Solo Boating out of Chester - Plus Bunbury Shuffle a Narrowboat Ep135

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    It's scorching and we head out of Chester on our narrowboat, make friends at Beeston and head up through the Bunbury Staircase locks as a solo boater, to find some much needed shade. See the Bunbury Shuffle on a beautiful summers day & see the iron lock in action.
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  • @debbiemcelroy8393
    @debbiemcelroy8393 Рік тому +2

    Morning guys, I'm catching up! Chester looks great, I've never been. It was nice to see you both on dry land. Thank goodness for your friends, helping you through those locks Paul. Gorgeous scenery, well captured as always, thanks guys! xxx 💕

    • @NarrowboatLifeUnlocked
      @NarrowboatLifeUnlocked  Рік тому

      Hi Debbie glad you enjoyed the Chester vlog, we only stayed the one night but enjoyed our time there. Have a lovely week xx

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Chester is beautiful Debbie. It was lovely to have help through the locks too. Hope you have a good week ❤

  • @ireneshortt984
    @ireneshortt984 Рік тому +2

    Loved the vlog , I did the walls at Chester last year and really enjoyed it. It is lovely the way the community on the water help each other unlike on land. It is a pity work gets in the way of life. The new boat is very exciting I am totally useless at choosing colour schemes. Have a fabulous week, hopefully you were in a nice quiet spot when the fireworks were going off .xx

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Irene. Glad you got to see Chester, it really is pretty. We are talking about driving in for the Xmas markets this year. 😃. The boating community really is amazing. It is a shame land dwellers can’t be as community spirited.
      We are really excited re the boat too. Took us ages to decide on colours too 😂. We did have a nice quiet spot for the fireworks, although Dexter isn’t phased by them at all bless him. Hope you have a good week. Take care ❤️

  • @Cariboukid
    @Cariboukid Рік тому +1

    The early morning mist rising from the canal surface is so very peaceful. Ahhhhh.... :)

  • @Debba521
    @Debba521 Рік тому +2

    It's something watching your video when it's obviously quite hot, but here in Minnesota right now it's only 37F! You mentioned the Florida Keys, have you been there? I was there 5 yrs. ago with my corgi Stella finishing up a massive road trip through the South. My gosh, you don't know heat & humidity until you've experienced it in the deep South. I was there in May and it was like being in a giant outdoor sauna! Anyway, it has to be much cooler for you in England now. Shame about your t-shirt Paul, naughty Anthony 😁. You guys are quite fab, and Dexter Dog is wonderful. Cheers!

    • @NarrowboatLifeUnlocked
      @NarrowboatLifeUnlocked  Рік тому +1

      Hi yes we have been to the Florida Keys, long time ago. We have been so lucky with the weather. Even today it’s been 15C & sunshine, beautiful but cold at night. Have a lovely week x

  • @ColinOBear
    @ColinOBear Рік тому +1

    Oh I do love Chester - reminds me of childhood holidays in Prestatyn and trips up to Chester! So lovely to see the sun shining as I sit in my little home office in a rather chilly Belfast, Keep those lovely vlogs coming - such gentle, friendly interactions, they make me so happy to see. 😍

    • @NarrowboatLifeUnlocked
      @NarrowboatLifeUnlocked  Рік тому +1

      Thank you. We really appreciate you watching and glad you enjoyed the vlog. Oh we long for those sunny days x

  • @janeabbotts
    @janeabbotts Рік тому +2

    Very enjoyable watching...as usual...:) So nice of people to help out at the locks. Thank you. Cheers.

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому +1

      Thanks Jane. We really were grateful of the help. Hope you have a good week ❤

  • @ianwebb2235
    @ianwebb2235 Рік тому +2

    A lovely, relaxing video. Thank you

  • @AndyCutright
    @AndyCutright Рік тому +2

    Chester looks like a beautiful place to visit, and wow what a nice mooring!

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Andy it really is. Love Chester. The mooring was brilliant. Very peaceful. Hope you have a good week. ❤

  • @randallcosta74
    @randallcosta74 Рік тому +2

    Paul, I am someone who has worn eyes glasses for decades and decades. I have a tip to save you from losing those very tiny screws in your sunglasses. A cheap bottle of clear nail varnish ( nail polish here in the US) can save you lots of money. A wee drop of polish on the top of the screw will keep it from loosing and falling out. It has saved me many trips to the optician s shop for a repair. It works well on sunglasses too.

