271. Canal boating in convoy through Birmingham.
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2022
- (This is not a repeat of the live broadcast but a full vlog of the day).
On Saturday 25th June 2022, around 80 narrowboats took part in a colourful and noisy parade through Birmingham to mark the city hosting this year's Commonwealth Games. This is my record of that day.
You may also have spotted I did a 'live' broadcast during the event, this can be seen here: • Boating in Birmingham ...
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Please note: to prevent copyright strikes against this video, I have had to replace the background sound as we went through the centre of the city (there was a lot of music playing, which resulted in a copyright claim on my live broadcast). I trust this minor but necessary adjustment does not spoil your enjoyment of the video. Tough luck if it does.
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It takes a lot of skill to make a good documentry style vlog and this is a beautiful one. Gentle, informative and a lovely watch.
Thank you 👍
OK I’m a self proclaimed Anglophile here, an American who lives in Northern California. I love the UK- I’ve been there three times- and this is a fascinating glimpse into a interesting subculture. Kind of like Trainspotting , another somewhat eccentric UK subculture. And an interesting glimpse at the extensive canal system in the UK, which predated railroads as a form of transportation. I just think of the huge amount of work it must’ve taken to dig out all those canals with manual labor no modern power equipment..
Imagine if someone built a tiny house on one of the guaging islands. In the fashion of a castle 🏰 of course because they would need a drawbridge to get to and from!
The classic boat towing the unpowered butty coming out of the loop The skipper made it look like it was something he did every day. Another great vlog
For a man who no longer owns his own narrow boat, you sure do still keep making great canal boat videos.
I have to say, this looks like a slice of Heaven. I feel like I am watching fellow humans who have found the secret to a happy life. Much appreciated.
there is something about a David video thats awesome and special. i think its his gift for this that shines more then the content. PS i watch basically every video he publishes but sometimes forget to like them. remember to like im sure it helps him out. (inner voice out) lol
As much as the sound of the chugging boats was soothing the gentle roll of water as the wind tossed it about was calming too.
What a grand tour. I am struck by how attractive the canals are even in the more urban and industrial areas. Thank you, David.
I was wondering, have you considered doing a video where you pick a lock (or locks) that are known to be busy and volunteering there for a day or two, and do mini-interviews with the boaters that pass through while they're waiting for the water levels to match up? Could compile them all together as a single (or multiple) vid, have the same set of questions for each traveler.
“Lock picking” something that has a distinctly dignified definition almost exclusively on the CRT
Fancy asking David to pick a lock or two!
Today I walked through my first carnal. From Swann Valley to town center Northampton. I first tuned in to your vlog when I was in Zimbabwe a few months ago. Now I really got the true beauty of canals. I saw the lock gates 3 I think along the route. Swanns. I loved it...lovely scenery and pathways.
"When boating with bunting in Birmingham, low bridges...." Loved the alliteration. Great video.
Thanks David, I loved seeing the parade. Too bad we weren't able to hear Sweet Caroline again. I'd love to hear him belt that out in a long tunnel. Maybe with disco lights. See you soon on the next video, Cynthia
Thank you David , for another wonderful trip down canals I’ve never seen before , enjoying the views and seeing all the boats ! I loved the trip, Cheers from California !
Brilliant. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Your commentary and filming first class. Great day for everyone. Thank you for taking us.
“A spot of lunch and a cup of tea?? No cheese sandwich??? David!! Yet another great video. Many thanks.
I can well recommend the Black Country Living Museum - full day out and worth every penny.
It sounds like Bill & Ted had an Excellent Adventure that day!
A splendid day on the water, THANK YOU for bringing us along David ... =)
'Bill & Ted's Excellent Canal Adventure' - it simply has to be made into a feature film. (Script by A Former Canal Person). That being said, Ted must be discouraged from performing his own stunts! Thanks again - lovely stuff. p.s. I'm in the UK for 10 days, but embroiled in airshow doings.
3:58 and a metal detector 🤔
I’m in total agreement about tidying up those toll landings, and it wouldn’t take long at all. Even a small patch of wildflowers would be nice.
If I was in the UK, I’d happily join you for a weekend of pulling weeds, trimming and edging and possibly a sprinkling of wildflower seeds.
If I’m totally honest....
I’m ever so envious, and really appreciate your wonderful videos.
Thanks for sharing your adventures and insight with me.
