OMG, Rich. I'm so pleased that you skirted death. Don't blame you for contemplating the meaning of life. The cappabarra were certainly a surprise to me.
My home turf.....Brought up in Croxley Green near Rickmansworth.....Played near the stretch of canal that runs through Cassiobury Park as a child.....And so began my love of canals and narrowboats. In the 60's we had 'Bargee' children do short spells at our junior school as they passed through....All the best Tricia and Neil.....
The music and photography around 14:30 was wonderfully peaceful, one of the things that draws me to narrow boat videos. Then a few minutes later... well Rich, I'm glad you're safe and in one piece!!! As a retired first responder I have felt that "shaky" feeling quite a few times. After a good night's sleep, it will turn into a nice "war" story.
those wagon wheels were half the size of what we used to get...we do not need the new high speed link..trains travel fast enough now....wow...you were very lucky to miss that tree falling....a very near miss....
That was a close fall, glad you're ok Rich, hope there's been no after effects. I'm sure some of Fran's bread will have helped you recover. Another great vlog, thanks both. I think Enbilulu was looking after you!!
Crikey..... a scary moment!! You must have been so shaken by that!! Thank goodness your boat was not further back with you standing on the back!!!! Your guardian angel was looking over you in that second!! Xx
I so envy your British winters! (Commenting from here in Canada.) Even after the winter solstice, we still have three or four months before we start to see plants come to life again.
Sleepless in Ontario...Although I enjoy your recent videos, there is something about these early videos. They are full of life as it is lived, even as a tree falls. Glad you escaped unscathed Rich.
Whoa, that _was_ a close call. Scary. It might take me three cases of wagon wheels to recover from that kind of thing. But, seriously, am glad for all y'all that you weren't hit and hurt.
The Wagon Wheel size was the obvious question to post here until Rich had the fright of his life. Blimey. Glad you are OK. Bet that got the heart racing a bit! You probably found yourself choosing moorings based on local flora after that!
Huge huge number of narrowboats up the River Chess moored or stored along that the canal there. Was the first time i had ever seen how people lived or stored their boats. 1999.
PS By the way, back in the 80's I lived in South Bedfordshire and worked all over Bucks, Hertfordshire and at times Cambridgeshire. Absolutely loved the place. Played rugby in Hitchin - before my knees finally gave out! As always, thank you for these videos!
WOW!!! That really was a close call, Rich, no wonder you needed a strong cuppa, glad you're Ok. On another note; that's a wonderful, comforting, soporific purring note to your engine, it would have had me in the canal sooner or later. Do look after yourselves and each other.
Thanks Anthony. Maybe tempting fate, but the engine is sounding good at the moment when moving. It just vibrates a little on idle. Another job to tackle! Fran x
Gave me warm feeling, Spent a lot time fishing between the Swan & Bottle and Denham lock. Also our Sunday walks as a family gongoozling at Uxbridge lock.
What an absolute narrow escape that you just had are my god I just watched it and can't believe my eyes anyway yourself for a nice gift drink tonight and dear good luck in your future
Wow!!as you say,not your time Rich. Take care I don't think Fran wants to be a solo boater yet. Great vlog and good music. TREES, They have branches everywhere.
Out of hospital, boy that was a shock, you just never know whats on the cards. Making the most of your life is so important, just as you two are doing. Rich you where tree mendously lucky to escape being clobbered...
Hi Guys, great vlog, think you need to buy a lottery ticket Richard !! Makes you appreciate how fragile life can be. Glad your both ok, regards Mark & Zac
Great vid. Holy S**T, that was a close call with the tree, someone was watching over you that day, shame you didn’t get it on cam that would have gone viral We’re on the G.U heading north, if you pass us give us a honk on your horn Mark & Deb
Lucky chappie , some weight there in that tree , salvage it’s your Rich 😅, As far as HS2 goes I’m with you on that one , whitmore Heath Staffordshire my neck of the woods , folk being driven out scandalous , progress 🤬🤬
Hope the shock has now passed big fella and your ok now ..wrong time ..right place 6ft away that'll do ..safe ..and it missed the boat thank God.. a very good reason to have a fridge full of beer on board at all times me thinks ..just to calm the nerves when required ..all the best to you both...safe journey...