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому +1

      Brilliant tip. I will let him know. Doesn’t have much luck with sunglasses 😂. Have a lovey week ❤

  • @BohemianBeatster
    @BohemianBeatster Рік тому +2

    Love that quaint little town you guys visited. Almost like a storybook land.

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Some of them really are like that. Chester is absolutely beautiful. Even thinking of going to the Xmas markets there. Hope you have a good week ❤

  • @Roy66Nott
    @Roy66Nott Рік тому +2

    Hi guys, fairly new to your vlog and enjoying every one so far, didn't know you were getting a new boat can i ask why, your boat looks beautiful.

    • @NarrowboatLifeUnlocked
      @NarrowboatLifeUnlocked  Рік тому

      Hi Roy thanks for watching and welcome aboard. We love our boat but an exiting opportunity came along to work with Oakums and we love the idea of going coal-less, gas-less, having natural light flooding in through skylights, double glazing, full size oven and electric propulsion. I hope you enjoy the new boat being built 👍

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Roy. Big welcome to the channel and thanks for taking time out to comment. I see Paul has beat me to it 😂 Have a great week ❤

  • @stevesortevik128
    @stevesortevik128 Рік тому +2

    Can't add much to the thousands of comments already recieved; only that it was a treat to travel with you as usual.

  • @BruceDBennett
    @BruceDBennett Рік тому +2

    Thanks guys, as mentioned in a few comments below, it is great to see how you boaters do come together to help each other out a lot, this is what makes us watching your videos, envious at the lifestyle of the canal boaters. you really do not get this type of cooperation much.

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому +1

      Hey Bruce. It really is a great community. There are always going to be bad apples, same in any walk of life but there is far more cooperation and help on the canals. Have a great week and take care ❤

  • @dawndietz4654
    @dawndietz4654 Рік тому +2

    Travels with new friends is always better than going solo😊. I don’t blame you for not wanting to do those staircase locks on your own! I do believe you got what we call in the South “A farmers tan” that day. Summer sun is brutal. Bet y’all are sitting in front of your stove with Dexter remembering those hot days as autumn is closing in. Big storms and a few tornadoes in our state last night, ushered in a cool front finally.
    Hope the coming week is full of blessings and misty mornings🌳🌈.

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Dawn. He did really well with the locks. We definitely both got a farmer’s tan that week. Distant memory now and the fire has been well and truly lit. Hope you didn’t sustain any damage with the storms. Thanks for the lovely comment and hope you and your family are all well. ❤

  • @NicksAllotmentDiary
    @NicksAllotmentDiary Рік тому +3

    Hi Anthony and Paul. Thanks for showcasing Chester so well ❤. It was so kind of your friends to travel with you and help with the locks. Hope you have a great week. Take care. Nick

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Nick. We have always loved Chester. Such a beautiful city. It was made so much easier with friends helping out. Hope you have a good week ❤

  • @paullawrence8572
    @paullawrence8572 Рік тому +3

    We're on there with you guys every trip, just lovely again! Love Chester We're there many moons ago. Atb guys! Paul & Lin ❤❤

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому +1

      Aww thanks guys. Chester is lovey as you know. Thanks as always for watching. Have a good week ❤

  • @billydale9779
    @billydale9779 Рік тому +2

    Thanks guys

  • @stevesrepairs5778
    @stevesrepairs5778 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for taking us along on this lovely summer cruise and showing a tiny bit more about the interior of your new boat. I hope that you three are doing well. Take care and all the best. Stevie

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому +1

      Hey Stevie. Can’t wait until we can share more of the boat build. Some of the ideas are amazing. Thanks for coming along with us on this cruise. Have a lovely week ❤

  • @carolinefiler5506
    @carolinefiler5506 Рік тому +2

    The weather was gorgeous you do well to stay cool. Love Chester although haven’t been for a while. Great to have company in locks when Antony is working. Hope you final decided on the colour all very exciting take care

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому +1

      Loved Chester Caroline. Thinking of going to the Xmas markets there. Definitely lucky to have help. We think we have chosen the colour but still not 100% yet. Hope you have a good week. ❤

  • @paulchappell
    @paulchappell Рік тому +2

    Ooooh, fabric choices! This is getting serious.

