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  • @mikethomas2138
    @mikethomas2138 Рік тому +4

    Closing in on 20,000 subscribers now, only 3 months later. 👏

  • @narrowboatersatlarge
    @narrowboatersatlarge Рік тому +3

    Fron-ker-sulth-te :) Crossing the Chirk aqueduct is slow because its so shallow unlike Standedge which is relatively deep. There is mooring along the stretch leading up to the lift bridge (just before the mini aqueduct).

    • @simonuden8450
      @simonuden8450 8 місяців тому

      More to the point, there is a massive flow along the Llangollen as it is a feeder for places further down the Dee valley, so you are fighting that.

  • @kellyheywood503
    @kellyheywood503 Рік тому +3

    That cat the best face ever he she lovely ❤

  • @Tony-nn3gl
    @Tony-nn3gl Рік тому +15

    I am not surprised you reached 10,000 because you both have a relaxing, laid-back approach to boating; even when things go wrong, you always seem to see the funny side of the situation. Music is good also.

  • @MuddyHuddy259
    @MuddyHuddy259 Рік тому +12

    I think Benny needs his own cooking UA-cam channel. I want to see how he makes his bread and all the other wonderful things that he makes that are vegan and vegetarian. I need that in my life.
    I also wanted to add that your videos just keep getting better and better. The marriage of Benny’s music and the scenery and everything is just so perfect. I hope you three have a wonderful holiday!

    • @BenandEmily
      @BenandEmily  Рік тому +2

      Thank so much! Merry Christmas! 😊

  • @cababness
    @cababness Рік тому +1

    Well done Emily on getting across the aquaduct, it is after all a stream in the sky! I have to applaud Benny on his amazing steering skills. He gets that boat through narrow spots and tight turns like he was born to do this!! Love you guys!

  • @themermaidtree1144
    @themermaidtree1144 10 місяців тому +2

    Wow!!!! That was amazing. I love your videos, music and moody little Allen. Every time I watch, I think to myself, "What a tremendous life adventure and memory you guys are making. This is living life in the bloom of youth's prime." Blessings on your future adventures! Thanks for taking us all along!
    Food for thought- you have enough high quality videos to canvas boat companies to sponsor you proper boat lighting, I thinkl😉🧜

  • @michaelpilling9659
    @michaelpilling9659 Рік тому +32

    Hello You Three - greetings from Poland.
    What a fantastic video. You've excelled yourselves this time. Huge ups and down. Poor Emily and her vertigo, very quickly followed by Bennys incredible loaf of bread. The look of utter satisfaction on Bennys face having crossed the aquaduct was a picture. As was Emilys face standing underneath the same aquaduct, looking up to where she'd just crossed over on the boat.
    Brilliant! Many congratulations on reaching 10,000 subscribers. To be honest, it doesn't surprise me at all. You three are incredible and bring so much fun, laughter and entertainment to your channel. You are amazing people with the most famous canal cat in the UK.
    A Very Merry Christmas to the three of you. See you again very soon. Stay safe please.

    • @BenandEmily
      @BenandEmily  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much for your lovely comment Michael! So glad you enjoyed the vlog 😊 Have a lovely Christmas! 🌟

  • @nickpolly1527
    @nickpolly1527 Рік тому +37

    Absolutely fantastic. Your honest reaction to the aqueduct was fantastic. You pair have a great xmas.

  • @nagoranerides3150
    @nagoranerides3150 Рік тому +3

    The bit I always remember is the feeling of the trough flexing slightly if you bumped it with the boat.

  • @nigelmansfield3011
    @nigelmansfield3011 Рік тому +1

    Ben and Emily I live in Australia now. I used to love cruising every year in my 20's and 30's. You are my heroes.

