We did the Thames 22 years ago and enjoyed it. Saw the late Prince Phillip driving his carriage team and he returned our waves. I agree on the sameness in places but found moorings ok on our June cruise, some glorious locations and sights but we were cruising 6 hours or more each day. Did find water points an issue but managed.
I'm pleased you had a great holiday it is truly a lovely place. Perhaps in the 22yrs there are more boats and I think the moorings have been left to over grow
I worked on many big houses for wealthy people over the years and the owners were all the same , they always wanted more , more money , more possessions , they were never happy with what they had , as my mom used to say " much wants more and the devil takes the lot " .
Most people enjoy their homes and like living comfortably because they can afford it. I'd live in Windsor in a heartbeat. Having 6 dogs on a nb has to be quite the hassle when you can't find moorings that suit you.Glad it works for you.
Running the engin on higher revs will have been good for it; cleans out the pots and stops them glazing up. Enjoy the rest of your trip, thanks for sharing, PMh
We are from Canada. We did the Thames ring 5 years ago in May and we had no problems. The visitor moorings were abundant and we didn't have to pay for a single night. The traffic was sparse and the weather was fantastic. Sounds like a journey in the peak summer months is a potential disaster.
Keep your chins up Chugabugs. Life isn't always as down as it feels. Something magical is waiting for you just around the next corner. Let it flow with feelings of excitement on what's to come. Life isn't always a bed of roses. They have thorns too. Be safe and enjoy. 🖖👍
Abingdon bought back lovely memories as my mother grew up there and was married in that lovely church, we hired a narrow boat from Eynsham went through Oxford and moored on the meadow with Mum & my three adult daughters so my mother could show the girls her family history.
You know what Gary, those wealthy people can keep their expensive houses. All that money paying councils and services for everything, they’re welcome to it. We have the best life, mainly free as birds!!! When we pop our clogs we all go with nothing. Lechlade you will love. Just 20 minutes from where we lived when we had a house. Get yourself into the village for a look around The Cotswold Christmas Shop! Over the years I spent a bloody fortune in there when owned by the previous lady. The fish and chip shop (Monica’s) by the traffic lights, was lovely, I hope it still is. xx
Hi Wendy, we're actually in Lechlade at the moment and loving it. The chippy is wonderful and we were there yesterday and going to the Christmas shop on Monday
Gary and Nicky, just wanted to tell you how much we have enjoyed your trip on the Thames. Really appreciate how much effort you put into explaining the history and showing so many different sites. Not sure if we will ever get back to England (we are from Canada) but love seeing it through your narrowboat travels. Was just wondering if Nicky was a teacher before. You seem to have so much patience teaching the kids when we see you on Noah’s channel. Once again thank you for allowing us to travel with you. Really enjoy it.
We're so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs and thank you for your kind words and appreciation of my work. Lol Nicky enjoys her little outings with the kids but no she was never a teacher but I think she would make a good one though
Blimey Gary , I don,t think you're gonna start smiling again until you get past the Watford Gap and officially leave the South behind. I,m sorry you didn't enjoy our beautiful Thames but I feel that like many vloggers before you , you all fly through far to quick and miss a lot of the moorings and facilities as some are hidden away. However Bon voyage and happier times as you presumably start to head north again. Best wishes , The Grey Goose , Berks.👍😁
Hi bud, its not that we're rushing at all. We planned so many stops so that we can explore and share but we simply couldn't moor up, we tried several types to wild moor but came close to putting the indoor through. We are now heading for Lechlade and I have to say its close to being our new favourite, it's absolutely stunning.mits only from Marlow to Abingdon that we really struggled with, the rest is amazing as you'll see in other vlogs matey
Gary That moan went on for some time and was only partly justified. There are lots of moorings in Reading including by a large Tesco just by the River Kennett mouth. The Thames needs a different mindset and neat moorings with rings or waling (not Armco, please) are not always available. I agree about the waterpoints where EA have not come out well with some of their choices. Jeff
Honestly Keff there were NO moorings at all (not ones we would feel safe) The book had loads of them listed but they were either full or non existent. As most hire boats are limited to that part of the Thames (due to bridge height) they were all full, sometimes even triple breasted
Thanks for sharing your experience although not what you are used to but you can look back later and think we did that and it gives other canal boat users information if they decide to do the same. Onwards and upwards as they say whoever they are cheers to you all
don't get down you will soon find the old cut , then you can pootel along . its been an experience. . seen how the other half live. . we went into B'ham few weeks ago glad to get back to Rugeley not everyone's cup tea but we comfortable there. take care 🙄
when on the thames look for wild moorings, lf you look there are lots but of course no shops , but that never botherd me , do a litle fishing , ge reat peace full nights among the trees and bushes .
