Narrowboating the Trent and Mersey canal. My journey continues..

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  • Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
  • In this vlog, I pass through a creepy world to get to Anderton on the Trent and Mersey canal. Join me on my journey as I travel as far North as possible on the canal network.
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  • @NarrowboatWill
    @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому

    www.buymeacoffee.com/Narrowboatwill
    Thank you so much. ❤❤❤

  • @mottmott5156
    @mottmott5156 6 місяців тому +4

    Thanks Will for the vlogs it's a lot of work. I couldn't deal with the mud, some places are so bad. Nice to see daughter and family and to have your son for company this winter. How wonderful of Caroline to get you the hand warmers. You needed them this winter. Take care.

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much for watching. I'm very close to family now. Amazing. My hand warmers are a god send. 🙌

  • @TheNarrowboatPirate
    @TheNarrowboatPirate 6 місяців тому +2

    It’s wonderful to see you near my home area, where I grew up Will 😂 sorry I missed you but l’ll catch you later in the year 😃🏴‍☠️

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому +1

      Ahhhh hello Mrs. I was shocked to see your boat. I'm going up the Lancaster canal over summer. See you upon my return. 👍👌💯

    • @TheNarrowboatPirate
      @TheNarrowboatPirate 6 місяців тому +1

      @@NarrowboatWill I’m hoping to take it up there too but later when the weather gets better 😂😂

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому +1

      @@TheNarrowboatPirate 🤣🤣🤣

  • @brightstar586
    @brightstar586 6 місяців тому +3

    Amazing night shots of the chemical plant. Really creepy! Safe travels Will x

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому +1

      I thought it was amazing. Thanks for watching.

  • @cherbinsted2378
    @cherbinsted2378 6 місяців тому +1

    You need a hot water bottle stuffed up your shirt, Will. 🔥 😊

  • @davidpearson243
    @davidpearson243 6 місяців тому +2

    When we first got our boat where we moored depended on the view !!!! Now it’s Wi-Fi Signal That famous shout “how many bars on that bloody router” I think you could add Wi-Fi to Maslow’s hierarchy of basic needs (Air ,Water, Food, shelter and Wi-Fi )👍👍👍

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому +1

      🤣🤣🤣 that's sooo true. Made me laugh..

  • @KevinGodfree
    @KevinGodfree 6 місяців тому +2

    Great blog again Will👍.
    Buy yourself a pair of over trousers, for this time of year, they'll keep your jeans clean, and your legs warmer😊.

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому +1

      You're right. I do have some, actually. I need to find them now. 😩

  • @TheNomadicCrobot
    @TheNomadicCrobot 6 місяців тому

    love the hand warmers, great Apocalypse mooring, must be so interesting have different locations every day, the good the bad and the ugly , great vlogging buddy

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому

      I bet you guys can't wait to get going. Hope you do..

  • @mandycoleman1394
    @mandycoleman1394 6 місяців тому +1

    Don’t ever change will. You cheer people up no end ! X

  • @nbmaybeetomorrow2196
    @nbmaybeetomorrow2196 6 місяців тому +1

    I didnt think mooring was allowed there incase of explosions or chemical leaks....no wonder you had a sore throat 😂 thank goodness you got away....where would we be without Narrowboat Will 🤩

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому

      I didn't see any signs. Good signal and lots of interesting noises. 👍 🤣🤣

  • @jamiehall959
    @jamiehall959 6 місяців тому +2

    Love the videos my friend!

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much Jamie. ❤️ I'll give you a shout next vlog. 😉

    • @jamiehall959
      @jamiehall959 6 місяців тому +1

      @@NarrowboatWill you’re welcome!

    • @thoughtsonnarrowboatingwit3882
      @thoughtsonnarrowboatingwit3882 6 місяців тому

      Will is perhaps the only truly authentic boater on the system.

  • @christopherbutler7588
    @christopherbutler7588 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video will, and don't grow up you put a Smile on our faces.😅😊

  • @leslierussell4345
    @leslierussell4345 6 місяців тому

    Chemical plant at night very atmospheric Will. Love Mr thumb 😂

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому

      Plant life at night. Oh, how lovely..🤣🤣

  • @keithknightson4410
    @keithknightson4410 6 місяців тому

    Great vlog, Will. You're one of the best going you and the Taylor's. Thank you for everything you film. 😂😅😊

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому

      That's really kind of you Keith. Thanks. 🫡

  • @milesbaigent4534
    @milesbaigent4534 6 місяців тому

    Fabulous Will. Thanks again for such a fun and informative vlog.

  • @RobertSmith-zv1xo
    @RobertSmith-zv1xo 6 місяців тому

    That was a beautiful journey Will, even with the dystopian stop.

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому +1

      That plant was amazing at night. Cheers Robert..🫵👍👍

  • @robertduncansolway5490
    @robertduncansolway5490 6 місяців тому

    Growing old is compulsory, growing up is purely voluntary. At 72 my dear wife is always telling me to act my age and not my shoe size. Thanks for the voyaging.