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Lol. It certainly is Paul. We didn’t really have much of a choice when we bought Morning Star. Fingers crossed we choose well. Have a lovely weekend ❤

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Lol. It certainly is Paul. We didn’t really have much of a choice when we bought Morning Star. Fingers crossed we choose well. Have a lovely weekend ❤

  • @susanseller5825
    @susanseller5825 Рік тому +2

    So nice to see places I know through somone elses eyes, Chester is lovely. The locks were busy, and hack, when was that warmth, a distant memory now. The cut is such a friendly environment. Lovely vlog as usual. Keep up the great banter you three, enjoy your week xxx

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Susan we love Chester. I know what you mean. I love watching vlogs of areas we know too. The locks were busy and definitely very warm. We love the community spirit of the canals. Hope you have a great week and take care ❤

  • @brenda9990
    @brenda9990 Рік тому +2

    I love it when you show us places like Chester, a beautiful city. It’s nice to see not only the countryside but some of the towns & cities, as well. Another nice video and enjoyable as well. ❤

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      It really is pretty Brenda. I agree, love to go visiting but definitely prefer the peace of the countryside. Hope you have a good week ❤

  • @layalabi1667
    @layalabi1667 Рік тому +1

    ,Thank you! Happy Sunday!!

  • @alannorman1773
    @alannorman1773 Рік тому +2

    Brilliant pub the Shady Oak when it’s open. I never knew that about Chester Cathedral and the Messiah, interesting. Thanks lads have a great week.

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому +1

      Hey Alan. Didn’t get to eat there but had a drink, was lovey. Absolutely love Chester. Hope you are having a good start to the week ❤

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому +1

      Hey Alan. Didn’t get to eat there but had a drink, was lovey. Absolutely love Chester. Hope you are having a good start to the week ❤

  • @jules9303
    @jules9303 Рік тому +1

    Thank you 😊

  • @marvelkocay4974
    @marvelkocay4974 Рік тому +1

    Your videos are so good that I think they are too short. Fantastic.

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Aww thank you so much glad you enjoyed. Hope you have a good weekend Marvel. ❤

  • @WifeofJim
    @WifeofJim Рік тому +1

    Another trip down memory lane for me, thank you. I had to take a boat up Bunbury staircase when I did my helmsman’s course. There was a boat coming down and it was a bit disconcerting seeing it looming above me 🙈. Chester is beautiful, we were there at the end of November2016, in time for the Christmas market. It was lovely, lots of stall holders in beautifully decorated little wooden huts, all lit up with fairy lights. We bought a plastic cup of mulled wine and paid an extra 50p for a slug of brandy to be added. The young man in charge of the stall had never done that before and his hand sort of slipped as he poured our brandy in! We stood sipping at it while we watched the torchlight procession going past the cathedral, and were quite tipsy by the time we got back to the boat which was moored opposite the Elsan emptying point. See what I mean about a trip down memory lane? The only bit I didn’t like very much were the Northgate Locks. They were both depressing and hard work.

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому +1

      Hey Sheila. I bet that was intimidating on your helmsman course! Would love to go to the Xmas market there. We won’t be far to be honest this winter so may give them a go. Fingers crossed we get to meet the same stall holder 😉. Hope you and Jim are good. Hugs for Fudge. Hope the fireworks are causing stress. ❤

  • @bill6461
    @bill6461 Рік тому +1

    Good evening guys,
    Nice trip there, and views of the city of Chester, not been there for years. Anthony, I'm like you, I'm not a city person and can only stand them for so long. Give me open countryside any day.
    Paul, how many pairs of sunglasses do you go through? Screw loose, meaning your glasses not you? Luckily, you had a spare screw in Anthony's kit. At first, I thought you'd found it with the magnet.
    Well it's another miserable day and rained off again. Keep dry and have a good weekend.
    Happy birthday to Dexter. Catch up soon. X

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому +1

      Hey Bill. Aww love Chester. Definitely not a city person. Too many people and I hate crowds. I think you were right the first time about him having a screw loose.
      It has been miserable kind of day today. Off to a farmer’s market tomorrow so hope it stays dry. Have a lovely weekend and love to you both. Can’t believe Dexter is 15 bless him. Take care ❤

  • @lovelyskull3483
    @lovelyskull3483 Рік тому +2

    Hello, thanks for the lovely video. 20cms of snow here today so it’s nice to watch two hot men, whoops I meant a hot video. Giggle. So excited about the new boat. Cheers and take care.

