I am a truck driver from the United States,I live in Alabama but drive a truck.I haul flooring to Phoenix Arizona,and refrigerated produce back to the south east .I love the channel and look forward to Friday's,sometime I schedule my break so I can watch it. My dream is to come there and rent a hire boat for a couple weeks.I'm saving my pennies now! Can't wait,it's be awesome to cross paths with you guys.
Being a poor American trapped in a land bereft of narrowboats, you two bring joy and happiness to my miserable existence. Also the drone shots are fantastic!
I think the thing that sums up this video is when Colin asked Shaun "if you could have three things back from the house on the boat, what would you have back?" and Shaun couldn't actually come up with anything. I look around my house and garage at all the clutter and stuff and the concept of simplifying and finding that "sense of what makes you happy just change" that Colin talks of. I guess what it comes down to is actually taking that brave step! For me, in a country with no such canal network the options are a "tiny home" or mobile home such as a camper or converted bus/truck etc... or just downsizing the home and getting rid of stored stuff that is not needed. A fantastic piece of real thought provoking content! Cheers lads!
I was about to say something similar, but no where near as eloquent. 🙂 The first thought that went through my head was "Man! This guy is getting good!".
My late husband and I lived on our boat for seven and a half years, being continual cruisers. Only back on the bank because of serious illness. I miss the community, when husband was first diagnosed and taken into St Mary's Hospital at Paddington we were able to Moor in the basin for months. So many boaters offering help, emptying the toilet cassette, disposing of rubbish offering to get shopping and many other things. I would not have been able to stay by the hospital without all their assistance. Plus British Waterways staff, I was so 🙌
Colin and Shaun you are definitely the gold standard of narrowboat vlogs, with your honest fun take on life and the history of each canal you travel on it is all brilliant, and very absorbing to watch. Carry on floating guys ‘cause we all love watching you. Big cuddle and kisses for Otis. x x x x
Brilliant as usual!! You two are the living embodiment of successful narrowboat living. You have a sense of humour (classic British ribald style) and a passionate interest in what life has to offer. You don't sugarcoat the problems and each person has to make the decision based on their life and aims. I enjoy our weekly meetings and look forward to next week. Cherish each other -life is short, Stay well, John, Ontario, Canada.
Your "Islands in the stream" story reminded me of something. When my partner and I got married we went on a caravan trip. On our first night married we were in bed doing what newly weds do, and just as we were reaching the vital moment a touring brass band on a neighboring site burst into life playing, "The last post"! It was so funny.
As a fellow Aussie I'd love to do this, even just for a holiday, but there's nowhere down here in Vic that it can be done. We're not big on canals that a narrow boat could navigate. Very sad indeed.
@@mirandarosman3721 I even googled Australian canals! There's actually more than I realised but they don't connect like the ones in the UK. I'm guessing geography & land mass play a role too. The closest would be a houseboat on the Hawksebury. As for narrowboats I never knew there was such a thing. All very tame & mostly carefree.
Another wonderful Friday cruising with you boys, and puppy Otis! It doesn’t get any better! Shaun, I’m allergic to jogging, too! I believe you love Colin for many reasons, and I think his wonderful ability to make you laugh is a big one. Until next week, all the best!
About four years ago, we completed the project to get rid of about 75% of what we owned, and sold our house to move into an apartment. It was an excellent change for us, great to have less stuff, less to maintain, etc. However, the ease you describe of finding a quiet place to moor really makes me wish we could divest of most of the rest of our stuff, because apartments are not very quiet and I really wish we could move as easily as you.
Bite the bullet and go for it. I sold my house 2 years ago, brought a canal boat now live Mortgage free. Yes it’s not totally stress free, it’s has its problems, but on the whole it’s a much better life👍
Like Matt says in his reply to you, it's not stress free, but you can easily find quiet places and spend up to two weeks there before having to move on. Apartments are hell! I'd never live in one again if I can help it 🙉
Colin..... I’m sitting here, watching 2 of my favorite guys (that would be you two!)... and all I hear are lawnmowers. I can’t handle the sound of Lawnmowing and being it’s been rather rainy here, it’s constant!!! I’m screaming inside. This rather nice person is mentally swearing like a truck driver!! Motorcycles, incessant dog barking ( and I ❤️ dogs!!) and loud music where all you can hear is the thumping of the bass..... these are a few of my NON favorite things!! I know you get this and I just needed to vent to someone who wouldn’t think I was being an old bee-itch! Thank goodness for your amazing vlogs that keep me sane! 💟💟💕💕
@ Christine Harmon: You are not alone on your feelings, please don't feel you are. Many of us suffer from suburban and urban downfalls. You and I can get our next dose of therapy next Friday at 4pm GMT, and thank the guys for giving so freely of themselves and choosing to share their experiences so freely with us.
I LOVED this vlog!! I never get tired of watching your adventures. The footage was amazing. Colin, you have an extraordinary eye for both photographing and editing. Loved the nature segment. Love you both!! Thank you for all the hard work you do to bring us along on your journey.
The quality of our productions of your videos are really good. Your must put alot of time into your videos. Your boat is beautiful and always neat. The attention to detail quite astonishing. Cant wait for the next video. Thanks for the tour.
From the other side of the pond … I can’t adequately express my gratitude at your willingness to share not only your narrowboat journey but your personal one as well. Please continue to take precious care of each other. On a lighter note may I say that I truly appreciate your mix of cameras and viewpoints without getting 'artsy' with your 360 camera! Your 'stories' are delightful and often insightful. Continue to enjoy the good life.
