Scared off our mooring by a stranger

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  • @Rick-tb4zm
    @Rick-tb4zm Рік тому +12

    We lived on ours for 12yrs and towards the end of that time we felt very vulnerable ,and we didn't choose that life to be stressed, so moved into a bungalow in countryside best move ever 😊

  • @2gray2care
    @2gray2care Рік тому +13

    You are the second Narrowboat vlogger that I’ve watched this week, who had to move due to safety/security issues. Good for you for following your instincts.

  • @tonyporter9362
    @tonyporter9362 Рік тому +10

    Know how you feel, I’m a long distance truck driver and have experienced this feeling more than once, I always say there’s more good than bad. You done the right thing. Stay lucky 🍀

  • @anniemac3075
    @anniemac3075 Рік тому +67

    Never ignore your gut instincts, plus most people acknowledge the personal space around the boat - almost an invisible barrier telling you it's someone's home & you respect that & stay back unless you have something urgent to relay to them. I'd have felt exactly the same & skedaddled as fast as possible too.
    Loved seeing you again, keep enjoying the fresh air & freedom of boat life. ❤

  • @elizabethdunn2992
    @elizabethdunn2992 Рік тому +66

    It's called The Gift of Fear when we get spooked, & it can save your life.
    Very well done on the cookbook success 🙌 ❤

  • @sandihandi7831
    @sandihandi7831 Рік тому +3

    So glad to hear your safe. It's scary, no matter whether your in a permanent home or a "moving home", if you feel uncomfortable, always go with your "gut instinct". Take care folks. Travel safe.

  • @chris-cole
    @chris-cole Рік тому +1

    Poynton is kinda between where you just were and Bollington right? Not what I would class as dodgy areas tbh but if he came across as dodgy then you're right to get the hell outta dodge! Take no chances because you guys have the little one now so take extra care and stay safe guys ❤❤

  • @lionelmarytravels6003
    @lionelmarytravels6003 Рік тому +11

    Sorry to hear Jo had an unwelcome visitor. I'm not surprised she was a little concerned over the experience. That must be a problem with mooring up against the towpath. You never know who is around, or what their intentions are. Take care please.

  • @glendaelwell5498
    @glendaelwell5498 Рік тому +5

    I received my cook book it is a lovely book so colorful and very easy to read love all the photos and stories about the recipes I am from England but now live in California so being able to cook a good old English cake is just wonderful thank you

  • @iand8331
    @iand8331 Рік тому +46

    The Postman just delivered our new cookbook, it’s lovely.
    Very well done to you both and thanks for brightening our lives with your videos. Good luck to you all.

  • @bulldog1066jpd
    @bulldog1066jpd Рік тому +1

    Always have something to hand.... no one messes with a maniac with a machete.... 😊

  • @leedavies3629
    @leedavies3629 Рік тому +1

    Nice one always trust your instincts have a top week🙂🍰☕️✌️

  • @moretea8314
    @moretea8314 Рік тому +3

    Listen to your gut, if it feels wrong it is. Sensible move Vic' especially as you have family to care for.

  • @narrowboatpuravida
    @narrowboatpuravida Рік тому +2

    Great vlog as always!
    Like you say the guy was probably harmless but you have a right to enjoy your home without people invading your personal space.
    We've had people knock to tell us we've left the headlight on, and another time that we'd dropped a bank card on the towpath, both of which were very appreciated but otherwise people tend to respect that it's your home 😊

  • @jededge
    @jededge Рік тому +4

    i hope you take comfort that iv never heard of any incident with anyone on a boat, we felt the same living in our campervan for 3 and a half years a bit venerable , but nothing ever happened in the uk , and we got as far as Egypt and lived in the mid east in it , this was before mobile phones , enjoy your special time ,it will go quick . best regards to your family , Jed

  • @susanmccarthy5977
    @susanmccarthy5977 Рік тому +41

    I received my cookbook here in South Australia. I'm set to have a big weekend of baking. Can't wait!
    I respect you both for being risk conscious. If your gut tells you something isn't right, never ignore it. Great vlog!