We've done a few wild moorings but it can mark and scratch Chugs quite a bit. As we are a family of four we get through a lot of food and we have the dogs too
glad you were cheering up by Abingdon Gary! i remember walking down the Thames path near some of those houses and muttering away about the 1% who owned the 99% and probably embarrassing my kids as we went!
Omg that does all add up. Wow. Bet that takes the shine off it too. Would love to do the Thames but if I get a boat and do I might charge for tickets lol. Best wishes. Loving the vlog. Abingdon lovely. Used to be my cars charge up point on the way to Crick. Best wishes. ❤
We totally get what you are both saying in this vlog, hope it gets better with your next mooring, it isn’t fun when you can’t moor up and and the expense is crazy 😮❤❤
I love lechlade just up the road from me, I do hope you enjoy it ☺️ Oxford is super busy especially in summer so maybe best avoided after your London trip lol. Hope you are managing some chill out time welcome to Oxfordshire 💖 xx
I'm sorry you've not enjoyed this section of the cruise,we've watched your vlogs from the start and were surprised that you didn't check the moorings on the Thames most boaters know it's hard work the only thing i can't understand why you were grumbling about having to buy 6 life jackets its you who chose how many dogs you have, hope you enjoy the rest of the river stay safe and never go on the Yorkshire ouse if you thought the moorings were difficult here.
I did say that this is just our experience so not everyone has 6 dogs as I said lol. We have a few Navigation books for the Thames and we always highlight moorings before every trip but several moorings were either over grown or simply not there. I'm happy to say though that we're now absolutely loving the Thames now, infact it's probably our favourite waters
Great vlog guys and you are not moaning its the truth I watch so many vlogs and I think if I had a narrow boat I would miss every city out as I think for what I have seen over the years off watching all city's look shit holes people look happy to start then when they done it like you you look so sad .bless ya cannel so then be happy again thanks for showing how bad it is other people don't have to do it thank guys keep up Great vlogs
Thank you matey, I did sound like a right moaner but I do pride myself in being honest in my vlogs. You'll see in future vlogs that things do improve though
Sorry the Thames wasn't to your liking but you can say you have done it. I have allways thought it was a bit cheeky to charge for a separate licence even if you have a gold license. You would expect the facilities to be top notch. Never mind you will soon be back on the canals xx
@margaretwhite8996 is Bagshot Park at Windsor? I am in Australia and googled who is living at Windsor Castle and it did say the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were living at a mansion in Windsor .I was going to google for more information later.
@@terenceseymour-tf8rptassie725 . I appreciate that. The Duke and Dutchess of Edinburgh live at Bagshot Park which is in Surrey. When royals attend Windsor Castle, in Windsor, for whatever reason the flag would be raised.
Gotta say Marion , I,m amazed that people are still messing about with stinky old cassettes and pump outs. Our Compoost toilet has been one of the best boat investments we have ever made.
We did the Thames 22 years ago and enjoyed it. Saw the late Prince Phillip driving his carriage team and he returned our waves. I agree on the sameness in places but found moorings ok on our June cruise, some glorious locations and sights but we were cruising 6 hours or more each day. Did find water points an issue but managed.
I'm pleased you had a great holiday it is truly a lovely place. Perhaps in the 22yrs there are more boats and I think the moorings have been left to over grow
I worked on many big houses for wealthy people over the years and the owners were all the same , they always wanted more , more money , more possessions , they were never happy with what they had , as my mom used to say " much wants more and the devil takes the lot " .
Your Mum was obviously a wise lady
Most people enjoy their homes and like living comfortably because they can afford it. I'd live in Windsor in a heartbeat. Having 6 dogs on a nb has to be quite the hassle when you can't find moorings that suit you.Glad it works for you.
Running the engin on higher revs will have been good for it; cleans out the pots and stops them glazing up.
Enjoy the rest of your trip, thanks for sharing,
PMh
We are from Canada. We did the Thames ring 5 years ago in May and we had no problems. The visitor moorings were abundant and we didn't have to pay for a single night. The traffic was sparse and the weather was fantastic. Sounds like a journey in the peak summer months is a potential disaster.
