Good afternoon (from the states). I am sorry your dad is not doing well. Keep your hopes up, as much as possible. Meeka and I thank you for sharing your adventures.
Hello Jeff and Meeka, Thanks so much for your words of support, means a lot to hear such words. I'm so happy you are both enjoying the videos. All the very best, Ant.
That looks like a great camping spot! I was going to say that I’ve never paddled on Ullswater, but I have! Did Glenridding to Silver Bay, brew stop and back to Glenridding. 5:27 - Very visible lack of skeg to keep the boat in a straight line. We have a couple of IK’s and without the skegs they’re almost uncontrollable.
Ahh nice one mate, yeah Ullswater is just class isn't it. A great stretch of water you feel solitude on for sure. Yes that's correct Daveys, I unfortunately forgot to put them on. They would be a must if I were paddling alone.
@@AntSurviveTheNight - I only know about the boat being uncontrollable without because I forgot to put mine on one time. Still, it increased the amount of exercise that I got that day.
My thoughts are with you, your dad and your family. Don’t worry about the channel, you do what you need to do Ant. That was a nice camp spot mate and I’m well impressed with that dehydrated food, it looks delicious and simple to rehydrate on the camp. Nice one mate 👌
Hi Joe, I'm so sorry pal, I have just seen your comment, youtube can suck at times. Thank you buddy. I appreciate your thoughts mate, I really do. Yeah the channel means nothing, not one bit when compared to my family but it helps with the pain, not all the time mind you but it helps me get through dude. Yeah, I love this spot, you can make it a tough paddle or a pleasure trip and the outcome is always the same, great views and a night on the beach. I'm glad your liking the new food options, stay tuned to the channel Joe as there's a big announcement coming that fits in with the giveaway and the food! Thanks matey
Completely understandable mate and my thoughts are with you and your family. I hope Charlie gets the results he wants, he's about to enter the big bad world with strange people like me in it, I'm terrified for him... Stay well mate and when we can we'll meet up for a camp/paddle or whatever.
Thank you Si, I'd really like that pal. Yeah, he gets them next Thurs pal so will be a tense day for him but I've every faith in him as he isn't thick like me lol. Hope your doing ok buddy. I'll give you a buzz tomorrow, we haven't spoke in ages
Hey buddy, you're doing the right thing. We must be there for our family, it's a complete must. If we aren't, then who? Looks like you guys had a great time. Granted I've not finished the video yet. But I wanted to make sure I commented. You're doing great, Ant. Keep moving forward, keep your head up, and stay positive, my friend. Sarah and I care about you guys. Let us know if you need ANYTHING, and we will make it happen.
Aww thank you Rick and thank Sarah for me will ya pal. Yeah it wasn't gonna be any different pal. I'll always be there for my family through the good times and back eh buddy. You've been a good friend Rick, we'll hopefully get to meet up one day pal and spend some quality time together
Hi Ant, it was good of you to share your sadness, your doing the right thing by your dad, life asks us to roll with punches at times but in time we adapt and return to our intentions in some way but only when the time is right. Keep going. All the best to Charlie. Harry
Hi Harry mate good to hear from you pal. I wasn't comfortable sharing it to be honest but people have put money into the Just Giving page and collaborations have being discussed and agreed upon, I felt it was a must that people knew why. Also, I think people do need to hear how rough life becomes when a family member gets the dreaded disease. I love how you write Harry, it's always very eloquently written, thank you pal.
Hi Gary, thanks mate, I just want to let people know what's going on. I'll definitely be doing something in the future I'm sure. As always thanks mate. I appreciate you.
Hi Ant. Greatly enjoyed the video and the camp. Always a pleasure to join you on your adventures. Completely understandable that your not going on that trip. Really sorry to hear about your dad. Family always comes first. We will be praying for you and your family. I can relate my dad was diagnosed with cancer in may and his health is declining. Have missed work but don't want to miss what time I have left with him. Cheers mate and God bless.
Hi Michael, thank you very much! Kind words mate, thank you, I appreciate it. Yeah it's a tough old slog that I would want anyone else to go through but unfortunately it's becoming more and more common. Thank you guys for your prays. I'm so very sorry to hear about your dad mate, it's hard to see your loved ones drifting away if front of your eyes and there nothing you can say or do to prevent it. You're doing the right thing, spending quality time with him pal. God bless to you and your family too bud.