  • @andyc2069
    @andyc2069 Рік тому +4

    I did that same aqueduct over twenty years ago now and can still remember it like it was yesterday, it’s one of those experiences that you’ll never forget…… enjoy Christmas 🎅

  • @onedaymoreaboard
    @onedaymoreaboard Рік тому +3

    We love that we are not the only members of the bad welsh pronunciation club! Love all your variations 😂. This video has to be the most honest we have seen of the aqueduct experience. We finally made it to the basin and loving it so far. Safe travels to you all and hope our paths cross again soon ❤

    • @BenandEmily
      @BenandEmily  Рік тому +3

      Glad to hear it, yeah it is really nice there isn't it : ) It is a hard one to pronounce, no doubt about it! Yes I'm sure we will! 😊❤️

  • @DownieLive
    @DownieLive Рік тому +1

    So happy to see you 3 enjoyed the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct! What a canal marvel!

    • @BenandEmily
      @BenandEmily  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching 😊 We just watched your series of boating videos! Brilliant 🌟 yeah it's a bit mad up there ey! Have a good Christmas 😊

  • @monicac.4028
    @monicac.4028 Рік тому +5

    Merry Christmas from Maine, USA and thank you for creating this channel!! Love Benny's music by the way...very calming !! Also the bread looks delicious.....well done Alan!!

  • @thefloatinghome17
    @thefloatinghome17 Рік тому +1

    Glad to hear 'wade my way' in there xx

  • @whitecompany18
    @whitecompany18 Рік тому +2

    The boat would have been completely sound there overnight, I'm always fishing along that stretch day and night and nothing goes on, Llan is a lovely quiet village with a great community spirit 👍

  • @pinkeeist
    @pinkeeist Рік тому +3

    That many subscribers should not be surprising - you two are very watchable 😃. I subscribed after only one video. Stay safe🦋

  • @dewithistle910
    @dewithistle910 Рік тому +7

    I’m completely with you on the aqueduct, Emily! I’m terrified of heights too, so would’ve been the same! 💩🚽 And there’s Benny, as cool as a cucumber! 😂
    Merry Christmas to you both and little Alan! Have a wonderful one! 🤗🌻x

  • @viramati5831
    @viramati5831 Рік тому +2

    always look forward to your Friday offerings. festive cheer to you both and Alan

  • @gary4983
    @gary4983 Рік тому +2

    "This has to be one of the slowest entrances to Wales that anyone has ever made!" Brilliant, Emily! Wonderful video, as always!

  • @christopherbussell8714
    @christopherbussell8714 Рік тому

    LOVE, love, love the flogs. Van and boat life takes for ever! sometimes? HIGHTS not always your best thing! Well done! Honesty is good, it's a life!

  • @mikethomas2138
    @mikethomas2138 Рік тому

    I have just watched this one again, it was even better, I’ve seen several vlogs of the aqueduct, and that’s the best, the walk down to the river really gives the viewer the scale of it, but they way you both react so differently to the crossing is great.

  • @chrisflint7317spiderandson
    @chrisflint7317spiderandson Рік тому +1

    Emily just stand up and up you well be fine and don't look down

  • @johnekins4408
    @johnekins4408 Рік тому +1

    Having struggled over those viaducts, we your supporters, deserve your cookbook pretty please.

  • @canalboating
    @canalboating Рік тому +1

    Well done Guys I was watching from behind a cushion, been over that a few times and still get cold shivers thinking about it

  • @Chris17198
    @Chris17198 Рік тому +1

    Hi guys .. just discovered your Channel .. from what I’ve seen your vlogs are full of drama and fun ..so subscribed .. lEmily your not alone suffering from vertigo ..my legs go like jelly too ..not to mention the dizzy head …so absolutely knew how you was feeling over the scary but magnificent aqueduct..
    enough talking and time to binge watch the rest …

  • @ruaidhrikathygill8833
    @ruaidhrikathygill8833 Рік тому +6

    Great Vlog! The music was great especially at the end with Alan’s picture. Emily thank you for not editing, the part on you sitting on the floor, out. I see many people, including myself can totally relate. I have done the same thing on our old sail boat when things got rough….but I also sat there screaming. 😳 You were calmer than some Vloggers have been. Congratulations on 10,000 subscribers 🥳🎈🍾 Well deserved. I don’t think I will ever be able to listen to someone pronounce the name of the aqueduct without thinking of the variations the two of you came up with. Alan of course took it all in stride. Merry Christmas to both of you! 🎄🎅😊🤗 Kathy

    • @BenandEmily
      @BenandEmily  Рік тому +1

      Merry Christmas! 😊 Thanks for watching 🌟

  • @chrisflint7317spiderandson
    @chrisflint7317spiderandson Рік тому +1

    Congratulations to you both

  • @tanyacurtis2884
    @tanyacurtis2884 Рік тому +1

    What a marvellous adventure. Loved it.