  • @mungmungie
    @mungmungie Рік тому +4

    Feeling safe is important--and all the more so when you have a little one. It's a frequent topic of conversation and comparison in my area (greater Vancouver,BC).
    I am always amazed at the differences in prices of food and other items you show in your videos. Sometimes I think, "Sure, I could live on a narrowboat," but then I see other costs that to me are unimaginable. The price tag on that car was over-the-top. No way I would be tempted to buy a car at those prices!

  • @SongOfEire
    @SongOfEire Рік тому +12

    I got the book today! I’m so excited! Although I’m a native San Franciscan, I now live in southeast Texas with one of my children and his family. I’ll have to eat all the goodies myself, since they’re all vegans, but I’m not terribly sad about that, to tell the truth!
    Here’s my fantasy:
    “Will you have another piece of lemon drizzle, Rose?”
    “Oh, if you insist, Rose!”

    • @irenedavo3768
      @irenedavo3768 Рік тому

      Wow! Cake 🎂

    • @irenedavo3768
      @irenedavo3768 Рік тому

      Make a Vegan Cake!

    • @SongOfEire
      @SongOfEire Рік тому

      @@irenedavo3768 there are many vegan cake recipes on the internet, but I’m sure none of them could hold a candle to Jo’s!

  • @borderlands6606
    @borderlands6606 Рік тому +5

    I've spent a fair bit of time on canals fishing, and there are some very odd characters about. Most people are friendly enough, but for some canals and river banks are an environment where they can take their craziness for a walk. Whether they are just neurologically "different" and eccentric, or medicated, or have darker ambitions, the waterside definitely brings them out to play. Hope for the best, be prepared for the worst and always follow your gut.

  • @daveallen63
    @daveallen63 Рік тому +32

    Much love to you guys from my wife and I, thanks for being a breath of fresh air in our lives. Take care!

  • @mjadams5829
    @mjadams5829 Рік тому +6

    Jo's just being a good mommy and protecting her own because of something out of the normal occurring. I would do the same thing... ❤

  • @StephenHartleyBrundrett
    @StephenHartleyBrundrett Рік тому +3

    He was just cheering you on mooring 😂 that's cute

  • @jjillzybloo5618
    @jjillzybloo5618 Рік тому +3

    Received my cookbook a week ago here in Texas, USA. Can't wait to make something!😄

  • @sandyprosser805
    @sandyprosser805 Рік тому +14

    Hi all it’s a sad day when someone makes you feel uncomfortable, glad the book has been a great success well done. Have great week🎉

  • @jaymarlin3565
    @jaymarlin3565 Рік тому +3

    Hey guys... Sorry to interrupt this story line - but... I just received your Cakes & Bakes cook book..! I am so very happy you sent me a copy. I am reading it and it makes sense. Even the background stuff, makes sense. Anyway... back to your current video objectives and goals. I just wanted to tell you, we here in the USA, listen to you and need more buttercreams, drizzles and jam..! Thank you, both, sincerely. 🤩😃

  • @RJ-444
    @RJ-444 Рік тому +25

    Great news on the book selling out, Jo... that's amazing and I'm grateful to have a copy. Drizzle made successfully and eaten already (successfully). Wishing you all a speedy recovery, no more spookings and thanks for the video in spite of all that. See you shooon! ☺

  • @fgansell
    @fgansell Рік тому +24

    So wonderful the book has sold so well, congratulations, I hope you all feel better soon. Thanks for sharing.

  • @trevorpoxon401
    @trevorpoxon401 Рік тому

    So lucky for the strange guy, he obviously didn’t realise there was a Blackburn girl on board. 🤗😂

  • @tinasavage674
    @tinasavage674 Рік тому +1

    Go with your gut better safe than sorry 😊

  • @stevedalley8378
    @stevedalley8378 Рік тому +4

    Hi Victor, Joanna, & William. My cookbook came yesterday, a gift for my friend Sue. Who I'm hoping to have some of your lovely cakes to try, when i go down, or Sue comes up, for a coffee. So i would just like to say, how much I've enjoyed following your journey. And to let you know. Its your life you have let us come on with you, so if you do at some point feel to be alone. I think all of us, that do follow you, would wish you all the very best. 😄🖖