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Aww thank you. Blimey. Snow already. I hope we get snow again this year, the canals look so pretty with snow on them. Hope you have a lovely week ❤

  • @melmay581
    @melmay581 Рік тому +1

    Well done Paul fantastic manoeuvring in the locks. I love the friendly community there is on the canals if only there was more of that on land. I couldn’t leave a comment without mentioning the excellent shot of Anthony’s bum at the beginning 😃 have a fabulous week

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Lol. Thanks Mel. He did do well with the locks. Couldn’t agree more about needing more of the community spirit on land. We love the friends we have made since getting the boat. Hope you have a good week ❤

  • @lornaeaketts-rogers2812
    @lornaeaketts-rogers2812 Рік тому +2

    Hey fantastic vlog, that weather 😊 the sunshine so lovely… bit chilly here in the Cotswolds today, winter jacket day! I did love that colour you showed it reminded me of a Herdy sheep 🐑 but I do think a bit more colour would also be rather lovely! I hope you both managed a bit of time off this weekend 🍁💕

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому +1

      Hey Lorna. Aww it really was nice to dwell on warmer weather. Definitely a chill in the air now. Love the Cotswolds. We have visited a few times and it is beautiful. Glad you liked the colour and definitely some other stuff we have chosen that we can’t wait to share. Have a great week and take care ❤

  • @julieanneroberts4752
    @julieanneroberts4752 Рік тому +1

    Chester is indeed a beautiful city….there’s an old law that says ‘you can shoot a Welshman with a bow & arrow 🏹 within the city walls after midnight 😱🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿’…hope it’sbeen outdated by now 🙏🏼
    Lovely footage of steering through the Willow tree 🌴

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому +1

      Julie. I have actually heard of that. Not sure how it would stand up in court 😂. It is beautiful though and some lovely eateries too. Have a good weekend ❤

  • @catherinekitt9321
    @catherinekitt9321 Рік тому +2

    As everyone is saying Chester is beautiful ,we are going to whitby this week as its only one hour away from us.we are very lucky in North Yorkshire.give dexter dog a cuddle from me and take care xxx

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Chester is beautiful but never been to Whitby but definitely on our list of places to visit. Hope you enjoy. Have a great week ❤

  • @jamesgoetsch5607
    @jamesgoetsch5607 Рік тому +2

    I really noticed the slow pace of things this time--how patient and methodical boaters need to be (as in the "shuffle"). It was cool how you filmed the "shuffle" so that I finally understood what it meant! And it was nice to see Chester (just think of seeing a building where Handel first performed the "Messiah"!). And finally the fabric choices was a nice homey touch. I can't wait to see the new boat being built! Have a lovely week, guys!

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      We love it James. Definitely the slower pace. The Bunbury shuffle was cool, I only got to experience it the once. You would love Chester, so beautiful. We can’t wait to be able to share the boat build and the choices we have made. Hope you have a good week. Take care ❤

  • @KatelynsAdventures707
    @KatelynsAdventures707 Рік тому +1

    Beaut journey Paul & Anthony, even though hot for you. Heat also bounces off brick buildings, so good idea to get out of the city. Chester looks lovely, it needs to go on my to do list. We had a random 33 day last week, just to give us a taste of what’s to come. Was awesome. Good job on the locks Paul. You guys made me laugh with your cheeky comments. I like the purples but I’m a purple person. Take care. ❤️❤️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Thanks Kate. It was very hot although Chester is a beautiful city: think you would love it. 33° is way too 🥵. Hope you have a lovely week. ❤️

  • @barbarataylor1535
    @barbarataylor1535 Рік тому +1

    A very interesting and fun filled video. So much to comment on, but others have taken the words out of my brain. See you hopefully in the middle of the week, I'll still be canning, pumpkin and ravioli in tomato sauce. pumpkin in separate jars. Love ya

