033 - FROM THE CITY OF OXFORD TO OXFORD CANAL ON OUR NARROWBOAT

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We leave Oxford behind and travel a little further up the River Thames to join the Oxford Canal vid Duke's Cut. We get stuck for the night and there is much drama as we meet a boat that is stuck on the silt in a lock and has some rope and a fender wrapped round its prop.
So far we are loving this canal but have mixed feelings about winter which is fast approaching. We are enjoying the peace and quiet but all the winter stoppages mean that we don't have as much freedom as we thought we would and getting used to keeping our home warm as it gets colder is yet another learning curve.
Lots of tangents as usual including learning about operation mincemeat and don't forget to watch to the end to see all the outtakes and bloopers there are a lot in this vlog, including a random rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody by Michael.
Thanks for watching!
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@guypidsley1572 3 года назад

I don't know what you too have been on, but that was the most endearing laugh out loud video I've seen for some time, is it the freedom of the Oxford Canal in 250 meter bursts, Loki looking down on you after you maritime Samaritan rescue, no it was the mince pies, the thought of black pudding being the next tester dish...what are raisins in English? that's a port or starboard question. rambling must stop, you delightful couple. I do so hope we will meet some day, upon the not so briny deep. Guy

@MinimalList 3 года назад

Do wave if you see us! We’ll probably still be rambling! M

@jasonbrant6394 4 года назад

Just re watched this video as a kind of wishful thinking. The Thames ring was to be our first cruising ring of the season . We are currently locked down at skipton on the l&l a wonderful place but not our plan at all . Stay safe guys hopefully this will all be a memory fairly shortly.

@MinimalList 4 года назад

One hopes... we’re stuck in place as well, and had great plans for being through York and half way up over the L&L by now. Ahh well, this too shall pass. M

@greggobleman270 6 лет назад

"Hi George!" Good to see him so happy.

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Greg Gobleman Roof! Slurp woof!! G

@morgidvmw0mdv 6 лет назад

I love your joint cense of humour. It's brilliant.

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+David Morgan Thanks! Jointly! M

@derekandpauline4553 3 года назад

I know I’m a couple of years behind but I’m slowly catching up. So enjoying your channel even if it not a ‘professional channel’

@MinimalList 3 года назад

Glad you're enjoying catching up! M

@peterharris8506 6 лет назад

I loved your answer, NO lol.

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

It’s to the point haha!

@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian 6 лет назад

“There is nothing professional about this channel”. Thank heavens as it is perfect!

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

Glad you think so! M

@FingonNZ 4 года назад

I know I'm 2+ years late but I really enjoyed this video particularly because you passed some of the terraced housing (near a big old red-brick Coal Powered Station) that I used to live in around 2001-2003. I recognised some of the houses that were opposite to where I lived. I haven't been back to the UK since then & was ridiculously excited to see them! 🥰👏👏 P.S. It really is a beautiful stretch of the Thames.

@MinimalList 4 года назад

Really glad to bring you a long-ago familiar! M

@lawrencehearn2000 6 лет назад

Watching you from Vancouver. Enjoy every episode.

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+lawrencehearn2000 Thanks! My one-time home! M

@abritandhisbikeinpoland6802 5 лет назад

Christmas isn't Christmas without mince pies!! I could kill for a mince pie, no such thing in Poland!! My record is still 36 pies between Christmas and new year!!

@MinimalList 5 лет назад

That is a fair few mince pies!

@stevecooney1361 6 лет назад

So funny 👍

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+steve cooney Thanks! M

@mikehaldane4061 4 года назад

Like Michael, one of my favourite manoeuvers when starting off in the morning is to forget to put on the tiller extension!

@adrianfeek7424 4 года назад

You guys are amazing

@sarahmartella3381 6 лет назад

: - ) : - ) : - ) Thank you for making me laugh!! love watching your vlogs...Mince pies already...7 weeks till Christmas.....looking forward to your next vlog. You are very kind helping out the stricken boat...We always help if we come across anything.Just one big family..Thanks Sarah xx

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Sarah Martella Yeah, got to take care of each other, that's what I love about this community! Does seem a bit early for Christmas puddings, doesn't it? M

@sarahmartella3381 6 лет назад

Never too early for a mince pie....: - )

@andyward8336 6 лет назад

Mince pies did used to contain meat but for some reason the recipe was changed . Ecky-Thump is a Lancashire martial art involving the use of a Black pudding .