Love you guys! I would love to be able to do what you are doing. I am a 60-year-old woman here in the states living on my social security. Ends never meet. But, I found your channel, and so enjoy seeing your beautiful country through your travels. Believe it or not, it really calms my high anxiety. You both have a great sense of humor with a side of warm & fuzzy. I know these videos are major work to create, but please keep them coming! xoxo's Sandie
I stumbled upon Foxes Afloat while looking into European river cruises. Living in the U.S., I'd never heard of narrowboats before so I had to check it out. I'm so glad I did! These vids are informative and interesting, packed with history and amazing photography. They're well done, classy and I always enjoy them. Most of all, Colin and Shaun add a charming and personable element to the videos that's heart-warming. Well done and thanks for sharing!
Hey guys Is Otis your new navigator, he looks so proud sitting there looking out around him. Great video footage as always. I have a relative that lives next to the ‘Cain hill flight’ In Wiltshire, you will love it . It is stunning and myself and my husband have walked the full length of it. Hope you have a good weekend Stay safe Love Kim x x
I binge watched a good portion of your series until i got caught up and I now watch every Friday. I love the history and I've seen just how beautiful Britain really is. I also find myself going 'traaain' every time I see one LOL. Love you guys!
I loved it...and the scenery as you told the 10 reasons. Absolutely right about speeding down the highway to get somewhere. My late husband and I tried to stay off the interstate and turnpikes....nothing to see. But on the town roads you get to go through the cities and towns and enjoy the flower gardens and parks etc. I have really enjoyed your series of vlogs and all the places you have taken me to that I would never get to see. Thank you ever so much. Have a Blessed day.
Loved this vlog, guys!! Okay. Now I really need to look into moving to a narrowboat! The lifestyle is perfect for me, and I have watched quite a few vlogs on the realities of NB life. The pace, the freedom, the simplicity, the community. All of it....love love love....
I gotta admit, you blokes are crazy good. Totally enjoy your humor, the banter, and still create content that is educational and inspiring. Keep up the good work. With that said, I could really get into something like that and have fun in doing it. Only thing stopping me is over my end of the world we don't have canals.
I love Shaun's laugh! I would love to try living on a narrowboat, you both make it look easy, I know its not, but you make it look that way....keep up the great vlogs!
I'd move to the UK in a heartbeat if I could and I wouldn't even look for a house because I'd move straight onto a narrowboat, thanks again guys, brilliant as always! Fip
Really want you to know how much we appreciate your videos. Your narrating and history lessons are wonderful. We are new to the topic of living on a narrow boat, we find it all so lovely and intriguing. Best wishes to all three of you and thank you again for this channel. PS. Just watched episode 133, we are so sorry for your loss Sean. God bless.
Great video I love going on your narrow boat adventures and learning about the history of the place you both go to hope you both and Otis have great week from New Zealand 😀😀😀😀😀😀👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶
Just passed you moored up on the Oxford canal! What a great surprise. We’re just coming to the end of our first narrow boat holiday, and you two have been our inspiration to take the trip. It’s been total bliss. Thanks so much!
Ruined. Absolutely ruined. My Friday drinking game where I toss back a half pint each time Shaun gasps and hollers, "YOU CAN'T SAY THAT!" resulted in zero stouts drunk down...ruin. Another fine production, lads - have a wonderful summer watching the wildlife grow to full size.
I just love the countryside vistas you get on a canal boat, so that is our Number 1 on being on a canal boat. Nothing like waking in the morning and seeing that mist rising off the water and the atmosphere it creates. We are so looking forward to our three months on the canals in 2022.
Only wish we had canals like that in Australia. Another great episode. Heading back to the east of Australia after 2yrs working in the Northwest which is a 7 day drive. Be good to see the family again. Keep up the great work guys.
I am wo glad finding you boys break my time up you make me laugh and smile, where are you both from I am a northern girl well just 62 year old girl lol. I am blind now did a few years sailing before my blindness. I now live in kent near my sister, been awful with the lock downs but luckily I have my partner in crimbo, my big black guide dog to keep me sain
Colin, you and Sean give a great perspective of not just canal boating, but how life should be enjoyed. You give me and others a great history and geography lesson every week. My son lives in the UK and has embraced life there, and I can see why. Stay safe and keep enjoying life! Cheers. Rick
Hello Loves! I ALWAYS enjoy your videos - and can't express enough the gratitude I have for your weekly updates. Like visiting with lifelong friends! But I do have a quirky question... you mention fish in the canal, but how do they survive? Does the canal have an upstream/downstream flow? Unless you are on a river, where it is REALLY obvious which way the river flows, the water always looks so still !
The canals are really full of life, they're not the stagnant, polluted waters you might think. They do have a slight flow, this is from water passing through the locks, so the canal does have a fresh constant water supply xx
My husband and I (in America) have been binging your channel for the last few days. We are RVers here in the states, so this is terribly interesting to us! Also, I'm a fellow videographer/UA-camr, and I am utterly impressed with your cinematography and editing skills. Thank you for the inspiration!
@@FoxesAfloat you have an incredible knack for b-roll. It's an awful lot of effort setting up all those extra shots. My favorite spot of brilliance is when you take an image of what a place used to look like 100+ years ago, and morph it into video of what it currently looks like from the exact same position. Perfection!
@@FoxesAfloat I definitely shall, and don't worry, my kids aren't noisy! there's only one left, (the other two have grown up, I did not sell them), and he's so quiet I forget he's there!
Always excellent, but this week even more excellent. Reason number 6. We should all try to pare down our need for stuff (and noise). Geez people get noisy.