  • @christopherlauber13
    @christopherlauber13 Рік тому +2

    happy to hear about the digital book. having the hard copy sent to the US was very expensive, and you are out anyway. 😀

  • @juliebecker6049
    @juliebecker6049 Рік тому +2

    I enjoy watching your videos and watching your little man grow up

  • @jennyreynolds30
    @jennyreynolds30 Рік тому +7

    Stay safe and always always follow your instincts, we've all been gifted them for a reason. I really enjoy your vlogs every week, and look forward to them.

  • @phillipjknight
    @phillipjknight Рік тому +7

    Just look at the amount of nice people around you and try not to dwell on that negative encounter. Have a great life.❤

  • @raydebbiemcdonald3208
    @raydebbiemcdonald3208 Рік тому +3

    So pleased for you both that the cookbook has sold out. Wish I had ordered one now.
    Looks like its the PDF for me. 😂

  • @narrowboatersatlarge
    @narrowboatersatlarge Рік тому +10

    Always a good idea to trust your feelings like this and move on. Its only happened to us a couple of times but you know when its the right thing to do. We are all very good at reading and interpreting all those little non-verbal clues that add up to an alert. Great cook book btw, the wife loves it and I love the results :)

  • @JamesrRussum
    @JamesrRussum Рік тому +2

    Thank you guys so much, the books we ordered arrived today So excited.

  • @Poult100
    @Poult100 Рік тому +3

    Your spider senses tinged and your built-in bastard radar went beep! Always good to respond in the way you did! I love your video production. You don't let music ride over talking and it's well chosen for the topic being covered. 👍👌♥

  • @luluthestargazer
    @luluthestargazer Рік тому +2

    so happy you followed your intuition..you did the right thing 100% so much love to you all xx

  • @rocknroth764
    @rocknroth764 Рік тому +3

    ALWAYS trust your gut! Well done.

  • @chriswellstead776
    @chriswellstead776 Рік тому +2

    The book has arrived! Wow, such quality, a great read and now I have to learn to bake or just ask the wife!! One day I hope to get you to sign our copy. Keep up the great video stories, stay safe.

  • @sallygreen6395
    @sallygreen6395 Рік тому +4

    As always two great vlogs, Vic your so funny. 😂 loved your 6 mistakes.. 😂. Just wanted to say having brought Jos cook book am so sad no more available, my sis really wanted one, I’m so happy it was such a great success for you, it certainly deserved to be after all the hard work… thanks again for sharing all your hints and tips with us Jo. Glad you moved away , always listen to those instincts and stay safe . Looking forward to the next videos… ❤❤❤

  • @howareyou857
    @howareyou857 Рік тому

    What a precious little boy. ❤

  • @barbaraheinbeck4778
    @barbaraheinbeck4778 Рік тому +2

    Just got my cookbook and immediately sat down and read the entire book! Well down. Cannot wait to try it all.

  • @sianiswack633
    @sianiswack633 Рік тому +6

    Glad to hear you will be opening up Holly - I'm a million miles away, but that's always a good vibe. If the guy was weird and nosey, you did right. For sure i will checking out the digital cookbook. In an I love cakes way. Congratulations on selling your book.

  • @Bicyclehub
    @Bicyclehub Рік тому +7

    I'd like to see a video of Vic's tips and tricks of narrowboating. The way you work with the ropes is really interesting and fun to watch. I've noticed before how slowly and gracefully you handle the boat and lassoo posts etc.

  • @glowclub2025
    @glowclub2025 Рік тому +7

    Hope you feel better - congrats on the book selling out - I'm looking forward to receiving mine here in North Carolina - wishing you all much joy, health and well-being - I think all you do is amazing from boating, baking, vlogging and your joyful sense of being and grateful you share it with us! Cheers! and Happy Weekend ahead.