  • @Boatlife1964
    @Boatlife1964 Рік тому +3

    Felt your anxiety building up there as you approached the aqueduct…well done both of you.
    It’s so impressive looking at it from below….you really get a sense of the scale and majesty of it….boy could we build stuff back then.
    Merry Christmas to you two…and Alan xx

  • @alycespoto2099
    @alycespoto2099 Рік тому +1

    As someone who gets a little wiggy going over bridges, I can only imagine how scary that was. It was also beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

  • @frankquevedo3453
    @frankquevedo3453 Рік тому +1

    A Merrie Christmas?! It's January 13 2023 here Nor CA! DANG! I, we, my Lady & I had Avery lovely holiday Great video by the way!

  • @liverpudlian6205
    @liverpudlian6205 Рік тому +1

    Looks like a great life peaceful no neighbours just 2 of you. Nice video aswell

  • @thomasmackenzie7811
    @thomasmackenzie7811 Рік тому +1

    You Guys are my Heroes!!!!!

  • @fredsimmons2793
    @fredsimmons2793 Рік тому

    This was great,shades of Rome's auqaduct glory.Long live Britain!

  • @russellesimonetta9071
    @russellesimonetta9071 Рік тому

    Definitely a must do!!! A beautiful almost magical spot!

  • @margaretsmith2555
    @margaretsmith2555 Рік тому +1

    You are so funny love watching you Maggie Manchester keep safe

  • @kellyheywood503
    @kellyheywood503 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful rainbow guys )

  • @elizabethramsay2564
    @elizabethramsay2564 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely love following your journey. Thanks for sharing the scary moments too. Have a lovely Christmas and stay safe out there. Look forward to the next video.

  • @VIKIMM
    @VIKIMM Рік тому

    ... Many blessings in 2023 to you and yours ...💜 luv n light blessings ✝💜...🍁.

  • @stevecam724
    @stevecam724 Рік тому

    courage (noun) .....
    " the ability to do something that frightens one; "

  • @jakefarra7537
    @jakefarra7537 Рік тому

    Bravo, Ben; chest out - you've got a really vibrant, lively, beautiful, bold, adventurous lady by your side. Best wishes to you both, always !!

  • @ramseybarber8312
    @ramseybarber8312 Рік тому

    Congrats on getting 10 thousand viewers , Just think Emily you have to make the return journey over the Viaduct ,OH JOY, !!!!!!

  • @Alasdair54
    @Alasdair54 8 місяців тому +1

    I know how you felt, Emily. Been across the Aqueduct on the tourist boat from Llangollen and was fine in the cabin looking out. However I tried to walk across on the walkway a day before but only managed about 5 metres - just knowing there was no guard rail at the other side of the water freeked me out totally.

  • @propulsar
    @propulsar Рік тому

    Wow! Excellent loaf of bread.

  • @Pinion512
    @Pinion512 Рік тому +4

    Merry Christmas and thanks for sharing so much of your journeys with everyone. Cheers from Texas!

  • @Fuzzy9973
    @Fuzzy9973 Рік тому

    Enjoy your vlogs. Merry Christmas. Looking forward to 2023. Enjoy

  • @kellyheywood503
    @kellyheywood503 Рік тому +1

    It is our dream to get a narrow boat I watch several videos to keep my dream alive and encouraged love nature love scenery etc sunsets all of it snow makes it harder I guess but possible I think found you on my page yesterday. Watch a few now we will get there nice vlog style 😊

  • @chrisward2954
    @chrisward2954 Рік тому +1

    Just found you! Wow I'd have been on the floor with you Emily, (I should rephase that!?) that aquaduct was terrifying! Luv the vids, so peaceful and calming. You two are great and so connected. I'll be watching all the vids from now on.