I enjoyed watching the video. As for your situation. I completely understand. You see I've never made it clear why i don't camp overnight anymore. Because of my wife's deteriorating health I had to take early retirement as she needs 24hour supervision. Right now, she has a carer two days a week which gives me time to go do what I enjoy. For 5 hours. It is an amazing thing you are doing for your father. Its a truly selfless act. Stay well 🙏
Oh mate, I'm so very sorry to hear about your wife. We all don't realise what we are all going through. My heart goes out to you both. We love our loved ones and will move heaven and earth to keep them comfortable. I know how much this takes its toll on you as I see how it effects my mum. I've have a break, she doesn't. I get to get away for a night, she doesn't. I get to work, she doesn’t. You are in my thoughts, the both of you.
Absolutely gutted for you Ant, you've put so much preparation into this. I hope you and the family are okay. I'm on Loch Sheil a couple of weekends this month and next so if there's anything I can do to support the others giz a shout. 👍
Ahh cheers matey. We are here for him and he's comfortable. In fact, he's been doing well this week. Oh brilliant mate, your very lucky to have that beautiful Loch close by to you pal, it's gorgeous isn't it. The lads may not be going as far north as Loch Shiel now but I'm sure they wouldn't mind you or anyone popping by and showing them some love matey. Thank you again mate
Good luck Charlie! How time flies seeing him grow up so quickly from previous videos. Luckily you've plenty of local spots. That msr looks good as usually the double walled compromise means smaller inside but doesn't look to bad. Best wishes to you and your family!
It certainly does Phil, only seems like yesterday he was asking to build a camp (9yrs old) crazy how it flies. Yes mate, I've got enough places to keep me sane. Yes mate, just the cup if your sick of burning yourself, your lips. Yeah, it's just the same as my bbq cup, it's 12 oz so fits in the perfect sized coffee. Big thanks Phil, I appreciate the comment 👍
Good afternoon (from the states). I am sorry your dad is not doing well. Keep your hopes up, as much as possible.
Meeka and I thank you for sharing your adventures.
Hello Jeff and Meeka, Thanks so much for your words of support, means a lot to hear such words. I'm so happy you are both enjoying the videos.
All the very best,
Ant.
That looks like a great camping spot! I was going to say that I’ve never paddled on Ullswater, but I have! Did Glenridding to Silver Bay, brew stop and back to Glenridding.
5:27 - Very visible lack of skeg to keep the boat in a straight line. We have a couple of IK’s and without the skegs they’re almost uncontrollable.
Ahh nice one mate, yeah Ullswater is just class isn't it. A great stretch of water you feel solitude on for sure.
Yes that's correct Daveys, I unfortunately forgot to put them on. They would be a must if I were paddling alone.
@@AntSurviveTheNight - I only know about the boat being uncontrollable without because I forgot to put mine on one time. Still, it increased the amount of exercise that I got that day.
@daveys it certainly does mate doesn't lol
My thoughts are with you, your dad and your family. Don’t worry about the channel, you do what you need to do Ant. That was a nice camp spot mate and I’m well impressed with that dehydrated food, it looks delicious and simple to rehydrate on the camp. Nice one mate 👌
Hi Joe, I'm so sorry pal, I have just seen your comment, youtube can suck at times.
Thank you buddy. I appreciate your thoughts mate, I really do. Yeah the channel means nothing, not one bit when compared to my family but it helps with the pain, not all the time mind you but it helps me get through dude.
Yeah, I love this spot, you can make it a tough paddle or a pleasure trip and the outcome is always the same, great views and a night on the beach.
I'm glad your liking the new food options, stay tuned to the channel Joe as there's a big announcement coming that fits in with the giveaway and the food! Thanks matey
Completely understandable mate and my thoughts are with you and your family.
I hope Charlie gets the results he wants, he's about to enter the big bad world with strange people like me in it, I'm terrified for him...
Stay well mate and when we can we'll meet up for a camp/paddle or whatever.
Thank you Si, I'd really like that pal.
Yeah, he gets them next Thurs pal so will be a tense day for him but I've every faith in him as he isn't thick like me lol.
Hope your doing ok buddy. I'll give you a buzz tomorrow, we haven't spoke in ages
Nice gear.
Thanks matey!
Enjoyed the vid pal. Family comes first pal and is bad news, but you can do that anytime in the future. Thoughts are with you pal.
Cheers Leon, yeah the challenges have kept my mind off things that's why I like them but now, there's no real escape is there
So sorry to hear.
Thank you Ted mate 👍
Hey buddy, you're doing the right thing. We must be there for our family, it's a complete must. If we aren't, then who? Looks like you guys had a great time. Granted I've not finished the video yet. But I wanted to make sure I commented. You're doing great, Ant. Keep moving forward, keep your head up, and stay positive, my friend. Sarah and I care about you guys. Let us know if you need ANYTHING, and we will make it happen.
