As an American, I’m very touched by your remembrance of the plane crash. It’s especially sweet that you posted the names of those who perished. Thank you. ❤️❤️❤️
We all love to have a laugh with both of you but when it’s a story that is no laughing matter you do it so well. Your piece on the Bleaklow air disaster was very moving. You manage to strike exactly the right tone - your choice of music and absence of voiceover in parts, just right. Naming those lost ...... very moving. Your Todbrook reservoir update was excellent too and if anyone reading my comment hasn’t seen your original piece on the reservoir, I would urge them to do so. It’s a superb piece of reporting. I thought the light reflecting on your face at the end of the vlog looked really lovely - I just hope Stockport escaped unscathed! Make full use of that cake shop while you can. 😋
I fully concur with this comment, and would ask, IF a memorial has been placed there ? I did spot a cross raised, so wondered if this was that memorial. I wonder if publicity, might cause the site to be damaged from Souvenir hunters, I hope not ! A very poignant, but informative Vlog, thank you both ! Stu xx
My weekend is always off to a good start with a fix of Foxes Afloat, relaxing scenes , history and plenty of humour. Touching and sensitive section on the plane crash. Keep up the great work x
You have so many comments on your vlogs, and quite rightly so. This is the reason I don't comment on your vlogs more often, because either it would get lost in all the other comments, or somebody else has already laid down what I wanted to say. This is only my third time of commenting. Reserved for exceptional videography. Your approach to the delicate matter of recording a very unfortunate accident 70 years ago, was so good. Well edited, great choice of music, fantastic views via the drone and overall production of that sequence...exceptional. As if that wasn't enough, the update on the Toddbrook disaster was better than any TV company could have done, with all their millennial 'production team' on hand. I salute you sirs.
Thanks for showing the names of the aircrew from the bomber crash. As someone who served in the U.S. military, I appreciate your show of respect (and not just letting it be a simple tourist visit to the crash site). You guys are great.
As a child of the Black Country, every time you say “Basin” it reminds me of the all time classic: Q : What’s the difference between a buffalo and a bison? A: You can’t wash yer ‘ands in a buffalo .... I’ll get my coat
Slight fact detour on your journey. Burtonwood was the largest US airbase outside of The United States during WW2. Every American aircraft, used in the war, entered the UK here, either flying in, or shipped in and assembled there. It was also a massive stores and the supplies for the Berlin Airlift in 1948 were flown from there too. There is a local "legend" that Elvis stopped over there when he flew to Europe to do his National Service. I've got a mate who used to brag Elvis was his dad, after his mum attended a dance at the base and got pregnant! But as there is no written proof Elvis was even there, it's only his say so, but he can curl his lip and waggle a hip, so who knows! Another great vlog. The landscape around you might not have changed much, but the content of the vlogs has been as high as ever. If you do come down the Brdgewater, past Warrington, it would be nice to meet you. Stay safe.
I don’t think the vlogs have lost any appeal for being confined to a smaller stretch of canal. Being able to go into more detail about the history and new stories about the area really shows the fractal nature of history. It’s fascinating as you go through lots of places and tell their stories, but even staying in one place, there’s so much to tell!
HEAR HEAR!!!!! You tell 'Em Sean! I too am enjoying the vlogs regardless of your location being confined. It's the storytelling and personalities of our hosts that we keep coming back for.
I'm really pleased to see the end-results of all that work on the reservoir at Whaley Bridge - cheers for the update chaps. And the listing of the American air crew lost in that crash was very poignant & a lovely tribute. Well done. 👍👍
Hi Colin, Shaun and Otis. I am sorry to have to tell you but I have a SERIOUS COMPLAINT. I put a VLOG on, any will do, but the PROBLEM is, when the Vlog has finished I watch the next one and the next one and the next one and I get nothing done. I have a lot of fun with you three but I am addicted and can sit for hours just watching your Vlogs. Just a wonderful day. Love to you all. xxxxxx
I wish you could make three a week and be on BBC1 at 8:00pm this Vlog isn’t actually a clog, it’s a wonderfully filmed and produced program. You two are superb, the Information is amazing and now I have to wait a week for another! Great fish and chips in Wetwang!!!!
THANK YOU so much for listing the names of those lost in the plane crash. My two uncles, Canadian, were pilots. One died in training in Saskatchewan, the other died in a crash landing in India near New Delhi. My grandmother lost two sons in two years, devastating the family. What a sad but interesting story. Loving your educational and beautiful vids. hugs from southern Ontario Canada.
Beautiful vlog and thank you for listing each of the crew members from the plane. Your transitions and music from the plane were respectfully and brilliantly done. Thank You very much. One of our favorite vlogs.