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Andy Ward Good gods, British humor actually KILLED someone??!? I have to admit, the boomerang does sound hilarious.

@ianclarke7956 6 лет назад

Love the hair Joe when it has come out from hiding under that woolly hat, great outtakes and the dogs in general, please keep them coming . Love the three of you ,well two really, sorry Michael.not this time.

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Ian Clarke What the heck did I do?? M

@luanncrownover4 6 лет назад

Congrats to you drawing your own dots and visiting all those really neat places! Lovely scenery...enjoyed it!

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Luann Crownover They're really great dots!! Thanks! M

@clairepapadatos1116 6 лет назад

Wonderful, as usual, and soooo professional 😊☺😀

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Claire Papadatos That's us! M

@jofuji8255 6 лет назад

Ick! Never have liked dried fruit. No Christmas cake, pudding or mince pies for me. Get him to try an Eccles cake next 😉

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Jo Fuji I think she may have tricked me into an Eccles cake already! M

@moosabones 5 лет назад

‘The man who never was’ classic film.

@MinimalList 5 лет назад

Will have to find a copy some day! M

@SouthAussiemait 5 лет назад

@@MinimalList There is also the classic Goon Show episode by the same name. Can be found right hear on RU-vid. They don't mention Operation Mincepie but there is an appearance of a Shepherds Spy! Check it out and you'll see I'm not jocking.😂

@TheSAexpat 6 лет назад

Brill as always !!

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Michael and Max Thanks! M

@ade9685 6 лет назад

Nice vlog Micheal & Jo, Mince Pies oooh yes I do love em this time of year on a plate with double cream. Looked at the stoppages looks like you'll have a nice stay at Banbury to Nov 24th. Presuming you make Kings Sutton by the 13th easy I dare say. Keep em coming something new now on the narrow cut.

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Ade We will keep them coming, though stoppages may mean a few more diy videos or explainers or something. We think we've got a schedule worked out for getting through, but it all depends on no stoppages going over schedule! M

@colingibson8018 5 лет назад

Black pudding is actually nice , depends on your tastes it can be a little of an accuired taste. If you don't mind egg in the beard you should try an egg banjo . That's a definite egg in the beard kind of sandwich, but with a fried tomatoes mmmm slap your mama good. I was always told that if your dog is eating grass it has an upset tummy.

@rickygreen8921 6 лет назад

Ur be passing through my home town of banbury in Moored near ayhno peaceful spot, I love the Oxford canal when I got my boat I traveled the napton flight on day one, quick learning curve very nice though happy travels, oh and if your not passed yet banbury town lock is closed I believe on the 16th till 19th just to give u the heads up

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Ricky Green Thanks! Yes, Banbury is closed already apparently, up till the 24th. We're going to have a tricky time between here and there, closures are definitely going to be an issue! M

@rickygreen8921 6 лет назад

Minimal List oh is it I didn’t think it was yet that’s put a stop to me cruising that way 😊 banbury is a lovely town to visit in my opinion obviously, would be good to some clips of it In a future vlog

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Ricky Green we'll make sure to have a little tour of Banbury once we arrive! M

@mortglickman3217 6 лет назад

good job guys...

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+mort glickman Thanks! M

@outwiththechances2421 6 лет назад

So very much enjoyed your vlog, your both great fun to watch including Gorge. Miss the UK winter and have bets on you having another mince pie! Best thoughts Chris and Denise in Abu Dhabi

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Out With The Chances I should imagine Abu Dhabi is a fair bit removed from the British winter!! I used to live in Saudi Arabia; always preferred a drier climate, but not that dry! George says hi, and likes the nickname Gorge as well! M

@outwiththechances2421 6 лет назад

Minimal List can’t imagine living in KSA, far more liberal here. Looking forward to your next vlog. Best wishes to you both

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Out With The Chances I was young, and it was a strange and wonderful place back then for a little boy who liked camels. But yeah wouldn't want to live there now! M

@martinwray7001 6 лет назад

Nice video, thank you. If George can eat a poonut, you should definitely try a black pudding.

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Martin Wray George isn't a vegetarian, or even apparently a foodatarian, so he's got an excuse... I'll save myself for the chocolate varieties! M

@metalmikky 6 лет назад

Hey guys, love your vlogs. Recommend you stop for a pint at the Boat Inn when you get to Thrupp, and how about a cream tea at Annie’s tea room by the lift bridge.