Hi Ann. Rich was fine. We were moored up under trees in strong winds a few days ago and I did think of this episode. Don't remember butterscotch wagonwheels, but they sound wonderful.
Wow, glad you’re okay Rich, can’t believe how close that was. We’re very pleased your boating days aren’t over yet! Keep the great videos coming, but keep the death defying stunts to a minimum perhaps! 😁 xx
Nice vid guys. Being Pagan it’s nice to see someone else celebrating ‘Yule’ on the winter solstice. We thought you two were a bit more connected to nature than most. Enjoy your Yule celebration. Hopefully we’ll bump into you on the cut.
wow - just wow, close call indeed. Bit random that - a bunch of Mandarin Ducks in the middle of nowhere!!! and the sad demise of Pooh (well it looked like Pooh) hanging from a beam in a disused warehouse. Great vlog guys and Rich - go buy a lottery ticket.
Know what ? I thought your brush with a fallen tree was that bit early in your vlog when the coffees nearly went! But NO! My word, man! That was close! Makes yer think, eh? Glad you’re ok. And... I agree with others. Waggon Wheels were the size of dinner plates when I was a kid.
Made my weekend as usual you guys. I am pagan in my beliefs and am itching for the solstice, wishing you both a fantastic Yule and drinking a tea toast to the fates for your narrow escape from a banging headache !
Thank you Sue. I'm counting down the days to solstice now. I'm driving rich mad. I'm sure I can feel a difference in the light and hear it in the birdsong after solstice. Christmas Day almost disappears into the background. I hope you enjoy it Fran x
Loving your videos. Seen them all. Always a joy to see you two enjoying life. Fran, I too suffer from cold hands (I froze them a few times as a foolish younger lad here in Canada). My circulation is really poor. I have found that a pair of 'Under Armour' gloves and some fleece gloves keep them toasty down to the -10C mark. Below that, I have heavier gloves but the great thing with Under Armour is that I can still operate my fiddly camera with them on. Have to take off the outer gloves but it's almost like I'm not wearing any gloves at all. Give them a try. Holy crappies Richard! That was just too close for a healthy heart. Thankful you are okay. Thanks for the great vids kids and keep them coming. (buy a hard hat maybe).
@@FloatingOurBoat Awesome. Just think of these as Long Johns for your hands. You should still have a pair of gloves over them and your hands should be toasty warm :)
Hi Fran and Rich that was a lucky escape with the tree .On your Boiler flue what you want is an old Xmas tree trim the branches and away you go But remember to shut the fire and ash doors for a couple of hours after cleaning. Now where can you get a Xmas tree from um !!!!!!!!!!?????.
Crikey....that was close...! Looking forward to your trip north...when you get to Nether Heyford we’ll have the kettle on for you both....love watching your videos....keep up the good work....🍷🍷
Loving your vlogs. Make us smile. I think we will only venture as far in to the Ole Smoke as the Canal Museum pound you mentioned, that is when we do get afloat on our boat eventually in the future. We are watching from the start of your vlogs, but keep watching your latest vlogs, to keep up with your present days/journeys & activities. Whoa ! That tree ! Someone looking over you Rich ! Take care, and thank you both again. I tweet @NickMortel & "Our Living Canals Blog" at www.nickoftimemktg.wordpress.com cheers, Nick & Val Mortel.
Thanks Nick. Rich certainly had a lucky escape that day. Don't be too out of by the smoke. It was g although we won't go back to soon. Well have a look at your blog
I think 5 seconds was an exaggeration. I reckon you were 2 seconds from meeting your maker! With that luck you need to buy a lottery ticket but only if you want to damage a beautiful existence. I loved Fran’s reasons for favouring the winter solstice over Christmas. When you mentioned you were near Watford I thought you need to visit the beautiful Hare Krishna temple founded by George Harrison but I expect you’re well past that now. If you go on a Friday you get a fabulous vegetarian dinner free! Thanks as always for a great video, excluding your near death experience obviously.