Reasons to be cheerful part 3. 1 2 3 Summer, Buddy Holly, the working folly Good golly Miss Molly and boats Hammersmith Palais, the Bolshoi Ballet Jump back in the alley and nanny goats 18-wheeler Scammels, Domenecker camels All other mammals plus equal votes Seeing Piccadilly, Fanny Smith and Willy Being rather silly, and porridge oats
Watching your vlog is a great way to start the day, I’m watching at 9:00 am. I’m in California, USA and look forward to every Friday! You never disappoint. Thanks guys 😊
Hi guys Kev the kayaker here so pleased made my day bumping into you along the Brinklow stretch of the canal, you guys were so inviting even though i had just paddled upto your boat without warning. I was so chuffed to chat even though i am bit of a bumbling ass meeting two guys off my tv lol, i do hope you didnt mind im very sorry. I hope the small gifts were ok sorry Shaune i forgotten the wine but im sure Colin will share the NOT jaffa with you lol. Hope the other gift will attract anything you loose in the canal. Have a great trip to Crick and enjoy yourselves all the very best Kev.... looking forward to footage you taken in my local area..
@@FoxesAfloat will be wine and jaffa next time. Lol.. see you when you're back in this neck of the woods. Have fun hope the magnets comes in handy just add few metres of rope. Any Windlass dropped in locks will now be retrievable eh.. good luck..
Excellent vlog. I would love to live on a narrowboat, but would want a partner as alone I think it could be isolating, especially in winter. Giving this serious thought, just need to find the partner to join me lol
Loving the channel, so honest and informative and so well put together and presented. The effort you put in shows. Best wishes to you both. I would love a partnership like the two of you have x
I'm sold! If I wasn't living on a tropical island right now, a narrowboat would be on my shortlist of options. Having lived in remote cottages and generally lived the rural lifestyle for most of my adult life, I can absolutely confirm the benefits of the wonderful Englis countryside. Mind you, don't make it sound too appealing, you might find things getting rather crowded. Loving you channel guys. Thanks very much and keep up the good work.
What a beautiful vlog. You two are both surreally wonderful and down to earth as well, a magic mix. After a rather trying time health-wise lately l found this so calming and spirit-lifting, you two should be available on the NHS! xx
The good certainly out weigh the bad. I would love to live on a narrow boat, but sadly we don’t have the canals in Australia like you have in England, so that puts an end to that idea. I love your flog every Friday and I can see all the beautiful scenery. Great job guys.
Bit late to the party this week just finished watching and you're on again soon yeah! Look forward to seeing you two each week love ya guys until tonight... 👍❤️ #Otis🐶💙
You have a great visual sense, an eye for light and shade, patterns and textures, unusual angles, the unexpected. Loved how you changed the old black and white photo of the past into the present. I can't think how you produce these polished gems these visual stories in a week. Just delightful.
Well, you tried hard on the negatives, and they really were good reasons, but I believe the positives won out. I think, for me, the deciding factors were the slower pace of life and abililty to gain peace and quiet in the countryside away from the rat race and all it's pressures. Stay well and healthy both of you, you're becoming my therapy and antidote to the insanity and chaos I and many others live within.
Great vlog again guys. if I were younger I would definitely consider moving onto a narrowboat. The tranquillity and wildlife really appeal to me. Thanks again for your excellent filming and photography. Take care, keep safe and well. Regards Derek.
Thanks so much for your wonderful humour and likeable presence. My wife watched this one and then three more. She loved the inside tour of your boat as we have done quite a bit of caravaning around Australia. You really do have a perfect life. Take care, from Adam
For those of us over 70 the best part of living on a narrow boat is that you are never far away from the🚽 loo. 🤪 Academy Award wining videography as always. Love you guys and your total honesty on all subjects. Cheers.
Well, all I can say is “I knew it !”…. I knew if I watched this episode I’d feel even more compelled to cash in an embrace the narrow-boating lifestyle. I have to say that taking the leap from bricks & mortar to cruising the canal network terrifies me but having followed your adventures I dream of making that leap. Keep the vids coming, your adventures are inspiring and I wish you every success… Kindest regards Steve
A really enjoyable and informative video Colin and Shaun. I love the perspectives you offer and the humor you deliver them in. I'm hoping one day soon to join you on the cut. Take very good care.
I have been drawn to watching your chanel for a week or so. You guys remind me of Vincent my partner for 20 years, we travled the world together and I miss him so much. When I see you guys together it reminds me of all the good times Vincent and I had. What started as a hit or miss watch has truned into a marathon of all your escapades. thanks for reminding me of my Vincent.
When the bats dive bomb you, they are eating the mosquitoes who are hovering around your head, or sitting in your hair. Dive bombing bats are a good thing.
Fabulous vlog Colin and Shaun, getting rid of stuff is so liberating. We loved the beauty , nature and wild life! The historical anecdotes are tremendous, Love watching !.
Totally get the terrible neighbors. I have been so unlucky with loud music, and yes, have also been to a dark place where being on tender hooks constantly waiting for the music to start. Talking to them about how loud it is makes no difference. Will never understand how people can be so uncaring about their neighbors. Thanks again for another great vlog xx
I've been following you (and catching up on the back catalogue!) for 2 or 3 months now and I have to say how much I admire your vlogs. Always informative and fun and you two are great company but it's better than just that. The professionalism that you bring to these vlogs make each one into a mini TV production with dozens of great shots, brilliant editing, technically great photography and, best of all, you're never boring! I'm sure there are weeks when you really don't feel like doing it but none of that ever shows through. There are narrowboat vlogs and narrowboat vlogs: no names no packdrill, yours are the most professional and the best by miles.
Like I've said before.. BEST CHANNEL ON THE CANAL BOAT LIFESTYLE!! PERIOD! keep up the great work guys, never miss an upload and I never have been on a canal boat let alone live the life.. be safe and always look towards what tomorrow will bring! Thank you!!!
You guys keep outdoing yourselves. I especially like Reason #3. Pretty sure I would qualify on the quirky scale. Finding a supportive community that is so incredibly diverse would be wonderful. Of the various vlogs I follow, I'm sure I would get along with any of them.
