We had the River Thames to ourselves on our narrowboat holiday
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- Опубліковано 11 гру 2024
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We got lucky with the weather for our narrowboat holiday on the gorgeous River Thames. Misty mornings and sunny days - and almost no other boats on the water. Perfect.
Hope you enjoy this first part of our cruise on Britain's most famous river.
The main music is a Mike remix of Stan's song Enjoying The Ride.
The others are snippets of two great tracks by our friend Seb Hawley - Going Nowhere and Once I Was A Ghost. Find Seb here on Spotify: open.spotify.c...
I used to be an 80s music popstar, now I'm a waterways enthusiast, with a thing for canal boats, canal boat holidays, canal walks, river walks and discovering the gorgeous English countryside.
Thirty years ago, I was in the band The Housemartins, with my talented friends Paul Heaton, Norman Cook (aka Fatboy Slim) and Hugh Whittaker. We had chart success with songs like Happy Hour, Caravan of Love, Build and Me And The Farmer.
But that was then. These days, my happy hours consist of family time - and making films about the UK's amazing waterways. Either on foot or at the tiller of a narrowboat. I love canals, canal boats and canal boat holidays, making films about my time on or near the water. I also love to take English countryside walks alongside rivers and canals.
Usually with my mini schnauzer Mabel and new havanese puppy Rufus. I talk sometimes, Mabel and Rufus don't. But we always have fun and we'd love you to join us - just hit the SUBSCRIBE button (please!)
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Oh my, a video of you and Mabel overboard would be hysterical!!! Duvet wars, indeed…..priceless! Thanks for sharing!
That was lovely again. I especially liked 'the old man's song'. Actually I really enjoyed all the music! And Mike - very, very beautiful images. Love your eye for composition.
Loved this! Duvet chat absolutely hilarious but obviously these details are important, Mike bring your own next time 🤣🌼💕
Good to see you back on board - always an adventure with the dogs !
Both myself and Dawn shivered as you went for your swim - too cold for us! Glad you rescued Mable though!
Quote of the week though has to be 'direct your tiller to the sunnyside of the river' - I may have to borrow that (obviously I will credit you for it!).
Good to see you back on a boat.
I really love your videos.
Looks like a great trip, nice peaceful views.
Many thanks Stan and crew, brings the song of "Messing about on the River". Take care and have a wonderful trip.
That was almost as funny as watching Hyacinth Bouquet from keeping up appearances falling in at the Benson Marina
perfect!
Love that comment “you have to pay attention to the admin of life”, great video as usual and I don’t blame Mike for wanting to put down the camera and just enjoy the experience 😊
Beautiful Foggy morning 😊💖
Yep, it was. Do like a bit of fog or mist.... and Foggy the doggy is big fan too
Good to see you back in a boat Stan and yes…. Agree with you re Mikes filming…. As the school report would say…. Could do better!!!! I mean more!!!😂😂😜😜
Loved the music.
It’s weird we were only talking about duvets on our boat the other night lol 😂 but I certainly miss the boat only been home 6hours from her too thanks Stan for this beautiful video
thank you ..enjoyed
Glad you enjoyed it
Any chance you will ever get Paul Heaton to join you on a boat trip? 😃
And Norman Cook... :)
Maybe Hugh could turn up with his axe and cut you some firewood…