Stunningly informative vlog, the care and attention to detail really shines through here, a tv show would spend weeks making this kind of quality content, and you manage to do it on a weekly basis with a dinette as your studio, it's incredibly inspiring. When you have those days that are tough for you, take the time you need and never worry about the viewers, we all put your wellbeing as the priority; and never worry about not covering part of your journey, we'll see it the next time you pass, and, if ever you feel short on footage, just point the camera at Otis and leave it running.... 'Otis Afloat', the spin-off series....
I honestly think that you could package up your Vlogs for a TV series. They would lap this up in the US, especially with all that gorgeous ariel footage od Britain's beautiful countryside. 'Coast' is still popular on reruns, but didn't have the same personal touch with the presenters. I see this as more entertaining than anything on TV. Keeping it real is so important right now, and Colin and Sean are so honest, it is refreshing to see. We love the whole package, with glimpses of Otis, because it reminds us that life can be very good and the whole world is not what mainstream media would have us believe, is a mess of violence and disease. My thanks go to Colin and Sean for presenting real life with all its ups and downs, but ultimately to be thankful for what we have, both now and historically, in Britain. You are a credit to the Nation, lads!
Otis is growing, I can tell! He's just a pup so he loves his sleep, of course. I love how you commentate along the way, Colin, and share the history of the UK and the sites. You're really good at it, mate! You are a beautiful person, you are. Remember that, will ya? In downer moments, remember that you are giving tens of thousands of us a wonderful view of your unique life filled with adventure, beautify, and love for Sean and Otis. In downer moments, please think, if you can remember, to count your many blessings, Colin. Name each of them one by one including Sean, Otis, your beautiful boat, your amazing country, and all your fans who love you. Yes, Colin, you are loved by hundreds, maybe even more! Thank God or Cosmic Consciousness however you may be comfortable and accepting with all that and feel peaceful remembering all the wonderous good things that are in you as a person. Most of all, don't waste a moment or be hurtful to yourself by judging and condemning yourself for your weakness, follies, or shortcomings. That is complete bollocks, mate. We're all flawed, foolish, and fall short of perfection. It's in the design of life. So, go easy on yourself, Colin. Many of us out here love you just the way you are! If you're in that group, show Colin by giving this comment a thumbs up, if you read this. Not for me, but for Colin!
@@FoxesAfloat My whole life, when people are sounding out my name, they often reference David, the actor-singer's last name, yes. My name only has one "s" but it pronounced Lass-off. Cheers!
Great vlog! Do not ever apologize for taking a few days off. I enjoy your travels, but you need to take time for yourselves too!! Quality of life is what's it's all about!!!! THANKS as always for taking us along!!! Otis is pretty cute!!
ANOTHER vid with sky-high production value! Really, guys, the vlogs just keep on getting better and better! LOVE the shots, and the music, and of COURSE you two, and OTIS! And please don't worry, Colin, if you have an "episode" and need to take a little time away. You've got a loving, and understanding "family" here, who're with you, and willing to wait for you whenever you are ready to share again. MUCH love to all three of you, and please keep on sharing yourselves with us? - J.
I was in England (specifically London) in 2011 and would love to go back and experience more than just London. Seeing Hampton court and Windsor castles (palaces), and the English countryside. England is far more beautiful than I ever imagined and I’ve come to realize this even more with your videos!
Colin, I'm sure I speak for most of us when I say that I'd rather see fewer quality videos than one every week where the quality drops as your health drops. Good that you could take a week off and look after yourself rather than forcing out another video for us when your heart isn't in it. Shaun - you make sure that Colin looks after himself. Otis - keep both of them happy. Fellow viewers - keep up the great supportive comments, and give the Foxes the space they need. Another great episode - full of some great comedy references - Barbara, Norman & Beryl. All favourites from the past and my youth! Some brilliant drone footage this week too.
What a beautiful video. The music was perfect, as always. And for some reason I was so touched, as an American, to see the memorial to President Kennedy (from back when we Americans could be proud of our presidents). You guys cheer me up.
Thanks for all the work you do to create these vlogs, they are fabulous. Hope you're feeling much better Colin. Important to take time for yourselves. Much as we all love you two and Otis, your health and welfare come before our entertainment! That said, I'm looking forward to the double whammy!
Sorry to hear you had a rough week, been struggling a bit recently with work and life. Your vlogs always brighten up my day with your fantastic cinematography, both of your chemistry make it so warming to watch! Keep enjoying life to the fullest, and take your well deserved break, you both deserve it. :)
Beautiful footage of the Thames again and lovely to see Honeypot Cottage. I met Beryl Reid once, she was outrageously drunk and camping it up like mad.
We know. Having the squits. Or is it the squats? And does the double whammy have anything to do with charging things in your secret cupboard? Seriously, you guys make my day. The songs you choose and the scenery are amazingly uplifting. Keep it up but we want you here for the long haul so, do pace yourselves and take care of each other. So excited you have over 58k. And I'm so thankful that I've been along for the ride. ❤❤❤
Best vlog so far IMHO, they have all been great, but this covered a special area for me. Many years ago I used to run round the areas covered and your vlog took me back. However the views and the way you presented them were better than my recollection and brightened my Friday, thanks. 😊
Thanks for the vlog guys. Colin, no need to apologise for taking time off, it's good to see as much or as little as you want to share. Take good care of each other.
You set yourselves a pretty hectic pace with one vlog a week. Take time to relax and enjoy cruising. We'll survive if you miss a week. Otis looks like he's loving his new home - such a cutie! Look forward to next weeks "double wammie"!
