NARROWBOAT Living - Nearly brought the CRUISE to a standstill! Yelvertoft to Welford! Ep76
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
- This week we cruise our NARROWBOAT floating home along the Leicester Line of the Grand Union canal, from bridge 20 through to Welford. We travel in cold, bleak weather and Martin’s HAT takes a tumble into the water! We moored briefly at bridge 41, before popping into North Kilworth Marina for a pump-out and diesel, then cruise down the Welford Arm. We can’t believe the difference between the last time we came here in the summer to now! Look out for the greedy Guillemot! And they’re electrocuting for Zander at Welford too!
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I didn't find that the bleakness of the winter weather in any way diminished my enjoyment of another excellent video. However, the beautiful still shot at 16:52 had me thinking "I want some of that" so as soon as I've watched this episode I'm off in search of Episode 46. Thanks for posting.
Hi GB, so pleased you enjoyed this one, we find that even on dull, cold, wet days, we still love the canals and views. Even if we’ve been down a certain canal, if we go back in a different season, or even a different month, it always seems to look different! Thank you! xx
I like your new intro. Happy that Martin was able to rescue his hat and had a spare one. Thanks for the loud hooter alerts!! Much appreciated!
Hi Ruth, thank you, we thought it was about time we changed the intro, glad you liked it! 😃. Yes I thought it was only fair to give a warning for the hooter, it is rather loud lol. Thank you so much! xx
Even overcast, the UK is absolutely beautiful!!
It really is Andrea, the British countryside is beautiful, thank you! xx
Am liking the new intro and getting more from Martin in this episode. Hope you have a great 2024
Thank you! Yes, trying to get Martin on the camera a bit more, so pleased you like the new intro, thank you! xx
Love the new intro and the animated map!! And had to laugh when you were driving and there was a bridge coming, as that’s totally me too! 2024 should be our year of becoming more confident at the tiller 😳😂
Totally agree! I hate being a scaredy cat as soon as Martin goes down into the boat! While he’s standing with me I’m not too bad, but the moment he goes down the stairs I get all panicky! 🤪🤣 Need to do more 😃 Thanks re the intro, still needs a few tweets, but nearly there xx
Great to follow two along Enjoy the banter as you go along Born Liverpool went to Braunstone Leicester about 14 years Then in Devon about 9 more years now USA 50 yrs Still drinking tea and eating Marmite on my toast so your vlogs are like being there just keep the vlogs coming. Stay safe and well. Ed 40 S of Vegas
Hi Ed, ooh I do like a bit of Marmite on my toast with a cup of tea , perfect combination! Thank you so much for your lovely compliments, love reading your comments xx
I love the new intro. There’s nothing nicer than getting cosy and warm after being out in the cold and wet. I’m glad Martin had a spare hat, he wouldn’t look the same without one. Thanks Julie xx
Aww thank you, yes that feeling when you moor up after a cold winter cruise, to a hot cuppa and a cozy fire is just amazing! And yes, Martin wouldn’t look the same at the tiller without his hat 😂🤣 Thank you! xx
You do a nice job with your views . With your camera work Julie. Oops hats off in the canal , That is your hat Martin. Good job you have a spare one. Martin.
Aww thanks John, lovely compliment! Yes, I just wish I had stayed at the back of the boat to get it on camera lol. Thanks John! xx
I absolutely adore your Channel and I always smile when I hear you laugh, and when you said that Cormorant couldn't possibly fly after eating that huge fish then ran over the water I had to play it back, as you made me smile so much Thank you ❤xx
😂🤣he did make me laugh, I couldn’t believe the size of that fish, it was a whopper! Thank you so much, it’s lovely having you onboard xx
Not the hat!!! Glad it could be rescued.