Thats probably what kids today call an adrenaline rush ! I’m with you on the winter solstice thing , it’s something I focus on each winter to help me get through the dark nights but did you know that whilst the solstice is the shortest day, the earliest sunsets happen between December 9th and 13th so this time next week the sun sets a little later each day 😊
That's wonderful Martin, thank you. I have tried in the past to understand why the sunrise and sunset times change differently but I can't get my head around it. I'm just so happy to know the nights will be getting lighter. Fran x
Very scary, my brother had a similar experience several years ago on a golf course, he had just walked under a big tree and jut behind him bang a branch of about a ton hit the deck, it shakes you up, glad your OK.
Hi. Been watching your vlogs but not in order so now having a in order binge. Don’t know if you know but unfortunately Waggon Wheels are not vegetarian as they have gelatine in, sorry. Glad the tree missed you. Keep up the good work xx
That means you will be watching some twice- glutton for punishment😁. I think we were still eating dairy products when this was recorded. We probably wouldn't buy them now although we still only call ourselves 'veganish' as it is so difficult to be 100% egg, gelatin and dairy free
Imagine the horror if you were stranded miles away from an offy... Proper planning prevents piss poor performance, or in your case, prior purchase precludes paucity of Portuguese plonk. Have one for me. ;o)
I think Rich was holding a new "Bite Size" version. ;o) Either that, or he has hands like shovels! I have some Wagon wheels, and I just measured one. 75mm / 3 inches across. Rich's looked smaller.They were the size of bin lids when I was a lad...
My mother and two of her friends used to cycle from the village to just out side Slough ,to the burton factory and spend I think it was 5or6 hrs a night 6 nights a week packing wagon wheels or what ever the line was that night. I always remember her coming home some nights with paper bags full of wagon wheels or as I said whatever the line was that night .They were allowed to help them selves to the bin at the bottom of the line which caught the broken and not correct or the one's that got missed when packing them!!!!!. The bin's would be taken at the end of a shift and dump in to pig bins out side. Anyway after several months of her working there , I really didn't want to see a wagon wheel or chocolate marsh mellow again. in fact it's been years since I've even looked at one . But your right they are so much smaller and I'll bet so much dearer. Anyway I meant to say this earlier glad you are out of London all that trash in the water is so bad it's almost depressing. Someone is watching over you Rich.if you believe in that sort of thing.. someone is watching.
Bless you - and many more years! as always - a great episode-as-always great sounds/music -good mixture of views-consistent good quality. it must be fun to see people’s lovely gardens from the water. i Love Capybara! good on you to spot those! And you went shopping for free! it looks like the universe is smiling on you! i would be interested to hear how your experience with the falling tree might change your view of boat safety- for example are you going to wear a helmet / bycicle helmet now when steering or keep to the center of the canal? 💌🍀🤞
Thanks Gail. You can never protect yourself from everything or indeed waste time worrying about it. We take as many BB Ty precautions as we feel are necessary and always look out for each other. As professional gardeners, we love looking at the gardens knowing that we don't have to work on them. Thank you for watching and for your comments. Fran x
Those hot pocket things stick them in your pockets will last longer warm your coat up keep you warm, just remember to take them out your pocket when getting off the boat.
if you get chance, moor up at the Rising Sun in Berkhamsted and try a pint of drop bar or side pocket, and enjoy an all day breakfast at the Bluebell cafe at Marsworth reservoirs - best one on the cut!
Hi Gwen and Mr Piper!!. we were in the Rising Sun last week and loved the drop bar. What a great pub. Had to wait around while Archie had a haircut locally....what a shame!
Floating Our Boat try download a film called the Bargee with Harry H Corbett and Ronnie Barker, a lot of the scenes were filmed from Bulls Bridge up to the 3 locks pub at Soulbury, see how many film locations you recognise 😀
What you need to do Rich, is get Fran to weave you a hat like hers, if a tree fell on that you would only feel as though a leaf had fallen,😃 In case this could happen again, after having a "Wagon Wheel" you Had better have a couple more they could be your last.
So funny John. I don't think a fluffy bobble hat will do it for Rich. Maybe keep spare wagon wheels under his peaked cap to kill two birds with one stone Fran x
OMG, Rich. I'm so pleased that you skirted death. Don't blame you for contemplating the meaning of life. The cappabarra were certainly a surprise to me.