Keep your chins up Chugabugs. Life isn't always as down as it feels. Something magical is waiting for you just around the next corner. Let it flow with feelings of excitement on what's to come. Life isn't always a bed of roses. They have thorns too. Be safe and enjoy. 🖖👍
It certainly gets better that's for sure, the weather didn't help much but we just wish there were more moorings
Abingdon bought back lovely memories as my mother grew up there and was married in that lovely church, we hired a narrow boat from Eynsham went through Oxford and moored on the meadow with Mum & my three adult daughters so my mother could show the girls her family history.
Youll see in a future vlog how much we fell in love with Abingdon, beautiful place
You know what Gary, those wealthy people can keep their expensive houses. All that money paying councils and services for everything, they’re welcome to it. We have the best life, mainly free as birds!!! When we pop our clogs we all go with nothing.
Lechlade you will love. Just 20 minutes from where we lived when we had a house. Get yourself into the village for a look around The Cotswold Christmas Shop! Over the years I spent a bloody fortune in there when owned by the previous lady. The fish and chip shop (Monica’s) by the traffic lights, was lovely, I hope it still is. xx
Hi Wendy, we're actually in Lechlade at the moment and loving it. The chippy is wonderful and we were there yesterday and going to the Christmas shop on Monday
@@GaryCaptainPhillips yes!! The shop is very small, but packed with goods. Enjoy.
Gary and Nicky, just wanted to tell you how much we have enjoyed your trip on the Thames. Really appreciate how much effort you put into explaining the history and showing so many different sites. Not sure if we will ever get back to England (we are from Canada) but love seeing it through your narrowboat travels.
Was just wondering if Nicky was a teacher before. You seem to have so much patience teaching the kids when we see you on Noah’s channel.
Once again thank you for allowing us to travel with you. Really enjoy it.
We're so pleased that you enjoy the vlogs and thank you for your kind words and appreciation of my work. Lol Nicky enjoys her little outings with the kids but no she was never a teacher but I think she would make a good one though
Blimey Gary , I don,t think you're gonna start smiling again until you get past the Watford Gap and officially leave the South behind.
I,m sorry you didn't enjoy our beautiful Thames but I feel that like many vloggers before you , you all fly through far to quick and miss a lot of the moorings and facilities as some are hidden away. However Bon voyage and happier times as you presumably start to head north again.
Best wishes , The Grey Goose , Berks.👍😁
Hi bud, its not that we're rushing at all. We planned so many stops so that we can explore and share but we simply couldn't moor up, we tried several types to wild moor but came close to putting the indoor through.
We are now heading for Lechlade and I have to say its close to being our new favourite, it's absolutely stunning.mits only from Marlow to Abingdon that we really struggled with, the rest is amazing as you'll see in other vlogs matey
Gary
That moan went on for some time and was only partly justified. There are lots of moorings in Reading including by a large Tesco just by the River Kennett mouth. The Thames needs a different mindset and neat moorings with rings or waling (not Armco, please) are not always available. I agree about the waterpoints where EA have not come out well with some of their choices.
Jeff
Honestly Keff there were NO moorings at all (not ones we would feel safe) The book had loads of them listed but they were either full or non existent. As most hire boats are limited to that part of the Thames (due to bridge height) they were all full, sometimes even triple breasted
Thanks for sharing your experience although not what you are used to but you can look back later and think we did that and it gives other canal boat users information if they decide to do the same. Onwards and upwards as they say whoever they are cheers to you all
It was just from Marlow to Abingdon that was hard going Sue but as you can see I n our latest vlog it soon gets much better
Come home gang. Too much hassle and expense down that way. x Safe travels. Stu & Corey.
Glad to hear how the Upper Thames was, rather than sugar coated.
don't get down you will soon find the old cut , then you can pootel along . its been an experience. . seen how the other half live. . we went into B'ham few weeks ago glad to get back
to Rugeley not everyone's cup tea but we comfortable there. take care 🙄
when on the thames look for wild moorings, lf you look there are lots but of course no shops , but that never botherd me , do a litle fishing , ge
reat peace full nights among the trees and bushes .
We've done a few wild moorings but it can mark and scratch Chugs quite a bit. As we are a family of four we get through a lot of food and we have the dogs too
glad you were cheering up by Abingdon Gary! i remember walking down the Thames path near some of those houses and muttering away about the 1% who owned the 99% and probably embarrassing my kids as we went!