Thank you for another episode of amazing views. Colin, please know that you two have invited us into being part of your lives. We have no expectations and consider every episode a gift. Someday maybe you can highlight the missing 10 miles but if not, we will not sweat the small stuff. You have already given so much. I am surprised you guys have been on the river for so long. It has certainly been busy. Here in the US, we are finding things busier in our surroundings because of the limited employment that is going on and weekends have been twice as busy. Live simply, give more, expect less.
The Hurricane and Spitfire, were the two main fighters, which defeated the Luftwaffe, in the battle of Britain. There are several of these fighters, still flying! Great vlog by the way chaps.
A little bit of peace for me today as we watch wildfire burn all around us while we keep things as wet as we can. Thank you so much for the distraction while we wait.....
Got quite tearful when I saw Runnymede. My daughter lives in Egham. She is blind, finds it difficult to travel, so I go down there a lot and take my Granddaughter to the park. I haven't seen them for a year, so counting the days when lockdown ends
As an American I would like to thank you for showing the JFK memorial and your explanation of it. I never knew it existed. Great episode as always guys. So sorry you had a bad week but I sure do understand needing a break from time to time. Cute pup btw.
DUKW is a manufacturer's code based on D indicating the model year, 1942; U referring to the body style, utility (amphibious); K for all-wheel drive; and W for dual rear axles. The amphibious "Duck Boat" was actually used to cross the English Channel on D Day. Various other beach assaults during WWII including the Pacific theatre against the Japanese.
Tha amphibious yellow vehicle is probably a DUKW (or duck). These were used by the military (American I think but not sure) during World War II. Then, when they had no further military use, they became a tourist attraction. I remember going on them as a kid in holiday in Southport!
It was a DUKW that sank in the salthouse dock (called a Wacker Quacker in Liverpool)after the engine went on fire. The one that Colin has filmed looks like a new build as the original DUKW’s only had four wheels. One also sank in the Thames if memory serves.
@@DaveButler2000 Interesting. I don't remember how many wheels the ones had in Southport. I was a kid at the time. I seem to remember that they were painted red.
Ruth Pepperman I would put money on it that the DUKW you have seen in Southport would be an original. As a child Southport and Formby was a day out having come from Liverpool. The cockerels used the DUKW’s to get out onto the sands in safety and if caught out by the tides could use the DUKW to get back to the dunes at Formby. Jersey has one to get out to Elizabeth Castle when the tide is in.
@@DaveButler2000 You're right. I think that they were originals. They ran them for a few years as a tourist attraction in the 50s. I used to drive my parents to take me on one. My Dad always got stuck with the job as my mother refused point blank! 😊
Hope you are feeling a lot better Colin, the week gap didn’t spoil anything for us watching at all. Glad you made the decision to take time off from filming. Big hugs to you both and of course Otis. ❤️❤️
Hello! From Cape Cod, Massachusetts. We found you on Amazon, then started watching on UA-cam from the beginning. We've enjoyed every one of them. Your humor, history lessons, editing and music make your vlogs so enjoyable. We've been binge watching on the smart tv, so haven't been able to like or comment. We are totally hooked on narrowboating now, and I've been looking at holiday hire websites! Pretty reasonable - the airfare is going to cost more! Just bought the calendar, too. We are still a few vlogs away from catching up. Unhappy day when we have to wait a week for a new one. Love and light to you both! 💕
Susan - You should be able to like the videos on a smart TV, I can on mine. Press the down arrow key on your remote and a menu bar will appear at the bottom of the screen. Press the left arrow key to highlight the three vertical dots (usually far left) press enter/select on your remote and a sub-menu will appear. Press the right arrow key until the 'thumbs up' symbol is highlighted and then press enter/ select again on your remote - Job Done! Kind regards...
Thanks very much for sharing your journey on the Thames. A palace and a castle you really are showing everyone some historic areas of the UK. Those motor cruisers are behaving like the BMWs of the waterways! Don’t apologise for not filming part of your journey. Everyone needs a break sometimes and your mental health is much more important. Otis looks to be enjoying his run arounds. Take care. Nick
Another outstanding production. The history, the videos and pictures, the narration and Otis, all combine to create a thoroughly entertaining twenty minutes. Thank you so much,
Thanks for the cliff-hanger! :) Great content again lads, very glad to hear you put your personal health in front of the videos. See you next Friday! :)
Greeting from the US. I had no idea how vast the canal/river system was in England until I started watching your videos. What a surprising way to see the British countryside. And on a side note Otis gets cuter every day
Hi boys. Absolutely fab vlog. Stunning scenery and history lesson. Otis gets cuter every week 😍😍 Stay safe and hope you have a better week next week Colin 😊💜🐶
You’ve forgotten the real castle that has the most genuine love and genuineness. The Silver Fox and its “Captains”...that’s the real heart of this. Take good care...be well, be healthy...thanks as always from 🇨🇦
I enjoy watching your channel all the way from British Columbia in Canada! I'm British myself and used to be a Royal Air Force Police Dog Handler! I may come back one day and like the idea of a Narrow Boat so it's some good information! The little dog is very cute at this young and energetic age! Enjoy your cruising!!!
I forgot to say I live on a 34 by 8 foot Motorhome in Canada after selling my house and I'm just restoring it to an open plan style! The Motor Home is Called a Georgie Boy Swinger so when it's a rocking don't come a knockin!!!