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+metalmikky I've developed a taste for the occasional cream tea, so good to know about Annie's! Thanks. We've paused briefly just below Thrupp, but will be there soon. Cheers! M

@randoneur 6 лет назад

Moored right next to "The Punter" I see. Smashing little backstreet boozer, good food too :-) I'm worried about what you're going to do when it actually gets cold. It's positively mild still and definitely still shorts weather!

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+randoneur We were moored by it, now I wish we'd gone in! The problem with recommendations after we've had time to edit and upload! Yeah, we're wondering how well this will go, once a real winter sets in... guess all I can say is tune in to find out! M

@jeffreyplum5259 5 лет назад

It seems there may have been two men who never were. One is the well known victim of poison, and another body, from a secret sinking of a British ship. The ship was sunk by a German secret weapon, so its loss was very hush hush. This second man has been inferred by the route of the mission submarine, and the mission's time frame. cheers.

@MinimalList 5 лет назад

Hmm, hadn’t heard that version of things. M

@mortglickman3217 6 лет назад

cant wait guys same vlog time same vlog channel

@johnwalton6642 6 лет назад

Try heating the mince pies and then pouring cream onto them. Looking forward to hearing what you think of black pudding.

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+JOHN WALTON I think it shall never pass my lips! M

@lv_woodturner3899 6 лет назад

The narrow lock looked REALLY narrow. Glad you did not get stuck. A very brief look at a Hobie Mirage board going by. Only the second time I have seen one in a video. www.hobie.com/pedalboards/mirage-eclipse/ Mince pies are also cockney rhyming slang for "eyes". Only in the UK would mincemeat be pieces of fruit, and mincedmeat be ground beef. Dave.

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+LV_Woodturner funny, I've head the term "Hobie board", never knew what one was till now. Yeah the Oxford locks are all like that, very snug, but also very little moving about. I think I prefer them. And yes the linguistic oddities never cease! M

@courierdog1941 3 года назад

Yes Life on the Canals seems a thing of schedules even for the live aboard people. Why can't people just slow down. compared to the roadways the canals are glacial.

@rassman48 6 лет назад

If you like them pies a bit sweeter, get the ones with icing on top (they were too sweet for me, but you might like them). But, and this is importent, you have to try them with Brandy butter. I only buy mince pies so I have an excuse to buy Brandy butter.

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Rob M When it becomes time to try another mince pie, I shall -- and this is important -- get Brandy butter! M

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Rob M When it becomes time to try another mince pie, I shall -- and this is important -- get Brandy butter! M

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Rob M When it becomes time to try another mince pie, I shall -- and this is important -- get Brandy butter! M

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Rob M When it becomes time to try another mince pie, I shall -- and this is important -- get Brandy butter! M

@ianhill6667 6 лет назад

So you broke the hammer and didn’t end up in A & E , that is an achievement. Sorry. Lol Great as usual. Well done.

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Ian Hill It's a step in the right direction... of course I'm mainly glad the head didn't go in the canal, as I'd only gotten the one pin in. Luckily I was able to do a field re-assembly! M

@Fur8002 5 лет назад

Hot mince pies and clotted cream, yum yum

@MinimalList 5 лет назад

Indeed! M

@courierdog1941 3 года назад

Mincemeat pies as my Mother made them were wonderful, the ones we buy today, are no where near the taste or texture of Mum's Like many things mincemeat pies/tarts you either love them or hate them. Like pirogies they are either good or garbage. no in-between.

@MinimalList 3 года назад

Funny how they’re never as good as Mum’s! M

@brianrees3697 6 лет назад

I hope I am not repeating any one elses comment, but the bumpers that you call them are called Fenders, as for the operation mince pi,e there is a very good film I believe called The man that never was, the man they usedwas a welsh tramp still enjoying your vlogs, are you wearing the bobble hat 24 hours a day lol.

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Brian Rees Yes, his name was Glyndwr Michael, and he's buried under the name of the fictitious Acting Major Martin... quite the off case. One of the books I've got shows fenders as the fixed front and back ones, and bumpers for the removable side ones, but I hear both used all the time, though it seems the rope ones are called fenders more and the rubber inflatable ones bumpers. I shall endeavor as always to try and fail to remember the correct jargon!! M

@fredvolkman754 4 года назад

Interesting once again. I never got time to go further up the Thames past Osney Bridge but did see the other end of the Sheepwash. I think you made a good choice. I was thinking you might have had issues if your boat is over 50 ft in Isis lock. My book 1 is clean as a whistle as well. Maybe it wasn't popular. I do keep track of where you are as I watch these excellent vlogs. Where in Canada did you have mince meat tarts? My experience is they vary depending on where you are and of course were never as good as my mom's.