Thank you for honoring the airmen who died in the crash. We had a C130 military plane crash into a major road here in 2018. All 9 onboard died. The markers left on the site in your vlog made me appreciate the simple markers left by people who care here in Savannah. Thank you for the effort y'all make to give us some good history
Thank you for such a powerful vlog. A very solemn place to trek to the wreckage site. Thank you for bringing this to us. I have enjoyed the three months you’ve been at this location, and learning and seeing all there is in this beautiful area.
Poor souls who passed away in the crash. My father flew B29 in WWII. I imagine that there are many people who still see what happened during that time.
A really good informative vlog. Thank you. Picturesque, Shaun's facial expressions, Otis quietly in the background, respect for the dead American crew and the detailed knowledge we have come to expect from Colin. Hello and happy memories of Dylan xxx I have thoroughly enjoyed this one. 😘👍
Yes indeed, there is a need for a T-shirt, of y'all on the boat w/Otis, with Shaun yelling YOU CAN'T SAY THAT!!! It'll be good, with plenty of exclamation points flying from the top of Shauns' head, whilst the various symbols for naughty words, are ejected with winds of speed from Collins mouth! Peak Forest ain't a bad place to be, glad to enjoy it from your view. Keep well and take care
Great vlog. I love the peak forest. I also love the Cromford & High Peak railway. Loads of info on their Facebook page, quite unique & historic railway that was built because canals cant run uphill! Anyway, Otis seems to have had a growth spurt- look at those ears! Great bit on the plane wreck, what you didn't say is why it's still there. Well it was too remote to recover, but now it's a dedicated war memorial. So where next? You've barely touched the Midlands. Ok you've done bits of the BCN, but what about the East Midlands, T&M, up the Erewash to far end of the Cromford (inc Nottingham canal if you reverse into Gt Northern Basin at Langley Mill), then up the lovely Soar through loughborough (calling at my pub the Wheeltapper!) Then Leicester, Mkt Harborough, up Foxton Locks over the beautiful remote Leicester summit then back down GU & left down to Northampton, the Welland & the Fens. Maybe later crossing the Wash & up the Witham, explore the Maud Foster drains, then up through Lincoln to the mighty Trent, turn right for Gainsborough, then left at Stockwith for a few months on the Chesterfield. The (canal) worlds your lobster!
We really dont care...frankly I hardly noticed..you find more interesting things to tell us each time..clever. ..i think you are enjoying ,for bow, your stay..at least it looks that way. Love the fact that you let us into your lives.
Colin and Shaun . . . Well, you've outdone yourselves again with another truly captivating video. Perhaps because, I am a Private Pilot, Aircraft Mechanic and an Aviation Nut in general, I thoroughly enjoyed the documentary tribute you did at the crash site of the American B-29 Bomber. It was not lost upon me, that you also paid tribute to those 13 Airmen who gave their lives for our freedom. I had the rare privilege of visiting the Royal Air Force Museum in London and I made sure to let a few of the staff working there know, just how much I appreciated the valiant efforts of the British People who fought bravely and tirelessly to defeat the German War Machine; there is no way we could have won the war without you. I am so impressed with the follow up you did on the Toddbrook Reservoir. Colin, your attention to detail and research are truly to be applauded and admired, you could easily work for the BBC. Thanks guy's for such a wonderful body of work this week and I wish you both all the joy in the world. P.S., so glad to hear your foot is well Shaun ;)
Thanks for the revisit to the dam. The original V-log was one of your best (IMHO). As always, good info and history of the area. I know you don't like the compliments on editing and such, but there are now dozens of V-logs about narrowboats but yours and a couple others are the ones to view. Also, thanks for listing the crew lost from the US plane. Thanks, Dennis in the US
I can fully understand why you live that particular stretch of the canal. What a fitting resting place for Dillon, I had wondered what had happened to Todbrook reservoir. Know we know. Your moving visit to the aircraft cash site was very informative and thoughtfully done. Thank you Colin. Nice to see you both back at your best. Licks and kisses for Otis.
Thanks guys for another great informative historical and respectful vlog. Great fun as always, if the CRT had phoned the IR the Thunderbird 2 could've dropped The Mole and cleared that blockage in the tunnel, problem solved. Take care and all the best. Stevie
What a lovely video, as always. I thought the plane crash was especially good. Thank you for including the names of the servicemen. You always do such a wonderful and informative vlog!!
Thank you for listing the names of the crash victims. I will reply vlog and pause to read out their names so they are not forgotten. Earlier videos said you did not want to do the Thames thru London because of your Ribble Link experience. Why did you change your mind and do it? I5 was a great video.
I came over here to say thanks. I always watch on my tv and can’t. Just, thanks for making your visit to the crash site into a sweet and tou him memorial to our boys. You didn’t have to do that, but it was just what we’ve come toe expect. ❤️
Colin and Shaun, Our condolences on the passing of Dillon. You selected a very nice final resting place for him. Also, thank you for posting the names of the airmen who died in the Superfortress crash.