Hello from NY. I look forward to your videos. I love them. The videos and music are so well produced and enjoyable to watch. Otis is freaking adorable. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s video😃
Thank you, you always have some very interesting places and love the stories or interesting facts. I look forward to your videos! Love the giggles and the "why are you laughing" you guys are awesome!
Thank you for another great video! I look forward to them every week. I'm a long ways away in Indiana US, but I wish I were on a canal boat in your UK. ....and also I wish I were a Brit right now, send help! Xoxo
The gaps of footage are no big deal to us viewers. Whenever you feel like sharing, great! If not, no worries. It just means you’re living your lives. Enjoy + thank you 🙏🏻. Really loved that circular structure w/ the quote. Fabulous! 😎
Ahhhh, another delightful day with The Foxes! Everything so beautiful and interesting.. Quite touched by the JFK memorial. Never knew that. We sure could use him now! Memorial to your Airmen, very moving. And that round artwork, very cool and moving as well. I really, really liked Windsor which surprised me because I was expecting it to be like London.. Bit it’s more green and peaceful. In Grammar school I did a paper on Windsor Castle.. Colin, sorry you had a rough week! Bet Otis pulls you out faster and wonderful Shaun as well! Whatever clogs your mind, remember it’s all crap as long as you have someone who loves you by your side and a loyal pup! Love to you all!
THANK YOU, so much for cheering me up today, I was have having a rubbish day so i thought i would watch this video, the music was very chilled, the history i enjoyed, it was very good, thank you. I do hope you are feeling better Colin and sometimes we all need a day off. So its ok. x
I just love watching your Vlogs. It really makes my day. It’s a time to chill and just forget about everything else and I love seeing Otis. Thankyou so much.
Otis melted my heart 💔 and I loved this episode. The Magna Carta is our Foundation. The American constitution is based on it. We will be forever indebted to...... Yorkshire 💙 God’s own Country Great Video looking forward to the humongous revelation. 🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨👏🏻
I have started watching you guys recently and am loving your videos. You're both so funny. I was very saddened to see Dillon has died. Having lost two dogs in October last year within three weeks of each other i understand totally how sad this time is. Glad you got Otis because he will make healing easier. Love watching the interaction between the two of you. You're both such characters. Keep up the good work and have a Happy Healthy New year. Much love Heather from Scotland.
@@FoxesAfloat You are welcome, thank you for the fun. Love your accent by the way. John and I lived in Bolton 25 years ago for six years and we loved it there, even the weather!! Our younger daughter lives in Manchester and so we are moving back to Westhoughton soon to be nearer to her. Our older and her future husband lives with us and they are moving with us. I cannot wait. Anyway we love it in Lancashire and we missed the people. Salt of the earth. All the best to all three of you and best wishes for happiness and good health for your journey together. Lots of love from an old woman..set now to retire soon and considering buying a narrowboat. :) Heather
You two would be great show hosts for TV, you've just got that wonderful enthusiasm and likability :-) Just make sure, with this new project, you don't over do it and make too much work for yourselves ay? I think I can speak for all your fans in saying that we all love what you are doing already, and we want our pals to do well :-)
Hi, goodness Otis has grown so much already. We moored up at Hampton Court Palace exactly where you are. Early the next morning we let our pooch out for her ablutions and she squeezed through the railing into the palace grounds and of course wouldn’t come back. Luckily she had done all her jobs before she snuck through. One of the gardeners brought her back to us with a smile and was reticent in giving her back to us. Guys, having a day, a week, a fortnight or a month off is something all your followers understand. The time and effort you require to put this vlog together each week is immense and all of us appreciate your dedication. So put yourselves first and look after yourselves!!!
Great video, as ever. Thank you for telling us about Runnymede, especially “Writ in Water”. I never knew about, and life is now richer because I do. Take all the time you need when you need to; we’ll all still be here when you get back.
Re: the Sydney Camm memorial statue of the Hurricane jet fighter thingie... The Spitfire and Hurricane were the two RAF fighter aircraft generally credited with winning the Battle of Britain for the good guys i.e our lot in 1940 , Sydney Camm being the designer of the piston engined Hurricane , the RAF's first 8gun monoplane fighter , hence the statue
As a U.S. American I really appreciated the footage of Runnymede and Windsor. The footage of the Magna Carta Memorial was very stirring. It was good to see Hampton Court again, as I have been there years ago. Great episode! Thanks.
The "Duck boat" is a WW2 DUKW - basically a 2 1/2 ton truck mated with a boat..... Built by GMC in the US. They were used quite a lot during the D-Day invasion, but also a lot of other times. There's a lot of them still being used for tourist duties around the US.
Way out of the park vlog !! Definitely one of your best. We are glad that you are better. You both are awesome and please stay like that ! Ciao from the Eternal City 🌃
The Hawker Hurricane was a British single-seat fighter aircraft designed and predominantly built by Hawker Aircraft Ltd. for service with the RAF. It was overshadowed in the public eye by the Spitfire's role during the Battle of Britain in 1940, but the Hurricane inflicted 60 per cent of the losses sustained by the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain.
Another great episode. Loved the drone footage over the Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle. Didn’t think the DJI geo-fencing would allow you fly there, so that was nice surprise.