  • @timblackwood1531
    @timblackwood1531 Рік тому

    The Christmas tune at the end is something to be proud of Benny. 🎄🎶🎄🎶🎄🎶🎄🎶🎶🎶🎶👍

  • @SATORI--uf1ch
    @SATORI--uf1ch Рік тому +2

    I just love watching you guys on your journey through life on your boat. Great upload as always and Benny's music accompanying is ethereal.. dreamy.. transcending.. folky delight to the ears.
    Have a wonderful Christmas guys.. all the best! ✌❤

  • @johnglenwright1253
    @johnglenwright1253 Рік тому +1

    Just started watching a few of your escapades and I am very envious of your way of life keep up the good work guys...

  • @janicecameron3688
    @janicecameron3688 Рік тому

    Wow you are so brave I would hv a melt down of fear.

  • @petermorley-smith9963
    @petermorley-smith9963 Рік тому

    I can fully understand Emily's reaction to the Pontcysyllte aquaduct. In my youth, many years ago, I walked it with a group of hikers, but I couldn't today - vertigo has kicked in and I would have spent the crossing inside the boat!

  • @roywilding3039
    @roywilding3039 Рік тому

    Emily girl your to yin,you were getting vertigo, try stocking up with some snacks,your on a canal boat,things don't run like clockwork. Brought back good memories of travelling around on a barge, your very lucky,have fun. I hope Ben gets to empty the toilet waste and doesn't suffer vertigo carrying the thing.

  • @hughcrawford1978
    @hughcrawford1978 Рік тому

    I can simpify with Emily and the effect heights have.

  • @lw7240
    @lw7240 Рік тому +1

    Hi guys great job of the today. I’d of been scared going over that bridge too. Horrifying if u hate heights. Bless u Emily I’m with u. Good job Ben is brave. Can I have bens recipe for sour dough please? It looks amazing xxx lisa xx ❤😘

  • @bstr-ey6wl
    @bstr-ey6wl Рік тому

    Incroyable, merci.

  • @kevincinnamontoast3669
    @kevincinnamontoast3669 Рік тому +3

    One correction I'd like to make regarding the construction of the aqueduct. It is constructed with cast iron and stone, along with magic and pixie dust. Its the pixie dust what holds it together.

  • @nothingtoseehere3958
    @nothingtoseehere3958 Рік тому

    Hello, glad to see my local villages of chirk and fron on UA-cam. Have a great Christmas and a great time on board!

  • @applelin8257
    @applelin8257 Рік тому +1

    Happy holidays.

  • @sheilajoseph9953
    @sheilajoseph9953 Рік тому

    What a great vlog. The Pontyc------- Aquaduct is quite spectacular.
    Have a lovely Christmas.🎄 💚

  • @ItsOhJoe
    @ItsOhJoe Рік тому +1

    So jealous! Can't wait to tackle this one day!

  • @sandylerski9352
    @sandylerski9352 7 місяців тому

    Watching ep27. Loved your reaction to crossing the aqueduct. You were very brave well done 😂

  • @L-I-V-I-N
    @L-I-V-I-N Рік тому +1

    Merry Christmas Ben, Emily, and Allan… cheers from
    Florida
    Stephen and Alison

  • @chadtuggle9814
    @chadtuggle9814 Рік тому +1

    I feel you on crossing the aqueduct, Emily! I hate driving across really large bridges, I would probably be the same boating across that aqueduct. However, I'm not really scared of heights, just driving across bridges. I could walk that tow path and lean out over the edge and look down no problem, but I'm sure if I was at the rudder, I'd be freaking out the entire crossing lol. 🤷🤷

  • @markanon5581
    @markanon5581 Рік тому

    Merry Christmas. Thank you and very enjoyable music too.

  • @paulgoodridge7957
    @paulgoodridge7957 Рік тому +1

    Great your making really interesting videos one of the best on youtube

  • @theonetempus
    @theonetempus Рік тому

    That was a delightful trek you had under the Aqueduct, thank you for taking us along with you... I'm in Canada, and have wanted to see it for decades... You were very brave in your crossing.

