Castles to Walled Cities on a Narrowboat - Boat on the Shropshire Union Ep133

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  • #English Narrowboat #new narrowboat #narrowboatlife #luxury narrowboat #Canal Narrowboat #canal Amazing views from Beeston Castle on the Shropshire Union Canal - We head to Chester, the Walled City on our 57' Narrowboat Home - #drone #Canal #lifestyle #Beeston Castle #Chester #narrow boat #gaycouplevlogs #chester #drones #droneshots #English Castles
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 180

  • @michaelpilling9659
    @michaelpilling9659 Рік тому +6

    Hello You Three - greetings from Poland
    It appears I'm first up on comments. A fabulous video - thanks so so much. One thing every subscriber is guaranteed on your channel, is a permanent smile when watching your video. Terrific banter between you both, Superb humour with loads of fun.
    A gorgeous cruise from Beeston to Chester through beautiful Cheshire countryside. Lovely to meet Eric and Andy again too. Great to see Dexter enjoying his walk along the city walls.
    See you again soon - stay safe please.

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

      Thanks Michael. We love sharing our journey. Beeston really was beautiful and we had a lovely meal in Chester with Andy and Eric. Dexter loved it of course as he got his own tub of brisket. Have a great weekend ❤

  • @ianwebb2235
    @ianwebb2235 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for such a relaxing and entertaining vlog.We really enjoyed that.

  • @louisestopford7114
    @louisestopford7114 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful Vlog with some really gorgeous scenery and amazing canalside properties. Hope you enjoyed Chester. Thanks Paul and Anthony for sharing your journey.

    • @NarrowboatLifeUnlocked
      @NarrowboatLifeUnlocked  Рік тому

      Thanks Louise, some stunning houses. We enjoyed Chester and have been back to the Hickory Smokehouse a couple of times. Thanks for watching x

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Louise. Thank you. We loved Chester. I used to work there many years ago. Lovely meal too. Have a great week ❤

  • @dianeloy8879
    @dianeloy8879 Рік тому +2

    I wanted to let you two know how much I appreciate your videos. I wouldn't want to see any of it changed in any way. I watch some every morning, a great way to start the day with calmness and a smile. I love your banter & the shots of Dexter. I'm in Oregon, USA, so the countryside of England that you show just captivates me. Paul, I'm wanting to have 2 pet pictures commissioned, when I get some good film taken of them. Those that you've done are superb!

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Thank you Diane. We are glad you enjoy the vlogs and the English countryside. We love our life afloat. Thank you so much for watching and including us in your day. Have a great week and take care ❤

  • @maureenlucas4189
    @maureenlucas4189 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful vlog scenery is fab as always can’t wait for next one and of course gorgeous Dexter glad you had a nice break from work Anthony

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

      Hey Maureen. Thank you. Glad you enjoyed. We had a lovey cruise and an evening meal with friends. Hope you are having a good week ❤

  • @choclatmajik1
    @choclatmajik1 Рік тому +1

    Lovely vlog as always. Seeing your smiling faces, and Dexter enjoying life, is just wonderful ! Can't wait to see your new home, how exciting !!

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Thanks guys. We had such a lovely cruise. Can’t wait to share the new build. Some amazing designs. Have a great week ❤

  • @jamesgoetsch5607
    @jamesgoetsch5607 Рік тому +1

    How lovely to have someone wake you up to see the stars! It inspired me to write a (very amateurish) Haiku (5-7-5 ): "Wake up Paul wake up/The sky is full of bright stars/Married life unlocked." The two musical interludes at the end were brilliant, especially the first one with the willow branches and the sunlight . . . Thanks again for sharing!

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Thanks James. I don’t think he appreciated it at the time but they were too beautiful not to share. Thanks for the Haiku. Hope you have a good week. ❤

  • @janeabbotts
    @janeabbotts Рік тому +2

    Michael said it all, very well...:) Thank you for the very enjoyable vlog. Cheers.

  • @barbarataylor1535
    @barbarataylor1535 Рік тому +2

    Your video is such a blessing to me. I enjoy them so much. thank you see you next Friday!

  • @brendacarrodus7767
    @brendacarrodus7767 6 днів тому

    The river the houses and the willow trees what a beautiful place 😊😊

  • @lovelyskull3483
    @lovelyskull3483 Рік тому +2

    Such a lovely video but it looked hot. I love that Dexter goes out for dinner with you. Take care and cheers.