@@FoxesAfloat Also must apologize for my poor grammar. Guess I need to read twice before sending. 🤦🏻♂️ And another thing........I just started watching your Amazon Prime series as well. 👍🏻
I just loved this weeks video boys. Your historical facts are brilliant Colin and the camera work was great. Can't believe how quick Otis is growing, he's so adorable. Really looking forward to next friday so take care as always and Lots of Love. xxx
Greetings from Woodstock, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada. Enjoy your Vlogs with the running commentary. You might enjoy a vlog from Canada - Cruising the Rideau Canal, Kingston to Ottawa - joining the Ottawa River by a series of 8 locks at the side of the Canadian Parliament Buildings. Get the vlog with UA-cam. Shake Otis' paw for me - cute little guy !!!!!! Keep the vlogs coming, they are great. Cheerio ! Wayne Johnson
Thanks muchly for the beautiful views and all the interesting history bits. Otis is just too adorable. Whether you guys are down in the valley or coming up to rising ground, please know that we are standing with you in spirit. Take care and God bless, Gloria
It is a hell of a commitment to publish a weekly vlog, let alone with your impeccable standards. I’m surprised that you don’t take breaks more often. Although I appreciate them every Friday!
Great drone footage!!! Absolutely loved it.... it's just so much better when someone you know shows you Castles, rather than to just look at them thru pictures, makes it that much more interesting!! Enjoy the time off, I bet Otis will love that!! Amazing Video Boys looking forward to the double whammy
That was a seriously great mooring outside Hampton. I’m amazed there was space! Excellent shots over Windsor too. I hope you don’t get chucked in the tower for that 😉. You both deserve a break any time you want too. You didn’t decide on this lifestyle just to have commitments to us. Take the break and come back refreshed. I’ve really enjoyed your journey down in the south but I hope you are heading back to quieter parts soon 😘
Stunningly informative vlog, the care and attention to detail really shines through here, a tv show would spend weeks making this kind of quality content, and you manage to do it on a weekly basis with a dinette as your studio, it's incredibly inspiring.
When you have those days that are tough for you, take the time you need and never worry about the viewers, we all put your wellbeing as the priority; and never worry about not covering part of your journey, we'll see it the next time you pass, and, if ever you feel short on footage, just point the camera at Otis and leave it running.... 'Otis Afloat', the spin-off series....
Haha! We'd probably get more viewers if we just left the camera on Otis 😂🥰
@@FoxesAfloat Dunno, Colin; pretty sure Otis's commentary wouldn't be nearly as enjoyable as yours!
I honestly think that you could package up your Vlogs for a TV series. They would lap this up in the US, especially with all that gorgeous ariel footage od Britain's beautiful countryside. 'Coast' is still popular on reruns, but didn't have the same personal touch with the presenters. I see this as more entertaining than anything on TV. Keeping it real is so important right now, and Colin and Sean are so honest, it is refreshing to see.
We love the whole package, with glimpses of Otis, because it reminds us that life can be very good and the whole world is not what mainstream media would have us believe, is a mess of violence and disease.
My thanks go to Colin and Sean for presenting real life with all its ups and downs, but ultimately to be thankful for what we have, both now and historically, in Britain. You are a credit to the Nation, lads!
Probably find that Otis would easily get side tracked from the job at hand !
Otis is growing, I can tell! He's just a pup so he loves his sleep, of course. I love how you commentate along the way, Colin, and share the history of the UK and the sites. You're really good at it, mate! You are a beautiful person, you are. Remember that, will ya? In downer moments, remember that you are giving tens of thousands of us a wonderful view of your unique life filled with adventure, beautify, and love for Sean and Otis. In downer moments, please think, if you can remember, to count your many blessings, Colin. Name each of them one by one including Sean, Otis, your beautiful boat, your amazing country, and all your fans who love you. Yes, Colin, you are loved by hundreds, maybe even more! Thank God or Cosmic Consciousness however you may be comfortable and accepting with all that and feel peaceful remembering all the wonderous good things that are in you as a person. Most of all, don't waste a moment or be hurtful to yourself by judging and condemning yourself for your weakness, follies, or shortcomings. That is complete bollocks, mate. We're all flawed, foolish, and fall short of perfection. It's in the design of life. So, go easy on yourself, Colin. Many of us out here love you just the way you are! If you're in that group, show Colin by giving this comment a thumbs up, if you read this. Not for me, but for Colin!
Aww, thanks, David. That's so kind!
Has anyone ever mentioned that if you say your name really fast it sounds like David Hasselhoff? 😂
@@FoxesAfloat My whole life, when people are sounding out my name, they often reference David, the actor-singer's last name, yes. My name only has one "s" but it pronounced Lass-off. Cheers!
Please don't stress out making videos, whatever you put up will be fine.
Thank you 💜
Great vlog! Do not ever apologize for taking a few days off. I enjoy your travels, but you need to take time for yourselves too!! Quality of life is what's it's all about!!!! THANKS as always for taking us along!!! Otis is pretty cute!!
Thanks so much 💜
What a good boy, recognizes his own name, potty trained already, kissing and licking, very friendly. Otis is pretty cool too.
hahahaha! 😂
Puppyyyy hahah and very power conscientious secret cub-bard mentioned well said BD :)
I love how Shawn just pops Otis out the hatch! Adorable!
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ANOTHER vid with sky-high production value! Really, guys, the vlogs just keep on getting better and better! LOVE the shots, and the music, and of COURSE you two, and OTIS! And please don't worry, Colin, if you have an "episode" and need to take a little time away. You've got a loving, and understanding "family" here, who're with you, and willing to wait for you whenever you are ready to share again. MUCH love to all three of you, and please keep on sharing yourselves with us? - J.