I'm in. I've watched both videos and for me, the pluses outweigh the negatives. Plus having lived in a caravan from when I was 7 to 17 years old I am very aware of both the negatives and the positives. Thank you for the great vlog. X
I love the honesty explaining the pros and cons of living on narrowboat, brilliant and very enjoyable, I can see from your faces and body language that you are both very happy, and your love for eachother has got stronger ❤️🌟 Nicola
I watch all your videos on the TV so don’t always get over here to the comments section, but I LOVE YOU GUYS and your videos are THE BEST and a total highlight of my week every week. This morning on my walk, I remembered that I hadn’t watched yesterday and so had a video to look forward to when I got home to watch over breakfast, and it put a spring in my step! Thank you thank you thank you for putting out such incredibly high-quality videos every week, you are a gift to the world. Sending love and gratitude from Ohio!
Perhaps the finest vlog you have put together, brilliant photography and editing!!! Nice when the story can be detached from the awesome footage… I’m going back and watch it as a “silent film” and I fully expect to see things I missed the first time round !!!
Been fighting Covid for the last week. On the mend now. Your vids helped me get through. More determined than ever now to build my narrowboat. Thanks for sharing your life on the boat! :)
Great as usual. I have a "bad back" but when I was working locks and mooring, never ever had a problem. Fingers still crossed for our "win" so we can go back to narrowboating. You are soo right as always with your points and facts .
Awesome vlog this week. You always make me laugh and you’re humor is wonderful. Congratulations on your first anniversary living in the BEAUTIFUL Highlands. Have a great weekend ❤❤🐓🐝🚂
I would love to live on a narrowboat (Probably based in a marina for most of the time due to work) But as a single person, I'm put off travelling too far. I've had three narrowboat canal trip holidays and loved life aboard the boat, but it was much easier with friends along. One of the best was on the Llanglochlan canal, going over the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. The view was amazing. It also made you feel a bit wobbly looking over the edge of the aqueduct, there is the side of your boat and a huge drop. (Keep Otis locked up when you go across :-) ). Still, I'm working out a budget and maybe give it a go for a year or two in the future.
Such a great way to start the weekend, way to go, lads! ...As my retirement gets closer, I can see my future more clearly every week as I follow your adventures. Thank you again.
I am a truck driver from the United States,I live in Alabama but drive a truck.I haul flooring to Phoenix Arizona,and refrigerated produce back to the south east .I love the channel and look forward to Friday's,sometime I schedule my break so I can watch it.
My dream is to come there and rent a hire boat for a couple weeks.I'm saving my pennies now! Can't wait,it's be awesome to cross paths with you guys.
Enjoy! x
Me too but I live in Maine.
Being a poor American trapped in a land bereft of narrowboats, you two bring joy and happiness to my miserable existence. Also the drone shots are fantastic!
You could always take a narrowboat vacation 👍❤️
@@lynj-c9153 Is that a channel name, because I can't find it? I see a few videos with similar titles, but no channel.
Come to the UK
@James Forehan I think I must have been replying to a comment which has since been deleted.
I think the thing that sums up this video is when Colin asked Shaun "if you could have three things back from the house on the boat, what would you have back?" and Shaun couldn't actually come up with anything. I look around my house and garage at all the clutter and stuff and the concept of simplifying and finding that "sense of what makes you happy just change" that Colin talks of. I guess what it comes down to is actually taking that brave step! For me, in a country with no such canal network the options are a "tiny home" or mobile home such as a camper or converted bus/truck etc... or just downsizing the home and getting rid of stored stuff that is not needed. A fantastic piece of real thought provoking content! Cheers lads!
Glad we reached you 👍🏻
Just gobsmacked at the variety and quality of unique shots you put together in this vlog. The care and creativity is off the charts!
Thanks so much, Erin 👍🏻💜
I totally agree.
This man has talent for sure.
@@sheepdog1102, fun fact! Metz was my maiden name. I don’t hear it very often!
I was about to say something similar, but no where near as eloquent. 🙂 The first thought that went through my head was "Man! This guy is getting good!".
My late husband and I lived on our boat for seven and a half years, being continual cruisers. Only back on the bank because of serious illness. I miss the community, when husband was first diagnosed and taken into St Mary's Hospital at Paddington we were able to Moor in the basin for months. So many boaters offering help, emptying the toilet cassette, disposing of rubbish offering to get shopping and many other things. I would not have been able to stay by the hospital without all their assistance. Plus British Waterways staff, I was so 🙌
Colin and Shaun you are definitely the gold standard of narrowboat vlogs, with your honest fun take on life and the history of each canal you travel on it is all brilliant, and very absorbing to watch. Carry on floating guys ‘cause we all love watching you. Big cuddle and kisses for Otis. x x x x
Thank you SOOOOOOO much, Janis!
Brilliant as usual!! You two are the living embodiment of successful narrowboat living. You have a sense of humour (classic British ribald style) and a passionate interest in what life has to offer. You don't sugarcoat the problems and each person has to make the decision based on their life and aims. I enjoy our weekly meetings and look forward to next week. Cherish each other -life is short, Stay well,
John, Ontario, Canada.
Thanks so much, John 👍🏻💜
love there dry humor
Your "Islands in the stream" story reminded me of something. When my partner and I got married we went on a caravan trip. On our first night married we were in bed doing what newly weds do, and just as we were reaching the vital moment a touring brass band on a neighboring site burst into life playing, "The last post"! It was so funny.
OMG! 🤣
Howdy well you didn't convince me not to live on a narrow boat but you definitely have convinced me too, as always great video thanks from aus 👍
Always a pleasure, Stevan!
As a fellow Aussie I'd love to do this, even just for a holiday, but there's nowhere down here in Vic that it can be done. We're not big on canals that a narrow boat could navigate. Very sad indeed.
@@grandmasmagic3858 Been thinking the same Carol. It just seems so peaceful & idyllic.