My home turf.....Brought up in Croxley Green near Rickmansworth.....Played near the stretch of canal that runs through Cassiobury Park as a child.....And so began my love of canals and narrowboats. In the 60's we had 'Bargee' children do short spells at our junior school as they passed through....All the best Tricia and Neil.....
What beautiful scenery , just love watching your videos , so glad that you are ok rich 😊unbelievably Lucky 🍀 stay safe 💛…..
My god. Glad to hear you weren't 6 feet behind. Do take care of, and for yourselves
Never curse your luck. PLENTY OF KINDLING THERE!
You must be doing something right the gods are on your side!! But what wonderful countryside , and very atmospherically filmed.Thank you.
The music and photography around 14:30 was wonderfully peaceful, one of the things that draws me to narrow boat videos. Then a few minutes later... well Rich, I'm glad you're safe and in one piece!!! As a retired first responder I have felt that "shaky" feeling quite a few times. After a good night's sleep, it will turn into a nice "war" story.
You are absolutely right Ron, that story has been retold many times now.
Omg how terrifying thought you were very composed, keep safe both ❤❤
It was a really scary moment but all ok thankfully
those wagon wheels were half the size of what we used to get...we do not need the new high speed link..trains travel fast enough now....wow...you were very lucky to miss that tree falling....a very near miss....
That was a close fall, glad you're ok Rich, hope there's been no after effects. I'm sure some of Fran's bread will have helped you recover. Another great vlog, thanks both. I think Enbilulu was looking after you!!
Oh thank you. I had to look up Enbilulu but so glad I did. Very interesting and yes, maybe Enbilulu was there.
Fran x
Crikey..... a scary moment!! You must have been so shaken by that!! Thank goodness your boat was not further back with you standing on the back!!!! Your guardian angel was looking over you in that second!! Xx
You can't predict things like that happening. We were very lucky x
I so envy your British winters! (Commenting from here in Canada.) Even after the winter solstice, we still have three or four months before we start to see plants come to life again.
We are lucky in that respect. Zero permafrost here.
Sleepless in Ontario...Although I enjoy your recent videos, there is something about these early videos. They are full of life as it is lived, even as a tree falls. Glad you escaped unscathed Rich.
Whoa, that _was_ a close call. Scary. It might take me three cases of wagon wheels to recover from that kind of thing. But, seriously, am glad for all y'all that you weren't hit and hurt.
Scott FW I think we should ask the makers of wagon wheels for commission after that video.
Fran x
I was so glad that Rich wasn't flattened by that tree! It's scary to think how close that tree was to hitting the boat! Lovely video as always.
Me too
Fran x
Rich you really were barking up the wrong tree there, they dont much closer than that, lucky boy!!
Love watching y’all from the Mississippi River Delta USA!
Lovely video so much more tranquil than London 🚤💖 oh my goodness, narrow escape! Glad you are ok.
Blimey that was your lucky day.....stay safe from sunny norfolk.....
Love the cup!! anything with a dog on it and best with a Dalmatian!!!! Safe Travels!!!!
Thank you Meg
Fran x
The Wagon Wheel size was the obvious question to post here until Rich had the fright of his life. Blimey. Glad you are OK. Bet that got the heart racing a bit! You probably found yourself choosing moorings based on local flora after that!
Got too much pootling around yet to let a tree do me in :)
You know what else keeps your hands warm... Gloves!
Terry McCarty yes, and you know what day it is A week on Tuesday!!!!!!
I haven’t lived there for many many years, but I’m glad my home town of Uxbridge had nice clean water and an absence of rubbish in the canal :-)
Huge huge number of narrowboats up the River Chess moored or stored along that the canal there. Was the first time i had ever seen how people lived or stored their boats. 1999.
I haven't had a Wagon Wheel in years!!! Stay warm....
PS By the way, back in the 80's I lived in South Bedfordshire and worked all over Bucks, Hertfordshire and at times Cambridgeshire. Absolutely loved the place. Played rugby in Hitchin - before my knees finally gave out! As always, thank you for these videos!
You were in my home town! I was born in Uxbridge (Hillingdon) now living in Oregon.