Aww thank you Rick and thank Sarah for me will ya pal.
Yeah it wasn't gonna be any different pal. I'll always be there for my family through the good times and back eh buddy.
You've been a good friend Rick, we'll hopefully get to meet up one day pal and spend some quality time together
Hi Ant, it was good of you to share your sadness, your doing the right thing by your dad, life asks us to roll with punches at times but in time we adapt and return to our intentions in some way but only when the time is right. Keep going. All the best to Charlie. Harry
Hi Harry mate good to hear from you pal. I wasn't comfortable sharing it to be honest but people have put money into the Just Giving page and collaborations have being discussed and agreed upon, I felt it was a must that people knew why. Also, I think people do need to hear how rough life becomes when a family member gets the dreaded disease.
I love how you write Harry, it's always very eloquently written, thank you pal.
so sorry to hear about your dad, love the videos, keep it up and keep your chin up
Hi Andy, thanks buddy, as always, I appreciate your comment pal 👍
Most of us have been there. Do what you need to for your family. God bless.
Thank you Dee, your right and we all have to go through losing our loved ones, hurts so much. All the very best to you too and God bless to you Dee.
Completely doing the right thing anth family first....cracking camp spot mate and a brilliant video as usual cheers anth all the best mate 👍
Hi Gary, thanks mate, I just want to let people know what's going on. I'll definitely be doing something in the future I'm sure.
As always thanks mate. I appreciate you.
Hi Ant. Greatly enjoyed the video and the camp. Always a pleasure to join you on your adventures. Completely understandable that your not going on that trip. Really sorry to hear about your dad. Family always comes first. We will be praying for you and your family. I can relate my dad was diagnosed with cancer in may and his health is declining. Have missed work but don't want to miss what time I have left with him. Cheers mate and God bless.
Hi Michael, thank you very much! Kind words mate, thank you, I appreciate it. Yeah it's a tough old slog that I would want anyone else to go through but unfortunately it's becoming more and more common.
Thank you guys for your prays.
I'm so very sorry to hear about your dad mate, it's hard to see your loved ones drifting away if front of your eyes and there nothing you can say or do to prevent it. You're doing the right thing, spending quality time with him pal.
God bless to you and your family too bud.
I enjoyed watching the video. As for your situation. I completely understand. You see I've never made it clear why i don't camp overnight anymore. Because of my wife's deteriorating health I had to take early retirement as she needs 24hour supervision. Right now, she has a carer two days a week which gives me time to go do what I enjoy. For 5 hours. It is an amazing thing you are doing for your father. Its a truly selfless act. Stay well 🙏
Oh mate, I'm so very sorry to hear about your wife. We all don't realise what we are all going through. My heart goes out to you both. We love our loved ones and will move heaven and earth to keep them comfortable. I know how much this takes its toll on you as I see how it effects my mum. I've have a break, she doesn't. I get to get away for a night, she doesn't. I get to work, she doesn’t. You are in my thoughts, the both of you.
@AntSurviveTheNight thank you so much. You gave me the opportunity to tell someone. No one knows the full story. Mabe one day?
@canoecycle7005 one day over a brew eh pal 👍
@AntSurviveTheNight that would be nice. Plus, I've been looking forward to meeting you one day
@canoecycle7005 the honour would be mine pal
Absolutely gutted for you Ant, you've put so much preparation into this. I hope you and the family are okay. I'm on Loch Sheil a couple of weekends this month and next so if there's anything I can do to support the others giz a shout. 👍
Ahh cheers matey. We are here for him and he's comfortable. In fact, he's been doing well this week.
Oh brilliant mate, your very lucky to have that beautiful Loch close by to you pal, it's gorgeous isn't it.
The lads may not be going as far north as Loch Shiel now but I'm sure they wouldn't mind you or anyone popping by and showing them some love matey.
Thank you again mate
Good luck Charlie! How time flies seeing him grow up so quickly from previous videos. Luckily you've plenty of local spots. That msr looks good as usually the double walled compromise means smaller inside but doesn't look to bad. Best wishes to you and your family!
It certainly does Phil, only seems like yesterday he was asking to build a camp (9yrs old) crazy how it flies.
Yes mate, I've got enough places to keep me sane.
Yes mate, just the cup if your sick of burning yourself, your lips. Yeah, it's just the same as my bbq cup, it's 12 oz so fits in the perfect sized coffee.
Big thanks Phil, I appreciate the comment 👍
Thank you Phil for your kind donation mate 👍 🙏
Hi Ant would you consider using an inflatable Canoe on the three Loches Alzheimer's Challenge ? .
Hi Tarmac, yeah you could do no problem as we saw them being used buddy