@@mirandarosman3721 I even googled Australian canals! There's actually more than I realised but they don't connect like the ones in the UK. I'm guessing geography & land mass play a role too. The closest would be a houseboat on the Hawksebury. As for narrowboats I never knew there was such a thing. All very tame & mostly carefree.
Another wonderful Friday cruising with you boys, and puppy Otis! It doesn’t get any better! Shaun, I’m allergic to jogging, too! I believe you love Colin for many reasons, and I think his wonderful ability to make you laugh is a big one. Until next week, all the best!
Aww, thanks, Pamela! x
Jogging, unless you are being chased by a bear, is pointless.
About four years ago, we completed the project to get rid of about 75% of what we owned, and sold our house to move into an apartment. It was an excellent change for us, great to have less stuff, less to maintain, etc. However, the ease you describe of finding a quiet place to moor really makes me wish we could divest of most of the rest of our stuff, because apartments are not very quiet and I really wish we could move as easily as you.
Bite the bullet and go for it. I sold my house 2 years ago, brought a canal boat now live Mortgage free. Yes it’s not totally stress free, it’s has its problems, but on the whole it’s a much better life👍
Like Matt says in his reply to you, it's not stress free, but you can easily find quiet places and spend up to two weeks there before having to move on. Apartments are hell! I'd never live in one again if I can help it 🙉
Colin..... I’m sitting here, watching 2 of my favorite guys (that would be you two!)... and all I hear are lawnmowers. I can’t handle the sound of Lawnmowing and being it’s been rather rainy here, it’s constant!!! I’m screaming inside. This rather nice person is mentally swearing like a truck driver!! Motorcycles, incessant dog barking ( and I ❤️ dogs!!) and loud music where all you can hear is the thumping of the bass..... these are a few of my NON favorite things!! I know you get this and I just needed to vent to someone who wouldn’t think I was being an old bee-itch! Thank goodness for your amazing vlogs that keep me sane! 💟💟💕💕
@ Christine Harmon: You are not alone on your feelings, please don't feel you are. Many of us suffer from suburban and urban downfalls. You and I can get our next dose of therapy next Friday at 4pm GMT, and thank the guys for giving so freely of themselves and choosing to share their experiences so freely with us.
Noise cancelling earphones or getting away. They're the only two tricks I find work in situations like that.
I LOVED this vlog!! I never get tired of watching your adventures. The footage was amazing. Colin, you have an extraordinary eye for both photographing and editing. Loved the nature segment. Love you both!! Thank you for all the hard work you do to bring us along on your journey.
Aww, thanks, Catherine 👍🏻
Forgot the Falkirk Wheel; definitely one of the wonders of the canals
Nope I didn't forget anything. It's not on the list. Take it up with the peeps who wrote the list 👍🏻
I have been 14 years ashore after 22 years at sea
I wish I could be at sea again
Y’all have the best of both world
👍🏻
The quality of our productions of your videos are really good. Your must put alot of time into your videos.
Your boat is beautiful and always neat.
The attention to detail quite astonishing.
Cant wait for the next video.
Thanks for the tour.
Always a pleasure, Jacques! x
You had me at "old couple cruising through the center of Birmingham singing Islands in the Stream." Now. I'm bawling happy tears. Thank you, guys!!
Glad you enjoyed it! 👍🏻🤣
Colin, you're a part of my therapy. Thank you.
Give Otis a cuddle n scratch.
Will do 👍🏻💜
From the other side of the pond … I can’t adequately express my gratitude at your willingness to share not only your narrowboat journey but your personal one as well. Please continue to take precious care of each other. On a lighter note may I say that I truly appreciate your mix of cameras and viewpoints without getting 'artsy' with your 360 camera! Your 'stories' are delightful and often insightful. Continue to enjoy the good life.
Thanks for noticing 🙂
Colin and Shaun, you are the best of the best, nobody can present your way of narrowboat life as you both do.
WOW really appreciate that, John x
Love you guys! I would love to be able to do what you are doing. I am a 60-year-old woman here in the
states living on my social security. Ends never meet. But, I found your channel, and so enjoy seeing your beautiful country through your travels. Believe it or not, it really calms my high anxiety. You both have a great sense of humor with a side of warm & fuzzy. I know these videos are major work to create, but please keep them coming!
xoxo's Sandie
Thanks so much, Sandie 💜
I stumbled upon Foxes Afloat while looking into European river cruises. Living in the U.S., I'd never heard of narrowboats before so I had to check it out. I'm so glad I did! These vids are informative and interesting, packed with history and amazing photography. They're well done, classy and I always enjoy them. Most of all, Colin and Shaun add a charming and personable element to the videos that's heart-warming. Well done and thanks for sharing!
Awwww thank you so much, Tammy. So glad you like what we do. You've given us high praise indeed ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I fully understand all your reasons. Motorhomers are in the same situation, your video makes a heck of a lot of sense.....well done
Cheers! x
Hey guys
Is Otis your new navigator, he looks so proud sitting there looking out around him.
Great video footage as always.
I have a relative that lives next to the
‘Cain hill flight’ In Wiltshire, you will love it .
It is stunning and myself and my husband have walked the full length of it.
Hope you have a good weekend
Stay safe
Love Kim x x
Haha! he does love to watch 👍🏻
@@FoxesAfloat Ahhh. I can't wait!!!
I binge watched a good portion of your series until i got caught up and I now watch every Friday. I love the history and I've seen just how beautiful Britain really is. I also find myself going 'traaain' every time I see one LOL. Love you guys!
Glad you like them! 👍🏻
I loved it...and the scenery as you told the 10 reasons. Absolutely right about speeding down the highway to get somewhere. My late husband and I tried to stay off the interstate and turnpikes....nothing to see. But on the town roads you get to go through the cities and towns and enjoy the flower gardens and parks etc. I have really enjoyed your series of vlogs and all the places you have taken me to that I would never get to see. Thank you ever so much. Have a Blessed day.
