Thanks for the tour of the River Stour. Very noble-minded and generous of you to have your parents in the video. Appreciating the references to artist John Constable made me interested enough to research who he was and his artistry. Your AFib may have been a blessing in disguise in making you give up heavy drinking and smoking for a healthy, clean lifestyle and be able to make these beautiful, delightful videos for us.
I have been watching your videos for about a year but a patch of insomnia made me binge on your earlier stuff. These two on the Stour moved me to tears as to how beautiful some parts of our country still are. Thank you for filling in a black hole of a sleepless night.
I have watched these 2 films time and time again.......they were what finally gave me the shove to get canoe camping: I had the river nearby (this one), a canoe, some gear, and these films gave me the impetus, and I've not looked back since. Thank you for that. (And they are lovely films to boot!)
I really enjoyed the opportunity to sample canoeing in England. Here in America I spent years poking around little streams much like those in your videos. I grew up in Plymouth Massachusetts and was able to retrace the various canoe routes used by the Wampanog Indians when English settlers founded Plymouth. Our streams are very similar to yours except that there are no accommodations for paddlers. I envy you your lovely portage paths and docks!
1957 did a trip from Tamworth to Hull. Rivers Anker , Tame, Trent and Humber.. With a friend in two separate canvas Kayaks.. Sent Kayaks back by Train and hitched back.. Camped on side of river.. It was hard hitching with paddles as people thought they were shotguns.. Was 21 then and just come out of army.. Still canoeing in homemade 12 foot plywood canoe. Love your videos. Keep on canoeing. Derek.
All i can say absolutely wonderful Simon... Thanks I'm born and bred in Sudbury, people don't realise just how beautiful Suffolk is and the river Stour... Awesome mate! 😀👍
I loved this two part series and have watched it more than once.The rivers you paddle on are so serene. I am very happy I found your channel and I look forward to watching many more.Keep up the awesome paddles🤩
Hi Simon, just revisiting parts 1 & 2 after first watching them several years ago. I am planning on paddling the River Stour later in September and camping out after the school summer holidays when it is quieter, and I am using these videos as a visual reference. Just goes to show, 6 years later and these videos are a pleasure to watch again, they are superb and timeless, mate. ATB, Dave 👍
What a panacea in Covid quarantine days! Dying to get out on the river, but can't, so just keep coming back to this 2 parter..........just delightful....the best, thank you!
Hi Simon, My wife and I go kayaking as often as possible and we normally start at Stratford st Mary to Langham flumes or Stratford to Deadham section alot , we also go Cattawade often. We like to take a snack with for when we turn to go back to the car, the winter is cool to paddle, we take soup in a flask and have it while in the kayak, good times, lol This 2 day paddle you done is on my list of paddles to do, im so glad i watched it cause i never knew there where so many portages , so its helped me think of what to pack. I have learnt over the last few months that been on the river is my new happy place. All the best.
Hi Simon, I gave up booze and fags a good few years ago to live my best life and compete at the highest level of my sport which is competitive and can be stressful. You and your friends on here have given me the inspiration to find another activity for my downtime which is equally rewarding but also relaxing. Thank you and keep the films coming, this has been beautiful to watch.
Glad I got to see your day 2 on the River Stour. My grandad's was born in that part of the country near flatford mill sadly I've never visited. Dave B. Thailand.
Simon, I can't get any work done watching your AWESOME videos. Just wow. They are always, and I mean always, so enlightening and entertaining. Your spirit is amazing. What a good man you are.
Gradually working my way through your films since subscribing, and came across these 2 which are great. I'm a regular swimmer between Dedham and Stratford St Mary, and have been contemplating getting a Canoe for trips just like this (as well as planning a slightly crazier idea of swimming the navigation over a number of micro-adventures next year). Thanks - really useful.
Brilliant. Congratulations to the Producer, Director, Sound man, Editor, sub-Editor, Make up department, Location finder, Producer's mum, Soundman's best mate, Extras, Editor's secret lover. The John Constable Appreciation Society....etc..😀. Very enjoyable.
Thank you for sharing a little of your personal life with us. Not only are you a bloke in the woods, but you are a down to earth bloke in the woods and on the waterways. I had to look up John Constable.
Beautiful. We are going to walk the Stour Valley walk. We will do it in stages as we live in the area. The Stourl in Haverhill used to smell of various things due to effluent from a factory manufacturing flavours and fragrances in the mid 70’s, much cleaner now.