That's a big change. Hope you enjoyed seeing your old home
WOW!!! That really was a close call, Rich, no wonder you needed a strong cuppa, glad you're Ok. On another note; that's a wonderful, comforting, soporific purring note to your engine, it would have had me in the canal sooner or later. Do look after yourselves and each other.
Thanks Anthony. Maybe tempting fate, but the engine is sounding good at the moment when moving. It just vibrates a little on idle. Another job to tackle!
Fran x
It's a lovely stretch of the Grand Union from Ricky up through Cassiobury Park
Gave me warm feeling, Spent a lot time fishing between the Swan & Bottle and Denham lock. Also our Sunday walks as a family gongoozling at Uxbridge lock.
What an absolute narrow escape that you just had are my god I just watched it and can't believe my eyes anyway yourself for a nice gift drink tonight and dear good luck in your future
Thank you David.
Fran X
Wow!!as you say,not your time Rich. Take care I don't think Fran wants to be a solo boater yet. Great vlog and good music. TREES, They have branches everywhere.
So funny Raymond and no, I definitely don't want to go solo, he's too precious to me.😍
Wow that was a close shave with that tree. It looked really rotten. Lovely video, stay safe.
Nigel winn thank you
Fran x
Out of hospital, boy that was a shock, you just never know whats on the cards. Making the most of your life is so important, just as you two are doing. Rich you where tree mendously lucky to escape being clobbered...
Ha, ha. Glad your sence of humour is not suffering. Hope youre recovering well.
Fran x
Holly crap that was certainly too close for comfort!! I have to agree with you, that was some stunning views along that stretch of the cut.
It was beautiful. If we weren't chasing lock closures we would have stayed longer.
Fran x
What a great life you have. Don’t know where you’re going, fresh bread, tea and wagon wheels. Perfect!
It does feel pretty perfect to us Colin. Thank you.
Fran x
TIMBER? A bit of a fright there Rich. Cricky you survived the Old smoke only for a tree to have a go at you. Great vid as always.
Thank you
Wow....that was close...no wonder you were shaking
Hi Guys, great vlog, think you need to buy a lottery ticket Richard !!
Makes you appreciate how fragile life can be. Glad your both ok, regards Mark & Zac
We've had two lottery tickets and only one number up, but at least we're in one piece.
OH-EM-GEE...THAT was a real adrenaline dump, right Rich? That tree 🌳 was heavy with water and just regular tree-weight. Phew.
Yeah, that tree would likely have left a mark. Glad you’re safe.
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Ruddy hell that was a close one Rich! The boating gods were certainly looking out for you that day.
Crikey ..That was nearly a 'chip off the old block'. Stay safe out there.
Great vid.
Holy S**T, that was a close call with the tree, someone was watching over you that day, shame you didn’t get it on cam that would have gone viral
We’re on the G.U heading north, if you pass us give us a honk on your horn
Mark & Deb
I did suggest a rerun, but rich wasn't up for it🙄. Where abouts are you? We'll be looking out for you.
Floating Our Boat
at Milton Keynes then heading north tomorrow but don’t tend to travel far then moor up for a couple of days and move on again
Glad you were not hurt Rich that was close. Always in-joy your vids well be looking for the next one
OMG! LUCKY!
You need to get a chain saw m8, you could of got revenge on the tree and got some free fire wood lol, glad it missed you, another great vlog.
I’m glad you are still with us Rich.........that was a close shave!
Apart from the scare, a lovely trip.
Lucky chappie , some weight there in that tree , salvage it’s your Rich 😅, As far as HS2 goes I’m with you on that one , whitmore Heath Staffordshire my neck of the woods , folk being driven out scandalous , progress 🤬🤬
Hope the shock has now passed big fella and your ok now ..wrong time ..right place 6ft away that'll do ..safe ..and it missed the boat thank God.. a very good reason to have a fridge full of beer on board at all times me thinks ..just to calm the nerves when required ..all the best to you both...safe journey...
That was a close shave Rich, glad you are still in one piece. Do you remember butterscotch wagon wheels. They were very nice.