Thanks, you too 💜
Brilliant! You two keep me sane - ish. Don't stop.
No plans to 💜
Loved this vlog, guys!! Okay. Now I really need to look into moving to a narrowboat! The lifestyle is perfect for me, and I have watched quite a few vlogs on the realities of NB life. The pace, the freedom, the simplicity, the community. All of it....love love love....
Aww, thank you so much! x
I gotta admit, you blokes are crazy good. Totally enjoy your humor, the banter, and still create content that is educational and inspiring. Keep up the good work.
With that said, I could really get into something like that and have fun in doing it. Only thing stopping me is over my end of the world we don't have canals.
WOW thank you so much, Stephen.
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I love Shaun's laugh! I would love to try living on a narrowboat, you both make it look easy, I know its not, but you make it look that way....keep up the great vlogs!
Our pleasure!
some of your cinematography is outstanding, the shot as you shoot through a bridge around the 3.44 mark is a case in point!
Thanks Chris 👍🏻
I saw Rosie & Jim on a narrow boat at Foxton Locks last month! 😊
Haha! 🤣
thank you I've got that tune in my head now.
@@babywolf1 haha - Rosie & Jim, 🎶 Rosie & Jim, 🎶🎵...........
Colin with a classic. Cross a bat and an owl=bowl haha haha. Number 9 most important if all in my opinion. Well done boys
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I'd move to the UK in a heartbeat if I could and I wouldn't even look for a house because I'd move straight onto a narrowboat, thanks again guys, brilliant as always! Fip
Cheers Fip! x
Really want you to know how much we appreciate your videos. Your narrating and history lessons are wonderful. We are new to the topic of living on a narrow boat, we find it all so lovely and intriguing. Best wishes to all three of you and thank you again for this channel. PS. Just watched episode 133, we are so sorry for your loss Sean. God bless.
Thanks so much, George 👍🏻
Very interesting, having a second look
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WOW---outstanding and the Cruise goes ON!! You Guys make my Fridays---a BLAST !!
Aww, thanks Larry! x
lovely scenery! great video guys
Thanks Drew! x
The slower pace sounds wonderful, as I listen to the sound of cars racing past my house on our busy street.
Perfect!
Great video I love going on your narrow boat adventures and learning about the history of the place you both go to hope you both and Otis have great week from New Zealand 😀😀😀😀😀😀👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶
Thanks so much, Shirley! x
Just passed you moored up on the Oxford canal! What a great surprise. We’re just coming to the end of our first narrow boat holiday, and you two have been our inspiration to take the trip. It’s been total bliss. Thanks so much!
Very cool! You should have shouted and thrown chocolate 🤣👍🏻💜
Ruined. Absolutely ruined. My Friday drinking game where I toss back a half pint each time Shaun gasps and hollers, "YOU CAN'T SAY THAT!" resulted in zero stouts drunk down...ruin. Another fine production, lads - have a wonderful summer watching the wildlife grow to full size.
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I've heard it so many times I actually say it now, as an impression... or so I tell myself
I just love the countryside vistas you get on a canal boat, so that is our Number 1 on being on a canal boat. Nothing like waking in the morning and seeing that mist rising off the water and the atmosphere it creates. We are so looking forward to our three months on the canals in 2022.
Enjoy! x
Life on canals moves so much slower and you have time to see what is around you and the wild life.....
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Loved the vlog guys. The more I watch the more tempted I am...
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Only wish we had canals like that in Australia. Another great episode. Heading back to the east of Australia after 2yrs working in the Northwest which is a 7 day drive. Be good to see the family again. Keep up the great work guys.
A 7 day drive?????? OMG your country is far too big 🤣
@@FoxesAfloat Yep a 5200km drive but some great scenery.
Right..... I'm convinced! First thing Monday I'm in the bosses office!
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I am wo glad finding you boys break my time up you make me laugh and smile, where are you both from I am a northern girl well just 62 year old girl lol. I am blind now did a few years sailing before my blindness. I now live in kent near my sister, been awful with the lock downs but luckily I have my partner in crimbo, my big black guide dog to keep me sain
Nice one!
Colin, you and Sean give a great perspective of not just canal boating, but how life should be enjoyed. You give me and others a great history and geography lesson every week. My son lives in the UK and has embraced life there, and I can see why. Stay safe and keep enjoying life! Cheers. Rick
Thanks Rick! x
Hello Loves! I ALWAYS enjoy your videos - and can't express enough the gratitude I have for your weekly updates. Like visiting with lifelong friends! But I do have a quirky question... you mention fish in the canal, but how do they survive? Does the canal have an upstream/downstream flow? Unless you are on a river, where it is REALLY obvious which way the river flows, the water always looks so still !
The canals are really full of life, they're not the stagnant, polluted waters you might think. They do have a slight flow, this is from water passing through the locks, so the canal does have a fresh constant water supply xx
Just as they do in lakes and ponds Jade, all they need is water and oxygen
My husband and I (in America) have been binging your channel for the last few days. We are RVers here in the states, so this is terribly interesting to us! Also, I'm a fellow videographer/UA-camr, and I am utterly impressed with your cinematography and editing skills. Thank you for the inspiration!
Thanks so much! Lovely feedback 👍🏻💜
@@FoxesAfloat you have an incredible knack for b-roll. It's an awful lot of effort setting up all those extra shots. My favorite spot of brilliance is when you take an image of what a place used to look like 100+ years ago, and morph it into video of what it currently looks like from the exact same position. Perfection!
I'm saving hard for this. Being a single mum makes it hard, but I'm going to get there eventually. Look out for me, I may pop up one day. :)
Say hello! x
@@FoxesAfloat I definitely shall, and don't worry, my kids aren't noisy! there's only one left, (the other two have grown up, I did not sell them), and he's so quiet I forget he's there!