  • @bigcmoore
    @bigcmoore Рік тому

    Ten thousand down one hundred thousand before we know it!
    Beautiful video as always!

  • @massimilianoazzara9257
    @massimilianoazzara9257 Рік тому

    Happy birthday ALAN 😻😻😻Emily and Ben, happily envy you guys

  • @hughcrawford1978
    @hughcrawford1978 Рік тому

    Another great video from a captivating team. Thanks for sharing the experience. Have a rewarding holiday experience.

  • @OriginalPoppinus
    @OriginalPoppinus Рік тому

    Bless you Emily 😅I was totally with you on that floor ☺️but at the same time, what an amazing view 😍rainbow too 🌈⭐️hope you enjoy Llangollen xx😽

  • @atir4u
    @atir4u Рік тому

    beautiful videos, the lighting you captured perfectly.

  • @Retire444
    @Retire444 Рік тому

    Hi to you both.
    I really enjoyed your latest episode going over the Fron aqueduct to Trevor. I thought Emily was very brave to do so.
    When I was very young my mates and I used to go from our village in St Martins down to the canal and borrow a school canue to go up to Chirk Tunnel (which we called the “Darky”), carry on over the Chirk aqueduct and on to the Fron aqueduct at Trevor. It always felt like an adventure because none of us could swim, although we told Mr Fisher who looked after the canoes that we could.
    Years later when I was working at Acrefair, before they built the new road, I would travel from Oswestry to Fron every morning, taking the old lane which took you underneath the Aqueduct and up past Trevor into Acrefair
    With Ben visiting The Mere at Ellesmere it took me back to when we used to cycle there as kids, also to White Mere, Coal Mere and Blake Mere. I used to live for many years in Oswestry, so it was lovely to see Emily have a wander around the town and Whittington.
    Thanks for bringing back happy memories for me.
    May I wish you both Merry Christmas (Nadolig Llawen) and a Happy New Year (Blwyddyn Newydd Dda).

  • @ianwebb2235
    @ianwebb2235 Рік тому

    I went across the aqueduct almost 40 years ago, when I was a youth! I still have nightmares about it!! Thank you for the vid,,,,we enjoyed it so much! Merry Christmas from Japan.

  • @gilliannash4944
    @gilliannash4944 Рік тому

    That was a sane reaction to that aqueduct! I would have been laying on the floor with my eyes closed

  • @richcolgate8929
    @richcolgate8929 Рік тому +1

    Well done guys !! Love ya both ! Jay Xmas xxx

  • @vanessadaniels400
    @vanessadaniels400 Рік тому

    Brilliant as always. You are both so fabulous to watch x

  • @amymadden4631
    @amymadden4631 Рік тому +5

    A really exciting episode! The aqueduct parts were beautiful and scary! The rainbows! The adrenaline! So glad you guys made it! Happy Christmas to you both and to Alan 😸❤🎄

  • @nicholasbell9017
    @nicholasbell9017 Рік тому

    "Butternut squash still winning"... that was funny!
    I am loving this journey of yours. And the music is just beautiful. May a Robin sing to you on Christmas morning.
    Nick

  • @taminunley7923
    @taminunley7923 Рік тому

    Omg!! That was one wild ride !! Benny just acted so calm, Emily I would had been in the floor too!!

  • @richturner953
    @richturner953 Рік тому

    Me and the wife absolutely love you two ..wow that was a amazing video, Emily well done x

  • @anniemac3075
    @anniemac3075 Рік тому

    Aaaargh, that drop!! I feel for you Emily, I'd have been flat on my face on the floor inside the boat if it had been me.
    Thank you for the video, have a lovely Christmas all three of you.
    🎄😸🎅⛄🌲

  • @nickinman6025
    @nickinman6025 Рік тому +2

    Happy Christmas to you both, and Alan the cat. Thanks for entertaining me, you're both very watchable. You've created an amazing life, making money on the move. Well done! Hope you have a belter of an Xmas.