Hi Ann. Rich was fine. We were moored up under trees in strong winds a few days ago and I did think of this episode. Don't remember butterscotch wagonwheels, but they sound wonderful.
Wow, glad you’re okay Rich, can’t believe how close that was. We’re very pleased your boating days aren’t over yet! Keep the great videos coming, but keep the death defying stunts to a minimum perhaps! 😁 xx
Just watched your veggie soup vid. Mmmmmmmmm! X
That was a very close call with the tree , you will have to by a lotto ticket :-)
Looked like there was a kink in the hose at the spigot
Great video so glad your ok Rich ❤️❤️❤️😊
omgosh Rich!!!!! Very scarey! Thank goodness you are ok. Love the music you used! Beautiful, serence and peaceful.
Very scary.... glad you are ok Rich 👍🏼
Nice vid guys. Being Pagan it’s nice to see someone else celebrating ‘Yule’ on the winter solstice. We thought you two were a bit more connected to nature than most. Enjoy your Yule celebration. Hopefully we’ll bump into you on the cut.
I have always loved solstice day and more people seem to celebrate it now. We will have a very special day, hope you do too.
Fran x
That was a close shave hope you win and put the lottery on afterwards 🙈
Another great video, guys ! It's always so relaxing to watch you guys cruise around. Glad you didn't get squashed, Rich - so close !!
Cheers !
wow - just wow, close call indeed. Bit random that - a bunch of Mandarin Ducks in the middle of nowhere!!! and the sad demise of Pooh (well it looked like Pooh) hanging from a beam in a disused warehouse. Great vlog guys and Rich - go buy a lottery ticket.
wow looks so nice
Love your theme tune
Try putting a nice pebble on the stove top when it's hot enough put it in your pocket to keep your hands warm.
TheSoupdragon1968 I love that idea and will be looking out for pebbles Now.
Fran x
I like that idea. Might need a pebble cosy to avoid burning your fingers and allow the heat to flow more gradually.
Very interesting video, you two do a great job.
Someone was looking after you Rich
timber ! , but seriously man counting your lucky stars with that tree.
Thank you, let's hope our run of luck continues.
Fran x
I want that hat! lol Missed an opportunity there Rich .. Loads of wood for the fire :)
You know, I'm very surprised they haven't bought a chainsaw. I suppose on a boat there's just not the room, that and the fuel tank.
Know what ? I thought your brush with a fallen tree was that bit early in your vlog when the coffees nearly went! But NO! My word, man! That was close! Makes yer think, eh? Glad you’re ok. And... I agree with others. Waggon Wheels were the size of dinner plates when I was a kid.
Bloody hell Rich, you wereucky there. Have Wagon Wheels shrunk, they looked more like supermarket trolley wheels!
Ha ha. Wagon wheels have shrunk but I confess that these were fake ones
Fran x
Made my weekend as usual you guys. I am pagan in my beliefs and am itching for the solstice, wishing you both a fantastic Yule and drinking a tea toast to the fates for your narrow escape from a banging headache !
Thank you Sue. I'm counting down the days to solstice now. I'm driving rich mad. I'm sure I can feel a difference in the light and hear it in the birdsong after solstice. Christmas Day almost disappears into the background. I hope you enjoy it
Fran x
That was a really close you were so lucky not to get hit.👍 you should be catching up with us soon 😀👍 Leighton Lock 27
We'll be looking out for you. X
Brilliant as usual,well done guys👍😁👏👏👏
Lucky escape Rich.... Glad you're OK mate 👍
Loving your videos. Seen them all. Always a joy to see you two enjoying life. Fran, I too suffer from cold hands (I froze them a few times as a foolish younger lad here in Canada). My circulation is really poor. I have found that a pair of 'Under Armour' gloves and some fleece gloves keep them toasty down to the -10C mark. Below that, I have heavier gloves but the great thing with Under Armour is that I can still operate my fiddly camera with them on. Have to take off the outer gloves but it's almost like I'm not wearing any gloves at all. Give them a try.
Holy crappies Richard! That was just too close for a healthy heart. Thankful you are okay.
Thanks for the great vids kids and keep them coming. (buy a hard hat maybe).
Thank you. I will look for those gloves. My circulation cuts our completely and my hands are useless so I'll put the gloves on the Christmas list.