Thank you so much, John.
Everyone deserves a rest! thank you for taking me places I will never get to go!
Totally our pleasure, Jenny!
I was in England (specifically London) in 2011 and would love to go back and experience more than just London. Seeing Hampton court and Windsor castles (palaces), and the English countryside. England is far more beautiful than I ever imagined and I’ve come to realize this even more with your videos!
It does have some lovely spots 💜
Colin, I'm sure I speak for most of us when I say that I'd rather see fewer quality videos than one every week where the quality drops as your health drops. Good that you could take a week off and look after yourself rather than forcing out another video for us when your heart isn't in it.
Shaun - you make sure that Colin looks after himself.
Otis - keep both of them happy.
Fellow viewers - keep up the great supportive comments, and give the Foxes the space they need.
Another great episode - full of some great comedy references - Barbara, Norman & Beryl. All favourites from the past and my youth! Some brilliant drone footage this week too.
Thank you so much, David. I only publish videos I'm happy with so no chance of the quality dropping too much (I hope) 👍🏻💜
What a beautiful video. The music was perfect, as always. And for some reason I was so touched, as an American, to see the memorial to President Kennedy (from back when we Americans could be proud of our presidents). You guys cheer me up.
Aww, thanks, James!
I have to say, the history lessons I get from you in every episode is amazing and I love it. Thanks
Glad to hear it!
Excellent video. What more could you need ask for 2 handsome gentlement, beautiful scenery, history and a cute puppy.
Oooh, Loving you right now 😂👍🏻💜
I love you guys. I forgot funny.
Thanks for all the work you do to create these vlogs, they are fabulous. Hope you're feeling much better Colin. Important to take time for yourselves. Much as we all love you two and Otis, your health and welfare come before our entertainment! That said, I'm looking forward to the double whammy!
It's well worth the wait! 👍🏻
Sorry to hear you had a rough week, been struggling a bit recently with work and life. Your vlogs always brighten up my day with your fantastic cinematography, both of your chemistry make it so warming to watch! Keep enjoying life to the fullest, and take your well deserved break, you both deserve it. :)
Thanks, Thomas! Sending love!
Beautiful footage of the Thames again and lovely to see Honeypot Cottage. I met Beryl Reid once, she was outrageously drunk and camping it up like mad.
Haha! Sounds brilliant!
We know. Having the squits. Or is it the squats? And does the double whammy have anything to do with charging things in your secret cupboard? Seriously, you guys make my day. The songs you choose and the scenery are amazingly uplifting. Keep it up but we want you here for the long haul so, do pace yourselves and take care of each other. So excited you have over 58k. And I'm so thankful that I've been along for the ride. ❤❤❤
And we've loved having you with us every second along the way! 💜👍🏻
@@FoxesAfloat xoxo
yay! my favorite part of friday! 2 of my favorite lads and OTIS!
Haha! Thank you!
That yellow amphibious truck is a converted "DUKW" (hence the nickname "duck"). It was designed and used quite extensively by the Allies during WWII.
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I took a Duck tour in Singapore. Fun!
Best vlog so far IMHO, they have all been great, but this covered a special area for me. Many years ago I used to run round the areas covered and your vlog took me back. However the views and the way you presented them were better than my recollection and brightened my Friday, thanks. 😊
That's so kind. Thanks Jim!
Spectacular and moving video.
Thanks, David!
Duck Boats in Boston, USA at least are replica World War II amphibious DUKW, D=1942, U=Utility(amphibious), K=all wheel drive, W=double rear axles
Thanks for the vlog guys. Colin, no need to apologise for taking time off, it's good to see as much or as little as you want to share. Take good care of each other.
Thank you!
You set yourselves a pretty hectic pace with one vlog a week. Take time to relax and enjoy cruising. We'll survive if you miss a week. Otis looks like he's loving his new home - such a cutie! Look forward to next weeks "double wammie"!
Nah, the vlogs are keeping me going. It's real life and the past that are killing me 😬
I got the biggest smile when you showed Otis running and playing and the shot of him sleeping?? Squee!!!❤️😊
haha! 🥰
Everyone has bad weeks mate. You guys definitely deserve some down time enjoying each other’s company and enjoying a nice quiet cruse!
Thanks, Craig 👍🏻💜
Thank you for another episode of amazing views. Colin, please know that you two have invited us into being part of your lives. We have no expectations and consider every episode a gift. Someday maybe you can highlight the missing 10 miles but if not, we will not sweat the small stuff. You have already given so much. I am surprised you guys have been on the river for so long. It has certainly been busy. Here in the US, we are finding things busier in our surroundings because of the limited employment that is going on and weekends have been twice as busy. Live simply, give more, expect less.
Thank you so much!
What we got was absolutely stunning, never feel you have let us down. Take care of yourselves, looking forward to next week already.
Next week is a corker! 😛
Really appreciate the history lessons.
Cheers 🤣
The Hurricane and Spitfire, were the two main fighters, which defeated the Luftwaffe, in the battle of Britain. There are several of these fighters, still flying! Great vlog by the way chaps.
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Beautifully shot and edited Vlog. The music is perfect. Bring on the double whammy hehe
Oh, it's a good'un! 👍🏻
A little bit of peace for me today as we watch wildfire burn all around us while we keep things as wet as we can. Thank you so much for the distraction while we wait.....