😂😂 yes, luckily Martin retrieved it ok, we did have a laugh about it later 🤣 xx
Thank goodness for that second hat a Martin, hope the other one has dried out all ok now. 😊
Haha 😂 Yes, always good to have a spare! 🤪 All dried out now 👍 Hope you guys are all ok and keeping warm! xx
Hi guys, BRRRRRRR that looks cold I'm glad Martin got his hat back. I have a little MG roadster and I lost my hat a while back and had to go looing for it along the HI way.🤣😂 Stay safe guys.👍🏻👍🏻
Oh crikey Geoff, hope you found it! Yes it was a tad cold that day! Thank you! xx
Hi guys Great vlog yet again. We really love your humour between yourselves 😊XXX
Hi Glenn, we do have a giggle lol, so pleased you’re enjoying our videos, love reading your comments! Thank you! xx
Another grear Video - getting really good at this now! Plenty of Martin in this one for the Martin fans and like how you are both now voicing over the intro
Oh thank you Tahir, so lovely of you to say! Thanks matey! xx
Thank you for showing us the country side. And wish I was there to see it all for myself. John E May -O from USA 🇺🇸
Hi John, you are very welcome and thank you so much for your kind words, so glad you are enjoying our channel. Thank you! xx
Would you have any extra stickers or t-shirt 👕 with your logo on it 2X size. John E.May
@@johnmayo27 hi John, we haven’t got that far yet with merchandise. We’re looking into it now that we have our logo in place, so keep checking back. Thank you so much for the interest, thanks John xx
Love the new logo wooohooo. Lovely canal and nothing better than getting into a lovely boat after a cold days cruising. We are nearly there, getting excited now ❤❤❤❤
Yes coming into a nice warm boat after a chilly cruise is a great feeling! Glad you liked the new intro! 😃 xx
Bet you’re getting excited now! xx
I'm loving all the little tweaks and changes to the channel, like the new Intro. Very nice! I'm glad Martin was able to retrieve his beloved hat! I can't quite imagine him cruising without it. Congratulations again on making 5K subscribers, and I'm really looking forward to what adventures you have planned for 2024!
Hi Chris, really pleased you like the new intro, we thought it was about time we updated things. Lol, I know what you mean, Martin wouldn’t look right without his hat on 😂🤣Thank you so much, so lovely to have you with us! xx
❤❤some would say typicle Pommy wearher❤
Haha, yes you’re right! 😂 Thank you Zona! xx
Thank you for sharing your adventure! Thank you for taking us along. Your videos are so relaxing. Cheers!
You’re very welcome Dan, thank you for coming along, we always look forward to your comments! xx
Fabulous once again and so funny 😂👍
Hi Alan, thank you! xx
Glad he got his hat back like you say got to take the ruff with the smooth in this country still looks lovely by the cannals great video as always looking forward to the next one take care xx😊
Yes definitely, the weather in this country can be challenging, but so long as we dress for the occasion, we can still have fun and enjoy these lovely canal cruises, thanks David! xx
I’m not surprised you’re iced in. It’s so cold at the moment, but soon enough it will be back to warm and rainy - the cold days are so beautiful that it’s worth it…and I’m sure you’re keeping warm indoors.
Absolutely love this video - the new intro is great and I’m so glad you’ve kept the same music, which is so relaxing. There is no reason at all for you to explain your videos - they show what life is actually like on the water, the high winds, pouring rain, and beautiful views. Just keep on being you - that’s what we all love. Xx
Oh Mishka, what lovely compliments, thank you so much! We do try to show this life as it really is, we’re so pleased you’re coming along with us. Thank you! xx
❤what about a beanie least it keeps your ears warm
Yes we’ve got a few hats, somehow though we often end up wearing the same ones lol 😂 xx
@@JulieandMartinonRIB i find in the cold a beanie is best keeps the ears warm
Yes, I usually wear a grey one 👍 xx
Looking forward to all that you do.
Aww thank you Catherine! xx
Oh my goodness Julie and Martin I just saw my name. I wasn’t sure if my coffee thing went through… how exciting that you got it I’m so happy! 😂😅I had to reverse it and take a picture…you don’t have to explain any of your videos we all love them that’s why we follow you… I’m gonna cry. This is coming from, a small town on the Oregon Trail here in eastern Oregon, USA I built a home, but I live vicariously on the water through you… Pete and Caroline, Narrowboat Liberty with Tilly…etc as I watch a lot of narrowboat, shows… love and Heidi’s trip right now with Sandra in the van. Blessings all over you.
Aww thank you so much Samn! Yes, we did get your coffees and we did send you a reply to your message too, thank you so so much, we really appreciate it! It’s lovely to have you come along with us, your compliments have made our day! Thank you! xx
@@JulieandMartinonRIB , you’re a lovely couple and I know it takes a lot to do UA-cam I thought about it when I built my house my children actually have a UA-cam channel my son-in-law‘s done lots of blogs and vblogs… They have a UA-cam channel Scott and SeAnne and they’ve done a really good job. They have quite a few blessings.