@@FloatingOurBoat Awesome. Just think of these as Long Johns for your hands. You should still have a pair of gloves over them and your hands should be toasty warm :)
Hi Fran and Rich that was a lucky escape with the tree .On your Boiler flue what you want is an old Xmas tree trim the branches and away you go But remember to shut the fire and ash doors for a couple of hours after cleaning.
Now where can you get a Xmas tree from um !!!!!!!!!!?????.
Lucky you! Glad to hear that that tree has a bad aim or timing and missed you.
Crikey....that was close...! Looking forward to your trip north...when you get to Nether Heyford we’ll have the kettle on for you both....love watching your videos....keep up the good work....🍷🍷
That sounds good Steve. We'll take you up on that.
Fran x
Look forward to it...🍷🍷
Countryside, that's what it's all about. Totally agree.
Here I thought the earlier brush was the close shave. Boy was I wrong!
Loving your vlogs. Make us smile. I think we will only venture as far in to the Ole Smoke as the Canal Museum pound you mentioned, that is when we do get afloat on our boat eventually in the future. We are watching from the start of your vlogs, but keep watching your latest vlogs, to keep up with your present days/journeys & activities.
Whoa ! That tree ! Someone looking over you Rich ! Take care, and thank you both again.
I tweet @NickMortel & "Our Living Canals Blog" at www.nickoftimemktg.wordpress.com cheers, Nick & Val Mortel.
Thanks Nick. Rich certainly had a lucky escape that day. Don't be too out of by the smoke. It was g although we won't go back to soon. Well have a look at your blog
I think 5 seconds was an exaggeration. I reckon you were 2 seconds from meeting your maker! With that luck you need to buy a lottery ticket but only if you want to damage a beautiful existence. I loved Fran’s reasons for favouring the winter solstice over Christmas. When you mentioned you were near Watford I thought you need to visit the beautiful Hare Krishna temple founded by George Harrison but I expect you’re well past that now. If you go on a Friday you get a fabulous vegetarian dinner free! Thanks as always for a great video, excluding your near death experience obviously.
Thank you Sylvia we would definitely have visited the temple if we had known. Maybe we'll get a bus back.
Thats probably what kids today call an adrenaline rush !
I’m with you on the winter solstice thing , it’s something I focus on each winter to help me get through the dark nights but did you know that whilst the solstice is the shortest day, the earliest sunsets happen between December 9th and 13th so this time next week the sun sets a little later each day 😊
That's wonderful Martin, thank you. I have tried in the past to understand why the sunrise and sunset times change differently but I can't get my head around it. I'm just so happy to know the nights will be getting lighter.
Fran x
Very scary, my brother had a similar experience several years ago on a golf course, he had just walked under a big tree and jut behind him bang a branch of about a ton hit the deck, it shakes you up, glad your OK.
Thank you Albert. It did shake us up, but we're both ok and you can't worry about things you have no control over.
Fran x
Hi. Been watching your vlogs but not in order so now having a in order binge.
Don’t know if you know but unfortunately Waggon Wheels are not vegetarian as they have gelatine in, sorry.
Glad the tree missed you. Keep up the good work xx
That means you will be watching some twice- glutton for punishment😁. I think we were still eating dairy products when this was recorded. We probably wouldn't buy them now although we still only call ourselves 'veganish' as it is so difficult to be 100% egg, gelatin and dairy free
A close shave, Grommit. Phew.A dry ship? Naaaah! ;o)
Don't worry. It only happens rarely!
Fran x
Imagine the horror if you were stranded miles away from an offy... Proper planning prevents piss poor performance, or in your case, prior purchase precludes paucity of Portuguese plonk. Have one for me. ;o)
It was just not your "time" Rich and I agree about the winter solstice. It is the turning point to better seasons.
Fantastic video, great to watch, have our own narrowboat but not heading that way till next year.Look after yourselves
Where is your boat?
Swanley marina on the llangollen. Still working so we can only cruise max of two weeks. Heading down to the Kennet and Avon in April
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When that tree fell, you said go "up there", what makes you think you would not go "down there"
hehe....
