Navigating rivers on our narrowboat holiday was joyous
Вставка
- Опубліковано 3 гру 2024
- Welcome to my channel: / stanshappyhour
A film to remind us of the sunnier days ahead. Filmed in September 2020, some scenes from the beautiful two rivers we (me, my son Robin and cameraman Mike) navigated on our narrowboat holiday around the Avon Ring. And lovely it was, too.
I used to be an 80s music popstar, now I'm a waterways enthusiast, with a thing for canal boats, canal boat holidays, canal walks, river walks and discovering the gorgeous English countryside.
Thirty years ago, I was in the band The Housemartins, with my talented friends Paul Heaton, Norman Cook (aka Fatboy Slim) and Hugh Whittaker. We had chart success with songs like Happy Hour, Caravan of Love, Build and Me And The Farmer.
But that was then. These days, my happy hours consist of family time - and making films about the UK's amazing waterways. Either on foot or at the tiller of a narrowboat. I love canals, canal boats and canal boat holidays, making films about my time on or near the water. I also love to take English countryside walks alongside rivers and canals.
Usually with my mini schnauzer Mabel and new havanese puppy Rufus. I talk sometimes, Mabel and Rufus don't. But we always have fun and we'd love you to join us - just hit the SUBSCRIBE button (please!)
#Narrowboat #Narrowboat Holiday #Narrowboat hire
Wonderful views from the boat and so peaceful.
cheers!
Again. You guys brightened up my day. Lovely shots. So soothing. 😊
Cheers!
Always fun to watch your videos. The shot with the sun glimmering off the water was spectacular, like crushed diamonds glistening on a silver ribbon........
Ah, your words will be music to Mikes ears. Cheers!
Nice shots .... although makes the lockdown even harder! Can't wait for it to finish so we can get moving again! Keep them coming!
Oops - that wasn't the plan! Can't wait for it to finish either, want to get back on the hireboats. Hope you're keeping well on the water
We are looking forward to finally getting on our Black Prince boat in July this year after cancelling in 2020. We are watching your videos of the Avon Ring with interest as this is exactly what We will be doing. Great work Stan.
Good choice, you'll have a fab time with them, I'm sure. (Whenever it is!) all the best
Love the green and a glimpse of the sun, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it. Good times will be back - along with narrowboat holidays.... (he says, crossing his fingers)
Thanks for giving us a glimpse of summer Stan in these dark times... Roll on the good weather.
Glad you enjoyed it. And totally agree, can't wait. Mind you, went for a stroll this morning in my local park with the dogs - and the snowdrops were all out in flower. Spring is definitely on its way. Phew - and huzzah!
@@StansHappyHour oh yeeesss 👍
@@StansHappyHour oh yeeesss 👍
I have noticed that you are in touching distance of your first 1k Subscribers, just look how far you have come from those early days when you weren't sure your vlogs would take off, well done.
Very true, and most kind of you to notice! Though, I've sort of changed tack now, I like the fact that it's a select crew - and that everyone is so polite, generous & supportive. Not like most of the big, bad social media stuff out there. Either way, all the best to you and yours. Cheers Stan
Love this!!! Malvern Hills are awesome aren’t they?
Definitely!
Love em!
Great video Stan some beautiful scenery, I used to deliver and collect the mail from Malvern theatres and the drive to it was absolutely stunning, would you consider living on a boat 👊
Yep, it is fab round there. Delivery stuff, on a bike? Reason I ask is that I've just got rid of my twist and go scooter for a Honda Supercub 125. Great toy - but might have to buy a proper one soon. As for living on a boat. Not sure. I'm quite happy hiring them at the minute.
@@StansHappyHour hi Stan no I was a postman on the walks for around ten years and then went onto the driving side for a further eight years the Malvern theatres was part of my driving years so I used to go there in a seven and half ton vehicle happy days and the drive through Malvern was absolutely beautiful 🙌 I too am into scooters big time the Honda supercub 125 is an absolute classic mate, but you know what Stan you need a nice Vespa or lambretta , I think one day you will live on a boat I certainly could, a modern day Ken Boon 🙌 have a great day mate 👊
Would love a Lambretta...
@@StansHappyHour there fantastic Stan and so iconic, I think Paul Heaton has got a scooter? Got a picture of him sat on one somewhere, something for you to think about mate a nice lammy 👊🛵👊