Lol, some very wealthy people about
Omg that does all add up. Wow. Bet that takes the shine off it too. Would love to do the Thames but if I get a boat and do I might charge for tickets lol. Best wishes. Loving the vlog. Abingdon lovely. Used to be my cars charge up point on the way to Crick. Best wishes. ❤
We totally get what you are both saying in this vlog, hope it gets better with your next mooring, it isn’t fun when you can’t moor up and and the expense is crazy 😮❤❤
It got very frustrating at times but we're loving it now
Well I did wake up feeling positive this morning…..
After this it’s Hari - kari.
Aww im sorry
Hi guys
Liked the vlog and your honest opinion on your cruise. Get back on the canal and get your mojo back
You all take care and stay safe
👍👍🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕
Thanks for your honest opinion.
My pleasure
I love lechlade just up the road from me, I do hope you enjoy it ☺️ Oxford is super busy especially in summer so maybe best avoided after your London trip lol. Hope you are managing some chill out time welcome to Oxfordshire 💖 xx
We may be in Lechlade in a couple of days and we're absolutely loving it. It's been so beautiful from Abingdon and may possibly be our new favourite
@@GaryCaptainPhillips oh lovely! I’m so pleased ☺️
I seem to remember Country House Gent having similar problems a while back, he wasn't impressed.
I thought you’d enjoy the Upper Thames 🥴The only thing l remember is my Father saying “they ought to have b***** double yellow lines down the side “😂
Its truly a beautiful river especially after Abingdon
Good video you cranking it on cut keep up the good video thanks Lee
I'm sorry you've not enjoyed this section of the cruise,we've watched your vlogs from the start and were surprised that you didn't check the moorings on the Thames most boaters know it's hard work the only thing i can't understand why you were grumbling about having to buy 6 life jackets its you who chose how many dogs you have, hope you enjoy the rest of the river stay safe and never go on the Yorkshire ouse if you thought the moorings were difficult here.
I did say that this is just our experience so not everyone has 6 dogs as I said lol. We have a few Navigation books for the Thames and we always highlight moorings before every trip but several moorings were either over grown or simply not there. I'm happy to say though that we're now absolutely loving the Thames now, infact it's probably our favourite waters
Great vlog guys and you are not moaning its the truth I watch so many vlogs and I think if I had a narrow boat I would miss every city out as I think for what I have seen over the years off watching all city's look shit holes people look happy to start then when they done it like you you look so sad .bless ya cannel so then be happy again thanks for showing how bad it is other people don't have to do it thank guys keep up Great vlogs
Thank you matey, I did sound like a right moaner but I do pride myself in being honest in my vlogs. You'll see in future vlogs that things do improve though
Sorry the Thames wasn't to your liking but you can say you have done it.
I have allways thought it was a bit cheeky to charge for a separate licence even if you have a gold license.
You would expect the facilities to be top notch.
Never mind you will soon be back on the canals xx
Unfortunately we don't have a gold license so we bought a month EA one. We're loving the Thames now though as you'll see in future vlogs
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and their children currently live at Windsor Castle
@terenceseymour-tf8rptassie . They live at Bagshot Park not Windsor Castle !
@margaretwhite8996 is Bagshot Park at Windsor? I am in Australia and googled who is living at Windsor Castle and it did say the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were living at a mansion in Windsor .I was going to google for more information later.
The castle is still a work place for the family so would the Royal Standard be flying when a Royal is working there?
@@terenceseymour-tf8rptassie725 . I appreciate that. The Duke and Dutchess of Edinburgh live at Bagshot Park which is in Surrey. When royals attend Windsor Castle, in Windsor, for whatever reason the flag would be raised.
@margaretwhite8996 ok thanks again in the previous video Gary was speculating who might be in residence
Hi GG says woof to Lily, now an$ the six puppies
Did Lechlade last year its much better above Oxford. Do your own locks seems better.
Hi guys , do you still have to pay the £ 280 license even if you have the CRT GOLD ? Seems like the canal is calling for you Gary x
No it's included with the gold bud
Is that an American spelling of passed (paseed)😂
Sounds like whinging to me.😉
Sounds like someone giving their opinion to me.
And both are ok! We all do it.
33 minutes of moaning and insults
I thought it was more like 23mins Paul
I hear you. I’m having a problem finding places I can empty my toilet and grey water, everything costs an arm and a leg!
Gotta say Marion , I,m amazed that people are still messing about with stinky old cassettes and pump outs.
Our Compoost toilet has been one of the best boat investments we have ever made.
@@originalpickaxe I would love one in my motor home, but I’ll have to save up!
Sonning lock is very deep