    • @NarrowboatLifeUnlocked
      @NarrowboatLifeUnlocked  Рік тому +1

      It was hot and hard work getting k to Chester, we were so thankful when our friends turned up. We always try to find somewhere dog friendly 💕

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Aww thank you. We never chose a venue where we couldn’t take Dexter. Bless him.
      Hope you have a good week ❤

  • @judithfarkas2636
    @judithfarkas2636 Рік тому +2

    Hey you two. You were quite the double act on your vlog and we were laughing so hard thinking about Paul doing a ventriloquist act with you Anthony. Just the look you gave him was great and he didn’t even notice it was great🤣🤣. Nice area to cruise in and fun to meet your friends for dinner looked like a lovely place to go. Have an awesome week and we’ll be waiting for the next vlog🥰

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Thanks Judith. Definitely not going to be playing the dummy 😂. Glad you enjoyed the banter. We had a lovey evening. Highly recommend the eatery in Chester. Lovey food. Have a good week and take care ❤

  • @pamelasmith9784
    @pamelasmith9784 Рік тому +1

    Wow what lovely houses on route . You two should do a double act love your silly banter have a great weeks guys and Dexter lad 💓💓👍👍

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      It was stunning Pamela. Think it had a pool too. Glad you enjoy the banter this is exactly what we are like with each other off camera 😂 . Paul never tired of me 😂. Hope you have a good week ❤

  • @CrichieB
    @CrichieB Рік тому +2

    Ah another lovely summer vlog. Paul you really should do some ventriloquism on the vlog. It would be great. Hope you get the bike fixed soon. Have a great week ☮️

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Thanks Crichie. I think he should too. Swytch sent me a replacement battery and it seems to have done the trick 🤞. Have a good week ❤️

  • @Mistydazzle
    @Mistydazzle Рік тому +1

    What another fun vlog - thanks guys! The joke shops - I completely forgot that I used to go to one at a very swanky indoor mall, when I was a kid! The mall management tucked it out of the way, in a dark corner that few people ventured into! Loved it! 😁 I never knew that Chester was such a charming place, with all of its ancient buildings. I would love to visit, if I make it back over. The talk about the heat is now such a distant memory, since cold air came in early, this season. There has been snow flying, records broken, and forecast for even colder! But, at least the sun usually shines brightly, here - that really helps. Looking forward to the next vlog! 👍

    • @NarrowboatLifeUnlocked
      @NarrowboatLifeUnlocked  Рік тому +1

      I have fond memories of walking to the local shop and buying the odd joke or magic trick. Still love buying magic tricks today. Chester really is lovely, we may head there for Christmas x

  • @debbieallen2870
    @debbieallen2870 Рік тому +2

    Another great blog, Paul you were pushing Anthony the wrong side in the beginning, should be towards the canal not the tow path!!! The banter between you both never ceases to amaze me, keep it up. Have a good weekend.

    • @NarrowboatLifeUnlocked
      @NarrowboatLifeUnlocked  Рік тому

      Thanks Debbie, that’s really kind. We love each other really 🤣🤣💕

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Thank you Debbie. Glad you enjoy. Got to keep him on his toes. Have a good week ❤

  • @paulinehiggins8239
    @paulinehiggins8239 Рік тому

    We saw a brilliant busker in Chester, I’d say the best busker I’d ever seen, played an electric violin. I’m impressed, stinking hot day, five locks and out for tea. I’d have been asleep on the table. That trip was so very pretty, thanks for taking us along. Best wishes to the three of you, take care. 💕

  • @MrOVERANOUT
    @MrOVERANOUT Рік тому +2

    Lovely weather for cruising albeit a bit warm for Dexter. It's grey, miserable and raining here just now, so your vlog was a welcome alternative.
    Microphones seem much clearer, but be aware they pick up background noise when going through locks, which can be quite loud.
    That said, the vlog was great.
    I am old enough to remember listening to Archie Andrews and Peter Brough the ventriloquist on the RADIO. What was the point of that? Nobody could see the ventriloquism in action.
    Time for a gottle o geer. 🤣

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Harry. Aww it was beautiful and yeah, Dexter prefers cooler weather bless him. Miserable here today too. Thanks for the tip re the background noise. Glad the sound was better for us though. Used to make me laugh when I heard they had ventriloquists on the radio 😂. Hope you are keeping well Harry. Take care ❤

  • @debbiemcelroy8393
    @debbiemcelroy8393 Рік тому +2

    Hey guys, this vlog is such a tonic now the weather is getting chilly and here we are in November...so nice to see the beautiful scenery in sunshine and hear you mention the temperature 26 degrees plus! To be fair, the sun has just broken through now but it certainly isn't 26 degrees! Love your banter as always. Hope your week is going well. xxx 💕

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

      Thanks Debbie. Missing the sun, although we haven’t been doing too bad so far. Definitely chilly today 🥶. Hope you have had a good week ❤️

  • @paullawrence8572
    @paullawrence8572 Рік тому +1

    Top vid Top guys! Saying to the Mrs if the Numbers ever came up would fancy having a go, she said can imagine you with those locks.I replied could always find a stretch in between them and just go up & down! 😆 atb guys! Paul & Lin ❤❤

  • @jeananneramsden
    @jeananneramsden Рік тому +3

    Dexter is so beautiful. Everything a dog should be.

  • @NicksAllotmentDiary
    @NicksAllotmentDiary Рік тому +2

    Hi Anthony and Paul. A brilliant video looking back to the lovely weather. That stretch of canal from Beeston in to Chester is definitely scenic. I grew up near Christleton and remember as kids going to help at the Christleton and Greenfield locks. Glad you got to visit my home city and had a meal down by the river. It would be great to meet you both next time you are in the area. Take care. Nick

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Nick. We had a great cruise that day. Christleton is beautiful. Loved Chester and the meal by the river was superb. Hope you have a good week ❤

  • @lizpegden1635
    @lizpegden1635 Рік тому +1

    John and I always used to moor up at Egg Bridge overnight and then cruise down to moor up in Chester just past the main road bridge below the wall.. Always spent a couple of days there and then down the staircase for another couple of days. Loved it our favourite city of all.

