing and thanks for showing us,is there many narrow boats around there didn’t see many of them 😊

  • @caz-nbgalatea1528
    @caz-nbgalatea1528 2 місяці тому

    Good to see you back on the water Stan… not long enough tho! Agree with the previous comment. Love to hear you chatting! Hopefully on the next one! Don’t leave it so long next time!🙏🤪

  • @lornaeaketts-rogers2812
    @lornaeaketts-rogers2812 2 місяці тому

    Gorgeous, I love Norfolk it’s utterly wonderful 😃💖

  • @patrickwirbeleit4501
    @patrickwirbeleit4501 2 місяці тому

    Really, really beautiful. ❤ Much appreciated at the end of a rainy day. Though I must admit that I like it even more when you talk here and there. Even if it is rubbish or silly. Actually I especially like the rubbish and silly bits. 😁

  • @woodwalking7577
    @woodwalking7577 2 місяці тому

    Some lovely scenery, but shame you didn’t actually do a full tour of the boat - actually showing the bath room and second bedroom.

  • @christinewilliams9305
    @christinewilliams9305 4 місяці тому

    When a boat has this layout what’s it called as I prefer it to the reverse layout

    • @StansHappyHour
      @StansHappyHour 4 місяці тому

      not sure. Centre cockpit cruiser, maybe?

  • @nancyharris4913
    @nancyharris4913 4 місяці тому

    I loved your video. I've been searching for a canal route that isn't over-touristed (like Llangollan) and I've enjoyed following you on your journey on the Leeds Liverpool Canal. It looks lovely. I've also enjoyed understanding the differences between the narrowboat and the widebeam. Cheers Stan!

  • @trevorwells4038
    @trevorwells4038 4 місяці тому

    From Herbert Woods in Wroxham you must have passed through Breydon Water to get get to Loddon..........now you must be going back??

  • @Carolyn-wi4yy
    @Carolyn-wi4yy 5 місяців тому

    You keep enthusiastically enjoying life, Stan. Good for you. What’s wrong with all you other people and your petty, snippy comments. 🇦🇺

    • @StansHappyHour
      @StansHappyHour 4 місяці тому

      Yep, reckon that's what we should try and do, enthusiastically enjoy life. Great phrase. Might have to steal it!

  • @ynys_mon6928
    @ynys_mon6928 5 місяців тому

    Glad you loved the Broads, they are magical. Lovely looking video, but very confusing the way video clips from different parts of the Broads north and south were pieced together. Given the character of the northern and southern broads are so different, you missed an opportunity to distinguish between them. By the way you weren’t approaching Rockland Broad @ 10.25, you were going up Upton Dyke (northern broads). Then the next bit you jumped back to Reedham (southern broads). Good advice about the low bridges and tides.

    • @StansHappyHour
      @StansHappyHour 5 місяців тому

      Thanks for the feedback. I’m sure you’re right about Upton, it was hard to work out where we’d been when it came to editing the video. Sorry about the clip confusion. Our videos aren’t usually a chronological linear record of our trips - mainly because Mike is really bad at remembering which clips relate to which place 😂. But we hope we gave a good overall account of what is a beautiful place.

    • @marklawrence855
      @marklawrence855 4 місяці тому

      My favourite place 😊

  • @nigelrowe2204
    @nigelrowe2204 5 місяців тому

    Great video of a relaxing trip. Are you sure that was Rockland St. Mary? It looked very much like Upton... If so make sure to use public mooring at end on the left, as all those on the right as you enter are private mooring. It's a lovely spot to stay.

  • @malcolmbarber8674
    @malcolmbarber8674 6 місяців тому

    Fab video. I'm going myself in 10 more 😴. So looking forward to it

  • @caz-nbgalatea1528
    @caz-nbgalatea1528 6 місяців тому

    Great to see you back Stan and back on the water. You’ve been missed big time. The broads are lovely. Hopefully you’ll come down to the fens sometime.

    • @StansHappyHour
      @StansHappyHour 6 місяців тому

      The Fens are definitely on my boat bucket list...

    • @caz-nbgalatea1528
      @caz-nbgalatea1528 6 місяців тому

      @@StansHappyHour that’s cool!👍

  • @billsfotos1948
    @billsfotos1948 6 місяців тому

    Lovely vlog Stan and scenery from what has been my home for last 16 years. Having my OAP bus pass means i get to travel all over and love the areas of Loddon and Beccles. Plenty of subjects for my camera all over the Norfolk County and neighbouring areas. Look forward to more of your travels and adventures.