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Aww thank you Barbara. Glad you enjoy these vlogs. Good luck with the canning. Be worth it. Have a good weekend ❤

  • @CrichieB
    @CrichieB Рік тому +1

    Nicely done, single handed on those locks , love Chester too and all that lovely summer sun. Great vlog as usual ☮️

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Thanks Crichie he did do well. Love Chester too.
      Hope to visit the Xmas markets there this week. Have a good week ahead ❤️

  • @louisestopford7114
    @louisestopford7114 Рік тому +2

    Another enjoyable Vlog guys. Chester looked lovely (it's been years and years since I have been), but I agree with Anthony, nice to visit but even better to get back out to the countryside. Paul, you did very well on your own with all the locks (and very lucky to have such good help along the way). Found it so difficult to get my head around the 'Bunbury Shuffle', but thank you for explaining it so well. To be honest it has taken me years to understand how locks work.. Exciting times for you both to be choosing all the fabrics for your new boat. It's going to be quite an adventure for you and you must be looking forward to seeing every step of the boat build and really putting your own marks and personalities into the process. Thanks again for sharing. You always give me something to look forward to. Very best wishes.

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Thanks Louise. Absolutely loved Chester but yeah, like you, much prefer the countryside. We were very lucky re the help. Such a great community. Bunbury shuffle was great to go. Hope you have a fab week ❤

  • @lockingthroughlife2587
    @lockingthroughlife2587 Рік тому +2

    Could do with some of that heat at the moment…..certainly cooled off since you filmed that.
    The Bunbury shuffle looks interesting, took me a while to work out what you were doing but finally understood it.
    I think I spied my chosen fabrics amongst that lot of samples. Certainly not easy decisions are they 🤦‍♂️.
    See you all soon. X

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому +1

      Aww definitely Phil. Really cool now. The shuffle was great to experience. I think you may have seen your fabrics 😉. It ain’t easy with all the choices. Have a great week. Take care ❤

  • @leedavies3629
    @leedavies3629 Рік тому +2

    Nice one lads did Paul really try and get that screw out of the canal with a magnet off his head I know he’s a magician but I don’t think he was getting that out in a month of Sunday’s cheers lad have a top week 🙂🐶🦆✌️

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      He is off his head Lee. 😂. Good job I had bought a repair kit. Definitely wasn’t finding that. Hope you have a nice weekend ❤

  • @suesmith3417
    @suesmith3417 Рік тому +2

    Brilliant as usual visited Chester many years ago would like to return one day, i agree with you about visiting cities or towns nice while you are there but better in the more peaceful countryside. As i was watching your latest blog the rain is absolutely chucking it down so finding shade is not os relevant now in November .Lovely to be reminded of the gorgeous summer we had though look forward to seeing your new boat take care .

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Sue. We definitely want to go to Chester again. Am thinking we may go the Xmas markets. It is a lot colder now lol. Was nice to see the warmer weather. Definitely prefer to be back in the countryside although a city visit occasionally is a nice change. Have a great week and take care ❤

  • @pamelasmith9784
    @pamelasmith9784 Рік тому +3

    Must be so exciting choosing all the new things for the boat .xx

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      It is Pamela. Nerve wracking as well in case we get it wrong. Hope you have a fab weekend ❤

  • @beckyrobinson5672
    @beckyrobinson5672 Рік тому

    Thanks again for video, I really enjoyed going through the leaves of the weeping willow it was great. This was a good time except for the sun being so hot. Anyways see youns again Take care and God bless.

  • @carolsmith707
    @carolsmith707 Рік тому +2

    I suppose it's strange staying in towns when you are used to being out in the countryside. Good having the help on the locks. Interesting seeing the samples, the only problem is having to choose which will look the best.