@MinimalList 4 года назад

They were the tarts my grandma and various aunts made in British Columbia (I think my mom may have done some as well, but I mainly remember them showing up around (Canadian) Thanksgiving and Christmas whenever my grandma and my great aunt were competing to stuff people to death. And yeah, never quite the same as home cooked, anywhere you go. M

@fredvolkman754 4 года назад

Us Canucks have to hang with our traditions eh? Grew up and lived in the GTA until 2007. Now on the north side of Sidney on the island.

@BrasherFox 6 лет назад

OK guys, mince pies are far to sweet for my pallet and its great to see George has really adapted to canal life. The real question here is, the english winter is approaching fast when some of the canal network will become unuseable, will you survive and will you still be here this time next year? I hope so as you have a unique way to vlog your travels. ATB Bri

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+The Wonderer We are pretty sure we'll survive; we think we've plotted a course that should let us keep moving around stoppages, it'll just be a little slower. Main problem will be keeping warm and keeping up our supplies! M

@BlueJon1975 6 лет назад

I run a mince pie home, send any unwanted pies to...

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Jon Auty I've been running a pumpkin pie home for decades, good to see there's someone else who cares about the lower crusts! M

@sallynewton306 6 лет назад

Enjoyed the vlog as ever. We love sweet mince pies. Did yours have suet in them? Looking forward to your next vlog. Sally & Billy

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Sally Newton No, Jo made sure they were "acceptable for vegetarians" first. I can see why people like them, but the burst of raisins is definitely an acquired taste. M

@colingibson8018 5 лет назад

Opporation Mince Meat is a really fascinating story if you have the time to read one of several books written by Montygue .

@MinimalList 5 лет назад

I've read quite a few tangential stories about it, but they only quoted Montygue... some day I'll have to read the man himself! M

@colingibson8018 5 лет назад

Minimal List Did you know that Ian Fleming based his character James Bond on Montegue. So it is said.

@MinimalList 5 лет назад

And a bit on himself, as well as the author to Birds of the West Indies. Bond had a strange pedigree. M

@fredvolkman754 4 года назад

P.S. There is a book re Operation Mincement by Ben Macintyre if you are interested.

@MinimalList 4 года назад

I’ve heard of it, one day I’ll have to read it. Most of what I’ve learned has been Wikipedia and various links off of it. Fascinating story! M

@fredvolkman754 4 года назад

I have an ebook file but how to get it too you is the issue.

@airlitex6488 6 лет назад

Q. "Are we going to be buying these for the next two months?"; A. "NO!" Ha ha

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Airlite X I'm not always decisive, but when I am... M

@peterashman1670 6 лет назад

You should try mince pies with brandy laced cream....superb......oh and definately try black pudding

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Peter Ashman Might try the cream, sounds not terrible! The Pudding I -- thankfully -- get to pass on as not suitable for vegetarians! Whew! M

@jofuji8255 6 лет назад

Peter Ashman Oh god no! No no no 🤢. 😉👍

@peterashman1670 6 лет назад

Minimal List im sure George wouldnt say no. Is gonna taste a lot better than poonut butter 😁

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Peter Ashman Dunno, not certain how Dog tastebuds work ... he sure seemed fine with it. M

@thecanucklehead7351 6 лет назад

soooo "egg in your beard" is that a variation of the (now virtually defunct) euphemism 'egg on your chin'? - which supposedly would cause chaps to look down and notice that their fly was undone.

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+The Canucklehead Hah, no! Those who have mustaches call them soup strainers... they've no idea the things a beard can get into. I'm an ovo-lacto vegetarian, and, well, you can see where this is going! M

@melissamoore4339 4 года назад

Are we going to be buying more of these? No. LOL.

@gogiwog 6 лет назад

So what part of Canada are you from ? Enjoying your view of my home land .

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Ken Morton Technically? Oklahoma. My mom's Canadian, so I lived out my teenage years about an hour's drive from Vancouver, and three hundred thousand light years from civilization. College in Vancouver, exactly as much as I needed of Toronto, and then Venice Beach, here I come! M

@marianjacobs5597 6 лет назад

I have noticed in the last few videos that George appears to have settled down well and is enjoying the narrowboat life. mince pies yuk I find then way too sweet and not in a good way ... thanks for the post.