I'm glad you picked such a nice stretch of canal to spend your time under restrictions, and for us to enjoy as you go back and forth along it. I find I'm beginning to recognize the other narrowboats, and some of the people fishing, and maybe even some of the birds on the water ...
Great episode--thanks! Your lockdown content has been fantastic. I've enjoyed it as much as "regular" episodes. I hope you're not feeling too much pressure to perform in a certain way during these strange times. We're all making do and getting by right now. Take care and greetings from Arizona, USA.
Another excellent Vlog! I do like your use of the Flemish Coil on your lines right at the beginning. This is a sign of someone who knows that details are important when around a boat! Well done lads! Best Wishes from South Florida!
Hey Guys! Yet another highly professional production - entertaining and informative as well! THANK YOU for the very moving tribute to our American B-29 airmen that were lost in that plane crash so long ago. The respect is very much appreciated. Looks like Spring is on the way there! Enjoy! Take care guys & have a great weekend! Love & Hugs & a BIG cuddle for Otis! 💖🐕💖xx
Always an informative video, I learn a great deal from your vlogs,,, you are the best thing that came to youtube, thanks for your time, garygary from the USA
Thank you for another lovely vlog and a beautiful tribute to the airmen. It doesn’t matter how many times you do the same canal as it always looks new and you make the commentary so interesting. I’m so glad I found your channel.
Wonderful, Colin has a particular gift with his video and photography skills to invoke a range of emotions. Thank you Colin for your memorial tribute to the fallen American Heros, which I'm quite certain a large portion of Americans are not aware of this event, bless you, I for one was not aware. Great video as always, looking forward to your next release. Shaun, Otis, and yourself look in good spirits, I wish yall well, Thanks!
I love watching the two of you and Otis. Interaction between you is so uplifting. B29 footage was perfect such respect for the lost souls. Well done. Please pet Otis. Safe Travels
@4:52 it's so nice to see that you have crocuses in bloom already. In Atlantic coast of Canada we have a few weeks until that happens I think. I also love the way you merge the old historic pictures into the modern day pictures so that we can see how the past becomes the present. It must take an awful lot of work to pull that off getting the perspectives to line up etc, so I wanted to tell you that at least some of your viewers really appreciate all the effort you put in post production :)
Wow another amazing vlog Collin wish i had someone like you teaching me history, love the way you both swirl history and your own personal stories well done
Why dont the bbc use these videos. This is properly done informative interesting and a giggle and welcoming, every friday. Lads i honestly think you both have all of us watching in the palm of your hands when we sit watching. Just brilliant. As always ,love to both
Think its so impressive how you manage to produce such great vlogs every week with the restrictions in place. Lovely tribute to the people who sadly lost their lives in the air crash.
Lovely vlog!! Remembering the 13 Airmen was brilliant. Thanks for the updates on the reservoir. Otis is coming into his own. Always nice to see you both. Stay well. Watch out for those toys Shaun. 😋
Excellent, the segment on Bleaklow really captured the atmosphere, I visited years ago and would love to go again but I think I would need one of those Chinooks to drop me off! 🤣. I think your lock down Vlogs have been excellent. ❤️
Loved the touching tribute to the plane crash victims names. Although I'm not going to be able to look at another Goose without imagining it go "oggy oggy oggy" 😂
Another great vlog 😁 I’ve been to the crash site a couple of times as part of walks on Bleaklow but never seen it from the air before, that was really interesting to see
Hi Guys we love the Peak Forest canal and hopefully we will be back soon !We sometimes stop in Whaley Bridge when we drive to Macclesfileld to visit our son. We always say how lovely it is and we know which cake shop you mean..... Liz
Hi Colin, In addition to my earlier comment on this week’s excellent vlog, my partner wondered whether you are aware that the Cromford and High Peak Railway, which you referred to, was originally built on canal principles i.e. level sections of track with wagons pulled by horses and stationary steam engines pulling the wagons up inclines where locks would have been. The reason it wasn’t constructed as a canal was that the limestone ground in that area was too porous to hold water. It’s lovely to see the ‘then and now’ photos of the area and apologies in advance if you already know all this 🙂. P.S my partner wasn’t around at the time - he just likes local history!
Great to see the work that's been done on Todbrook since your docuvlog there and find out more about how the water is managed meanwhile. The section with the plane crash was beautifully shot and composed - what a surreal place to be, felt quite reflective watching that bit. Lovely choice of music again this week too, you really do spoil us with your superb content and editing. Here's hoping restrictions ease for you soon and Otis can find something other than geese to watch on your travels! :)
As delightful as ever you guys, and interesting too. Thanks too for hiking up to the B29 and listing the dead people. On a different subject, I'm not worried about Otis on the edge of the boat - he seems to have his sea-legs and no doubt he can do doggy-paddle! .....Thanks for being bright sparks and providing light relief .