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Carol. Yeah, we much prefer the countryside but Chester is a beautiful city and had a great time there. The choices are something we weren’t used to for our current boat so it is a bit more involved. We are having fun picking stuff out. Hope you have a lovely weekend ❤

  • @ruaidhrikathygill8833
    @ruaidhrikathygill8833 Рік тому

    Loved the intro. The tour of Chester was great,I enjoy seeing the towns and villages that are next to the canals. Good work Anthony, why would you use your own shirt and get it dirty when you can use Paul’s?! 🤣😂😅 Paul, you did really well through those locks, and thanks for showing the shuffle. Can’t believe it is still so hot there or is this back a month or so. I love the heat….well to a point. Thanks and take care. 🙏😊🤗❤️🐾 Kathy

  • @judithfarkas2636
    @judithfarkas2636 Рік тому +1

    Paul you steered the boat so we’ll on your own nice to have some help though doing the shuffle 😉. Chester looks really nice to visit we’ve never been kind of reminds me of York with the wall around the town. We love to visit York when we’ve been over in the UK. Definitely time to get back for a visit. Flights are getting so pricey though. We change our clocks tonight so now back to light mornings and dark early yuk. Fun looking at the swatches for the new boat it’s going to be amazing. Hope you have a good week.

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому +1

      Hey Judith. He did do well. We think you would love Chester if you enjoyed York. Aww hope you can get to the U.K. again. I hate when the clocks go back too. Loved choosing fabrics. Hope you have a good week too ❤

  • @markrutter5996
    @markrutter5996 Рік тому +1

    Great solo cruise Paul and in some lovely scenery. Chester is a beautiful City and reminds me so much of York. A great vlog as always guys. Have a lovely weekend.

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому +1

      Hey Mark. It does look a lot like York. Haven’t been there though since I was at school. Paul did do well. He is getting a dab hand. Hope you enjoy your weekend ❤

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому +1

      Hey Mark. It does look a lot like York. Haven’t been there though since I was at school. Paul did do well. He is getting a dab hand. Hope you enjoy your weekend ❤

  • @fp30e
    @fp30e Рік тому +3

    Hi Paul, Anthony and Dexter-Dog. Another great Vlog this week. Thank you. Chester is looking lovely. been there many times in my younger days on day's out. Beautiful weather. Great to see Dexter walking with Anthony. I noticed Anthony kept Dexter on a tight short lead when they were walking up and down the many steps on the wall. Was this to help Dexter with all those steps? Great chat as always at the start of the Vlog, and it was so funny when Paul said Anthony was Shady. I love this type of banter! Nice one Anthony for wearing Paul's shirt when cleaning the roof of the boat. Nice one Paul for fixing your Sun-Glasses. A good bit of forward thinking by Anthony in getting a box of Tiny screws (for a rainy day)!. I have something similar, because one never knows when you might need one. Paul, very well done navigating on your own those locks, you did a fantastic job. Great editing too. Loved the Vlog. Have a great week all three of you. Take care.

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Thank you. Chester is beautiful. Never really got to see much of the city when I worked in Chester. Yeah, always hold Dexter like this as it helps his joints and also in case he slips bless him. He did well though. Paul definitely is shady 😂 He wasn’t impressed with his T shirt getting dirty 😂. You can never have enough screws for a rainy day. Have a great weekend ❤

  • @brodie2711
    @brodie2711 Рік тому +3

    Well-done Paul. I love the way that boaters come together to help each other with the locks I just wish that sort of cooperation would happen on the streets. All the best guys. Lots of love Stephen ❤

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому +2

      Know exactly what you mean Stephen. If half the community spirit was shown in everyday life that we experience on the canals, the world would definitely be a better place. Have a good weekend ❤

  • @maureenlucas4189
    @maureenlucas4189 Рік тому

    Nice one guys love your vlogs just out off interest what colour is morning star as I love the colour lovely seeing Dexter it is brilliant the way you look after him in the red hot sun missed Anthony Ashe was at work hope you have a good week see you soon guys

  • @pampeacock3320
    @pampeacock3320 Рік тому +2

    Pity you didn't go down to Ellesmere Port, maybe it was limited time, take care

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      I know Pam. We would have loved to but yeah, the time limit we had made it impossible. Hope you have a good week ❤

  • @delboy4519
    @delboy4519 Рік тому +1

    Great vlog guys - I liked the walk around Chester - a lovely place..