    • @NarrowboatLifeUnlocked
      @NarrowboatLifeUnlocked  Рік тому

      Christelton seems like a good place to moor too. We may head to Chester for Christmas, probably in a car rather than the boat though. Have a good week Liz xx

  • @timyoung7561
    @timyoung7561 Рік тому +1

    Welcome to Chester guys hope you had a good time.

  • @carolinefiler5506
    @carolinefiler5506 Рік тому +1

    Hi guys great vlog lovely moorings. We love Chester but I think it’s been 6/7 yrs since we’ve been there have a great time

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

      Hey Caroline. Glad you enjoyed. There were some lovely moorings. Chester is beautiful and enjoyed our time there. Have a great week ❤

  • @janicecoulson5388
    @janicecoulson5388 Рік тому +2

    As a student nurse, I was caring for a blind lady, with a great sense of humour. We also had a sour Puss Ward Sister. The patient got some inserts for her ciggies that caused a snowstorm. She got the sister to light up. Never seen anything so great, there was snow everywhere, on her fringe on the table. How she kept a straight face. The Sister had a panic attack, went to the shop and reported them and got a new packet out of it!!!
    I love your videos but for some reason am not getting them up on my feed. I am subscribed. No bell icon?

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Janice. I remember the snow ones. That is brilliant. Love a patient with a wicked sense of humour.
      Weird re the lack of bell icon. Thanks so much for subscribing. Nearly the weekend. Whoo ❤

    • @NarrowboatLifeUnlocked
      @NarrowboatLifeUnlocked  Рік тому

      But the little up
      and down arrow and select all. Thanks for watching 💕

  • @derrickfelix6206
    @derrickfelix6206 Рік тому +1

    One of meny lovely vlogs cheers

  • @WifeofJim
    @WifeofJim Рік тому +2

    Glad to see you with hats now. Hot sun on your heads is not a good thing. We moored, like you did, in sight of Beeston Castle, and spent a lovely evening watching the deer when they emerged from the trees that are around the castle. There were loads of them. That was back in 2016, so don’t know if they’re still there

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      It definitely isn’t good Sheila. We loved Beeston.
      Shame we couldn’t have been there at the same time and have a drink or 2. Hope you guys are keeping well. Love to Fudge ❤

  • @TheNarrowboatPirate
    @TheNarrowboatPirate Рік тому +2

    So glad you made it 😂 I’m still waiting for you to do some ventriloquism 😂😂🏴‍☠️

  • @bethpeake8506
    @bethpeake8506 Рік тому +2

    Well the kettle went on, eggs on to boil for breakfast and now sat down having breakfast watching Narrowboat Morning Star and the latest adventures. More beautiful scenery again, bringing back memories of my younger days in England on days out to Chester. I never did walk the wall though, and won't be doing it now either 🤔. Lovely sunny day here in France, so I best get a shimmy on and do some work outside before it decides to change again. Thanks for joining me for breakfast again boys. Best wishes to you all and love n hugs to Dexter dog 🐶. Keep on cruising, love Beth x

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

      Hey Beth. Aww thank you for allowing us to share breakfast with you.
      Chester is beautiful and I worked there many moons ago. The walls are really pretty. Weather is a bit rubbish here today. Was beautiful yesterday. Take care and enjoy your weekend ❤

    • @bethpeake8506
      @bethpeake8506 Рік тому +1

      @@anthonysmith-storey9247 Right back atcha xx

  • @Boating_David
    @Boating_David Рік тому +2

    Wasn't manure the lead singer of Ultravox ? Ah no, silly me - that was Midge Ure....🤣🤣🤣
    Told ya it was nice to Chester!! 👍

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

      😂Definitely manure David. Aww loved Chester. I used to work there so always knew it was beautiful but never by the canal. Have a great weekend ❤

    • @Boating_David
      @Boating_David Рік тому +1

      @@anthonysmith-storey9247 I worked there for 9 years too, lived there for 5. Going again on the boat next month 👍

  • @onedaymoreaboard
    @onedaymoreaboard Рік тому +2

    Lovely sitting here on a rainy day remembering those hot summer cruising days. We were cruising standing in a bowl of cold water to stay cool! And Anthony had me singing the theme from ‘Pigeon Street’. I’m sure he remembers that 😂

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Aww thanks guys. We wish it was better weather now. Never happy. Can’t wait to catch up again. Love a bit of Pigeon Street 😂

  • @jules9303
    @jules9303 Рік тому +2

    Thank you 😊

  • @carolsmith707
    @carolsmith707 Рік тому +2

    Lovely drone shots at the start. Nice relaxed start to your scenic journey and good to have a little help at the end. Glad you made it in time for your meal.