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому +1

      🤣🤣🤣 Good for you. Never grow up. Just pretend when adults are near..

  • @MrsGillyJ
    @MrsGillyJ 6 місяців тому

    My neck of the woods. Gutted I didn’t see you whilst walking my pups on the tow path. I live a few yards away from bridge 192. The chemical works makes soda ash ~ Tata. Formerly ICI. The new work that’s going on is a new incinerator. A place steeped in industry but beauty too. The homeland of Heidi the pirate 🏴‍☠️. Safe travels pal 👍

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому +1

      That chemical works at night is amazing. I passed Heidi's boat at the marina there. Sorry I missed you. 😔
      Thanks for watching.

  • @peterlangridge2200
    @peterlangridge2200 6 місяців тому

    The old broken cross...sounds like the new england football kit flag, they have broken that😅

  • @smug121
    @smug121 6 місяців тому

    Makes you wonder what you’re breathing in when you see all that discharge from a factory

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому

      I think they distill salt water in crystals, something...stuff..mainly..perhaps..if you squint..

  • @KLRULZ
    @KLRULZ 6 місяців тому

    Evening Will!!! It's great to see Leon back with his dad jokes 😂 I know you mentioned about him in the shorts in the cold, do you remember the days of doing the same? Or was you not brave? 😂😂
    Thank-you for another great vlog and taking us a long for the journey! ❤

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому +1

      I've never worn shorts in winter. My legs never tan and my whiteness is blinding to passing traffic. 🤣🤣
      I've only just started wearing shorts in summer since having a boat. 🤣🤣😵
      You and your lovely mum, take care. ❤️

  • @tonydalton6756
    @tonydalton6756 6 місяців тому

    No wonder it's always ruddy raining Will with all that steam from the factory. 😆

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому +1

      🤣🤣 That's a good point Tony. 👍👍

  • @markmeadows9838
    @markmeadows9838 6 місяців тому

    Great vlog again Will 👍🏻 nice to hear the birds singing and the lighter nights getting closer 🎧👊🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому +1

      Light mornings and light evenings. All we need now is the winter to do one and leave us alone. 🤣🤣

  • @MelG-ut3hs
    @MelG-ut3hs 6 місяців тому

    Another great vlog Will. Loved the night time shots at that Tata plant. You certainly visit alot of different places.

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому

      It was amazing being next to that plant. Love it. Thanks for stopping by. 👍

  • @pambrown9722
    @pambrown9722 6 місяців тому

    Great video and authentic content. Just showing a boating life as it is. Loved the nght shots, very spooky 👍

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому

      I like to show life as it is. Some good, some bad and sometimes abit boring.
      Thanks for coming along Pam. 👌👍

  • @malcolmone1
    @malcolmone1 6 місяців тому

    hand warmers usually Chinese made ,it will tell you on them ,,or the box they came in ,The Lancaster canal is accessed by a tidal river very fast flowing, mud banks, and shallows

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому

      Hello Malcolmne. I'm looking for to the tidal link. Fingers crossed I don't break down. 😬

  • @cassiewilson2988
    @cassiewilson2988 6 місяців тому

    Wow! That shoot at factory at night looks so theatrical, you could have add some music at the background to make it like a drama😁😁😁

  • @wayneharris7534
    @wayneharris7534 6 місяців тому

    There is nothing more to say about your videos will other than absolutely brilliant..
    I'm glad to see that you and your family are safe and well mate.
    Anyway will hand warmers are a brilliant bit of kit for the winter months.. anyway will keep safe and well 👍👍👍👍 .

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому

      Thank you so much Wayne for all your positive comments. 👍👍

  • @dennisskelly3399
    @dennisskelly3399 6 місяців тому

    That night time shot of the salt works factory looked like a scene from peayblinders another crackalaka 👍

  • @bluedeva
    @bluedeva 6 місяців тому

    Never grow up Will adulting is just too stressful and boring 😉😆 great to see coco is still checking in on you 🤗

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому +1

      🤣🤣🤣 no I won't grow up. Coco is such a lovely dog. 😍
      Thanks for stopping by..👍

  • @eatsinabeat
    @eatsinabeat 6 місяців тому

    My Mrs is the witch of the South Will if that helps, even got tattoos spelt wrong, rough big bogger, knock ya block off as look at ya😅

  • @boatman323
    @boatman323 6 місяців тому

    4:09 Looks like an attempt to avoid overtopping as the embankment continues its slow slide into the river again. What a mess.

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому

      It's a lot of work. Whatever it is. 💯

  • @RJ-444
    @RJ-444 6 місяців тому

    I had no idea that sheep swore so much... it's not the traditional image you have of them in spring, is it? They need to wash their mouths out. 🤣

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому +1

      🤣🤣🤣 the northern sheep are more rude than the southern ones.

  • @mattgordon9179
    @mattgordon9179 6 місяців тому

    Those things you got are nut warmers mate. You'll need them as it aint going to be warm for another two months for you guys. Still plenty of green on the trees down here in the bottom of the world.

