292. House life vs Boat Life!! And other questions
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- Опубліковано 25 бер 2023
- This is a much-requested fireside* chat video where I sit and chat for nearly half an hour, answering questions posed to me by viewers.
*There's no fireside but I did have a central heating radiator nearby.
Emma Cruises / @emmacruises
Gary Bembridge / @tipsfortravellers
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Anyone who is feeling a little blue should just listen to you for 10 minutes and they would be fixed for the day. You are so gifted with a very melodious voice that exactly what you say is just icing on the cake. I also love your sense of humor. Thanks David.
Aww thank you!
Seconded, absolutely 👍
Hi David,
Enjoy your vlogs, and humour. I definitely relate to your philosophy on living affordably, sustainably and economically. It would be interesting to see a tour of your home, and surrounding shops and area. Did you have to buy furnishings or did you have belongs in storage? Are you a gardener? If you ever make your way to the US, the Intercoastal waterways would be a wonderful adventure.
@@buddywheels I agree
Indeed...!
I raise my cuppa to that!
Been a while since I visited here. Love those q&a's. Now I must go a'shopping for that sharpest cheddar cheese. Mine will be melted in the oven though on crisp bread.
Glad it's the camcorder on the bottom of the canal than you! Best to you!
Do you sleep in the cupboard under the stairs to remind you of sleeping in the boat
I do, yes
Love it when a chap is emphatic about cheese.
Pro for a house ----- not have to empty the toilet, either pump out, cassette or liquid tank
David, you eluded to some negative comments (as I'm sure all channels get) and I must say that yours is like an old friend that you catch up with now and again. I don't watch many channels at all but yours has been a favorite for quite a long time. On the water or on terra firma yours has always been enjoyable, informative and well just "comfortable".
Thank you 😊
2nd that, Always found Davids videos to be calm and easy to watch, how anyone can leave something negative is beyond me! But unfortunately these days there are a tiny proportion of what I term "professionally offended" who you will never be able to please.
Have enjoyed your videos for years now. The transition from the cruising videos to the videos you are now doing has been wonderful. You have a gift for doing these types of videos. Thank you.
Thank you!
I was sitting eating my lunch enjoying David’s virtual company and I wondered if anyone had asked about the famous cheese sandwich and then there it was tucked in at the end. I liked the comment from one viewer that David’s videos left a smile on his face. Me too. A smile that means I have enjoyed your natter and wish you well in whichever direction your boating exploits take you. Thank you.
We need a full house tour! Guest areas, decks, flybridge, crew cabins, engine space, the lot!
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Here here....40 years of being on the road as a pilot and I no longer have to live out of a bag, miss holidays and birthdays or family events. I finally get to enjoy the place I wanted to enjoy so many years ago.
By the way, this seems to be the most relaxed and talkative video I've seen you do. nice job.
Thank you
One of the more interesting cruises with a houseboat is the Trent-Severn Waterway in Ontario, Canada. 37 conventional locks, two sets of flight locks, two of the world's highest hydraulic lift locks, and a marine railway. Plus the water is great for swimming and fishing!
I'm new but I could listen to you reading the phone book. You have a very listenable voice. I love your sense of humour and way of describing things in excellent detail. Well done Sir. 😊
I've been there from the first video and I quite agree with you. He's not bad to look at too😜
Worth watching for your comments about the heat and cheese alone, good to know I'm not the only one 😂
No matter what you do - I'll go along with it 🙂
You can make anything interesting!!!
Hahaha not true but thanks anyway!! :-)
I have a friend who lived on a tiny narrowboat and it was surprising how he made things work out and very cosy and comfortable. Don't do shared ownership, you might as well just hire.
I'm ex military, I actually live off the grid. Due to the current climate it's extremely therapeutic. I always say to people; don't be afraid of change, it's good for the soul. Good luck to you David in every adventure, life's for living. 🇺🇲
Thanks for the update David, cheers to the cheddar - as strong and mature as possible :)
You don't have any ducks around because they were all arrested for selling quack!