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Carol. Glad you enjoyed. We had a lovely day. The meal was superb and have been back several times since. Have a good weekend ❤

  • @paulchappell
    @paulchappell Рік тому +3

    Super vlog! Does it add any pressure to you in making these vlogs that we keep saying how wonderful / delightful/ entertaining they are? Seeing again the interior of Morningstar in the introduction makes me realize what a tough act Oakums (and you, too) have in trying to match or better Morningstar. Loved the foggy morning - it reminded me of early mornings on my grandmother's farm, everything calm and quiet.

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Paul. Aww no we love receiving feedback. You are right, Bickerstaffe did a great job but there are things as a live aboard we definitely would change. Oakums have some amazing ideas and we are sure you will love the end result as much as us. Can’t wait to share. Have a good weekend ❤

  • @beckyrobinson5672
    @beckyrobinson5672 Рік тому +2

    Hi boys, I really appreciate your video. It was nice for the journey. Hi dexter you sweet dog. youns take care and God bless.

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Aww thanks Becky. Such a lovely trip into Chester. Dexter is just such a lovely boy. Can’t believe he is 15 tomorrow. Have a great week and take care heart❤

  • @davehollingsworth5876
    @davehollingsworth5876 Рік тому +1

    Did your joke shop never sell stink bombs lol lol The amount of trouble we got into at school with those things!!!! Harmless fun though....As always thanks for another great vlog

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Dave. They did. We’re brilliant 😂. Definitely got into trouble with them. Hope you are having a good week ❤

  • @ColinOBear
    @ColinOBear Рік тому +2

    What a glorious days sailing (?) you had! I think you've been very lucky to have such nice weather in October, it makes the English countryside quite magical. I do love a wander around Chester - so pretty. Are you two thinking of exploring further into Wales at all? Thanks for a very relaxing twenty plus minutes. ❤

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

      Hey. Glad you enjoyed. We are a bit behind with the vlogs, although to be honest, October weather has been fab. We love Chester.
      We have recently been to Llangollen and absolutely loved it, especially the aqueduct. Hope you have a fab week. Take care. ❤

  • @JCDiamond
    @JCDiamond Рік тому +2

    What a great video. We loved Chester - especially walking on the walls. And the BBQ....

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Aww it is beautiful isn’t it. Glad you enjoyed the BBQ place. One of our favourite places to eat. Hope you guys are good and the canoe is coming along ❤

  • @ruaidhrikathygill8833
    @ruaidhrikathygill8833 Рік тому +2

    Love the drone shot at the beginning. The two of you are hysterical, love it when Anthony said he hadn’t run since 1985, and definitely was not your dummy! Paul the story of the X-ray glasses was great. I want to see/hear you do ventriloquism! The footage of the houses to the side of the canal was wonderful. You are very lucky to have friends like Andy and Eric. Hope Anthony is able to get the bike fixed. Really enjoyed this, thanks for sharing. 🙏😊🤗❤️🐾 Kathy

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

      Hey Kathy. I loved the drone shot. My Mum had warned me about men like Paul 😂. I remember the x-ray specs. We had a lovely cruise into Chester and very lucky Andy and Eric came to help. Swytch sent me a new battery which seems to have sorted the bike 👍 Hope you have a lovely week and take care ❤

    • @ruaidhrikathygill8833
      @ruaidhrikathygill8833 Рік тому

      @@anthonysmith-storey9247 LOL 😂 “ My mum warned me about men like Paul”. That is hysterical. Thank you for brightening up my day. 🤣😂😅 Glad that Swytch. Sent a new battery 🤞🏼 that does the trick. ❤️🤗 Kathy

  • @keithevans9628
    @keithevans9628 Рік тому +3

    Thanks to both of you for another real great Vlog. It’s so fun watching the two of you bounce off each other with your comments. So refreshing to see. Both of us wondered if you would be able to do the five locks in an hour. Loved seeing the ducks resting their tyred 🤪🤪feet out of the water. Clever little guys. Sorry for my bad joke. Have a good week cruising. Be safe. Laurel and Keith 👩‍❤️‍👨🐶🐱

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Aww thanks guys. Glad you enjoyed. We had a lovely day that day. 😂. Bless those ducks.
      Hope you guys are well.
      Love to you and Laurel ❤

  • @fp30e
    @fp30e Рік тому +5

    Hi Paul, Anthony and Dexter-Dog. Great Vlog this week, as is every week. The matching Tee shirts at the start of the Vlog were very trendy. Loving the chat and banter which always is so much fun. Loving Paul's Ventriloquist banter which was amazing. It would be so funny, if Anthony sat on Paul's knee (even though Anthony's Mum warned him against such things), with Paul saying which way we have to go, then Paul doing his Ventriloquism thru Anthony, telling Paul, he should go the other way!!!!!!! I nearly fell off my chair when Paul was talking about the Fresh Field smell, whilst Anthony was pointing at Paul. Not been to Chester myself for years now. You guys have some really nice friends. A very well produced and edited Vlog. Have a great week. Take Care.