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому

      Ahhhhh for nuts sakes. I remember having my fire on in June. 😫😫

  • @EricThayer
    @EricThayer 6 місяців тому

    Whatever you are doing, the zombies seem to be afraid of it so well done!

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому +1

      🤣🤣🤣 Thank you again Eric for the support. 👍👍

  • @rikkiharcourt3868
    @rikkiharcourt3868 6 місяців тому +1

    You can get self warming jackets now…….my daughter has one and says it is marvellous. I wonder if she keeps batteries in her pocket? They have wires all over. Thank heaven it is warmer now…..intense cold ruins your life…….i hate it too.

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому +1

      It's the end of March nearly and it's still freezing. Yesterday was freezing high winds. Brrrrr, horrible. 😩😉

  • @AnthonyCarter-g2o
    @AnthonyCarter-g2o 6 місяців тому +1

    I grew up in a district like that chemical factory but managed to escape to the countryside and got a job in farming.l too are permanently covered in crap ,the barb wire takes care of my clothes but l’m happy 👍

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому +1

      🤣🤣 Farmers are the back bone of everything. Bless um. I always wave at the farmers. 👍

  • @rwisti11301962
    @rwisti11301962 6 місяців тому

    What a beautiful nightime shot of that plant!! 😊

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому

      🤣🤣 I know. Amazing to look at. 👌

  • @suzannehague5203
    @suzannehague5203 6 місяців тому

    I will a nuther good vlog and scenery all the best for now 😊

  • @rossrowntree5905
    @rossrowntree5905 6 місяців тому

    Man claims he was using hand warmers !

  • @philodowd8080
    @philodowd8080 6 місяців тому

    Well flip it anyway I live on a bend 🙄

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому +1

      It's not a nice plot in my view, but I'm a water lover..🤣🤣

  • @thoughtsonnarrowboatingwit3882
    @thoughtsonnarrowboatingwit3882 6 місяців тому

    When I saw the thumbnail, I thought; “Wills night cruising”, how disappointing… but seriously, I just had a purge and Narrowboat Will came out on top, I’m done either way drama! Take care!

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much for the help. I really appreciate it. 🙏
      Have a great week. 👍

    • @thoughtsonnarrowboatingwit3882
      @thoughtsonnarrowboatingwit3882 6 місяців тому

      @@NarrowboatWillworking nights Will, your Channel is the best and now, the only one I watch!

  • @carolinehorne6505
    @carolinehorne6505 6 місяців тому

    Morning Will, great Vlog look forward to watching them when I wake up. Stay well. X

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому

      Thank you Caroline. I think of you everything I put my hand in my pocket. 🤣🤣

    • @carolinehorne6505
      @carolinehorne6505 6 місяців тому

      @@NarrowboatWill 😂😂

  • @KevDYAD
    @KevDYAD 6 місяців тому

    23:55 Was it Ewe? (pun intended)

  • @PhilPage227
    @PhilPage227 6 місяців тому

    Still the most entertaining channel, we are heading to Mid Wales tomorrow passing not far from the boat lift. Thank you Will.

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому +1

      It's an amazing sight to behold Phil. Have a safe trip. 🙏

    • @PhilPage227
      @PhilPage227 6 місяців тому

      @@NarrowboatWill I took my grandsons on the tour boat down the lift a couple of years ago, amazing.

  • @philodowd8080
    @philodowd8080 6 місяців тому

    I was beginning to worry great to see you

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому +1

      Hello Phil. I'm putting two vlogs a week out now. Weds and Sunday. Just to see how it goes. 👍
      Have a good day. 👍

  • @Kat69nh
    @Kat69nh 6 місяців тому +1

    Hi Will. GG says woof. 1 a. m. Here

  • @paulcokayne8347
    @paulcokayne8347 6 місяців тому

    Disturbia😮

  • @johnprice4242
    @johnprice4242 6 місяців тому

    Yawn!!!!!!!

  • @Kat69nh
    @Kat69nh 6 місяців тому +1

    P. S. Leon hi🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому +1

      Leon says. Grrrrrr and Brrrrrr cause it's cold and Meeeeoooowŵw Kat.

  • @beverleybutler7685
    @beverleybutler7685 6 місяців тому

    Well done Barging Bill, Spring has almost Sprung! Just need the cold wind to back off!!😆👍👍

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому

      Ahhhh. This wind is horrible. I got battered last night. 🤨😆

  • @eltrym
    @eltrym 6 місяців тому

    Stability is important to me these days. I find it very reassuring and it helps to keep my emotions intact. So I understand what you mean about liking the fact that the canals don't change much over the years. I'd like that too. X

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому

      Hundreds of years, in fact. 🤣🤣
      I agree..I like stability in my daily life as well. Layers of routines are reassuring I feel. 👍

  • @philodowd8080
    @philodowd8080 6 місяців тому

    Great to see Coco She's a gem

    • @NarrowboatWill
      @NarrowboatWill  6 місяців тому +1

      She's got a lovely personality Phil.