Quack's helluva drug. 😋
the bird at your door. If it's a glass door ... it is spring and it's mating time and the bird sees the reflextion at flutters up to it.
Hello from Southern California, I discovered your channel on HBO and the plan was to view a few episodes. After watching a few episodes I was hooked. I found the narrative educational and your dry sense of humor hilarious. Thank you for the enjoyable series.
Hello! I think you mean on Prime (unless HBO aren’t telling me something). When you finish Season 4, everything after that (2020 onwards) is on UA-cam only, with video 201 being roughly where the Prime series ended 😀
Correct, my error! Looking forward to more beautiful scenery and wit! "Cheerio!
If you had gotten the camera back, odds are good that the footage would have been fine once the connections to the SD card were dry. The camera itself probably was ruined. The great thing about solid state storage :)
Thanks for the post, very enjoyable. You did an excellent job. I look forward to future posts.
I thoroughly enjoyed this, you’re welcome to come and do donuts again whenever you so choose.
All the best for the re-recording!
Haha cheers
First chat in your house! It was enjoyable! I always enjoyed your canal reality chats.
Yay! Thank you!
For someone who gets a little queasy on open water you handled yourself remarkably well crossing The Wash.
glad to see you’ve adjusted to house life.
If you ever manage to fish it out then the SD will be fine. I've accidentally washed several in a washing machine and the footage was fine.
I am one of those who very much appreciate your "Q-and-A" sessions; it is clear to me that, unlike so many other narrowboat UA-camrs I follow, your experience as a journalist and videographer shows up in your answers and no-plan planning as well as the quality of the presentations on all three of your chanels. I wish you well in whatever you do.
I have watched an episode on an all-electric boat and decided that when I win the lottery I do not play, and when Britain relaxes its non-residential visas, I will come and buy one and live aboard, quietly, ecologically and (non) soundly. [The one I watched came with a device that controlled to narrowboat while walking on the towpath; that would be a required accessory because I am alone. Also, a family I watch just spent a few days on an Airbnb rental widebeam in Lisbon, Portugal...something for you to look into when someone drops that satchel of money on your porch, eh?)
PS. Emma has been cruising since she was a very young girl.
David we have the utmost respect for you and will never stop following you that's a fact😎💯🇨🇦
Awww thanks
Ever thought of trying a French Canal holiday, we did one and loved it. They have full time lock keepers so you just cruise. South of france,, the gran canal !
Bucket list for me ..
Personally I like your Q&As , every six months or so would be fine by me👍🏻
Yes please.
The van seems to fulfil the role my Classic Alfa Romeo does. Fettling, tinkering and occasional usage 😹 Would love to see more blogs covering individual traders on the cut.
Noted!
Love your sense of humor.
There is something about you that is fun and relaxing to watch, even if it's rambling on about cheese sandwiches or taps. I can't put my finger on what exactly yet but please keep doing what you do 😊
Oh thank you!
If you go back to that spot where you dropped your camcorder --borrow a metal detector (or get someone who knows how to use it well). I have an old one that has a waterproof coil--should be able to locate it if the area isn't full of junk/not too deep. They have these metal scoopers that would probably scoop it right up if you can locate it.
Yes! A Pooper Scooper would definitely get it (and some canal poop, too!).
From Deb…Yikes! I’m picturing you watching you camera plunging to the “depths”. Bummer. But this Q& A was very interesting! Really enjoyed it. Thanks so much.
Traditional- looking Erie Canal boats can be hired in Macedon, NY. I did a portion of that canal on a 25' Nimble Nomad that can be hired on Cayuga Lake. A person could easily spend 3 weeks cruising the Erie Canal and the Finger Lakes.
In Canada (Ontario) we have the Trent-Severn waterway and the Rideau Canal, both National Historic Waterways. The Rideau is the older of the two canals but both are more than worth a visit. Or a look-up on the internet. 😃 I’ve been on parts of both in my small aluminum boat.