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

      Thank you. We had such a fun day. My Mum definitely warned me about guys like Paul 😂. I am still not convinced that smell was the fields 😂. Hope you are enjoying your weekend. ❤

  • @bill6461
    @bill6461 Рік тому +2

    Morning Guys,
    Well, should have been out on my voluntary job at churchyard, but rained off. (not bothered today though)
    How the weather has changed to that day you're on the boat. Fancy getting Paul up at two in the morn, to show him the stars. I could be rude and say did you see u----- but better not. .
    It looks nice around the castle on top of the hill - is it Beeston castle ? We haven't been to Chester either for such a long time.
    It’s nice to meet up with friends for a meal out. Hope Dexter ok.
    Have a good weekend and stay dry if possible. xx

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

      Hey guys. Hope you are both good. Don’t blame you re the volunteering. It has been miserable.
      Aww I wanted to share my experience 😂. Paul wasn’t impressed.
      We had a lovely meal out and always enjoy sharing company with friends. Hopefully when we get back to a more commutable distance we can catch up. Love to you and Russell and the pooches ❤

    • @bill6461
      @bill6461 Рік тому +1

      Thanks Anthony. Yes we’ll look forward to that when you’re in closer waters x

  • @BohemianBeatster
    @BohemianBeatster Рік тому +1

    Another lovely adventure with you guys. Beautiful scenery and relaxing talk.

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed. We love Chester and had a lovely evening out. Hope you are good and have a great week ❤

  • @kathpayne4364
    @kathpayne4364 Рік тому +1

    Aww absolutely gorgeous, beautiful weather (unlike yesterday), beautiful scenery a lovely start to Sunday. Take care you 3. 💙

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

      Thanks Kath. The weather was a bit dismal yesterday. Loved Chester and glad you enjoyed too. Have a great week ❤

  • @stevesrepairs5778
    @stevesrepairs5778 Рік тому +1

    Thanks guys, for taking us along on this beautiful sunny cruise and it's great to see that you three are doing well. Take care and all the best. Stevie

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Stevie. Glad you enjoyed it. Chester is stunning with its old buildings and Roman walls. Hope you have a good week ❤

  • @susanseller5825
    @susanseller5825 Рік тому +2

    Got to watch early as its very wet here, so guess it is around Llangollen. To think it was such good weather on the vlog, not that long ago. Some great drone shots, really captured the areas. Ah, Chester, love to walk down by the canal and along the walls, it is a lovely place. Great banter as usual, makes me smile and laugh and you two are always smiling (well on the vlogs lol) Always an entertaining watch, thank you three xxx

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Susan. Aww it was beautiful weather. Not so much today. Llangollen has been very grey.
      Love Chester. Used to work there many moons ago. We are usually smiling on and off camera 😊.
      Hope you are good. Leaving the basin tomorrow. Have a great weekend ❤

  • @karenlamb3510
    @karenlamb3510 Рік тому +2

    Antony, you have really come out of your shell. I remember when i first started watching, you were so nervous. You are very entertaining😀😀. X

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Aww thank you Karen. I honestly have never been a shy person just hated being on camera. Can’t shut me up now 😂. Have a great week ❤

  • @keithweybury5212
    @keithweybury5212 Рік тому +2

    Love your introduction clips. Great cruise with fantastic scenery and of course the banter between you two. Stay Safe guys. Keith

  • @Barbara1957-x3s
    @Barbara1957-x3s Рік тому +2

    Oh my gosh I can not believe it took me this long to realize what you where saying I thought you were saying get a catalog lol now I know it’s get a kettle on lol 😂😂😂😂love you guys

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

      😂😂. That would have been a long wait for coffee. The northern accents can be hard to understand. Hope you have a great week ❤

  • @kodasx1477
    @kodasx1477 Рік тому +1

    What a fantastic episode, the conversation, scenery is just beautiful. When Anthony made the comment "she probably still is nice" I was in hysterics, it was adorable! Thank you guys.

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

      Aww glad you enjoyed. That stretch is beautiful and so many lovey people chatted on the way into Chester. Hope you have a lovey week ❤

  • @sheryld1957
    @sheryld1957 Рік тому +2

    Wow just when you think the area you are in can't get any prettier! Stunning!

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

      Thanks Sheryl. It was such a lovely cruise. I love Chester. Hope you have a good week. ❤

  • @melmay581
    @melmay581 Рік тому +2

    Another fabulous vlog, thanks both. Have a wonderful week 😃

  • @Debba521
    @Debba521 Рік тому +1

    Very much enjoyed the vlog. Quite a bit of teasing going on there. When Paul was suggesting Anthony could be his ventriloquist dummy, well I would have given him a smack or a good pinch at least. But then Paul mentioned the farm smell a bit later and Anthony got his own back, made me laugh! Liked the music heard during the locks. And what a cool place, Chester, walking along that wall. Thanks, guys!

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

      Thanks Debba. We do like to tease each other. All in good fun. Chester is beautiful and worth a visit if ever you get the chance. Have a lovely week. Take care ❤

  • @jayoneill1533
    @jayoneill1533 Рік тому +2

    Excellent episode guys, they keep getting better and better.
    Paul, I had no idea that you were also a ventriloquist! Another talent to add to your list. Maybe we can convince you to give us a sample of your act some day.
    “I’m nobody’s dummy.” Good answer, Anthony!