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Cheers Derek. Love Chester, such a lovely city. Hope you are good and enjoying your weekend ❤

    • @delboy4519
      @delboy4519 Рік тому +1

      You too Anthony - a bit of a strange one for me - I feel ok, but have tested positive for COVID, so indoors for a while!

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      @@delboy4519 oh no! Look after yourself. Glad you are feeling ok though. ❤️

    • @delboy4519
      @delboy4519 Рік тому +1

      Thanks Anthony - I was a bit under the weather for a few days but seem ok now..

  • @paulinehiggins8239
    @paulinehiggins8239 Рік тому +2

    Oh no the new sunnies. That was a good buy Anthony but, does the kit scoop sunnies up from the bottom of the canal. Reality is there must be hundreds of them in the bottom of those canals. I’d love to go back to Chester, I agree really nice town. How lucky to get help on those locks though I couldn’t work out that weird lock, I’ve got your vlog on again as I write to try and follow it. Ta for the trip Paul, love to Anthony and Dex. See you soon. 💕

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Great buy Pauline. I keep loosing the screws in the arm of my reading glasses.
      I bet there are hundreds in the canal too 😂 Chester is beautiful. You will definitely love it. Have a great week and take care ❤️

    • @paulinehiggins8239
      @paulinehiggins8239 Рік тому +1

      @@anthonysmith-storey9247. Wish I could send you the clip I took of the brilliant busker we saw in Chester. He was amazing.

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      @@paulinehiggins8239 aww that would have been fab. X

  • @jayoneill1533
    @jayoneill1533 Рік тому +2

    Really good episode Paul, I especially liked the opening montage. It was certainly lucky that you and Stu had Val to works all those locks for you.

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Jay. They were such a lovely couple. We had a really nice evening with them at Beeston. Hope you have a fab weekend ❤️

    • @jayoneill1533
      @jayoneill1533 Рік тому +1

      Sorry Anthony, when I read my text the second time it sounded like you weren’t there! BTW, Your tan looks great.

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      @@jayoneill1533 cheers 😊

  • @kaths3990
    @kaths3990 Рік тому +1

    Great vlog as always, gentlemen. 💜 You must be so excited about your new narrowboat: I am sure it will be fabulous! 😀

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Morning Kath. Glad you enjoyed. We are getting more excited the nearer it gets. Can wait to see what the finished result looks like. Enjoy the rest of your weekend ❤

  • @michaelpilling9659
    @michaelpilling9659 Рік тому

    Hello You Three - greetings from Poland.
    Well done Paul. Thanks to Stewart and Val, you negotiated the Bumbry Flight and the Shuffle.
    I loved this weeks introduction to the video before your walk with Dexter into Chester. I have to admit, my favourite City in the UK.
    Your exchange of banter/conversation was fabulous. Not been in Court? Is there something we subscribers should know???
    A fabulous cruise, great photography and commentary, Engineering skills came to the fore - repairing Pauls sunglasses!
    Last but not least - thanks for sharing your decision making process on material colours and textures.
    A wonderful video. Thanks so muc. Stay safe please. See you again very soon.

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому +1

      Hey Michael. I hope you are keeping well. Thanks you as always for your positive comments. With you on Chester. It is a beautiful city. Do you remember Paul and the peas! 😂. Can’t wait until we have some filming to share re the new boat. It won’t be long now. Hope you have a great weekend. Love from us all aboard Morning Star ❤

  • @sheryld1957
    @sheryld1957 Рік тому +3

    Another amazing video. That town was bustling! Good to see people out again. Have a great weekend. XX

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому +1

      Thanks Cheryl. It is nice to see things getting back to normal. Hated lockdown as we are both very sociable. Hope you have a nice weekend ❤

  • @jennyandtrevorowen3428
    @jennyandtrevorowen3428 Рік тому +1

    Great Vlog lads. Looking forward to Chester next year maybe xx

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому +1

      Aww thanks guys. We adore Chester. Some lovey places to eat and some nice shops too. Hope you guys are keeping well. See you both soon ❤