You do make me giggle
lol Dawn, it’s hard not to laugh when cruising with Martin, we do have a good giggle! So glad you’re enjoying our silly sense of humour, thank you! xx
That hooter sounds. Like a crow being strangled lol
😂😂🤣 all I know is it’s so loud when I’m standing next to it lol 😂
And thanks to you two wonderful people
Aww and thank you to you too for watching, it’s lovely to have you with us xx
I would have to put a canopy over that back end 😂 with a patio heater 😂
lol, our boat is a traditional stern, you don’t have canopies on them. I know what you mean though, could do with a bit of heat sometimes, but it’s so nice at the end of a cold cruise to get inside the boat, all toasty and warm. Thank you! xx
I like your new opening
Thanks Anita, so glad you liked it! xx
I love your attitude! If you didn't have cold or rainy days, how would you know how much to appreciate the beautiful sunny days with great moorings! Thank you for sharing!
That’s exactly it Sheryl, although we were cold and the weather was dull and dreary, we knew that when we got moored up there would be some nice hot soup and a warm stove to sit by. Cruising in the winter months are really quite serene and peaceful, often we are the only people around or moving, it’s lovely. Then in the spring and summer, the vibe changes and everything comes to life and people come out to play, we just love this life! Thank you for coming with us! xx
You need to use the hat strap when its windy.
Yes, I keep telling him that we need to get a strap for his hat! Thank you! xx
18:27 Windows 98 😂😂😂
You guys Crack me up 😂😂😂
Haha, I was wondering if anyone would get that 😂🤣 Thanks Ricafella! xx
@@JulieandMartinonRIB the Frozen Lips bit had me Chuckling with Martin looking down 😂 Heidi has Poisoned all our minds hahaha….
@@naughtystudios lol 😂 we did have a laugh hee hee 😜 xx
See now, I've always admired Martins hat.. and the Proof he has a back up enplanes a lot !
Haha, the ‘spare’ only comes out if it really has to lol 😂 Thanks as always Steve! xx
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Thank you Edward! xx
I bet those fuel boats are a life saver especially in winter. If the only reason you need to move is lack of fuel then you can stay where you are a while longer. Too bad there isn't an answer like that for getting water. Glad the hat was retrieved. 🤠
Hi Dorothy, yes the fuel boats are fantastic! Yes, we’re frozen in at the moment, but we’re near a waterpoint, so we’ve walked up and filled water bladders to keep us going! Could t believe his hat blew off, so glad he managed to get it out! Thank you! xx
@@JulieandMartinonRIB Glad you are close to a waterpoint since there is no moving possible.
@@dorothydotson7154yes, we’re quite lucky that we didn’t move before the ice came! Thanks Dorothy! xx
I like the new intro. Another great video. Hey, I liked the bit where you go inside while on the move. Please do some more interior stuff while you're on the move. Happy new year to you both.
Hiya, thank you for your lovely comment, we’ll try! xx
I love when you show us the birds you see along the canal. Beautiful kestrel!
Hi Ann, we do try to film the birds, they’re so quick, it was lovely that this Kestrel hovered just long enough for me to get the footage! Thank you! xx
What was going numb there Mr. Martin? 🤔🤣
😂😂🤣 now that would be telling! 😜 xx
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Thank you Carrie xx
another great video scenery still nice even though it is a grey dull day. Glad Martin rescued his hat even though he has a spare. Your boat looks nice and cosy inside and i can just imagine you both snuggling up nice and warm and cosy after being out in the cold and wet. Keep warm and safe.xx
Hi Joan, thank you, we were worried that this video didn’t have enough nice views etc, as it really was bleak, so thank you for your lovely compliment! Yes, it’s lovely to come inside after a cold cruise and warm up by the stove with a nice hot cuppa, or soup on this occasion! Thank you! xx
Hi to you both. I'm new to all this and finding you is brilliant, following your adventures. Many years ago l lived in Braunston and l loved to wander the marina and watch the locks at the Admiral Nelson. To Martin sorry, l shouldn't have laughed at your hat loss, but maybe you haven't heard of Stampede Strings? Used by horse riders in America and Australia, sold on Amazon and will do the job keeping your hat safe.
Hi Pam, lovely to have you with us! We had a meal at the Admiral Nelson just before Christmas, lovely place! Lol, re Martin’s hat 🤭 we hadn’t heard of Stampede Strings, we thought of using a shoelace, but thank you for the tip, we’ll look at getting those once we’re near an Amazon Hub! Thank you! xx
On second thoughts the Amazon delivery is from Australia, grossly overpriced because of delivery. Etsy do them too, so you copy the idea and then make your own with cord...easy. I did when I was dude ranching in Arizona, but mine would be too pretty for Martin or I would send it to you.