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      He is a man of many talents Jay. Some of the times we went to parties and people used to say “oh hear is Mr Sausage” or a clown turns up. You couldn’t write it 😂. Hope you have a good week. Take care ❤

    • @jayoneill1533
      @jayoneill1533 Рік тому

      I must admit being surprised at the ventriloquist bit, cuz every time I’ve seen Paul his lips were moving !! 😊❤

  • @sandyprosser805
    @sandyprosser805 Рік тому +2

    Hello all what a lovely vlog. Interesting as always. Yes Paul your microphone was superb even in the fog. I hate driving in fog yuk. Have great week and hope the fog lifts 😊

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Sandy. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for the feedback re the microphones. Thanks as always for watching. Take care ❤

  • @jacquelineryde7339
    @jacquelineryde7339 Рік тому +2

    Taking me back to summer days 😀 this canal looks really beautiful and a must visit ❤️❤️❤️

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Aww Jacqueline it is a lovely city. Definitely worth the visit. Thanks for watching and have a great week ❤

  • @Pamela-yg8jp
    @Pamela-yg8jp Рік тому +1

    Hi from Canada Paul ,Anthony and Dexter I have become addicted to your vlog since I came back from the UK my sister in law and watches you every week . I find you both very calming and just love the scenery you show and your walks with Dexter . Please keep doing what your doing as it brings me great pleasure as I’m sure you do to many people it’s on my bucket list to go on a narrow boat one year when visiting the UK to see all those beautiful canals and country side please feel free to say hi anytime Pam Xx

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Pam. Glad you discovered our channel and that you are still enjoying. You should definitely give narrowboat holidaying a go. So peaceful and beautiful. Thanks for taking time out to comment, we really do appreciate it. Have a great week ❤

  • @leedavies3629
    @leedavies3629 Рік тому +1

    Nice one lads Pigeons and the crumbs I remember that Ant of an album .thats why you need that bracket on the side of ya new boat so you can put a Parasol in it on hot days Big up Dexter he one cool dog be good lads lads stay safe and all that jazz 🙂🐶🦢✌️

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Lee. Loved that song. Definitely need a parasol although not anymore 😢. Aww Dexter’s birthday tomorrow so going to be spoilt rotten. Have a fab week Lee and take care ❤

  • @sueevans1150
    @sueevans1150 Рік тому +2

    Do wish I'd known at the time that you were going through Chester. I'd have lived to meet you all and maybe get hubby, a volunteer lockie, to help put you through the staircase

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Aww Sue. We would have loved to have met you and especially loved help from your hubby. Maybe next time 😉. Have a great weekend ❤

  • @layalabi1667
    @layalabi1667 Рік тому +2

    Thank you! Lovely vlog!! Chester is lovely!!

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Laya. Thank you. I absolutely love Chester. Brings back memories of when I worked there years back. Hope you have a good week ❤

  • @rogerneale4319
    @rogerneale4319 Рік тому +1

    Interestingly, at approximately 6:00 minutes, you were talking about joke shops and magic trick as you passed a boat called "Merlin" :)😄

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Lol. Never noticed that at all. Spooky Roger. Hope you are having a good week ❤

    • @rogerneale4319
      @rogerneale4319 Рік тому +1

      @@anthonysmith-storey9247
      It was definitely interesting you passing that boat, and it was around Halloween too.
      Yes, having a great week thanks.
      I'm currently doing a refurbishment of a 1890's house for a friend. We started it in January 2020 and still at it, although mostly on my own but with the owner helping as much as she can when I need her to.
      After our very first week on a narrow boat, my wife and I were hooked, so much so that we booked another week next summer.
      I really got the bug and was looking to see if we could by a boat. It really became a toss up between a narrow boat and a motorhome because, having owned caravans for 15 years some time ago, we enjoy the camping and the flexible lifestyle. Boating is very much like camping but on water and probably bit more relaxed.
      However, after much deliberation, we realised that there are many more miles of roads we can cover in a m/h and still also enjoy the occasional narrow boat holiday.
      We have now purchased a Motorhome and are looking forward to using it as soon as we can.
      I've taken a keen interest in quite a lot of the canal channels on here and I thoroughly enjoy seeing where everyone is traveling.
      Our 2023 canal holiday will see us hopefully picking up the boat at Alvechurch marina near Coventry with a view to traveling to Stratford-upon-Avon, staying there overnight and seeing a play in the theater, we both love Shakespeare and visit there at least two or three times a year.
      Just realised this has turned into War & Peace.
      Enjoy your boating

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

      @@rogerneale4319 aww glad you enjoyed so much you want to do it again. I get the motorhime choice. I am actually looking at getting a campervan so we can move further afield next year and I can travel back for work for 2 nights and then back to the boat. House renovation sounds like hard work but very rewarding. Who knows, we may even bump into you on the canal at some point. ❤️

    • @rogerneale4319
      @rogerneale4319 Рік тому +1

      I'll certainly be looking out for you and keeping up with the videos.