Take care.
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Thank you 😊
@@CruisingTheCut personally I think the wildness of the toll landings is wonderful, especially for wildlife to be able to breed away from cats and dogs....
Your narration and interviewing skills make this so much more interesting.
Thank you for taking us on this beautiful boat trip.
It was nice learning about Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure.
:-) Saved me typing that in...
Being part of the Commonwealth, Malta, I approve of this message
I love Malta, have been there twice 👍
Hello from Detroit Michigan brother thank you for sharing your adventure
Thanks for watching!
I grew up in Kalamazoo!
I just love this canal culture and they way you present it to us, far away viewers. Thank you for it!
Thank you David, another fascinating video.
Another wonderful video David.Ever since you have given up the responsibilities of your own boat the topics have been much more wide ranging.Keep up the good work.
what an amazing sight to see so many boats together...and a lovely day too...
Yes it was!
Thanks as always. Filling my need of narrowboat videos.
Thank you for the 'Director's Cut' of the event. Lots of place names that triggered memories and you went past Tipton so you passed our Aunt Lou's house. Most enjoyable and what's a big event without one major SNAFU :o)
That was very relaxing to watch. Thank you for your excellent commentary. ilona
Thanks for the fun boat ride
From New York
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I am so glad you are still making videos
Thank you
What fun and terrific visuals of so many different boats. Thanks for taking us along.
We enjoyed this video! Thank you. It was restful to see the canal activities through your eyes... and camera. Good to see you David. Take care of you. - from Texas.
I am sure that Bill and Ted (the boat dogs) had an excellent adventure indeed,
Always impresses me that the UK has been able to keep up the canal system. I have a weak spot for technological history. Thank you David for sharing the canals for those of us who will likely never get to experience them.
I wish we had something similarly historical here in the US…. Maybe special trials exclusively for horse drawn Conestoga Wagon “RVing”
watching their boats is very relaxing.
What a great turnout, a great mix of old school narrow boats and new technology. The toll island could be small building selling narrow boat provisions. Thanks for an excellent vlog. Cheers!
Charming! No more need be said.
Brilliant, David! I can only imagine how many hours this superbly professional vlog took to produce. Thanks for this. As an aside, I imagine the air must have been a bit polluted by all these diesel engines in such close quarters! See you again soon I hope.
John, Ontario, Canada
ALL THOSE BEAUTIFUL BOATS ALL TOGETHER AT ONCE! WHAT AN AMAZING SIGHT. THANKS, DAVID, FOR SHARING THIS WITH US.
Always a good watch Love the sound of those old engines Great fun Thank you
Thank you David. Very relaxing and enjoyable. I missed Lumpy singing like he was in your live coverage. Have great week.
Nice one…! Thanks for sharing!
Wonderful show, better than any news report !!
Delightful as always to watch your vlogs.
Thanks David, I love these new vlogs.
Great video of another canal event! Parts of the urban area looked familiar from before. Saw lots of adorable dogs today too. Thanks again for sharing your experience with us!
Bill and Ted out having another Excellent Adventure 😎 Great video sir 👍
You make great films. I adore your narration (and i'm sure many others do enjoy as well)such a talent, thank you so much for bringing us these wonderful slices of life.
Thanks for bringing us along for the ride, looked like a lovely day for all,
especially the canal puppers...!
Thank you David, for another great interesting video.
Thank you for continuing to create such relaxing & informative videos.
You have such a calming voice .
Hope you & your family are well.🕊
Nice to hear from you David. Entertaining, informative, and picturesque. Thank you.
Another well done video that is both educational and entertaining! Thanks as always David.
I always feel uplifted after watching one of your videos. Thanks. Timothy from South Africa.
Thank you so much brilliant sharing🙏✝️🙏
just excellent ! What a great day to be on the canal....
So many beautiful narrowboats and so many beautiful views! Great video! 😃👍
Awesome David... enjoyed this canal vlog.. cool to see and hear or not hear the different types of motors.. Cheers!
That was a fun video to watch! Thank you David ♥
David,I really don't like saying this. You are what turned me on to narrow boats. Never had I learned anything about the canals .....so interesting and as a place to live,well that's me totally. I'm alot like you in an iterverted way. You're so captavatng to watch and listen to. That said,I much prefer watching you fix a toilet or scraping, sanding and painting. I know you fell deferment. Still you were my first subscribe e, I'll be watching no matter what. Thanks for letting me vent.