That was absolutely wonderful ! I'm still getting over my surgery and went to sleep last night after part 1. I woke up today with coffee and part 2 . National Geographic or your national tourism ought to pick that up and use it. It's a work of art ! Gosh I don't know what to say. Show your mum and dad more. I miss my father so much. I lost him in 2005. He was responsible for my love of the outdoors. That was outstanding !! Absolutely outstanding !!!
Very watchable Simon. My husband and I so enjoyed watching your journey along the river Stour, so much so you’ve inspired us to take our own old town camper down it later on this year! Keep the videos coming and keep on paddling!
Thank you Lesley! I’m really glad you’ve been inspired - it’s a beautiful, interesting and serene river - I’m confident that you will love it! The campsite near Nayland (Rushbanks) punctuates the trip perfectly giving you two moderately easy paddling days. Good luck and have a great trip!! Atb, Simon.
Stunning, Simon, just stunning. So pristine. Awesome photography. I will be watching these two videos more than once. I wish I lived in England. I couldn't help but notice the huge contrast at the A12 bridge. People zipping along with their fast paced busy lives while peace and tranquility lie only a few feet below. It made me wonder if they even had a clue.
Excellent trip, I used to canoe years ago, when I was a lot younger. After watching you on this trip and you and Andy, Kent Survival, on your trips together, I feel I want to take up canoeing again. You know, I may just do it! Thanks Simon, so relaxing, great video.
What a lovely river! I enjoyed both parts of this journey very much. Solo paddling and camping has much to be said for it. That is definitely the best view of the A12.:-) All the best, Al
+Knucker - Cheers Al, a gorgeous part of the country - very tranquil. I love solo trips, you can go at your own pace, stop when you want, glide along in complete silence - completely self absorbing!! Lol!! Glad you enjoyed it! Atb, Simon.
Such a beautiful river and stunning scenery, not forgetting the abundant wildlife along the way. All of this was made possible to share in your river adventure. I have to say that it's a wonderfully made canoe. A pleasure to watch both episodes and I enjoyed them so very much indeed. Cheers and take care...
+John King - Thank you John, I'm really glad you enjoyed them both. The Stour is a stunningly beautiful river! I'm lucky to live not too far away!! My canoe is my pride and joy, it cost me 3 months of hard work, a few pennies and nearly my marriage, but is an absolute pleasure to paddle! All the best, Simon.
Feel very lucky to have this gorgeous stretch of river just 20 minutes from my door - in fact during the summer I swim quite regularly just by the Fenn Bridge at 13.30!
It’s one of life’s simple pleasures! Meandering down a tranquil river, everything you need to live comfortably contained within the bag in front of you, the sound of trickling water, birds and insects........you’ll love it! 😁🛶🏕
Thanks for the wonderful trip down memory lane. A bunch of us from the Deben Canoe Club paddled the Stour (we pronounced it Stoo-er) in the '70s in kayaks, spending 4 days to go out on the estuary to Shotley. Lovely video. And fine job on the canoe!
Lovely couple of videos. Reminded me of when we canoed the Stour, it looked like the same camp site too. I see you didn't get attacked by the swan that had us 😃. I'm enjoying watching your various adventures, keep it up 👍
Thank you! Haha - there was once a swan on the Waveney that was a bit like that - super aggressive - they’re normally fine if you give them a wide berth.
I thoroughly enjoyed both parts, Simon, and at times I felt as though I were sitting in the front of your beautiful canoe...appears to be handcrafted. That was a wonderful canoe trip. The River Stour was one of my favorites. I'm in the market for a canoe as I've outgrown my kayak (limited gear carrier) and would love one like yours but will probably settle for a Swift. Thank you for sharing this incredible trip on this beautiful river.
Thanks Alexander! Yes, it is indeed a home-build - cedar strip with epoxy fibreglass inside and out. It’s lovely to paddle, fast, rigid and super manoeuvrable. You’ll not go wrong with a Swift - great, Uber-lightweight boats, I’d have one in an instant (if only they were available here!!🙁) glad you enjoyed the videos and thanks for coming along! Atb, Simon.
Fantastic I really enjoyed that. The flumes looked great fun..and the A12 wow! That was an assault to the senses. Subbed hope to see some more canoe journeys soon.