  • @Chestnutbing
    @Chestnutbing 5 місяців тому

    Hello from Australia where I’ve never seen a canal or a narrow boat. I’m a recent subscriber and I’ve only been watching you for a few weeks. I hope a canal boat holiday is in my future even more so after watching this episode, my favourite yet even though I’m dreadful with heights as well Emily.

  • @marcovantol9208
    @marcovantol9208 Рік тому

    While waiting for a new episode of your wonderful UA-cam series, I am working here in an office in the Netherlands. The raindrops clatter against the window here. As a former band member of a country band, skipper on a small motor yacht and assistant bookkeeper in the office... I'm a little jealous of your free existence. Not really jealous, because I wish you all the best. And you take me on a journey and I love that! To kill time for your new episode, I went to spottify to look up Bingo Harry.
    So right now, somewhere in a rainy Netherlands, the beautiful sounds of Benny's songs fill an office room. I can't help but link them all to images of your beautiful narrow boat. I look forward to the next episode.

    • @BenandEmily
      @BenandEmily  Рік тому

      Hello there, thank you so much for watching 😊 and so glad you have found my music, your description of where you listen to it really got my imagination going, Thank you for that. It feels special knowing my music finds its way around the World 😊 I hope this year brings you many happy moments and great times in general ❤️ all the best Ben 😀

  • @simonblackstock2123
    @simonblackstock2123 Рік тому

    Have a brilliant Christmas you two, ;-) I mean 3 (Alan) Enjoy Llangollen, When we visit Llangollen we always walk the canal to the aqueduct and back, lovely place, have a guden

  • @richardhill2538
    @richardhill2538 Рік тому

    Beard’s grow fast in Wales. Have a lovely Christmas X

  • @christopherchappell4738
    @christopherchappell4738 Рік тому

    Discovered you guys alongside "Narrowboat pirate" when researching Llangollen canal this week (we are doing Whitchurch to Bryn Howel and back next weekend). You have made us so excited about our trip..... and slightly terrified Emily!

  • @downhilltwofour0082
    @downhilltwofour0082 Рік тому

    I do remember Schwarzenegger in the log carrying scene! Thanks for the look from under the Aqueduct as well. First time for that!
    Merry Christmas to you both. I hope you'll do a little more music in 2023 too!

    • @BenandEmily
      @BenandEmily  Рік тому +1

      Hehehe! Thanks for watching 😊

  • @westaussiejeff1547
    @westaussiejeff1547 Рік тому

    Brilliant Vlog - Well done Emma! Probably better to tackle the Pontcysyllte on an empty stomach. Looks like Alan the bread sitter has found the secret to a perfect loaf :) Compliments of the season to you both (and Alan).

  • @johnrob6132
    @johnrob6132 Рік тому

    What an amazing structure that aqueduct is. I can understand your fear Emily considering there is only a six inch high piece of metal between the boat and that long drop on one side. I think you did very well under the circumstances. I love the attitude of you both in the face of adversity. just taking everything in your stride.That`s a great life lesson. May it long continue. and have a lovely new year.

  • @MuddyHuddy259
    @MuddyHuddy259 Рік тому

    The look of satisfaction on Benny’s face after you got over the aqueduct is priceless. Emily, I love you, I’m hoping that the next time you cross it it will be a little easier. I wonder if Alan slept through it?

  • @guygfm4243
    @guygfm4243 Рік тому

    Just love you two so good together

  • @carolinenewsam9336
    @carolinenewsam9336 Рік тому +1

    Hi! new to your channel and love it!! my stomach went a bit funny watching you going over the aqueduct so I' not surprise you had to sit down Emily!!

  • @chrisyarnold6205
    @chrisyarnold6205 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations on reaching 10k subscribers.
    No surprise to me, as your adventures are a great mix of fun, an almost dream like journey, and a relaxing take on an alternative lifestyle. Looking forward to more.

  • @davidm6553
    @davidm6553 Рік тому

    Look! We're in a flying narrowboat! Thanks for taking us along. Let's do it again!

  • @paulwhite7593
    @paulwhite7593 Рік тому +1

    ..and to the coolest cat on the canal ! ღ♥ღ¸