Methinks you know too much about us! He he!😊
Fran x
We can't even get a twenty mile commuter train. The use to be big three get in the way every time
Damn, how small are those wagon wheels? Sure they used to be twice that size.....lol
Definitely smaller than they used to be.
I think Rich was holding a new "Bite Size" version. ;o) Either that, or he has hands like shovels!
I have some Wagon wheels, and I just measured one. 75mm / 3 inches across. Rich's looked smaller.They were the size of bin lids when I was a lad...
My mother and two of her friends used to cycle from the village to just out side Slough ,to the burton factory and spend I think it was 5or6 hrs a night 6 nights a week packing wagon wheels or what ever the line was that night. I always remember her coming home some nights with paper bags full of wagon wheels or as I said whatever the line was that night .They were allowed to help them selves to the bin at the bottom of the line which caught the broken and not correct or the one's that got missed when packing them!!!!!. The bin's would be taken at the end of a shift and dump in to pig bins out side. Anyway after several months of her working there , I really didn't want to see a wagon wheel or chocolate marsh mellow again. in fact it's been years since I've even looked at one . But your right they are so much smaller and I'll bet so much dearer.
Anyway I meant to say this earlier glad you are out of London all that trash in the water is so bad it's almost depressing. Someone is watching over you Rich.if you believe in that sort of thing.. someone is watching.
Very lucky that tree hissed you.....
It was quite a scare.
Bless you - and many more years!
as always - a great episode-as-always great sounds/music -good mixture of views-consistent good quality.
it must be fun to see people’s lovely gardens from the water. i Love Capybara! good on you to spot those! And you went shopping for free! it looks like the universe is smiling on you!
i would be interested to hear how your experience with the falling tree might change your view of boat safety- for example are you going to wear a helmet / bycicle helmet now when steering or keep to the center of the canal? 💌🍀🤞
Thanks Gail. You can never protect yourself from everything or indeed waste time worrying about it. We take as many BB Ty precautions as we feel are necessary and always look out for each other. As professional gardeners, we love looking at the gardens knowing that we don't have to work on them. Thank you for watching and for your comments.
Fran x
Floating Our Boat what i love about watching you- is your indomitable spirit, optimism, resourcefulness!
Those hot pocket things stick them in your pockets will last longer warm your coat up keep you warm, just remember to take them out your pocket when getting off the boat.
if you get chance, moor up at the Rising Sun in Berkhamsted and try a pint of drop bar or side pocket, and enjoy an all day breakfast at the Bluebell cafe at Marsworth reservoirs - best one on the cut!
here here with regards to the Riser in Berko, see you there !
Hi Gwen and Mr Piper!!. we were in the Rising Sun last week and loved the drop bar. What a great pub. Had to wait around while Archie had a haircut locally....what a shame!
Floating Our Boat try download a film called the Bargee with Harry H Corbett and Ronnie Barker, a lot of the scenes were filmed from Bulls Bridge up to the 3 locks pub at Soulbury, see how many film locations you recognise 😀
Did I see Mandarin ducks at 16.50m .? Wow , that was close Rick....makes you think right enough 🙄
Yes they were mandarin ducks. So beautiful.
Glad your ok......what are the chances of that happening. Some really nice shots of tree's etc.
Thank you Jon.
Fran x
If you arrive at grove marina today would love to introduce ourselves we are in the marina pennies from heaven 👍👍
Oh we should be there in the next week. Are you always on your boat?
Fran
Yes most of the time we have a permenant mooring for the winter the pub is right next to the marina so very handy.😄👍
If you get to the bluebell caveat marsworth you have to try there homemade cakes and there hot choc best around👍
@@angelathomas4168 someone has already recommended this so we will definitely give it a try. Thank you
Fran x
@@angelathomas4168 we'll look out for you when we're there.
Fran x
What you need to do Rich, is get Fran to weave you a hat like hers, if a tree fell on that you would only feel as though a leaf had fallen,😃
In case this could happen again, after having a "Wagon Wheel" you Had better have a couple more they could be your last.
So funny John. I don't think a fluffy bobble hat will do it for Rich. Maybe keep spare wagon wheels under his peaked cap to kill two birds with one stone
Fran x