+Martin Outdoors69 -Thank you my friend and thanks for the sub! Yeah, you are right about the A12, the Stour is so serene for most of it, seems much more remote than it is - and then BAM! Hahaha. The flumes were good, I might have shot some other weirs if the water level was a bit lower. Plenty more trips in the pipeline so stay tuned. Atb, Simon.
An older one now. but I have just enjoyed watching it nevertheless. It's amazing to experience how liberating it feels to do a trip like this. It's time I did another one myself. Great videos as usual. Cheers
I surely do enjoy watching your skill handling that beautiful canoe. A shame Maggie couldn't come along but understandable. As always, great adventure and excellent videography. I know it's a lot of work setting and retrieving camera equipment. Much appreciated sir!
Love these trips of yours. It has inspired me to look for places here in New England to paddle. Expertly crafted Simon, thanks so much for your time, it's a precious thing.
Simon, I really enjoy your videos. Watching your canoe trip videos makes me feel really envious that I don’t live in the UK near your parts. I would love to do some trips with you. Most of my canoeing trips were in California and in upstate New York (Adirondacks) years ago. Not much canoeing opportunities here in Nebraska USA. Well done.
Brrrrrrr, you'd need to be in a flippin' icebreaker on the river today lol. I enjoyed the adventure Simon, lovely journey, thanks for sharing - cheers matey ; )
Thanks buddy, it was a really nice trip. I love canoeing at this time of year too - wrapped up well, the rivers are quiet, lots of water in them and the weeds have died back so they are generally much clearer. But yes, bloody cold!!! Atb, Simon.
Simon, the tarp support with the paddles in the peg bag is inspired. You videos are excellent and make me miss England now that we live in New Zealand.
Cheers Colin! The tent peg bag works well - simple and effective, in fact it’ll be put back to use this coming weekend - the river Waveney this time! Atb from rainy England!
William Sanborn - Thank you! My canoe is my absolute pride and joy, worth every bit of effort it took to build it. The Stour really is a lovely tranquil river and dispite its proximity to the human world, it seems much more remote than it actually is! If you ever get the chance to explore it, I highly recommend! Atb and thanks for watching. Simon.
That was a wonderful float down the river and with really great company. Thanks so much for having us along. I found you via Pat Dickinson and his adventures. Though I live in Texas I had my start in Europe and spent a year in boarding school in Derbyshire, starting at age eight. So I am able to understand Pat's accent quite easily. My mother was from London, father from Pennsylvania. Spent five years down under in En-Zed, in the early Seventies. Most of the rest in the USA. You seem to have a somewhat New Zealand character and a bit of the Kiwi accent too. I met people from all over England while in New Zealand and was fairly good at detecting the origin of accents. No longer though. It has been too long. If I had to guess I would say you have the influence of London in your speech. My aunt and uncle lived most their lives in Cambridge, not far from this journey on the River Stour. These hours I have now spent with you, Andy and Pat have made me realize just how much I was missing the British culture. It is much like coming home.
Thank you! I’m glad to have given you a nice reminder of the British countryside! As for the accent, I suppose it’s a bit of a mish mash - I grew up in Belgium (May father being stationed there for many, many years) and then spent quite a few years in London before moving up to Norfolk. As for the NZ bit - no idea haha! Although I did spend a year in Australia about 20 odd years ago (not sure any of the accent rubbed off though) Not heard of Pat, I’ll have to check him out. Thanks again sir! Simon
Constable country watch out for paint brushes as he was a one for leaving them about take it eazle today have some food and quench your palit ha ha good videos as always can't believe I've mist this video and it's from 2017
what a lovely way to spend time in your life, i'm so jealous. i would love to visit all the rivers of our lovely country, i just need a canoe, travel money a cat sitter, stamina a ferry ride, someone with a car and someone to come with me.. i do have a tent !
Thanks for the tour of the River Stour. Very noble-minded and generous of you to have your parents in the video. Appreciating the references to artist John Constable made me interested enough to research who he was and his artistry. Your AFib may have been a blessing in disguise in making you give up heavy drinking and smoking for a healthy, clean lifestyle and be able to make these beautiful, delightful videos for us.
Thank you . Simon .
🐺 Loupis Canis .
I have been watching your videos for about a year but a patch of insomnia made me binge on your earlier stuff. These two on the Stour moved me to tears as to how beautiful some parts of our country still are. Thank you for filling in a black hole of a sleepless night.