    • @StansHappyHour
      @StansHappyHour 6 місяців тому

      Thanks for that. Glad you enjoyed it. It really it a very lovely part of the world.

  • @smithywick
    @smithywick 6 місяців тому

    Great to see you Stan, fantastic video with amazing scenery and wonderful tranquil music, thoroughly enjoyed that 🙌 take care mate you and the crew 💙💙🐶✊

  • @ruthgoebel723
    @ruthgoebel723 6 місяців тому

    Fabulous! Great boat and lovely scenery.

  • @srqartist941
    @srqartist941 6 місяців тому

    Lovely to see you back on the water again.

  • @howard1707
    @howard1707 6 місяців тому

    Quality over quantity and you haven't disappointed ❤

  • @Justanurse357
    @Justanurse357 6 місяців тому

    Just love your energy. Don’t stop being you! And if people don’t like you they find another Chanel they like❤️👍🏾

  • @BigglesLearnsToSing
    @BigglesLearnsToSing 6 місяців тому

    I'm a bit late to this, but looks lovely. Pity about the other accusatory commenter, but the pompous tone as they slam their imaginary door, demanding 'wit and whimsy' is very funny. I hope it hasn't put you off uploading though.

  • @erkanozcevik6689
    @erkanozcevik6689 7 місяців тому

    Thank you.

  • @chrisfowler5079
    @chrisfowler5079 7 місяців тому

    How has this fabulous channel not got a million subscribers. Just a gem.🙂

    • @StansHappyHour
      @StansHappyHour 7 місяців тому

      we try to upset the YT algorithm on a regular basis ... that keeps the subscribers away😁

    • @chrisfowler5079
      @chrisfowler5079 7 місяців тому

      @@StansHappyHour 🤦🏻‍♂️😂

  • @chrisfowler5079
    @chrisfowler5079 7 місяців тому

    Absolutely brilliant video. I subscribed straight away. Have a bad day, just watch this, and I bet you will feel so much better for doing so.😊

  • @argopunk
    @argopunk 8 місяців тому

    That looks like a good time wrapped in beautiful scenery. Nice work.

  • @davidmcivor2761
    @davidmcivor2761 9 місяців тому

    Whats the length of the boat please?

  • @eyelevelxyz6088
    @eyelevelxyz6088 9 місяців тому

    Your channel has become a disastrous, boastful, advertising exercise. It’s not why I come here - and I won’t be back unless you wake your ideas up.

    • @StansHappyHour
      @StansHappyHour 9 місяців тому

      well - if that's what you think, that's fair enough. Each to their own and all that. I did make a short film recently explaining WHY we've changed the sort of films we make - and how we make them. But if they're not for you - that's fair enough. All the best Stan

    • @eyelevelxyz6088
      @eyelevelxyz6088 9 місяців тому

      @@StansHappyHour Wit and whimsy, please. Not websites.

    • @StansHappyHour
      @StansHappyHour 9 місяців тому

      @@eyelevelxyz6088 youtube is a website...

  • @caz-nbgalatea1528
    @caz-nbgalatea1528 10 місяців тому

    What a lovely little place.

  • @MaxBreak
    @MaxBreak 10 місяців тому

    Lovely boat, what is the beam & length?

  • @peachyllama722
    @peachyllama722 10 місяців тому

    Bear with my ignorance please, but when you hire these boats do you have to clock up certain hours of lessons on how to operate the boat, and are there river/canal rules?

    • @StansHappyHour
      @StansHappyHour 10 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment. No hours required. The boat company gives you a quick crash (not that kind) course and then you’re off. It’s not difficult and you pick up steering and locks as you go along. Everything is a lot easier at 3mph! Funnily enough, I’ll be posting a film on this very subject in the next week or so.

    • @andreaamer1183
      @andreaamer1183 10 місяців тому

      Great vlog , great music, and great scenery. Thanks

    • @StansHappyHour
      @StansHappyHour 10 місяців тому

      @@andreaamer1183 glad you enjoyed it. Always good to hear!

  • @trevormegson7583
    @trevormegson7583 10 місяців тому

    Ohh, just the sort of break I need right now. Thanks.

  • @ruthgoebel723
    @ruthgoebel723 10 місяців тому

    I enjoy all your cinematic exploits!