Stay safe! 💜
Interesting vlog, great footage. Ottis is precious! Hope you are feeling better...Hugs 💙💚💙
Been a terrible month, Barry! 💜
Sorry to hear, hope all gets back to good again soon....Double Hugs!!!💙💚💙
Got quite tearful when I saw Runnymede. My daughter lives in Egham. She is blind, finds it difficult to travel, so I go down there a lot and take my Granddaughter to the park. I haven't seen them for a year, so counting the days when lockdown ends
Hopefully, not long now!
My bride and I took a duck ride in Wisconsin Dells on our honeymoon in September 1967. Still remember it well. She now lives in a memory care facility
Sorry to hear that, Howard 💜
Colin well done for looking after number 1 for a change, we can always catch up later.
Thanks, Alan 💜
Shaun is right, the duck boat is weird! Stay the course gentlemen, enjoying your trip, history lessons and dear Otis.
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As an American I would like to thank you for showing the JFK memorial and your explanation of it. I never knew it existed. Great episode as always guys. So sorry you had a bad week but I sure do understand needing a break from time to time. Cute pup btw.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Aloha my friends... \000/
B.T.W. you two already are our "Double Whammy" see ya next week.
Talking of double whammy, don't miss next week's 😉
I absolutely look forward to your adventures. Thank you for sharing your lives and your beautiful country , and Otis.😊💕
Our pleasure. Thanks, Kenny!
DUKW is a manufacturer's code based on D indicating the model year, 1942; U referring to the body style, utility (amphibious); K for all-wheel drive; and W for dual rear axles. The amphibious "Duck Boat" was actually used to cross the English Channel on D Day. Various other beach assaults during WWII including the Pacific theatre against the Japanese.
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Tha amphibious yellow vehicle is probably a DUKW (or duck). These were used by the military (American I think but not sure) during World War II. Then, when they had no further military use, they became a tourist attraction. I remember going on them as a kid in holiday in Southport!
It was a DUKW that sank in the salthouse dock (called a Wacker Quacker in Liverpool)after the engine went on fire. The one that Colin has filmed looks like a new build as the original DUKW’s only had four wheels. One also sank in the Thames if memory serves.
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@@DaveButler2000 Interesting. I don't remember how many wheels the ones had in Southport. I was a kid at the time. I seem to remember that they were painted red.
Ruth Pepperman I would put money on it that the DUKW you have seen in Southport would be an original. As a child Southport and Formby was a day out having come from Liverpool. The cockerels used the DUKW’s to get out onto the sands in safety and if caught out by the tides could use the DUKW to get back to the dunes at Formby. Jersey has one to get out to Elizabeth Castle when the tide is in.
@@DaveButler2000 You're right. I think that they were originals. They ran them for a few years as a tourist attraction in the 50s. I used to drive my parents to take me on one. My Dad always got stuck with the job as my mother refused point blank! 😊
Hope you are feeling a lot better Colin, the week gap didn’t spoil anything for us watching at all. Glad you made the decision to take time off from filming. Big hugs to you both and of course Otis. ❤️❤️
Thanks, Michelle. It's been a crappy few weeks but I'm getting some great professional help and support 💜
Hello! From Cape Cod, Massachusetts. We found you on Amazon, then started watching on UA-cam from the beginning. We've enjoyed every one of them. Your humor, history lessons, editing and music make your vlogs so enjoyable. We've been binge watching on the smart tv, so haven't been able to like or comment. We are totally hooked on narrowboating now, and I've been looking at holiday hire websites! Pretty reasonable - the airfare is going to cost more! Just bought the calendar, too. We are still a few vlogs away from catching up. Unhappy day when we have to wait a week for a new one. Love and light to you both! 💕
Thank you so much, Susan! Really nice to have you aboard with us 👍🏻
Susan - You should be able to like the videos on a smart TV, I can on mine. Press the down arrow key on your remote and a menu bar will appear at the bottom of the screen. Press the left arrow key to highlight the three vertical dots (usually far left) press enter/select on your remote and a sub-menu will appear. Press the right arrow key until the 'thumbs up' symbol is highlighted and then press enter/ select again on your remote - Job Done! Kind regards...
Thank you, I never knew! I will try that!
Thanks very much for sharing your journey on the Thames. A palace and a castle you really are showing everyone some historic areas of the UK. Those motor cruisers are behaving like the BMWs of the waterways! Don’t apologise for not filming part of your journey. Everyone needs a break sometimes and your mental health is much more important. Otis looks to be enjoying his run arounds. Take care. Nick
Otis is a right little bugger 😂 Thanks, Nick 👍🏻
quite enjoying thee videos, your commentaries are on point and we LOVE Otis !
Thank you, Neil!
I love whatever you present. We won't miss what we don't see. Take good care of yourselves.
You'd be surprised how many messages we get saying 'You missed this" or "You didn't show that" 🙄
Another outstanding production. The history, the videos and pictures, the narration and Otis, all combine to create a thoroughly entertaining twenty minutes. Thank you so much,
Always a pleasure!
Another great vlog. As usual apleasure to watch, you guys brighten up my week. Pete in New Zealand
Thanks so much, Robin! 👋🏻
Just amazing footage .. you deserve time to enjoy it .. ❤️❤️❤️ Xx
Thanks, Vanessa!
Thanks for the cliff-hanger! :) Great content again lads, very glad to hear you put your personal health in front of the videos. See you next Friday! :)
Don't miss next week!
Otis is so cute and well behaved. Thank you, for all the history and quirks as you putter along.
Our pleasure!