Thank you Dave! Gorgeous river, the Stour is!
Almost 200K subscribers now and no surprise. Just love your content Simon.
I have watched these 2 films time and time again.......they were what finally gave me the shove to get canoe camping: I had the river nearby (this one), a canoe, some gear, and these films gave me the impetus, and I've not looked back since. Thank you for that.
(And they are lovely films to boot!)
GOOD FOR YOU !! I did exactly the same ..still need to practice ..Good luck and great fun for You!
ditto just waiting on my canoe to turn up then off we go
Great video and it's fun to go back and find these old videos
Thank you for a lovely, relaxing evening sharing your paddle through some beautiful English countryside.
I really enjoyed the opportunity to sample canoeing in England. Here in America I spent years poking around little streams much like those in your videos. I grew up in Plymouth Massachusetts and was able to retrace the various canoe routes used by the Wampanog Indians when English settlers founded Plymouth. Our streams are very similar to yours except that there are no accommodations for paddlers. I envy you your lovely portage paths and docks!
1957 did a trip from Tamworth to Hull. Rivers Anker , Tame, Trent and Humber.. With a friend in two separate canvas Kayaks.. Sent Kayaks back by Train and hitched back.. Camped on side of river.. It was hard hitching with paddles as people thought they were shotguns.. Was 21 then and just come out of army.. Still canoeing in homemade 12 foot plywood canoe. Love your videos. Keep on canoeing. Derek.
Beautiful ❤️
All i can say absolutely wonderful Simon... Thanks I'm born and bred in Sudbury, people don't realise just how beautiful Suffolk is and the river Stour... Awesome mate! 😀👍
I’m late but thanks for this video series. Awesome
Love it Simon, as usual, Thank you Sir
I loved this two part series and have watched it more than once.The rivers you paddle on are so serene. I am very happy I found your channel and I look forward to watching many more.Keep up the awesome paddles🤩
A soothing trip.
Hi Simon, just revisiting parts 1 & 2 after first watching them several years ago. I am planning on paddling the River Stour later in September and camping out after the school summer holidays when it is quieter, and I am using these videos as a visual reference. Just goes to show, 6 years later and these videos are a pleasure to watch again, they are superb and timeless, mate.
ATB, Dave 👍
What a panacea in Covid quarantine days! Dying to get out on the river, but can't, so just keep coming back to this 2 parter..........just delightful....the best, thank you!
Thanks Laurie!
Hopefully it’ll soon be over!
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Simon - just viewed this for first time now. All of your adventures are amazing - my thanks for your sharing.
another nice video THANKS
Great Job, as usual... thanks for the ride along. From Gary in Russia, Ohio. U.S.A.
Hi Simon, My wife and I go kayaking as often as possible and we normally start at Stratford st Mary to Langham flumes or Stratford to Deadham section alot , we also go Cattawade often. We like to take a snack with for when we turn to go back to the car, the winter is cool to paddle, we take soup in a flask and have it while in the kayak, good times, lol
This 2 day paddle you done is on my list of paddles to do, im so glad i watched it cause i never knew there where so many portages , so its helped me think of what to pack. I have learnt over the last few months that been on the river is my new happy place. All the best.
Hi Simon, I gave up booze and fags a good few years ago to live my best life and compete at the highest level of my sport which is competitive and can be stressful. You and your friends on here have given me the inspiration to find another activity for my downtime which is equally rewarding but also relaxing. Thank you and keep the films coming, this has been beautiful to watch.
Very nice 👌 paddle. thanks Simon
What in God's name could anyone dislike about that. Beautiful beautiful absolutely beautiful ! For the third time. Must have accidentally push it.
Thank you Mike! 😁👍🛶
Not sure how I missed seeing this 1 before , but it was a lovely can you trip thanks for sharing...
Enjoyed both, really liked the camera on the canoe seeing the sights and hearing the sounds as if we were right there with you.
I have had a rough evening. However, not after your trip. Thank you Simon. Good wishes to you and your family. Posted March 27 2024.
Good memories to be had
Another great video 👍
What a lovely trip. Canoe is top class. And you still have mom and dad. Remember to enjoy them.
Glad I got to see your day 2 on the River Stour. My grandad's was born in that part of the country near flatford mill sadly I've never visited.
Dave B. Thailand.
Simon, I can't get any work done watching your AWESOME videos. Just wow. They are always, and I mean always, so enlightening and entertaining. Your spirit is amazing. What a good man you are.