Always excellent, but this week even more excellent. Reason number 6. We should all try to pare down our need for stuff (and noise). Geez people get noisy.
They really do 🙉
That was an awesome vlog, really enjoyed that one! Your choices of music in that were awesome, really made it! 😁
Aww, thanks, Jack! x
Reasons to be cheerful part 3.
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Summer, Buddy Holly, the working folly
Good golly Miss Molly and boats
Hammersmith Palais, the Bolshoi Ballet
Jump back in the alley and nanny goats
18-wheeler Scammels, Domenecker camels
All other mammals plus equal votes
Seeing Piccadilly, Fanny Smith and Willy
Being rather silly, and porridge oats
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Watching your vlog is a great way to start the day, I’m watching at 9:00 am. I’m in California, USA and look forward to every Friday! You never disappoint. Thanks guys 😊
Aww, thanks! x
Hi guys Kev the kayaker here so pleased made my day bumping into you along the Brinklow stretch of the canal, you guys were so inviting even though i had just paddled upto your boat without warning. I was so chuffed to chat even though i am bit of a bumbling ass meeting two guys off my tv lol, i do hope you didnt mind im very sorry. I hope the small gifts were ok sorry Shaune i forgotten the wine but im sure Colin will share the NOT jaffa with you lol.
Hope the other gift will attract anything you loose in the canal.
Have a great trip to Crick and enjoy yourselves all the very best Kev.... looking forward to footage you taken in my local area..
Hey again! Nice to see you. The biscuits have been eaten already 🤣
@@FoxesAfloat will be wine and jaffa next time. Lol.. see you when you're back in this neck of the woods. Have fun hope the magnets comes in handy just add few metres of rope. Any Windlass dropped in locks will now be retrievable eh.. good luck..
A bat and an owl?! I laughed so hard, I peed!
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As usual a great video with interesting information. You two are so humorous. I truly love watching both of you. Thanks
Our pleasure, Christine 👍🏻
Excellent vlog. I would love to live on a narrowboat, but would want a partner as alone I think it could be isolating, especially in winter. Giving this serious thought, just need to find the partner to join me lol
Yeah, it can get pretty lonely at times x
Loving the channel, so honest and informative and so well put together and presented. The effort you put in shows. Best wishes to you both. I would love a partnership like the two of you have x
I'm sold! If I wasn't living on a tropical island right now, a narrowboat would be on my shortlist of options. Having lived in remote cottages and generally lived the rural lifestyle for most of my adult life, I can absolutely confirm the benefits of the wonderful Englis countryside. Mind you, don't make it sound too appealing, you might find things getting rather crowded.
Loving you channel guys. Thanks very much and keep up the good work.
Ooooh, which tropical island? xx
@@FoxesAfloat Mauritius. You would both be welcome if you ever want a holiday in the sun.
What a beautiful vlog. You two are both surreally wonderful and down to earth as well, a magic mix. After a rather trying time health-wise lately l found this so calming and spirit-lifting, you two should be available on the NHS! xx
Thank you so much!
The good certainly out weigh the bad. I would love to live on a narrow boat, but sadly we don’t have the canals in Australia like you have in England, so that puts an end to that idea. I love your flog every Friday and I can see all the beautiful scenery. Great job guys.
Thank you, Maria xx
The cinematography is going into warp speed guys. Major TV production's don't have your quality!
Outstanding as always!!!
Thank you so much, Brad! x
Bit late to the party this week just finished watching and you're on again soon yeah! Look forward to seeing you two each week love ya guys until tonight... 👍❤️ #Otis🐶💙
Welcome back!
You have a great visual sense, an eye for light and shade, patterns and textures, unusual angles, the unexpected. Loved how you changed the old black and white photo of the past into the present. I can't think how you produce these polished gems these visual stories in a week. Just delightful.
Thanks for noticing, Martin 🙂
Great video guys thank you. I would love to live on a narrowboat some day. See you next week.
Can't wait! 😜
Thank you so much for your wonderful video. I really enjoyed it. Have a wonderful week. Cheers
You too! x
Really excellent, thank you. Some impressive drone flying!!!!
Many thanks!
Well, you tried hard on the negatives, and they really were good reasons, but I believe the positives won out. I think, for me, the deciding factors were the slower pace of life and abililty to gain peace and quiet in the countryside away from the rat race and all it's pressures.
Stay well and healthy both of you, you're becoming my therapy and antidote to the insanity and chaos I and many others live within.
Great vlog again guys. if I were younger I would definitely consider moving onto a narrowboat. The tranquillity and wildlife really appeal to me. Thanks again for your excellent filming and photography. Take care, keep safe and well. Regards Derek.
Our pleasure, Derek!
Thanks so much for your wonderful humour and likeable presence. My wife watched this one and then three more. She loved the inside tour of your boat as we have done quite a bit of caravaning around Australia. You really do have a perfect life. Take care, from Adam
Wow, thank you!
More stunning photography, plus the usual funny, informative, and engaging conversation. Love it.
Thanks so much, Ian!
For those of us over 70 the best part of living on a narrow boat is that you are never far away from the🚽 loo. 🤪
Academy Award wining videography as always. Love you guys and your total honesty on all subjects. Cheers.
Haha! Very true. Ours is right in the centre of the boat, so never more than 25 ft away 🤣
Well, all I can say is “I knew it !”…. I knew if I watched this episode I’d feel even more compelled to cash in an embrace the narrow-boating lifestyle. I have to say that taking the leap from bricks & mortar to cruising the canal network terrifies me but having followed your adventures I dream of making that leap. Keep the vids coming, your adventures are inspiring and I wish you every success… Kindest regards Steve
Hehe! Cheers Steve 👍🏻
A really enjoyable and informative video Colin and Shaun. I love the perspectives you offer and the humor you deliver them in. I'm hoping one day soon to join you on the cut. Take very good care.