Just love Otis, he’s so scrummy 💕
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Greeting from the US. I had no idea how vast the canal/river system was in England until I started watching your videos. What a surprising way to see the British countryside. And on a side note Otis gets cuter every day
He does!
Hi boys. Absolutely fab vlog. Stunning scenery and history lesson. Otis gets cuter every week 😍😍 Stay safe and hope you have a better week next week Colin 😊💜🐶
Thanks, Christine 💜
Fabulous flight over Windsor Castle - the best ever seen. Give Otis a pat for me - he's a star of my screen.
Thanks, William.
You’ve forgotten the real castle that has the most genuine love and genuineness. The Silver Fox and its “Captains”...that’s the real heart of this. Take good care...be well, be healthy...thanks as always from 🇨🇦
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I enjoy watching your channel all the way from British Columbia in Canada! I'm British myself and used to be a Royal Air Force Police Dog Handler! I may come back one day and like the idea of a Narrow Boat so it's some good information! The little dog is very cute at this young and energetic age! Enjoy your cruising!!!
I forgot to say I live on a 34 by 8 foot Motorhome in Canada after selling my house and I'm just restoring it to an open plan style! The Motor Home is Called a Georgie Boy Swinger so when it's a rocking don't come a knockin!!!
Thanks so much, Steve! 👍🏻
Awww boys - I loved your video, especially when u show us the bloopers - your kiss was cute, more of that please xxx
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A nice cruiser, beautiful scenery, gorgeous day-WHY would anyone want to be in a rush?? Not me !!!
Exactly!
Thank you great video.
Thanks, Andre!
Hello from NY. I look forward to your videos. I love them. The videos and music are so well produced and enjoyable to watch. Otis is freaking adorable. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s video😃
Thanks so much, Deborah 👍🏻
Your channels like therapy for me very relaxing
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Thank you, you always have some very interesting places and love the stories or interesting facts. I look forward to your videos! Love the giggles and the "why are you laughing" you guys are awesome!
hehe, thanks!
Thank you for another great video! I look forward to them every week. I'm a long ways away in Indiana US, but I wish I were on a canal boat in your UK.
....and also I wish I were a Brit right now, send help!
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I pray things improve for you guys soon 💜
The gaps of footage are no big deal to us viewers. Whenever you feel like sharing, great! If not, no worries. It just means you’re living your lives. Enjoy + thank you 🙏🏻. Really loved that circular structure w/ the quote. Fabulous! 😎
Thanks for that! 💜
Ahhhh, another delightful day with The Foxes! Everything so beautiful and interesting.. Quite touched by the JFK memorial. Never knew that. We sure could use him now! Memorial to your Airmen, very moving. And that round artwork, very cool and moving as well. I really, really liked Windsor which surprised me because I was expecting it to be like London.. Bit it’s more green and peaceful. In Grammar school I did a paper on Windsor Castle..
Colin, sorry you had a rough week! Bet Otis pulls you out faster and wonderful Shaun as well! Whatever clogs your mind, remember it’s all crap as long as you have someone who loves you by your side and a loyal pup! Love to you all!
I actually loved filming everywhere this week. So many lovely places. 💜
You take a vacation when you need one! Just enjoy!
THANK YOU, so much for cheering me up today, I was have having a rubbish day so i thought i would watch this video, the music was very chilled, the history i enjoyed, it was very good, thank you. I do hope you are feeling better Colin and sometimes we all need a day off. So its ok. x
Thanks Kate 👍🏻💜
A lovely summer's day in Windsor, interesting things to see along the way, and baby Otis, of course -- a great episode.
Glad you enjoyed it
I just love watching your Vlogs. It really makes my day. It’s a time to chill and just forget about everything else and I love seeing Otis. Thankyou so much.
Aww, thanks, Donalee! 👍🏻💜
Otis melted my heart 💔 and I loved this episode. The Magna Carta is our Foundation. The American constitution is based on it.
We will be forever indebted to...... Yorkshire 💙
God’s own Country
Great Video looking forward to the humongous revelation. 🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨👏🏻
You're gonna love it!
I have started watching you guys recently and am loving your videos. You're both so funny. I was very saddened to see Dillon has died. Having lost two dogs in October last year within three weeks of each other i understand totally how sad this time is. Glad you got Otis because he will make healing easier. Love watching the interaction between the two of you. You're both such characters. Keep up the good work and have a Happy Healthy New year. Much love Heather from Scotland.
Aw, thanks, Heather and WELCOME! Happy New Year to you xxx
@@FoxesAfloat You are welcome, thank you for the fun. Love your accent by the way. John and I lived in Bolton 25 years ago for six years and we loved it there, even the weather!! Our younger daughter lives in Manchester and so we are moving back to Westhoughton soon to be nearer to her. Our older and her future husband lives with us and they are moving with us. I cannot wait. Anyway we love it in Lancashire and we missed the people. Salt of the earth. All the best to all three of you and best wishes for happiness and good health for your journey together. Lots of love from an old woman..set now to retire soon and considering buying a narrowboat. :) Heather
You two would be great show hosts for TV, you've just got that wonderful enthusiasm and likability :-)
Just make sure, with this new project, you don't over do it and make too much work for yourselves ay?
I think I can speak for all your fans in saying that we all love what you are doing already, and we want our pals to do well :-)
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Exemplary photography, editing & narration. Cheers from Toronto.
Thanks, Jeff!