I liked this one alot. The drone footage is very good. It's amazing to see a crashed plane, all together like it is. In the US, people would have taken most of it home for souvenirs over the years. The names of the military service people was a nice tribute and thoughtful. One question, did you guys go and get cake?
Sorry about the effects of the lockdown on your video and travel plans, but as all creative people tend to do, you’ve made something out of nothing. Here’s to being able to get moving again soon. I do believe Otis gets cuter each time I see him.
As an American, I’m very touched by your remembrance of the plane crash. It’s especially sweet that you posted the names of those who perished. Thank you. ❤️❤️❤️
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We all love to have a laugh with both of you but when it’s a story that is no laughing matter you do it so well. Your piece on the Bleaklow air disaster was very moving. You manage to strike exactly the right tone - your choice of music and absence of voiceover in parts, just right. Naming those lost ...... very moving. Your Todbrook reservoir update was excellent too and if anyone reading my comment hasn’t seen your original piece on the reservoir, I would urge them to do so. It’s a superb piece of reporting. I thought the light reflecting on your face at the end of the vlog looked really lovely - I just hope Stockport escaped unscathed! Make full use of that cake shop while you can. 😋
Thank you so much, Annette. Lovely bit of feedback and much appreciated. Oh yes, the cake shop is definitely getting some good business from us 🤤
I fully concur with this comment, and would ask, IF a memorial has been placed there ?
I did spot a cross raised, so wondered if this was that memorial.
I wonder if publicity, might cause the site to be damaged from Souvenir hunters, I hope not !
A very poignant, but informative Vlog, thank you both !
Stu xx
The profession lost a star when you did not become a history teacher.
Aww, thank you so much! I don't think I could have coped as a teacher with all those kids though 😂
Exactly what I was thinking
But think of how many of us he educates!
It is a credit to your filmography and story telling ability that the quality of your vlogs has not gone done despite the restrictions 💖
Thank you so much 🙂
Love your user name!! ;-)
My weekend is always off to a good start with a fix of Foxes Afloat, relaxing scenes , history and plenty of humour. Touching and sensitive section on the plane crash. Keep up the great work x
Cheers, Rachelle! 👍🏻
You have so many comments on your vlogs, and quite rightly so. This is the reason I don't comment on your vlogs more often, because either it would get lost in all the other comments, or somebody else has already laid down what I wanted to say.
This is only my third time of commenting. Reserved for exceptional videography. Your approach to the delicate matter of recording a very unfortunate accident 70 years ago, was so good. Well edited, great choice of music, fantastic views via the drone and overall production of that sequence...exceptional. As if that wasn't enough, the update on the Toddbrook disaster was better than any TV company could have done, with all their millennial 'production team' on hand. I salute you sirs.
That means so much, Steve. I’m very critical of what I produce so feedback like this is very much appreciated 👍🏻💜
Thanks for showing the names of the aircrew from the bomber crash. As someone who served in the U.S. military, I appreciate your show of respect (and not just letting it be a simple tourist visit to the crash site). You guys are great.
Thanks James 💜
As a child of the Black Country, every time you say “Basin” it reminds me of the all time classic:
Q : What’s the difference between a buffalo and a bison?
A: You can’t wash yer ‘ands in a buffalo
.... I’ll get my coat
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A beautiful tribute
That’s one my favourite jokes (I was born in Birmingham) 😊
From one retired British soldier I salute you to the aircrew rest in peace
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Slight fact detour on your journey. Burtonwood was the largest US airbase outside of The United States during WW2. Every American aircraft, used in the war, entered the UK here, either flying in, or shipped in and assembled there. It was also a massive stores and the supplies for the Berlin Airlift in 1948 were flown from there too. There is a local "legend" that Elvis stopped over there when he flew to Europe to do his National Service. I've got a mate who used to brag Elvis was his dad, after his mum attended a dance at the base and got pregnant! But as there is no written proof Elvis was even there, it's only his say so, but he can curl his lip and waggle a hip, so who knows!
Another great vlog. The landscape around you might not have changed much, but the content of the vlogs has been as high as ever. If you do come down the Brdgewater, past Warrington, it would be nice to meet you. Stay safe.
Yeah, pity it's a huge housing estate now.
Hopefully we can move in a. couple of weeks 👍🏻
I don’t think the vlogs have lost any appeal for being confined to a smaller stretch of canal. Being able to go into more detail about the history and new stories about the area really shows the fractal nature of history. It’s fascinating as you go through lots of places and tell their stories, but even staying in one place, there’s so much to tell!
I'm really glad you said that, Sean. Although hopefully we can move in a week or two 👍🏻
HEAR HEAR!!!!! You tell 'Em Sean!