Thanks 👍
I have been drawn to watching your chanel for a week or so. You guys remind me of Vincent my partner for 20 years, we travled the world together and I miss him so much. When I see you guys together it reminds me of all the good times Vincent and I had. What started as a hit or miss watch has truned into a marathon of all your escapades. thanks for reminding me of my Vincent.
I'm so sorry. He was obviously very special to you by how you describe your time together 💜
When the bats dive bomb you, they are eating the mosquitoes who are hovering around your head, or sitting in your hair. Dive bombing bats are a good thing.
Bats are pretty cool😍
Yeah, they're eating bugs 👍🏻
Fabulous vlog Colin and Shaun, getting rid of stuff is so liberating. We loved the beauty , nature and wild life! The historical anecdotes are tremendous, Love watching !.
Thanks so much, Sue 💜
Brilliant filming as usual love u guys xx
Aww, thanks, Fiona !x
As usual.... Great video guys. Officially watched every single video now. Myself and partner can't wait to move onto our boat in the near future ☺️
Best of luck!
Totally get the terrible neighbors. I have been so unlucky with loud music, and yes, have also been to a dark place where being on tender hooks constantly waiting for the music to start. Talking to them about how loud it is makes no difference. Will never understand how people can be so uncaring about their neighbors. Thanks again for another great vlog xx
Always a pleasure! I hope you escaped the neighbours 😬
I've been following you (and catching up on the back catalogue!) for 2 or 3 months now and I have to say how much I admire your vlogs. Always informative and fun and you two are great company but it's better than just that. The professionalism that you bring to these vlogs make each one into a mini TV production with dozens of great shots, brilliant editing, technically great photography and, best of all, you're never boring! I'm sure there are weeks when you really don't feel like doing it but none of that ever shows through. There are narrowboat vlogs and narrowboat vlogs: no names no packdrill, yours are the most professional and the best by miles.
Thank you sooooo much! x
Very enlightening, guys! I was on the cusp after last weeks episode but I'm committed now. Just got to talk the missus into it!!
Great vlog as always. Been down this week and as always you have cheered me up. Keep safe take care see you next Friday xxx
Our pleasure. Thanks! 👍🏻💜
Like I've said before.. BEST CHANNEL ON THE CANAL BOAT LIFESTYLE!! PERIOD! keep up the great work guys, never miss an upload and I never have been on a canal boat let alone live the life.. be safe and always look towards what tomorrow will bring! Thank you!!!
Wow, thanks!
Fantastic video as usual. It surely keeps you fit. We have done 67 locks in 5 days. We have both got achey arms lol. Many thanks from Chris and Jane 👍
OMG! Hope you're having a good trip and avoiding the rain! x
You guys keep outdoing yourselves. I especially like Reason #3. Pretty sure I would qualify on the quirky scale. Finding a supportive community that is so incredibly diverse would be wonderful. Of the various vlogs I follow, I'm sure I would get along with any of them.
We're a good bunch 👍🏻
I'm in. I've watched both videos and for me, the pluses outweigh the negatives. Plus having lived in a caravan from when I was 7 to 17 years old I am very aware of both the negatives and the positives. Thank you for the great vlog. X
Our pleasure! x
I love the honesty explaining the pros and cons of living on narrowboat, brilliant and very enjoyable, I can see from your faces and body language that you are both very happy, and your love for eachother has got stronger ❤️🌟 Nicola
Thanks, Nicola! x
I watch all your videos on the TV so don’t always get over here to the comments section, but I LOVE YOU GUYS and your videos are THE BEST and a total highlight of my week every week. This morning on my walk, I remembered that I hadn’t watched yesterday and so had a video to look forward to when I got home to watch over breakfast, and it put a spring in my step! Thank you thank you thank you for putting out such incredibly high-quality videos every week, you are a gift to the world. Sending love and gratitude from Ohio!
Aww thank you! x
"A gift to the world!" A wonderful way to describe these two! 🤗😚
Perhaps the finest vlog you have put together, brilliant photography and editing!!! Nice when the story can be detached from the awesome footage… I’m going back and watch it as a “silent film” and I fully expect to see things I missed the first time round !!!
Glad you enjoyed it! (and the second time too) 👍🏻
Been fighting Covid for the last week. On the mend now. Your vids helped me get through. More determined than ever now to build my narrowboat. Thanks for sharing your life on the boat! :)
I hope you’re fully recovered soon, Jack 👍🏻
Great as usual. I have a "bad back" but when I was working locks and mooring, never ever had a problem. Fingers still crossed for our "win" so we can go back to narrowboating. You are soo right as always with your points and facts .
Thank you, Liz 🙏❤️🐾
The more time I spend with you two the more I admire your decisions, wisdom accumulated, self-awareness and optimism. And you have fun. Carry on!
Hi guys, so funny the joke about the olw and bat lol love to the 3 of you xx
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Awesome vlog this week. You always make me laugh and you’re humor is wonderful. Congratulations on your first anniversary living in the BEAUTIFUL Highlands. Have a great weekend ❤❤🐓🐝🚂
I would love to live on a narrowboat (Probably based in a marina for most of the time due to work) But as a single person, I'm put off travelling too far. I've had three narrowboat canal trip holidays and loved life aboard the boat, but it was much easier with friends along. One of the best was on the Llanglochlan canal, going over the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. The view was amazing. It also made you feel a bit wobbly looking over the edge of the aqueduct, there is the side of your boat and a huge drop. (Keep Otis locked up when you go across :-) ). Still, I'm working out a budget and maybe give it a go for a year or two in the future.
Have fun when you do 👍🏻
I make at say, your drone camera work gets better and better. Really stellar!!
Thank you! x
Such a great way to start the weekend, way to go, lads! ...As my retirement gets closer, I can see my future more clearly every week as I follow your adventures. Thank you again.
Fantastic!