  • @dorothydotson7154
    @dorothydotson7154 Рік тому +1

    Happy Saturday! 🥰 Loved the vlog! I'm kind of obsessed with Chester and would love to walk the entire wall in real life. Fortunately there's video since I can't. 🙂 Would love to go to Llangollen IRL too, of course. I love the town but I think it's a wild river in the middle of a town that intrigues me the most. Lots of places have a river in town but not like the River Dee. 😊
    The Bunbury Shuffle looks tricky. It's good there was help. Of course, car shuffling isn't easy either and you do that all the time.
    Love that you decided to go with some color for the interior. I bet that choosing everything is so exciting especially since it will be a long time to see the end result and actually see how it all comes out. Have a great week and take care. ❤

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому +1

      Happy Saturday Dorothy. Aww such a shame, you definitely would love Chester. The river Dee is quite fierce when you look at it in some places. We loved Llangollen and wished we could have stayed longer. The Bunbury shuffle is a bit tricky but great for saving water. We definitely can’t wait to share the boat build as we are really excited at some of the choices.
      Hope you have a good weekend. Take care ❤

    • @dorothydotson7154
      @dorothydotson7154 Рік тому +1

      @@anthonysmith-storey9247 I wish I could go to both places. Llangollen would be rough because it's so hilly but I could manage the wall at Chester. I hope there was a decent amount of water in the River Dee. It would be so disappointing to go there and have low water. The town in neat, but the river is the centerpiece---at least for me.
      Hopefully there's been enough rain to raise the canals so people can get to the places they need to be for winter.
      Have a great week and good travels. ❤

  • @neilmurfet3392
    @neilmurfet3392 Рік тому +2

    We seem to have caught up with your behind......

  • @juliaharris6594
    @juliaharris6594 Рік тому +4

    Hi, gentlemen! So anxious to see the new boat and the final color selections you've made. Building a new home can be a lot of fun regardless the stress. Have a fantastic week!

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Julia. We can’t wait to see it finished. I know Liam will do us proud but we love the colour of Morning Star and not sure we can beat it. 🤞. Have a nice weekend ❤

    • @juliaharris6594
      @juliaharris6594 Рік тому +1

      I agree, Morning Star's color will be a tough one to beat. Looks like agonizing over the color wheel is in your future. Ha! BTW, loved your views of Chester. What an interesting city.

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      @@juliaharris6594 thank you ❤️

  • @johnmac6202
    @johnmac6202 Рік тому +1

    Hiya, john here after a small break, got two good knees now and its nice to see you guys enjoying life on board... is this one an old video (because of the terrific heat wave) we are on ours this side of the world and getting hotter. and just read below your buying a new boat.? the only thing is I did'nt check all the writing before hand. (is it an older video. Regards Anthony and Paul, take care.. John.. Kaiora mi in NZ

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey John. Glad you are back. Hope the knees are good. We are about 8 weeks behind which is why we do the 5 min catch up vids. We are getting a new boat. Very excited and can’t wait to share the process. Look after yourself. Have a good week ❤

  • @Boating_David
    @Boating_David Рік тому +1

    Done all those locks solo there's nothing to them 😛

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому +1

      😂. Paul never stopped moaning about them. Hope you are keeping well. ❤️

  • @KarenSFrancis
    @KarenSFrancis Рік тому +1

    As a pet owner... We always get something that the pet hair isn't too obvious for fabrics!

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Good point Karen. I am hoping we have done that with our choices. No carpet on this next boat so hopefully easier to clean too. Have a lovey weekend ❤

    • @susanb4481
      @susanb4481 Рік тому +1

      @@anthonysmith-storey9247 Will Dexter be OK on uncarpeted floors?

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      @@susanb4481 yeah, we will put rugs down for him. ❤️

  • @susanspall6267
    @susanspall6267 Рік тому +1

    Are you spending the winter at Fettlers wharf again

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      No Susan, we are staying out on the cut this winter.
      Hope you have a lovely weekend ❤

  • @Michael_Sheldon
    @Michael_Sheldon Рік тому +3

    Paul, you maneuvered that staircase beautifully. No matter what anyone says, you’re not just a pretty face. 😜 Do you guys look back on that gorgeous summer weather with nostalgia now? Sending love and light from Los Angeles and a virtual chin scratch to Dexter. 🙌😘🐶

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Michael. He did good. We do look back on that weather and especially the lighter nights. I love autumn but hate when the dark nights draw in. Hope you are having a great weekend. Love from us all ❤