I too am enjoying the vlogs regardless of your location being confined. It's the storytelling and personalities of our hosts that we keep coming back for.
You are natural story tellers and its a pleasure to watch and share the history as you travel. cheers
You're very welcome. Thank you so much xx
I'm really pleased to see the end-results of all that work on the reservoir at Whaley Bridge - cheers for the update chaps.
And the listing of the American air crew lost in that crash was very poignant & a lovely tribute. Well done. 👍👍
Thanks, Stephen
Hi Colin, Shaun and Otis. I am sorry to have to tell you but I have a SERIOUS COMPLAINT. I put a VLOG on, any will do, but the PROBLEM is, when the Vlog has finished I watch the next one and the next one and the next one and I get nothing done. I have a lot of fun with you three but I am addicted and can sit for hours just watching your Vlogs. Just a wonderful day. Love to you all. xxxxxx
LOL! Don't worry Ann. I'm sure there are worse addictions in life!! ☺
Haha! I Dr Dobson-Fox prescribes more! 😂
Well done guys , very informative about the plane crash and very thoughtful that you payed tribute to the victims of the crash . Thanks..Alan
Cheers Alan!
We enjoy no matter where you are moored; the history and humor are very enjoyable. Thank you for the tribute, kindness is what you men are about.
100% Agreed!
I wish you could make three a week and be on BBC1 at 8:00pm this Vlog isn’t actually a clog, it’s a wonderfully filmed and produced program. You two are superb, the Information is amazing and now I have to wait a week for another! Great fish and chips in Wetwang!!!!
Thank you so much! 👍🏻💜
Nice touch paying tribute to the lost airmen. Well done guys ❤️
Thanks so much!
Love your volgs. I get to learn english all over again. The quality of your vlogs is outstanding. Have a great day guys
Thanks so much! 😊
THANK YOU so much for listing the names of those lost in the plane crash. My two uncles, Canadian, were pilots. One died in training in Saskatchewan, the other died in a crash landing in India near New Delhi. My grandmother lost two sons in two years, devastating the family. What a sad but interesting story. Loving your educational and beautiful vids. hugs from southern Ontario Canada.
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Beautiful vlog and thank you for listing each of the crew members from the plane. Your transitions and music from the plane were respectfully and brilliantly done. Thank You very much. One of our favorite vlogs.
Thank you so much!
I am enjoying your blogs and your coverage of the air crash was covered with a real touch of respect. Thank you.
Thanks, Noel 💜
Colin, touching tribute to the fallen airmen. Well done lads. I loved this video!
Cheers Steve 👍🏻
Thank you for honoring the airmen who died in the crash. We had a C130 military plane crash into a major road here in 2018. All 9 onboard died. The markers left on the site in your vlog made me appreciate the simple markers left by people who care here in Savannah. Thank you for the effort y'all make to give us some good history
Thanks, Leslie! I always try to honour the names of the people involved in these types of incidents when I vlog about them 👍🏻💜
So you had a chaperone because Shaun couldn’t walk? Was it some random rambler you accosted Colin?!
The tribute was beautiful, thank you.
Haha! No, a good friend from the local area.
Another brilliant video guys your looking well keep them coming always a highlight
Thanks Gary!
The lengths that Shaun goes too, to get out of a three hour hike up a moor. You have to admire it.
Haha! 😂
Colin did an AMAZING job on the docu-vlog!!! It was flawless!!! Maybe you might do more historic canal docu-vlogs?
Will be doing 👍🏻
Thank you for such a powerful vlog. A very solemn place to trek to the wreckage site. Thank you for bringing this to us. I have enjoyed the three months you’ve been at this location, and learning and seeing all there is in this beautiful area.
Glad you enjoyed it! Hopefully moving in a. couple of weeks 👍🏻
Another very good video. I think you are so amazing and fun.
Oh thank you!
"Unfurl" is a word (usually associated with flags, pennants and banners).
Yeah, it just didn't sound right xx
I still liked it...sounded right.😉
Poor souls who passed away in the crash. My father flew B29 in WWII. I imagine that there are many people who still see what happened during that time.
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A really good informative vlog. Thank you. Picturesque, Shaun's facial expressions, Otis quietly in the background, respect for the dead American crew and the detailed knowledge we have come to expect from Colin. Hello and happy memories of Dylan xxx I have thoroughly enjoyed this one. 😘👍
Thanks so much, Jill! x
An awesome memorial for the flight crew on the plane crash. Thank yiu for sharing such interesting stories.
You're very welcome. Thank you, Barry x
Yes indeed, there is a need for a T-shirt, of y'all on the boat w/Otis, with Shaun yelling YOU CAN'T SAY THAT!!!
It'll be good, with plenty of exclamation points flying from the top of Shauns' head,
whilst the various symbols for naughty words, are ejected with winds of speed from Collins mouth!