Cheers
Lovely vlog. Always good to see Old Nick and you captured and conveyed the jolly atmosphere of the day nicely. Thanks King David of the Waterways
Thank you, David, so interesting to see such a number and variety of canal boats traveling through the many canals of Birmingham. I know that you and other bloggers have shown us in and around this amazing canal network but I just can't get enough of this hub of the Industrial Revolution and how the Canals were integral in the transport of raw materials in and manufactured goods out. Just incredible to construction that went on to provide all of these waterways. There must have been many thousands of navvies involved from start to finish. Maybe you could use that as a future topic because the construction would have to have caused logistical nightmares and a huge disruption to the residents and other workers? I can imagine the competing canal companies vying for the best routes to their designated markets. Also can imagine the stables and horse industries that would have sprung up along the towpaths to look after the draft horses that made all of this transportation possible before motorization took place.
Hope your Housing problems have been resolved or getting resolved by now. Stay safe and well. Cheers from Down under.
Not so much disruption I think because back in the late 1700 / early 1800s Birmingham wasn't built up anything like it is today. Instead of one homogeneous mass of houses and industry it was likely still separate villages (I have not checked this)
That was great viewing, thank you. Cheers.
A truly enjoyable video 📹. Thanks for sharing this experience. Looking forward to the next chapter. Be well and stay safe.
Thanks David for another awesome vlog. We always watch your new episodes here in Oz they are informative, interesting and entertaining.
I have just started watching your vlogs all over again as I enjoyed them so much...Thank you...
Thank you
That was a really nice watch David. Looks like a good day out. Thanks.
The Black country living museum is fantastic and well worth a visit or two or three
The UK is so beautiful David. I hope to visit someday. I'm enjoying very much the new vision you have for your channel. ✌️ ❤️
Thank you - I thoroughly enjoyed taking this 23 minute pleasant break away from the chaos of my day. Put me down as a Jemima fan as well!
Lots of fun was had!I liked the weeds though
Thanks for sharing David, this was a very nice view.
Lovely vid, David, l wish l had been there. One thing though, you just keep your strimmers and lawn-mowers to yourself, those little safe overgrown islands are a boon to wildlife. We have to get rid of the idea that everything has to be scalped down to a sterile desert just in the name of 'tidiness'.
And that is why my front lawn is currently an overgrown flowery wilderness but honestly those toll islands needed a jolly good chopping 🤣
@@CruisingTheCut l bet your front lawn is a sight for sore eyes, a wildflower meadow full of butterflies, bees, lace-wings and all the other busy little creatures that pollinate our fruit trees etc. l'd love to see a picture! Good for you!
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From Thailand:
Great show, great video!
Thank you.
Thoroughly enjoyed this vlog; thanks dearly. :)
11:50 I really love how LEO has been painted. Beautiful.
Bunting on Boats under Bridges in Birmingham, puts Blemishes on Beams while Befuddled gongoozlers Biking and Braving rain.
Also: Bill & Ted. Be excellent to each other!
This was a great video David. thoroughly enjoyed it.
That seems fun!
I enjoyed the video, thank you!! Take care. God bless
WOW WOW you spoil us greatly once again!!! lots to see, too much to remember, lots of work in filming and editing and the details of what all was going on!!! MANY thanks thanks thanks from north alabama USA!!!
Thank you
A great video thank you for sharing.
Lovely recount of the day.
top notch and first class David as per
Very enjoyable!
As usual great vlog again pictures and narrative great aswell looked like fun day for the boaters
Terrific turn up and story
Lovely video as usual David. Thanks Regards Col.
Hi David, as always a wonderful video. All you needed was a band and some majorettes. 😁 Thank you
Thanks for the vlog!!!
I was gutted to miss this, I am lucky to live in one of those flats where I can watch the boats and sip my gin and tonic. I had no idea it was happening, so was elsewhere!
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I'm old fashioned but I still like the smell and sound of a diesel engine! 🇺🇸
Another marvel. Thanks for posting.
Thanks again David, looks like a lot of fun as usual :)
Wonderful as always sir!
I saw both the live stream and this vlog and have to confess, didn't see the join from phone to camera footage. I put it down to been absorbed by the content. Thank you David and best wishes
Cheers Martin!