I've missed your videos, the algorithm doesn't does not notify me these days!
Grrrr it does that a lot. Always best, I suggest, not to rely on it but regularly to check your 'Subscriptions' tab in the app / website instead.
Yes, I still enjoy you and your style! Can't wait for the next one, and yes I do end up watching one or two of your old videos daily!
Yay! Thank you!
Funny you mention Emma and Gary, I've been watching them too! I started watching you back in the Covid shutdowns when I couldn't travel (then got hooked on narrowboats--at least in an armchair, YT way), then the big cruise ships, and loads of other travel stuff. Happy ending: finally got to Thailand for 3 weeks in January--but still watching you and the others! Cheers!
Interesting, we sold our boat just before you. We were not live aboard full time and had a house. We had had enough of boat ownership and all that involves. Now enjoying the waterways without the hassle of a boat. By the way, we have always referred to you as “cheese sandwich man”. Thanks for keeping us entertained.
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I love small living spaces for the ingenuity too. :)
"It's cheeeese, Grommit."
We live in the far western US and enjoy your videos very much. On the subject of river cruises we have done about 9 trips on the European rivers using an American company called Grand Circle Travel. Their boats hold about 140 passengers. It is nice to have your hotel go with you. They also have small ships that hold 90 passengers that travel through the Mediterranean and Baltic. Another fun cruise for people who don't like cruise ships is the Norwegian ship that sails from Bergen to the far north of Norway and back in 12 days. The ships are considered a Norwegian national treasure and are the main transportation for many of the small towns along the coast. They only hold 400 passengers and travel between the coast and the outer islands so it is calm most of the way.
I'm very happy that Cathedral City do a mature cheddar cheese which is lactose free, and for a sensible price too!
Though American, I grew up eating Gouda sandwiches. But cheddar is hands down THE BEST cheese. And mild cheddar is a joke. The stronger the better.
Only one kind of cheese. That made Wallace and Grommit's trip to the moon pop into my head. 🙂
I still can't believe that you made a Q&A video interesting. Well done sir
Glad you liked it!
My family owns Aintree Beetle no.1. It's a great little boat, ideal for holiday cruising! Always good to watch an entertaining q&a.
Hi David, I think many of your fans were curious how you are coming along after your life transition last year, which the Q&A answered, so thanks! Sorry to hear about the loss of the video camera. As I recall, it was a pretty nice Sony camera. Dropping and forever losing an expensive camera is always one of my fears so, I always wear a neckstrap. If not practical, perhaps some other type of tethering, or attaching cork so it will float?
I'm glad to hear your house purchase is working satisfactory so far. It's nice having the extra space, virtually unlimited utilities, and reduced maintenance due to your home not sitting in water 24/7/365. Although, living off-grid with limited resources is a good teaching experience for anyone.
Hopefully doing the interviews with other narrowboaters will satisfy your narrowboat desire until you can afford your baby narrowboat. I am assuming a fiberglass one with an outboard engine would be most practical from the corrosion and trailering standpoint but, with me living in the US, that's just a guess.
Thanks for refining the details related to your cheese sandwich, I can appreciate the extra sharp cheddar. I discovered recently that certain foods we were fed as kids, produce an enduring desire for that food dish our entire lives, which is probably why I can't stay away from Bar-B-Q. Cheers!
Thanks for sharing Emma Cruises, great channel.
You are so gracious, David, doing a Q&A, and your honesty is endearing. I think you would be gratified to know how interested your viewers are, casual or otherwise, in your story. It is quite extraordinary and you tell it, infallibly, with aplomb. Can't tell you enough times how top-shelf this viewing experience is. Great content, production, quality and especially presentation! Cheers.
You are most kind 😊
Sorry you lost your Camcorder David. Glad you're so happy in your house. I'm sure you made the right decision x
Glad to see you again!