  • @quebot1111
    @quebot1111 Рік тому +1

    JUST wanted you to know, I got my cookbook today and I'm so excited and can't wait to bake. Thank you and love the pics

  • @JoSmith-wellhousestitches
    @JoSmith-wellhousestitches Рік тому +10

    Love watching you guys, you are living my dream. I always wanted to live on a narrowboat and wanted to own a cafe. And Vic you are the spitting image of my youngest son, not sure why I'm telling you this but I think it every time I watch you and always want to say, but never have after watching you for years. So today is the day. Anyway thanks for your brilliant vlogs, and sharing your wonderful life with us.

  • @imo9826
    @imo9826 Рік тому

    if you tie your black bin bags up when you're dropping them off it helps to stop the rubbish blowing around when they empty bins. It always surprises me how many van life people don't tie their bags up, big or small, on youtube 'leave no trace'.

  • @alisontaylor6135
    @alisontaylor6135 Рік тому +2

    What a great achievement! xx

  • @sheilajoseph9953
    @sheilajoseph9953 Рік тому +2

    Jo the cookbook is amazing,my daughter was delighted when I handed it to her. Hopefully I will get to taste some of your beautiful cakes baked by my daughter. 💚

  • @jameswalsh8593
    @jameswalsh8593 Рік тому

    I am an old man living on my boat with my dog. So I don't do cooking at your level. But I just bought your digital cookbook in order to support your venture. However I love cakes. So if I pass you on my travels I will pop in for some of those.

  • @carneyalan
    @carneyalan Рік тому +4

    I have watched Vic on many occasions scooping out water from the Canoe with a bucket. That would wreck my head. I would get a small rechargeable 12v battery and a pump to empty it. Work smarter not harder mate 😄

  • @lyndaplancarte4895
    @lyndaplancarte4895 Рік тому +6

    Received an e-mail that your cook book is on it's way!!! Yippee!! Sorry you have been under the weather...take care and rest up so you can kick whatever it was!! Thoroughly enjoy watching you guys. Great that Jo had a "mother bear" moment...better to be safe than sorry...and great that Vic supported her feelings!!! See you next week!!

  • @mimilion6072
    @mimilion6072 Рік тому +1

    Funnily enough, i noticed that shop, Lentle n Lathet, when i was novinv my boat through there and in the shopping area... i meant to pop back to it !! Thanks for reminding me !!! Marple locks area is Gorgeous, isn't it !!!! Have fun ... get better soon !!! xxxx

  • @howardplatt1029
    @howardplatt1029 Рік тому +3

    Just a very few words- I love watching your vlogs they are so natural. Keep up the work thank you H

  • @mishkawp8200
    @mishkawp8200 Рік тому +12

    Good decision to move. Always follow your instincts on safety - glad you ended up somewhere you could relax. Lovely vlog - so calming.
    I gave the cookbook - can’t wait to try out the recipes. Thank you!! 😊

  • @johnhanton1649
    @johnhanton1649 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the Cookbook, very promptly delivered, I will be gifting it to my daughter who loves baking.

  • @cababness
    @cababness Рік тому +6

    Always best to go with your gut instinct and stay safe. No doubt your fellow narrow boaters have experienced this at some time. So glad for you that your cookbook has done so well. I will have to get a digital copy instead! Look after yourselves guys and hope you are all feeling back to your usual selves real soon.x

  • @OmarSher
    @OmarSher Рік тому +2

    Happiness in every moment

  • @tunnel7
    @tunnel7 Рік тому +11

    This Summer as been awful for you and, Cafe boat hope you get through it without getting to disheartening for you love the vlogs guys. The Cook Book is now as rare as rocking horse muck, and now worth double the price if you can get one, well done guys.

  • @andyskinner9903
    @andyskinner9903 Рік тому

    Thanks for our book we love it 👍

  • @shogun666able
    @shogun666able Рік тому +5

    You should be more than very proud of your book Joe, well all three of you should as you have all put in to make it happen. Maybe the fact you have sold them all may mean you think again about another as not only is it a brilliant baking book it is also a connection to your followers to own. Cost wise if it was double it's present price I would have still preordered a copy as I am sure a lot of people would. The mark you may not believe is people actually really like you, what you do and show, and of course the strong family life, the book sold out only goes to prove that fact. The book is a balance of a lot of Joe, and the rest VIc and William and a pleasure to own and handle. So maybe think book 2 down the road and at a good guess you will not have them to long and sorry sold out will be the norm.