You are too kind Joyce! Thank you!
I watched both videos and throughly enjoyed them.
I just watched this and can't stop smiling! Thank you so much for sharing this lovely voyage with us! :)
+Linnee Kay - My pleasure, I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it!! Thank you. Cheers, Simon.
One of the most delightful videos I have watched in a long time. So peaceful. Well done Simon, keep up the good work.
Thank you!
I enjoy all your canoeing videos, but these ones on the river Stour are my favorite. Cheers.
Gradually working my way through your films since subscribing, and came across these 2 which are great. I'm a regular swimmer between Dedham and Stratford St Mary, and have been contemplating getting a Canoe for trips just like this (as well as planning a slightly crazier idea of swimming the navigation over a number of micro-adventures next year). Thanks - really useful.
Brilliant. Congratulations to the Producer, Director, Sound man, Editor, sub-Editor, Make up department, Location finder, Producer's mum, Soundman's best mate, Extras, Editor's secret lover. The John Constable Appreciation Society....etc..😀. Very enjoyable.
Thank you for sharing a little of your personal life with us. Not only are you a bloke in the woods, but you are a down to earth bloke in the woods and on the waterways. I had to look up John Constable.
England is so beautiful. I’m in San Francisco, which is beautiful, but I’d love to visit the UK. Thanks!
Beautiful cinematography. You have an eye for a camera shot!
Simply fantastic
Good to see this.... I live in Nayland. Very good place for paddling. I also fly.....
Loved both of them x see you on the river
Beautiful. We are going to walk the Stour Valley walk. We will do it in stages as we live in the area. The Stourl in Haverhill used to smell of various things due to effluent from a factory manufacturing flavours and fragrances in the mid 70’s, much cleaner now.
Great videos. Its the 2nd time I've watched them. I am planning this trip myself this year.
That was absolutely wonderful ! I'm still getting over my surgery and went to sleep last night after part 1. I woke up today with coffee and part 2 . National Geographic or your national tourism ought to pick that up and use it. It's a work of art ! Gosh I don't know what to say. Show your mum and dad more. I miss my father so much. I lost him in 2005. He was responsible for my love of the outdoors. That was outstanding !! Absolutely outstanding !!!
Thank you Michael! Really, really appreciate your kind words. And thrilled that you enjoyed them. 😁👍🛶
Thanks for sharing Simon.
Very watchable Simon. My husband and I so enjoyed watching your journey along the river Stour, so much so you’ve inspired us to take our own old town camper down it later on this year! Keep the videos coming and keep on paddling!
Thank you Lesley! I’m really glad you’ve been inspired - it’s a beautiful, interesting and serene river - I’m confident that you will love it! The campsite near Nayland (Rushbanks) punctuates the trip perfectly giving you two moderately easy paddling days. Good luck and have a great trip!! Atb, Simon.
Hi Simon, Iv'e only recently discovered your channel but so glad I did, I will make time to get back on the water!
Daniele S. Toscana magnifico video
Stunning, Simon, just stunning. So pristine. Awesome photography. I will be watching these two videos more than once. I wish I lived in England. I couldn't help but notice the huge contrast at the A12 bridge. People zipping along with their fast paced busy lives while peace and tranquility lie only a few feet below. It made me wonder if they even had a clue.
Probably not Sue! I’ve driven over that bridge a hundred times without even knowing what lies beneath!
Thank you!
Simon
Excellent trip, I used to canoe years ago, when I was a lot younger. After watching you on this trip and you and Andy, Kent Survival, on your trips together, I feel I want to take up canoeing again. You know, I may just do it! Thanks Simon, so relaxing, great video.
Thanks Wally. Happy paddling!
I was over 60 when I took up the canoe?
Great paddle mate
What a lovely river! I enjoyed both parts of this journey very much. Solo paddling and camping has much to be said for it.
That is definitely the best view of the A12.:-)
All the best,
Al
+Knucker - Cheers Al, a gorgeous part of the country - very tranquil. I love solo trips, you can go at your own pace, stop when you want, glide along in complete silence - completely self absorbing!! Lol!! Glad you enjoyed it! Atb, Simon.
Love cruising the English riverways, wish I had a chance to get my feet wet... ☺
Such a beautiful river and stunning scenery, not forgetting the abundant wildlife along the way. All of this was made possible to share in your river adventure. I have to say that it's a wonderfully made canoe. A pleasure to watch both episodes and I enjoyed them so very much indeed. Cheers and take care...