  • @smithywick
    @smithywick 10 місяців тому

    Great little video Stan it’s always wonderful to see and hear you no matter what the subject 👍 as a Mod and scooter rider I’d like to see a bit more of you’re bike 🏍️ now that would be good, anyway enjoy you’re day and safe riding from a long time fan of yours ✊🛵✊

    • @StansHappyHour
      @StansHappyHour 10 місяців тому

      Thanks 👍 much appreciated. Loved my time riding scooters - no doubt they'll be back at some point. Safe travels to you too.

  • @lornaeaketts-rogers2812
    @lornaeaketts-rogers2812 10 місяців тому

    Love the videos and the blog 😁😁😁 and yes moving house is a giant pain lol

  • @caz-nbgalatea1528
    @caz-nbgalatea1528 10 місяців тому

    Well we like them Stan. Bike looks cool too. Glad you have some boat trips lined up. Will look forward to watching them! I wonder if you’ll ever come down the Fens on a hire boat! 🤔🤞😜

    • @StansHappyHour
      @StansHappyHour 10 місяців тому

      Thanks. As for the Fens ... went on a boat from Cambridge to Ely and around. Loved it - must do it again some time - does that count as the Fens?

    • @caz-nbgalatea1528
      @caz-nbgalatea1528 10 місяців тому

      @@StansHappyHour yes. All Part of the Fens. Fox Narrowboats hire from March marina which is on the Middle Level and Black prince from Ely. All rivers connect up. And up to the Nene then onto the canal network!👍

    • @StansHappyHour
      @StansHappyHour 10 місяців тому

      @@caz-nbgalatea1528 yep - definitely want to do that agian some time!

    • @caz-nbgalatea1528
      @caz-nbgalatea1528 10 місяців тому

      @@StansHappyHour cool. May see you down there sometime. We’ll be moored in fox’s marina in March from April. We hired their boats before buying. Highly recommend 👍

  • @dogheinz
    @dogheinz 10 місяців тому

    Love the videos and subscribe to the blog(glad you’ve got your gloves). I say keep the videos coming. The wife and i had a walk up Glastonbury Tor today after watching your video.Take care.

    • @StansHappyHour
      @StansHappyHour 10 місяців тому

      Thanks - and great to hear you had a stroll inspired by our video. Always like that part of the world!

  • @tynebar
    @tynebar 10 місяців тому

    Good bye Mabel, run free :-(

  • @caz-nbgalatea1528
    @caz-nbgalatea1528 10 місяців тому

    Hi Stan…I hate wasting food… so I normally grate my rind up with the rest of the cheese!! Happy days!!!

  • @bruceyoung1343
    @bruceyoung1343 10 місяців тому

    I hope YOU have a wonderful day

  • @meeruisland
    @meeruisland 10 місяців тому

    Yorkshire before you meet scotland !!!!!!! i think you forgot Durham and Northumberland a distance of 200 plus miles. i know your excited but christ know your geography

  • @margaretpijnaker9922
    @margaretpijnaker9922 10 місяців тому

    Is it ,,10 ft or 12 ft wide ?

  • @trevormegson7583
    @trevormegson7583 10 місяців тому

    I think Rufus was a bit miffed that there's no Dog section in the Library.

    • @StansHappyHour
      @StansHappyHour 10 місяців тому

      He much prefers bite sized books...

    • @trevormegson7583
      @trevormegson7583 10 місяців тому

      Thanks for your reply Stan, made me very yappy.@@StansHappyHour

  • @timshaw8187
    @timshaw8187 10 місяців тому

    Great attitude there fella

  • @TwitchingBill
    @TwitchingBill 10 місяців тому

    Stan the man from The Fish City Five

  • @caz-nbgalatea1528
    @caz-nbgalatea1528 10 місяців тому

    I’ve just read it and it’s great. I’m not a reader really… now a podcast is more my type of thing and would def listen to it if you decide to go down that path!!! Hope You’re still going to make vlogs as love them… especially the nb ones!🙏🙏

    • @StansHappyHour
      @StansHappyHour 10 місяців тому

      I would like to do a podcast on substack. Have to wait and see how things progress first. Finding the technology needed to write a blog tricky enough. 😅

    • @caz-nbgalatea1528
      @caz-nbgalatea1528 10 місяців тому

      @@StansHappyHour will keep fingers crossed!🤞🤞😜