    • @j-trandell9274
      @j-trandell9274 Рік тому +1

      Well said! You guys are a breath of fresh air - keep on keeping on!

  • @ericap4475
    @ericap4475 Рік тому +6

    Love my cookbook! Brilliant job you have all done- great recipes , beautiful photography and lovely lay out . 👏👏👏👏👏😍

  • @Demun1649
    @Demun1649 Рік тому +1

    You drink a LOT of coffee, Victor, do you never drink green tea? Much healthier than coffee with its artificial buzz. I switched to green tea, from black tea, back in January this year, and I have lost 12.7 cms from my waist, and my weight has gone down from 107 kg, to 86 kg. Feeling so much betterer. Always trust a "spookie", it may save a lot of hassle and worries. I love the new use of double entendre with your post titles. Great to see if I can work it out before the "reveal".
    And no matter how many times I see Holly, I just get amazed at how beautiful she is, compared to the normal bows of the ordinary boats. She cuts the water very well indeed. And the colour scheme really, REALLY works.
    As to, "Well, it might be a bit of their fault". That is a CLASSIC.

  • @wyzolma99
    @wyzolma99 Рік тому +2

    Congratulations on the cookbook.... I'll have to settle for a digital copy....thank goodness for technology. I'd never heard of lemon drizzle until I found your channel a few years ago. 😱😉☺️

  • @beckyrobinson5672
    @beckyrobinson5672 Рік тому

    I want to let youns no i got your cook book today. My 15 yr old grandaughter is looking threw it to find what her mother and her can make.Thank you so very much for shareing.God bless.

  • @janlyons2151
    @janlyons2151 Рік тому +8

    Congratulations on the book sales. Love your videos.

  • @realamerican6101
    @realamerican6101 Рік тому +1

    Hey Will tell your mom and dad that handwear stores sell hand pump to help to get water out of the canoe and we you use it and get to flow it keeps on going to get all the water out of the canoe.. 🦆☕

  • @59kiwilass
    @59kiwilass Рік тому +11

    You made a good decision to move. Definitely better to be & feel safe. Love your videos.

  • @Red-ns9ny
    @Red-ns9ny Рік тому +3

    Thank you sohhhh much for my book ❤ feeling lucky and it awaits me when I finish my long stretch of care work 😊 it’s been delivered to a friends home and she sent me a photo of it in its packaging so I’m exited to see it and I’m so happy that I made it on the list to purchase . I admire you for your crown and glory of baking and You have inspired me to do something ❤❤❤ lots of love and huge thank you 🥰😊

  • @russgaulke1364
    @russgaulke1364 Рік тому

    You made the right choice. You should always listen to that gut feeling that something is not right.

  • @___Stephen___
    @___Stephen___ Рік тому +1

    I love my book. Particularly the narration, which really makes it special.

  • @Brain_Juice
    @Brain_Juice Рік тому +1

    You did the right thing, If you have a doubt, it's not worth it... There is such a thing as a gut feeling, aparently we have brain cells in the gut?? So your gut can think for itself.. Stay safe all!

  • @richardkaberry8790
    @richardkaberry8790 Рік тому +4

    She shoon guys! William is such a sweetie! Hope to see you in Bollington this weekend!