I’m 100% with you on small cleverly designed things. I feel the larger the item, the less efficient the fit out. I imagine you with an alloy hull with integral retractable road wheels and a coupling on the bow! P. 🇳🇿
Oh that was fun! Your "bucket list" is truly admirable ! Right there with you on the SHARP cheddar.........Gin and tonic too!
We used a 12 foot caravan to tour on mainland Australia. We got odd comments from the owners of huge double and triple axle vans with push out sides etc. They found it hard to believe we were perfectly comfortable. These days we watch Tiny House videos just to see the original ideas people come up with. Looking forward to your continuing videos David.
You missed the Swedish canals Göta kanal, Kinda kanal, and Dalslands kanal.
Very interesting history and nature.👍
There's loads I didn't mention but yes, absolutely.
Thank you, David.
Your fireside chats on the boat are some of my favourites to rewatch and most informative.
Thanks for all the videos.
Glad you like them!
@@CruisingTheCut I have a question for you to think about the next time.
What are the things you miss most about living aboard?
And do you miss the "hardships" of life aboard like having to get water.
Oh and the loo question.
What would you get one your next boat, would you still opt for a cassette?
Great to see you’ve settled in. Sorry to hear about your camera, it must have been very windy. Thanks for the video and take care.
🙂🐿
P.s the little bird on the door handle sounds very sweet.
Thanks 👍
Re: plumbing and old plumbing. Any valve you replace, including the garden faucet (for the hose) always replace it with a ball valve. 3x the cost, but always works, good forever. I think in 40 years I may have replaced one ball valve. They now also make ball valves for under the sink (We in the States call these 'angle stops' or 'stop valves.' You probably call them something else. Usually the old style ones turn to garbage in a year or two. (Many times I just look at them and go turn off the whole house.) When you replace the garden faucet with a ball valve, you you will have to add a 'pipe to hose thread' adapter. Well worth the extra expense. I've worked on Chicago faucets that were 100 years old, good for another 100 years. The much newer sink taps bath and kitchen in my house needed replacing twice in 14 years.
Thanks for the Texas Chicken answer. I wonder what it took for the first two captains to try it.
Top Tip: would definitely agree on the ball valve thing but would avoid duff kit from China via Amazon, the balls rust ...
In UK we have UK made "full bore" types, and types suitable for all liquids and gases. They generally have a yellow coloured lever. Slightly more expensive but useful to have a few of the "popular" sizes for water, viz 15mm and 22mm.
i would put priority on your new home . later when more financially stable a small n/b a smaller one ,but one with longer term cruising . and yes cheddar is the best.
Thank you, David! I needed that!👍
I lived on a wooden ketch on a beach in the west of Ireland for three years , best time of my life only a Stroke brought my adventure to an end.
Glad you are comfortable.
It's always great to see your updates regardless of the context (condolences about the camera). I think your videos since you sold the boat have been brilliant; I look forward to your new ones (including your adventures in the van).
A natural communicator with an impeccable opinion on the perfect cheese sandwich 😊
Hahaha cheers
Thanks for the update! Been watching your old stuff waiting for a new video.
- cheers from the US
Excellent Q&A, go here go there, there's such pleasure in staying home and gazing out the window! Never far from kettle and biscuit tin.
Did you know aluminum is less expensive in the US because we pronounce it with one less syllable? You should have your tiny beaver boat built here. 😂
All your videos are enjoyable. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you David , for another entertaining episode ! And I can’t wait for the next episode 😊. Cheers from California !
David only you could do a 27 minute video sat in a chair in your house, yet still keep the viewers attention until the very end. I checked the furniture behind for a startled heron but couldn't see one so maybe an ornamental one could be purchased before 2025!!
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Loved this video, you made me giggle. I know exactly how you feel about hot weather, I also dislike it.
Thank you
Yes I live here in St.Lucia and in the summer months it gets around the 30C temperatures which for me is just way to damn hot!🥵
Great "hearing" you again, David. ✌️ ❤️
So glad you're happy with land life. Can't wait to see what wee boat you end up with (eventually).