+John King - Thank you John, I'm really glad you enjoyed them both. The Stour is a stunningly beautiful river! I'm lucky to live not too far away!! My canoe is my pride and joy, it cost me 3 months of hard work, a few pennies and nearly my marriage, but is an absolute pleasure to paddle! All the best, Simon.
Having been born and bred in London I never knew such possible mini hoildays chills like this existed in England.
There are just so many nice little gems tucked away - the rivers are our last wilderness in this country. 🛶
Thanks for taking us along! It was a very relaxing trip.
looking for vids if yours during your current hiatus and found this one, nice trip.
Beautiful video Simon,thanks for filming it.
Beautiful
Feel very lucky to have this gorgeous stretch of river just 20 minutes from my door - in fact during the summer I swim quite regularly just by the Fenn Bridge at 13.30!
That final shot of you taking a photo of your Dad taking a photo of you... priceless!
This has really put the need in me to go canoe camping! Keep up the great work lad! :D
It’s one of life’s simple pleasures! Meandering down a tranquil river, everything you need to live comfortably contained within the bag in front of you, the sound of trickling water, birds and insects........you’ll love it! 😁🛶🏕
as Simon says.....it is the best......
What a great video series. Thank you. I love the back story about your parents dropping off!
Really enjoyed both videos, thanks for posting :)
Thanks for the wonderful trip down memory lane. A bunch of us from the Deben Canoe Club paddled the Stour (we pronounced it Stoo-er) in the '70s in kayaks, spending 4 days to go out on the estuary to Shotley. Lovely video. And fine job on the canoe!
Lovely couple of videos. Reminded me of when we canoed the Stour, it looked like the same camp site too. I see you didn't get attacked by the swan that had us 😃. I'm enjoying watching your various adventures, keep it up 👍
Thank you! Haha - there was once a swan on the Waveney that was a bit like that - super aggressive - they’re normally fine if you give them a wide berth.
I thoroughly enjoyed both parts, Simon, and at times I felt as though I were sitting in the front of your beautiful canoe...appears to be handcrafted. That was a wonderful canoe trip. The River Stour was one of my favorites. I'm in the market for a canoe as I've outgrown my kayak (limited gear carrier) and would love one like yours but will probably settle for a Swift. Thank you for sharing this incredible trip on this beautiful river.
Thanks Alexander! Yes, it is indeed a home-build - cedar strip with epoxy fibreglass inside and out. It’s lovely to paddle, fast, rigid and super manoeuvrable. You’ll not go wrong with a Swift - great, Uber-lightweight boats, I’d have one in an instant (if only they were available here!!🙁) glad you enjoyed the videos and thanks for coming along! Atb, Simon.
also enjoyed both videos especially the then and now of Flatford Mill. Beautiful. And the early morning mist when you set off.
Thanks Julie! 🛶😁
Fantastic I really enjoyed that. The flumes looked great fun..and the A12 wow! That was an assault to the senses. Subbed hope to see some more canoe journeys soon.
+Martin Outdoors69 -Thank you my friend and thanks for the sub! Yeah, you are right about the A12, the Stour is so serene for most of it, seems much more remote than it is - and then BAM! Hahaha. The flumes were good, I might have shot some other weirs if the water level was a bit lower. Plenty more trips in the pipeline so stay tuned. Atb, Simon.
An older one now. but I have just enjoyed watching it nevertheless. It's amazing to experience how liberating it feels to do a trip like this. It's time I did another one myself. Great videos as usual. Cheers
I love a canoe trip! 🛶👍😁
I surely do enjoy watching your skill handling that beautiful canoe. A shame Maggie couldn't come along but understandable. As always, great adventure and excellent videography. I know it's a lot of work setting and retrieving camera equipment. Much appreciated sir!
Brill, made my night watching these two video’s I’d missed 👍
Cheers Ant - that trip seems a long time ago now - must paddle the stour again soon! 😁🛶
I really enjoy watching the videos
Diane Jacklin - Thank you!!
Love these trips of yours. It has inspired me to look for places here in New England to paddle. Expertly crafted Simon, thanks so much for your time, it's a precious thing.