Hi, goodness Otis has grown so much already. We moored up at Hampton Court Palace exactly where you are. Early the next morning we let our pooch out for her ablutions and she squeezed through the railing into the palace grounds and of course wouldn’t come back. Luckily she had done all her jobs before she snuck through. One of the gardeners brought her back to us with a smile and was reticent in giving her back to us. Guys, having a day, a week, a fortnight or a month off is something all your followers understand. The time and effort you require to put this vlog together each week is immense and all of us appreciate your dedication. So put yourselves first and look after yourselves!!!
What a story! Haha! It's not the vlogs that get me down. It's the past and real life. The vlogs actually help distract me from the demons 😈
Great video, as ever. Thank you for telling us about Runnymede, especially “Writ in Water”. I never knew about, and life is now richer because I do. Take all the time you need when you need to; we’ll all still be here when you get back.
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Re: the Sydney Camm memorial statue of the Hurricane jet fighter thingie... The Spitfire and Hurricane were the two RAF fighter aircraft generally credited with winning the Battle of Britain for the good guys i.e our lot in 1940 , Sydney Camm being the designer of the piston engined Hurricane , the RAF's first 8gun monoplane fighter , hence the statue
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As a U.S. American I really appreciated the footage of Runnymede and Windsor. The footage of the Magna Carta Memorial was very stirring. It was good to see Hampton Court again, as I have been there years ago. Great episode! Thanks.
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The "Duck boat" is a WW2 DUKW - basically a 2 1/2 ton truck mated with a boat..... Built by GMC in the US. They were used quite a lot during the D-Day invasion, but also a lot of other times. There's a lot of them still being used for tourist duties around the US.
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Way out of the park vlog !! Definitely one of your best. We are glad that you are better. You both are awesome and please stay like that ! Ciao from the Eternal City 🌃
Thank you!
Love the scenery, beautiful buildings, Windsor Castle drone footage is spectacular. Onto vlog 120
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The Hawker Hurricane was a British single-seat fighter aircraft designed and predominantly built by Hawker Aircraft Ltd. for service with the RAF. It was overshadowed in the public eye by the Spitfire's role during the Battle of Britain in 1940, but the Hurricane inflicted 60 per cent of the losses sustained by the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain.
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You two do make me smile and chuckle after a busy week. love Otis.. Remember It is ok not to be ok... xx
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My! Hasn't he grown?! Sorry about your rough week, I hope things have evened out for you by now
Thanks. John! 👍🏻
Another great episode. Loved the drone footage over the Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle. Didn’t think the DJI geo-fencing would allow you fly there, so that was nice surprise.
I stayed about 200 metres away from the exclusion zone 👍🏻
@@FoxesAfloat Also must apologize for my poor grammar. Guess I need to read twice before sending. 🤦🏻♂️
And another thing........I just started watching your Amazon Prime series as well. 👍🏻
I just loved this weeks video boys. Your historical facts are brilliant Colin and the camera work was great. Can't believe how quick Otis is growing, he's so adorable. Really looking forward to next friday so take care as always and Lots of Love. xxx
Thanks, Virginia. He's growing like a weed! 😂
Awww, that fluffy hair, those bright eyes, all excited! Looking good Sean! 😁😁
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Greetings from Woodstock, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada. Enjoy your Vlogs with the running commentary. You might enjoy a vlog from Canada - Cruising the Rideau Canal, Kingston to Ottawa - joining the Ottawa River by a series of 8 locks at the side of the Canadian Parliament Buildings. Get the vlog with UA-cam. Shake Otis' paw for me - cute little guy !!!!!! Keep the vlogs coming, they are great. Cheerio ! Wayne Johnson
Awesome thank you!
I love your videos..I look forward to them every week. Thankyou for entertaining us all! Have a great day.x 🐾🐶..please give Otis a hug for me.x
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Thanks muchly for the beautiful views and all the interesting history bits. Otis is just too adorable. Whether you guys are down in the valley or coming up to rising ground, please know that we are standing with you in spirit. Take care and God bless, Gloria
Thank you so much, Gloria 👍🏻💜
It is a hell of a commitment to publish a weekly vlog, let alone with your impeccable standards. I’m surprised that you don’t take breaks more often. Although I appreciate them every Friday!
It's not a pressure producing the vlogs, it's just real life that gets me down.
Love the drone footage of Windsor Castle, had no idea it was so vast! Your videos are superb, I'm almost up to date with you now!
Nice one. Thanks!
Thanks... please take care of your health.....
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I love your pupp!! And oh my I love the look on his face whenever Colin mentiones the secret drawer or closet! As always so refreshing a channel.
Hehe! Thanks, Andrew!
Great drone footage!!! Absolutely loved it.... it's just so much better when someone you know shows you Castles, rather than to just look at them thru pictures, makes it that much more interesting!! Enjoy the time off, I bet Otis will love that!! Amazing Video Boys looking forward to the double whammy
oh, it's gonna be a belter! 😛
I didn't know that Windsor Castle got their power from the river...thanks for telling me very interesting.
You're welcome, Phoebe xx
I'm in London now. brilliant as always boy's.
Cheers, George!
It is interesting that the Writ in Water is carved so that it is read in the water's reflection.
Yeah, lovely spot.
That was a seriously great mooring outside Hampton. I’m amazed there was space! Excellent shots over Windsor too. I hope you don’t get chucked in the tower for that 😉. You both deserve a break any time you want too. You didn’t decide on this lifestyle just to have commitments to us. Take the break and come back refreshed. I’ve really enjoyed your journey down in the south but I hope you are heading back to quieter parts soon 😘
Might get worse before it gets better 😂