Two words: preventer lines. That should help for future aquatic filming escapades. I don't love doing home plumbing either, I always seem to end up with water someplace it isn't supposed to be.
Well it's the first time it's happened in 8 years 🤣
A great update thank you, and I have to agree wholeheartedly with you about the cheese !!!!!
You have the best Q&A sessions of any UA-camr. Funny, informative & just enough waffling to stay tuned for the duration. ❤
You are such a wonderful person David. I love the way you talk yourself around in circles. Thank you for the vlog. Cheers
Having been on two river cruises with my wife (Uniworld on the Danube and Rhine, Viking on the Elbe), I highly recommend them. Given your experience on the canals, I think you'll find the boats a nice step up, but not overwhelming. One thing to consider is that the ability of the boats to run their routes is very dependent upon the water level on the river - too high and they won't be able to get under the bridges, too low and they won't have enough water under the keel. In those cases, busses get used.
I'm less keen on the bus idea but I'd definitely like to try a river cruise
Very enjoyable Q&A!!
Thank you!
Much enjoyed questions AND answers! Strong Cheddar! Oh, yum. ❤️❤️❤️ Lovely color, shine, and reflexion in the closing photo!
Don't worry about the critic's keep doing what you enjoy I find all of your videos enjoyable
Cheers!
I live in the midwestern USA. My favorite cheese sandwich is dark rye bread sliced thinly and olive oil mayo ......and cheddar.😺
Well done David, enjoyed the Q&A
Thanks 👍
Like you David, I vowed to never set foot on a cruise ship until I tried it. Maybe it’s because I’m older but I had a marvelous time and highly recommended it.
Thanks for the Q & A, David! Hear hear! Nothing better than cheddar. 🥰😎💕🥰😎💕🥰😎💕
Lovely once again
My wife and I always enjoy your Q & A videos more than your proper videos 👍🏻
Hahaha good. But also oh dear
Brilliant, you crack me up, cheers Dave
David, I've been watching your videos - both narrowboat and more recently in the van - for many years; probably hundreds of hours of video. Viewing an occasional Q & A is almost like sitting down for a chat with an old friend. Just keep doing what you're doing and, I believe, many thousands of us will keep watching and enjoying.
As for the budget to travel to Europe or the US, would you consider to do a GoFundMe for this then? See, when you finished the trip, you're not indebted to anyone. Even not in your own mind, I'd suppose. 😉 I think people would love to fund these trips because of the awesome content. Either way, I really enjoyed watching this Q&A!
I'm on my second syndicate share. When considering one my main advice would be to seek out an owner group who are like-minded to yourself. In some ways the 'mentality' of the owner group is as important as the boat itself. Also, in my experience, a professionally managed boat is preferable to self-managed, the latter very dependent on the competency of the owners. Lots of other things to consider as well but these are the main ones beyond the price and ongoing costs. Overall, I think share ownership is the best way to enjoy being on the cut without the commitment of living on it.
Thank you for the update. You seem very at peace in your life. What a wonderful thing! So glad for you!! 😊
Totally agree about the Cheddar!!! Yum!!!
Your growing by considering a river cruise! Some people never move out of their comfort zone. We are all cheering you on and hope to see more videos when you do. Enjoy your summer and we wish you all the best.
That was fun. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
You look very much like Phil Harding from 'Time Team' in your thumbnail.
I can’t believe you didn’t get in the water to retrieve your video camera!! 😆
Thanks for your vlogs……but please don’t mention no baths on a boat as we are going to move onboard in 3 years time and the Mrs assumes bath time will continue as usual !!😏😂👍
I had no change of clothes or a towel or anything, as I was on a day boat
You are most entertaining. I think I would watch any subject you cared to do. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
Thank you! You too!
😅 well done my friend! Your adamant position on the cheese sandwich was great, it gave me a bit of a chuckle! The "look at my boat" self-reflection is certainly accurate for most people that own these "gin palaces" that are tied up in a permanent state of moor. Great video sir!