  • @markrutter5996
    @markrutter5996 Рік тому +2

    Lovely vlog and great banter too. Yet again super camera work . We really are being blessed with some lovely weather although a bit foggy now. Glad Dexter is ok and 15 too. . . amazing age. Take care guys and have a great weekend.

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

      Hey Mark. Thank you, glad you enjoyed. We have been blessed with some lovely weather although it is definitely starting to look autumnal now. Dexter is doing ok bless him. 15 tomorrow. He is such a sweet boy. Have a great week ❤

  • @carolemousdell4444
    @carolemousdell4444 Рік тому +2

    Not been to Chester for years, it's a lovely City. Great vlog guys, thank you, looking forward to Paul's ventriloquist act!! Xxx

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Carole. It is a beautiful place. Used to work there too. He will need to find a new dummy 😂. Have a great week ❤

  • @angelarochester116
    @angelarochester116 Рік тому +1

    Oh Anthony, I laughed so much when you said your Gran’s cigarette was in bits, I had tears running down my face!! 😂 I’ve watched that bit of the video three times and I’m still giggling. You two are so funny. Have a great week xxx

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

      Aww I was quite naught Angela but it did make me laugh. Glad you enjoyed. Hope you have a fab week ❤

  • @cherryclark2572
    @cherryclark2572 Рік тому +1

    Lovely late afternoon sun.Ishtar in this one! You did well to make it to Chester, and hope you have had a wonderful time with Andy and Eric.

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Cherry. Was a great day. It was very low the sun making it difficult to see the lock entrances. We had a lovey evening thank you. Hope you have a good week. ❤

  • @johnh1855
    @johnh1855 Рік тому +1

    Best of morning to you 3. Great job on the 5 minute Fridays videos guys. Make us feel more a part of your current activities. We are most accustomed to the fog like you have living in Florida so we understand while not boating but driving in conditions as such. The sound quality is just amazing guys! Voice comes across crystal clear what a GREAT investment! Thanks for taking the time and effort to provide more content for loving fans. Just amazing drone shots of the area around the castle with pastures so green and lush. Chester walls look just so inviting and interesting for exploring. What a quaint area and Im sure we'd love seeing some day. We are enjoying the Facebook posts of your vacation travels you guys look like your on the top of the world. Enjoy guys enjoy! Much love from your Florida fans. John, Dean, Johann & Greta

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

      Hey guys. Glad you enjoyed the 5 min vlog too. I had to travel to work in that and it was scary. Glad the investment in the mics are worth it. The castle was beautiful. Loved seeing it from the drone too.
      I think you would love Chester. Beautiful city and one I used to work in many moons ago.
      Hope you guys are keeping well. Love to you Dean and a belly rub for Greta and Johann ❤❤ 🐕 🐶

  • @derekfox4519
    @derekfox4519 Рік тому +1

    Great vlog guys - talking about joke shops, I remember those exploding cigarette tips well - had many a laugh with my old gran when I was young..♥️

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Derek. Thank you. Aww those shops were great. Itching powder. Exploding cigs. I bet you had some fun with your Gran. I was very close to mine. Have a great week ❤

  • @naughtysquirrellyndatee96
    @naughtysquirrellyndatee96 Рік тому +2

    I spent the entire lockdown(and more)in this area with Chugabug, Morningstar and Amy Jo… I feel like it’s back home for me… Tattenhall, The Shady Oak and Egg Bridge are all fond memories💜💜💜

    • @NarrowboatLifeUnlocked
      @NarrowboatLifeUnlocked  Рік тому +1

      We have really enjoyed exploring all of the new areas this year xx

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

      Aww Lynda. What a time that was. So glad things have eased but also glad you chose to spend it with us all. Hope you have a lovely week ❤

  • @joysedgwick812
    @joysedgwick812 Рік тому +1

    Don’t think I’ve commented on your new intro, it’s so good and has some gorgeous drone footage. Enjoyed remembering Summer….makes me smile when Anthony says “it won’t last” 😅😅, thanks for the vlog, see you next week!

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Joy. Aww thank you. I love the footage Paul got. It is nice to look back at summer. I was right lol. Grey today and a little chilly 😂. Hope you have a good week. Take care ❤

  • @glynollier3727
    @glynollier3727 Рік тому +1

    Hi guys. Super vlog as always, 👏👏the long line of boats you cruised past are the Golden Nook moorings. Narrowboaters and fellow vloggers Chris and Shell have a berth there and Gary Captain Phillips has vlogged the Golden Nook moorings on a number of occasions as he used to have a berth for a long while at Tattenhall Marina. The other castle you could see near Beeston is Peckforton Castle which is a popular but very expensive wedding venue.

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Glyn. Glad you enjoyed. That stretch is so long in tick over 😂 . I have seen it on vlogs before but forgot just how long it takes to get through. Didn’t know the name of the other castle so thank you. So beautiful round there and love Chester. Hope you have a good week and take care ❤.