Peak Forest ain't a bad place to be, glad to enjoy it from your view. Keep well and take care
I would buy that T-shirt!
We do have a t-shirt with 'You can't say that' on it
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@@FoxesAfloat Wow! That's so cool! Thanks for the pointer, just placed an order. Cheers
Great vlog. I love the peak forest. I also love the Cromford & High Peak railway. Loads of info on their Facebook page, quite unique & historic railway that was built because canals cant run uphill!
Anyway, Otis seems to have had a growth spurt- look at those ears! Great bit on the plane wreck, what you didn't say is why it's still there. Well it was too remote to recover, but now it's a dedicated war memorial.
So where next? You've barely touched the Midlands. Ok you've done bits of the BCN, but what about the East Midlands, T&M, up the Erewash to far end of the Cromford (inc Nottingham canal if you reverse into Gt Northern Basin at Langley Mill), then up the lovely Soar through loughborough (calling at my pub the Wheeltapper!) Then Leicester, Mkt Harborough, up Foxton Locks over the beautiful remote Leicester summit then back down GU & left down to Northampton, the Welland & the Fens.
Maybe later crossing the Wash & up the Witham, explore the Maud Foster drains, then up through Lincoln to the mighty Trent, turn right for Gainsborough, then left at Stockwith for a few months on the Chesterfield. The (canal) worlds your lobster!
Don't know where we're going next. We'll plan in a couple of weeks xx
We really dont care...frankly I hardly noticed..you find more interesting things to tell us each time..clever. ..i think you are enjoying ,for bow, your stay..at least it looks that way. Love the fact that you let us into your lives.
Haha! Thanks, Marjorie!
It was so thoughtful of you to mention the U.S. airmen that were lost in the crash. Lovely vlog!
Thanks. Felt right to respect their memory 💜
Colin and Shaun . . . Well, you've outdone yourselves again with another truly captivating video. Perhaps because, I am a Private Pilot, Aircraft Mechanic and an Aviation Nut in general, I thoroughly enjoyed the documentary tribute you did at the crash site of the American B-29 Bomber. It was not lost upon me, that you also paid tribute to those 13 Airmen who gave their lives for our freedom. I had the rare privilege of visiting the Royal Air Force Museum in London and I made sure to let a few of the staff working there know, just how much I appreciated the valiant efforts of the British People who fought bravely and tirelessly to defeat the German War Machine; there is no way we could have won the war without you. I am so impressed with the follow up you did on the Toddbrook Reservoir. Colin, your attention to detail and research are truly to be applauded and admired, you could easily work for the BBC. Thanks guy's for such a wonderful body of work this week and I wish you both all the joy in the world. P.S., so glad to hear your foot is well Shaun ;)
Thanks, Michael!
Thanks for the revisit to the dam. The original V-log was one of your best (IMHO). As always, good info and history of the area. I know you don't like the compliments on editing and such, but there are now dozens of V-logs about narrowboats but yours and a couple others are the ones to view. Also, thanks for listing the crew lost from the US plane. Thanks, Dennis in the US
Much appreciated!
Thank you for adding the names of the men on the B29
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I can fully understand why you live that particular stretch of the canal. What a fitting resting place for Dillon,
I had wondered what had happened to Todbrook reservoir. Know we know. Your moving visit to the aircraft cash site was very informative and thoughtfully done. Thank you Colin.
Nice to see you both back at your best. Licks and kisses for Otis.
Thanks so much, Diane! We try 💜👍🏻
Excellent , Love the history and drone footage,thank guys
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks guys for another great informative historical and respectful vlog. Great fun as always, if the CRT had phoned the IR the Thunderbird 2 could've dropped The Mole and cleared that blockage in the tunnel, problem solved. Take care and all the best. Stevie
Glad you enjoyed it
I’m glad Shaun’s foot is okay. That was a very nice tribute to the 13 men who died from that crash so long ago. 🥰
Thank you, Jo x
What a lovely video, as always. I thought the plane crash was especially good. Thank you for including the names of the servicemen. You always do such a wonderful and informative vlog!!
Aww, thanks, Tracy!
It was nice of you to list the airman killed in the crash.
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Thank you for listing the names of the crash victims. I will reply vlog and pause to read out their names so they are not forgotten. Earlier videos said you did not want to do the Thames thru London because of your Ribble Link experience. Why did you change your mind and do it? I5 was a great video.
Ah, that's because I can't resist and adventure!
I came over here to say thanks. I always watch on my tv and can’t. Just, thanks for making your visit to the crash site into a sweet and tou him memorial to our boys. You didn’t have to do that, but it was just what we’ve come toe expect. ❤️
They deserved a mention, they are just a few of the people that gave their lives so that we can be free xxx
Great to see you again lads! You complete my Friday. Have to say though, my heart's in my mouth watching Otis leaning over the side! Cheers, Dave.