Thank Kevin! I hope you find some quiet creeks to paddle. 😁🛶
Beautifully river. Thanks for sharing. 1 more month then the weather will turn and I'll be kayaking again. Can't wait
Might be a bit longer than that now, sadly! 😢
good one mate... enjoyed very much.
What a relaxing video and what a beautiful canoe - you must be really proud of that!
Excellent two parts Simon some stunning country side the music went great with the trip film atb. Alb
Albert Jones - Thanks Alb, glad you enjoyed them my friend. It's a beautiful neck 'o the woods. Take care, Simon.
Great trip ,beautiful country thanks for the ride along
Simon, I really enjoy your videos. Watching your canoe trip videos makes me feel really envious that I don’t live in the UK near your parts. I would love to do some trips with you. Most of my canoeing trips were in California and in upstate New York (Adirondacks) years ago. Not much canoeing opportunities here in Nebraska USA. Well done.
Brrrrrrr, you'd need to be in a flippin' icebreaker on the river today lol. I enjoyed the adventure Simon, lovely journey, thanks for sharing - cheers matey ; )
Thanks buddy, it was a really nice trip. I love canoeing at this time of year too - wrapped up well, the rivers are quiet, lots of water in them and the weeds have died back so they are generally much clearer. But yes, bloody cold!!! Atb, Simon.
Simon, the tarp support with the paddles in the peg bag is inspired. You videos are excellent and make me miss England now that we live in New Zealand.
Cheers Colin! The tent peg bag works well - simple and effective, in fact it’ll be put back to use this coming weekend - the river Waveney this time! Atb from rainy England!
That one shot of you sitting in the back of the canoe you're rocking the Crocodile Dundee look. As always love your videos. Sure looks like fun.
Thanks Rod. 👍🛶
Idyllic!
No.Thank you what a lovely part of the country
why would anyone give a thumps down even one. thank you for another great vid
Thank you! Some people just do it because they can I guess and it’s anonymous! Glad you enjoyed it! 👍🛶
Lovely part of the world Simon.
nice man really nice
Thanks David - it’s a stunning river! Cheers, Simon
@@simonablokeinthewoods i will have to get the boat on it then. Thanks keep making your great vids
Absolutely beautiful journey and great video footage thank you for sharing it with us
Beautiful Canoe by the way.
Splendid, beautiful canoe, gorgeous river. Thanks for sharing.
William Sanborn - Thank you! My canoe is my absolute pride and joy, worth every bit of effort it took to build it. The Stour really is a lovely tranquil river and dispite its proximity to the human world, it seems much more remote than it actually is! If you ever get the chance to explore it, I highly recommend! Atb and thanks for watching. Simon.
Awesome,,
That was a wonderful float down the river and with really great company. Thanks so much for having us along. I found you via Pat Dickinson and his adventures. Though I live in Texas I had my start in Europe and spent a year in boarding school in Derbyshire, starting at age eight. So I am able to understand Pat's accent quite easily. My mother was from London, father from Pennsylvania. Spent five years down under in En-Zed, in the early Seventies. Most of the rest in the USA. You seem to have a somewhat New Zealand character and a bit of the Kiwi accent too. I met people from all over England while in New Zealand and was fairly good at detecting the origin of accents. No longer though. It has been too long. If I had to guess I would say you have the influence of London in your speech. My aunt and uncle lived most their lives in Cambridge, not far from this journey on the River Stour. These hours I have now spent with you, Andy and Pat have made me realize just how much I was missing the British culture. It is much like coming home.
Thank you! I’m glad to have given you a nice reminder of the British countryside! As for the accent, I suppose it’s a bit of a mish mash - I grew up in Belgium (May father being stationed there for many, many years) and then spent quite a few years in London before moving up to Norfolk. As for the NZ bit - no idea haha! Although I did spend a year in Australia about 20 odd years ago (not sure any of the accent rubbed off though)
Not heard of Pat, I’ll have to check him out.
Thanks again sir!
Simon
outstanding! great audio and video quality and the shots are well thought out!
Constable country watch out for paint brushes as he was a one for leaving them about take it eazle today have some food and quench your palit ha ha good videos as always can't believe I've mist this video and it's from 2017
😂😂😂 love it! Thanks Stephen.
what a lovely way to spend time in your life, i'm so jealous. i would love to visit all the rivers of our lovely country, i just need a canoe, travel money a cat sitter, stamina a ferry ride, someone with a car and someone to come with me.. i do have a tent !
Beautiful and on my door step. Must try :)