What a fun and well done video,I really enjoyed it! 👍😃
Aww thank you Donna, what a lovely compliment! xx
Awesome cruise. Love the banter. Brilliant. Best wishes. ❤
Thank you Trevor, we did have a giggle, even though it wears cold and bleak lol, thank you! xx
Great vlog as always nice to see bad times as well as good times hope his hat dry know soup look nice what was it the canal looked ruff must have rained heavy it looked like a stew lucky Martin did not get short when they was zapping water would have hurt lol views will get better in spring everything dies in winter then lovely colour's in spring stay warm and safe guy's
Hi Nicholas, yes it’s not always sunshine and nice views, but we did have a giggle even if it was cold. The soup was vegetable soup that I’d made the day before and heated up on the stove while we were cruising. Think we’ll get some snow before spring this year, looking forward to that! Keep warm, thank you! xx
Martin was on form fornthat cruise 😅 Oh no not the famous hat, need a chin strap fitting to it 😊 Nice to see Julie at the tiller, covering for little Martin 😂 hope you have both defrosted by now 🥶 stay safe both ❤❤ love the revamped intro 😊
Oh yes, he was definitely on form lol 😂 Couldn’t believe he nearly lost his hat! 🤦♀️I need a bit more practice at the tiller, need to get some confidence! Glad you liked the intro! Thanks matey! xx 😘
The first time we watched you was when you had the reflex stove fitted so that's a year. Is there any smell of deisel with it?.
You are our Thursday evening fix.
Love the revamp start too.
Scott and Lynn
Hi Scott & Lynn, thank you so much for sticking with us, lovely to have you along! The Refleks stove doesn’t smell of diesel, the only time it does, is very occasionally in exceptionally high winds it net blow out! But we have now bought the H cowl to add to the chimney to stop that happening, and even in the recent storms we had no problems 👍 thank you! xx
All the best to you both for the coming year. Big hugs from The Martineers ( Helen is on yet another cruise🙄) ❤
Aww big hugs to you too Jude! You never know we may cross paths again this year! Thank you xx ❤️
2 hats marten
Haha, the spare only comes out in emergencies lol 😂 So glad he retrieved the original! Thank you! xx
Could you please explain what do you mean "electrocuting for Zander", what is that big water equipment for thanks? Love your vlogs, thank you for sharing 😊
Hi Jenny, no problem. They put electric pulses into the water to stun all the fish, which then float to the top, so they can retrieve and take away the Zander. The fish are only momentarily disabled and the rest all swim off unscathed and healthy, so no harm done. The Zander are then taken away and more than likely given to local restaurants for their menus. Zander is not a native fish to this country and are an invasive species, so need to be taken out of the rivers and canals to protect our aquatic wildlife. If fishermen catch a Zander, they are not supposed to put it back in either. Hope this makes sense. Thank you so much for your lovely compliment, so nice to have you come along on our journeys xx
I am looking at a canal map and there is a huge amount of canals it seems that you can navigate, do you have a plan to try and do all of them or do you just a favourite area.
Hi Malcolm, yes, our plan is to go North at the end of June. We are currently moored at Crick as we have just had the Crick boat show, then we’ll be moving down towards the Grand Union for a couple of weeks, then hope to see the historic boat festival in June, then we’ll be heading through Birmingham and making our way north. Thanks Malcolm xx
How is the cost of the fuel boat ,to say, the marina. Is it the same, or higher or lower cost .
Hi John, it varies to be honest, mostly they are a little bit dearer, just a couple of pence per litre, but then saying that, some marinas that don’t get a lot of trade, their prices can be sky high, we always call ahead to check we’re ok to come in first and ask the price then.
In winter especially, we always try and use the fuel boats, to keep them going, and they can be a lifesaver if you get frozen in! Thanks John! xx
Your boat is very quiet, is it electric?
Hi, thank you for the compliment, our boat is not electric, but has a Beta Marine 43 diesel engine accompanied by a hospital silencer which takes a lot of the sound away. Thank you! xx
why not put ther hood up
Hi Bette, we don’t have a hood/pram cover on the boat, we are a ‘trad stern’ so they don’t have hoods. We do ok with a brolly if it’s not too windy. Hope you enjoyed this weeks video, thanks Bette, we really love to get your comments xx