  • @freemenofengland2880
    @freemenofengland2880 Рік тому +1

    Fabulous canal boat, hopefully its more peaceful for you all away from the city. 👍

  • @dingnextstop
    @dingnextstop Рік тому +7

    Great to see you all again, I can sympathise with Vic re the centre line being left mid ships once you leave a mooring… I’ve done it soooo many times 😂.. I’ve also had similar experiences when I felt unsafe ( I’m single handed and over 70) at a particular spot and had to move even at night ‘ just to get some sleep’… William is such a lovely lad and the end “Shhheeya shooon” cracked me up..😂👍🏻

  • @TOBY_AND_LUCYS_ADVENTURES
    @TOBY_AND_LUCYS_ADVENTURES Рік тому +1

    I am glad i pre ordered the cook book now, i hadnt realised it was just a one off of the hard copy. I will have to bring it down to a moring one day & ask you to sign it 😊

  • @jackiegates8196
    @jackiegates8196 Рік тому +3

    I love my cook book and can’t wait to try out a few of the recipes at the weekend, thank you 😊

  • @jaynecopland
    @jaynecopland Рік тому +1

    Your cookbook has made it necessary for me to get a new mixer at long last! I can’t wait to make something from it.

  • @davidwilliams7805
    @davidwilliams7805 Рік тому +5

    I dip in and out of your videos. It's like a breath of fresh air. Keep up the good works. Best wishes to you three❤

  • @stevenwilliams-mp5wo
    @stevenwilliams-mp5wo Рік тому +1

    Its Whaley Bridge warf weekend this sat & sun if you fancy it

  • @trb10
    @trb10 Рік тому +3

    My cookbook arrived this week and it's beautiful, love it!

  • @glendaherrick6335
    @glendaherrick6335 Рік тому +4

    Planning a lemon drizzle this weekend. Love the cookbook!
    You are both so incredibly talented ❤

  • @kevc8759
    @kevc8759 Рік тому +1

    Love you xxx Thank you so much 😍

  • @adamkarcz8644
    @adamkarcz8644 Рік тому +1

    We just got our cookbook this week. Can't wait to make the Walnut Coffee Cake. That recipe on its own is worth the international shipping costs.

  • @seatraveller
    @seatraveller Рік тому +8

    Finally received my cook book and it was well worth the wait. Congratulations on such a wonderful book.

  • @penneynoss9552
    @penneynoss9552 Рік тому +7

    Hi I’m glad you went with your instincts. Never hurts to be safe. I’m in the states, still waiting on my cookbook. It’s something to look forward too 🥰

  • @juleree
    @juleree Рік тому

    Cakes and Bakes arrived in California USA!!! Its lovely!! Thank you!! I love it!

  • @jaymesmith3290
    @jaymesmith3290 Рік тому +1

    Received my copy this week … it’s beautiful!! Can’t wait to bake something … probably the lemon drizzle!

  • @MsTupperwarequeen
    @MsTupperwarequeen Рік тому

    Made the almond and raspberry slices, my darling hubby’s comment was they were nice, could’ve been bought from a shop - he insists that’s a compliment! In any case he’s eaten lots of them 😂

  • @Itsmyownmind
    @Itsmyownmind Рік тому +3

    Got my book, have the mug, going to back something this weekend!
    Keep well and safe xx

  • @rotinkerbell
    @rotinkerbell Рік тому +1

    Sshhh shschoon to the three of you!
    I love my new cook book. The challenge is to move from the vicarious to the personal activity. x

  • @christinebeaver1003
    @christinebeaver1003 Рік тому +3

    Absolutely love my new cookbook, can't wait to start baking ❤

  • @Lynnmyall
    @Lynnmyall Рік тому +1

    We have been so excited by our new cookbooks, one for us and one for our daughter, who loves to bake. Thank you for all your hard work in producing such a nicely presented book.

  • @claireswain9748
    @claireswain9748 Рік тому

    I love my cookbook, not sure what to make first🥰. I'm so happy for you that it's sold out. All the hard work paid off.🎉

  • @ArleneLeRoy
    @ArleneLeRoy Рік тому

    My book is waiting at my daughter's address for me .... I am so excited to get my hands on it. We've been cruising the Thames so I had it posted to her ...I'm wondering whether her curiosity has held out on leaving it for me to open. After reading all the comments I am putting my bit it before holding it in my hands ..... Well done and best of luck with your next project/venture

  • @Christine-tp8mz
    @Christine-tp8mz Рік тому +2

    Love watching your blogs x

  • @intrusivenature9758
    @intrusivenature9758 Рік тому

    Sheya Shoon ..... bless his little cotton socks.