  • @jennyandtrevorowen3428
    @jennyandtrevorowen3428 Рік тому +2

    A lovely Vlog lads. Great memories of a wonderful summer. When you mentioned we were down on the Thames at that time it seems a lifetime ago. Love to you three from us three xx

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

      Hey guys. Aww what for better weather. Never happy 😃. Hope you guys are good. Looking forward to catching up ❤

  • @AB10131
    @AB10131 Рік тому +2

    Hi there. Remember seeing you pass us NB Warrior

  • @brodie2711
    @brodie2711 Рік тому +1

    Thanks, guys for that super Vlog, very enjoyable. We in London can be quite snooty when we talk about all the sights and attractions we have but you've reminded me just how beautiful everything is in the North. Love to both of you and of course Dexter.

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

      Hey Stephen. I enjoy London when I visit but I am not keen on crowds so it is nice to go to less crowded cities and Chester is one of my favourites. Hope you have a lovely week. Take care ❤️

  • @tirednsnarky9555
    @tirednsnarky9555 Рік тому +2

    The drone scenery was absolutely stunning! On a separate note, I've just realised every time any of you mention "pub", I suddenly get a craving for some pie! What on earth! XD
    Hope all is well, and that Anthony enjoyed his time off. Now I'm going to look at videos of pie to satisfy my craving. Have a great week and happy November! xx

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

      Glad you liked. I loved the drone shots too. 😂. I have to admit I do love a pie too. Have had a great time off work and really don’t want to go back. 😢. Hope you have a great week and take care ❤

  • @michelefoxton1586
    @michelefoxton1586 Рік тому +1

    Lovely vlog and so nice to see the sun 🌞 x

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

      Thanks Michele. It was lovely to see some sunshine. Haven’t done bad for October either although the last few days have been miserable. Guessing you guys are all ready to go back to school. Have a good week and love to you both ❤

    • @michelefoxton1586
      @michelefoxton1586 Рік тому +1

      @@anthonysmith-storey9247 just when I put the washing out the heavens opened 🤦‍♀️ the weather definitely can't make its mind up this week. Yes back to school tomorrow for 7 weeks but I love this term all the build up to Christmas 🎄 have a lovely week too and sending love and hugs xxxxx

  • @kathyrapiejko6318
    @kathyrapiejko6318 Рік тому +1

    Hey Guys - Really enjoyed this, as always! The drone footage was stunning & I loved the background music! There were certainly some BEAUTIFUL homes along that one stretch - glad you're not envious! Hope you three are doing well & enjoying the cooler Fall weather! Have a HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🎃 xxx

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Kathy. I love Chester. Such an unusual city with its Roman walls. There were some stunning houses. Think we have said before, we often see these big houses but no one in them because they are in work paying for it. Glad we have moved away from that. Happy Halloween 👻 to you too. Take care ❤

  • @amberandcoco5497
    @amberandcoco5497 Рік тому +2

    Them new microphones are very good because I’ve had to turn my volume down, so your money wasn’t wasted

  • @lockingthroughlife2587
    @lockingthroughlife2587 Рік тому +1

    Loving the matching shirts 👕, thought you were twins 😂.
    Fantastic drone footage guys with stunning scenery. Such a wonderful cruise. Chester looks great too. I’ve been asked to ask you how safe it was moored in the town centre like you did? ❤️

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Phil. Can’t believe we had matching T shirts lol. Some beautiful scenery on the way to Chester and Chester itself is lovely. We were there on the week and Andy reckons it is fine where we were but wouldn’t do it at the weekend and to go into the basin then. Hope you are good and getting as excited as us for the build ❤

  • @Michael_Sheldon
    @Michael_Sheldon Рік тому +3

    Aww, he’s a romantic, your Anthony, waking you under a blanket of stars. And you guys twinning in your baby blue T-shirts! It warms the cockles of my heart. ❤ Such a lovely - and busy…and posh - stretch of canal. And such a beautiful summer day. Love and light. 😘🙌🐶

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Michael. Don’t think Paul saw it like that 😂. Think he would have rather been left to sleep. Can’t believe we had matching T shirts on! The stretch to Chester is beautiful as is Chester itself. We had a lovely evening too. Hope you have a good week ❤

  • @AndyCutright
    @AndyCutright Рік тому +1

    Local shops for local people! #LeagueOfGentlemen

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

      Lol. I used to love League of Gentlemen. Very dark. Saw them live in Manchester. Have a great week Andy ❤

  • @dawndietz4654
    @dawndietz4654 Рік тому +1

    Loving the matching shirts!
    Loved the drone shots of Beeston castle.
    Anthony I’m glad you made Paul get up for the stars! That’s what life is all about.
    You two cracked me up with the socks and flip flops😂.
    That whole working lark is a pain, too bad we can’t just retire on a boat and enjoy the quiet life.❤
    Halloween 🎃 is upon us Monday and I am looking forward to all the kids in their costumes coming to the door for a candy treat.🍭🍫🍬.
    Y’all have a fantastic week enjoy the fall colors.

    • @anthonysmith-storey9247
      @anthonysmith-storey9247 Рік тому

      Hey Dawn. I can’t believe we had the same shirts on 😂. I think sharing experiences like that is what life is about too. Not sure Paul agreed 😂. Happy Halloween 🎃. Hope you have a good time. Love to you and your family. Take care ❤