Haha, he’s quickly retrieved if he slips 👍🏻
Colin and Shaun,
Our condolences on the passing of Dillon. You selected a very nice final resting place for him.
Also, thank you for posting the names of the airmen who died in the Superfortress crash.
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I'm glad you picked such a nice stretch of canal to spend your time under restrictions, and for us to enjoy as you go back and forth along it. I find I'm beginning to recognize the other narrowboats, and some of the people fishing, and maybe even some of the birds on the water ...
Haha! I actually don’t want to leave!
Great episode--thanks! Your lockdown content has been fantastic. I've enjoyed it as much as "regular" episodes. I hope you're not feeling too much pressure to perform in a certain way during these strange times. We're all making do and getting by right now. Take care and greetings from Arizona, USA.
Nah, not at all. I could do these types of video for months before I run out of ideas 😂👍🏻
Another excellent Vlog! I do like your use of the Flemish Coil on your lines right at the beginning. This is a sign of someone who knows that details are important when around a boat! Well done lads! Best Wishes from South Florida!
Yes! Thank you!
Hey Guys! Yet another highly professional production - entertaining and informative as well! THANK YOU for the very moving tribute to our American B-29 airmen that were lost in that plane crash so long ago. The respect is very much appreciated. Looks like Spring is on the way there! Enjoy! Take care guys & have a great weekend! Love & Hugs & a BIG cuddle for Otis! 💖🐕💖xx
Yeah, definitely spring in the air!
Always an informative video, I learn a great deal from your vlogs,,, you are the best thing that came to youtube, thanks for your time, garygary from the USA
Wow, thank you!
Just so enjoyable guys & that was a lovey tribute to the crew of that plane respect to you both 👌
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for the lovely tribute paid to those brave souls who lost their lives. Thanks for sharing....God bless.
Our pleasure!
Brilliant as always. Really enjoy the drone footage. Thank you for your time doing these wonderful vlogs. Love the outtakes for a good laugh.
Glad you like them!
Thank you for another lovely vlog and a beautiful tribute to the airmen. It doesn’t matter how many times you do the same canal as it always looks new and you make the commentary so interesting. I’m so glad I found your channel.
Thank you so much!
Wonderful, Colin has a particular gift with his video and photography skills to invoke a range of emotions. Thank you Colin for your memorial tribute to the fallen American Heros, which I'm quite certain a large portion of Americans are not aware of this event, bless you, I for one was not aware. Great video as always, looking forward to your next release. Shaun, Otis, and yourself look in good spirits, I wish yall well, Thanks!
Thanks so much for the lovely feedback, Harold 👍🏻💜
I love watching the two of you and Otis. Interaction between you is so uplifting. B29 footage was perfect such respect for the lost souls. Well done. Please pet Otis. Safe Travels
Thank you 💜
Doesn't matter that you go the same way...you always make it interesting. Insightful. Thank you 🙏
I appreciate that
Thank you for listing the names and gentle coverage!
You are so welcome!
@4:52 it's so nice to see that you have crocuses in bloom already. In Atlantic coast of Canada we have a few weeks until that happens I think.
I also love the way you merge the old historic pictures into the modern day pictures so that we can see how the past becomes the present. It must take an awful lot of work to pull that off getting the perspectives to line up etc, so I wanted to tell you that at least some of your viewers really appreciate all the effort you put in post production :)
That means a lot. Thank you!
Such a sad part of history, we have been meaning to make it to the crash site. Maybe when we get let out again 🤣
It's a strange experience 👍🏻
Another fantastic vlog guys, many many thanks. Your posts really are a Friday treat 😀👍
Thank you so much!
Great Vlog, look forward to it all week! Have a lovely weekend ☺️
Thank you so much 😊 You too Josh! x
Fantastic vlog guys I love the beautiful piece of music you used for the plane crash footage 😢❤️
Thanks, Stuart 💜
Genuinely laughed hard at the broken waters. Then let a few tears over the B29. Thanks guys.
Thanks, Graham
Wow another amazing vlog Collin wish i had someone like you teaching me history, love the way you both swirl history and your own personal stories well done
Thanks so much Joseph!
Why dont the bbc use these videos. This is properly done informative interesting and a giggle and welcoming, every friday. Lads i honestly think you both have all of us watching in the palm of your hands when we sit watching. Just brilliant. As always ,love to both
Ah, they've asked us but we want to maintain control of what we do 👍🏻💜
Heal quickly , Shaun! You guys are a delight no matter where you cruise:))
Awww ta muchly, Kathy xxxxx
Nice piece on air crew, great music. Btw Unfurl is ok Colin
Cool, thanks!
Fully understand your reason for sticking to that stretch of the network. Lovely.
Absolutely! I don't want to leave! 😂
Think its so impressive how you manage to produce such great vlogs every week with the restrictions in place. Lovely tribute to the people who sadly lost their lives in the air crash.
Thanks, Pat 👍🏻
Lovely vlog!! Remembering the 13 Airmen was brilliant. Thanks for the updates on the reservoir. Otis is coming into his own. Always nice to see you both. Stay well. Watch out for those toys Shaun. 😋
Haha! This boat is a death trap! 😂
@@FoxesAfloat ha ha ha.
Excellent, the segment on Bleaklow really captured the atmosphere, I visited years ago and would love to go again but I think I would need one of those Chinooks to drop me off! 🤣. I think your lock down Vlogs have been excellent. ❤️
Glad you enjoyed it!
Loved the touching tribute to the plane crash victims names.
Although I'm not going to be able to look at another Goose without imagining it go "oggy oggy oggy" 😂
Nice to see that Otis has been promoted to standing on the stern without those protective sides.
Yeah. He's doing well.
Another great vlog 😁 I’ve been to the crash site a couple of times as part of walks on Bleaklow but never seen it from the air before, that was really interesting to see
Thanks, Sam! x
How about writing a book called “Otis The Canal Dog” After all he sees and hears everything and in the book he could talk 😂
Maybe one day 👍🏻
I loved tonight’s blog full of great information and film and sensitive as always. Thanks guys. ❤️
Hi Guys we love the Peak Forest canal and hopefully we will be back soon !We sometimes stop in Whaley Bridge when we drive to Macclesfileld to visit our son. We always say how lovely it is and we know which cake shop you mean.....
Liz
Sounds great!
Hi Colin, In addition to my earlier comment on this week’s excellent vlog, my partner wondered whether you are aware that the Cromford and High Peak Railway, which you referred to, was originally built on canal principles i.e. level sections of track with wagons pulled by horses and stationary steam engines pulling the wagons up inclines where locks would have been.
The reason it wasn’t constructed as a canal was that the limestone ground in that area was too porous to hold water. It’s lovely to see the ‘then and now’ photos of the area and apologies in advance if you already know all this 🙂.
P.S my partner wasn’t around at the time - he just likes local history!
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Another nice vlog. I really like your research Colin and with each its all getting a bit professional! :)
Thanks so much!
Great to see the work that's been done on Todbrook since your docuvlog there and find out more about how the water is managed meanwhile. The section with the plane crash was beautifully shot and composed - what a surreal place to be, felt quite reflective watching that bit. Lovely choice of music again this week too, you really do spoil us with your superb content and editing. Here's hoping restrictions ease for you soon and Otis can find something other than geese to watch on your travels! :)
Yeah, a couple of weeks and we're off!
As delightful as ever you guys, and interesting too. Thanks too for hiking up to the B29 and listing the dead people. On a different subject, I'm not worried about Otis on the edge of the boat - he seems to have his sea-legs and no doubt he can do doggy-paddle!
.....Thanks for being bright sparks and providing light relief .
Hehe! He’s very agile on the boat 👍🏻
I love fridays with you two guys. So much interesting information and laughs ‘you can’t say that’....
Glad you enjoy it!
Great content with excellent photography! You guys are getting better and better at this.
Thanks so much!
I was doing ok until I saw the poppies on the wreckage. RIP lads🙏 What a wonderful video and well done indeed boys👌😎
Thanks, Marty x
Gents i love your vlog its realy interesting and your both funny as hell keep up the good work and stay safe
Thanks so much
I think the rest has done you two good, you got your bounce back. Ready for the next 1000 miles.
Absolutely!
Thanks for listing the Air Force crew by name. Much appreciated. Wonderful vlog!
Thanks, Anne! 💜
I liked this one alot. The drone footage is very good. It's amazing to see a crashed plane, all together like it is. In the US, people would have taken most of it home for souvenirs over the years. The names of the military service people was a nice tribute and thoughtful. One question, did you guys go and get cake?
Oh yes!
I love all your vlogs and Otis - the filming is fantastic and the scenery is just amazing wherever you are. So wish I could be there with my camera!
Thanks so much!
@@FoxesAfloat My pleasure guys!
Canada geese...that bane of existence where ever water and turf meet!
Oh yes, and in mating season it's like being at a Take That concert 😂
I couldn’t help myself...had to yell trainnnnnnnnnnnnn, when I saw it go by lol
😂😂😂
Great vlog loving the history along the way and love the humor can't wait for the next vlog
Glad you enjoyed it
Great stuff guys, keep it up, nice to see and hear what you've been up to.
Much appreciated!
Sorry about the effects of the lockdown on your video and travel plans, but as all creative people tend to do, you’ve made something out of nothing. Here’s to being able to get moving again soon. I do believe Otis gets cuter each time I see him.
Thanks, Glenn. Not long now 👍🏻💜