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Marian Jacobs He's still not at all pleased when the engine turns over, but he's definitely happy being a ship-to-shore dog. It's the excess of raisin that doesn't do it for me, like I said the Canadian ones are way sweeter! M

@darrenblois8495 2 года назад

You mentioned having to come back to complete the Sheepwash Channel / Isis Lock section, but you also skipped the upper Thames to Lechlade. Is your goal to complete just the entire canal network, or the entire navigable waterways (connected) of England and Wales? IOW, do you still have to go to Lechlade as part of your goal of completion?

@MinimalList 2 года назад

Our goal - which we eventually finished last year -/ was the entire connected and (at the time we got there actually in fact) navigable set of waterways… which is why we eventually made it as far as the limit of navigation at Lechlade. M

@darrenblois8495 2 года назад

@@MinimalList Oh great! I should have waited til I saw all of your videos before mentioning parts it seemed you had missed. That is such a wonderful goal - my goal also. I look forward to catching up on the rest of your journeys.

@MinimalList 2 года назад

It’s worth visiting every single bit… so be prepared for it to take a while! Also, if possible, don’t schedule global pandemics part way through! M

@fredfish8918 6 лет назад

so how did the Potato baker end up working out for you in the end? P.S. there is no link to the other video yet.Other then that .TY for the show

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Fred Fish The BPC is now, basically, a conversation starter that sits on the stove. There should be a link there, under "The Last Vlog", though it will be under the description, we haven't figured out the whole putting a link on the actual video thing yet. M

@fredfish8918 6 лет назад

Thank you for the answer.Maybe you had not finished the description when I watched the video. As all the links are there now .

@cutter004 6 лет назад

NO lol

@thecanucklehead7351 6 лет назад

oh by the way - it is not cold there. It took the dogs for a walk yesterday at -18 in sunny Alberta lol.

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+The Canucklehead Balmy! It still feels cold here! M

@FrazzledPup 6 лет назад

You guys need to get with the narrowboat that has live music (can't remember the name, sorry) and talk them into writing free tunes for narrowboat vid use. Tip them for their efforts and everybody wins. I suggest Canal Folk Punk genre.

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Lee Bruner Not a bad idea if we can find them! M

@FrazzledPup 6 лет назад

Minimal List Minimal List Minimal List if memory serves, and it doesn't seem to be, they have a website. Found it, do a RU-vid search for The Narrowboat Sessions. Some of it's not so hot, but it has some good choices.

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Lee Bruner Thanks! I think we may have stumbled upon their channel once before! M

@AndyB59 6 лет назад

I don't think black pudding would be for you Michael as it is about 80% meat based; main ingredient is pig's blood! George would love it however.

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Andy Ball I'm sure he would, but I'm not sure I want to encourage vampirism in my pooch! M

@MattJStrange 6 лет назад

Love the content as ever excellent production. However it might be my iPad but the sound isn’t sync‘ with the video so it’s like watching an old 70’s dubbed Japanese movie :). Still it doesn’t stop me from wanting more...

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Matt Strange Hmm, it seems to be fine on our end. Any particular part of the video where it's most noticeable? M

@MattJStrange 6 лет назад

Minimal List I think it was genuinely my iPad. When I watch it back now it’s perfectly in sync. Keep up the good work you guys are great!

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+Matt Strange Ok good, thank you! M

@mjallenuk 4 года назад

I was just about to sing along and then remembered I really can't sing either...

@MinimalList 4 года назад

Don’t let that stop you!

@mjallenuk 4 года назад

If I try I might get lynched by the family!

@colingibson8018 5 лет назад

Obviously not Mr Kipling's he makes exceedingly good cake's.!!!!

@MinimalList 5 лет назад

Good point!

@Timanator 6 лет назад

Minced pie had no meat?

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

No meat. It’s a sweet fruit pie!

@wsatnutter9674 6 лет назад

try white pudding better than black pudding

@MinimalList 6 лет назад

+wsatnutter Suet? In a pudding? I keep forgetting that pudding, here, is another word for "large boiled sausage". M

@neilevans7155 8 дней назад

Enjoyable video, Might owe an apology, thinking Michael was american, now talking about growing up in Cannuck, explains elsewhere description of "yank with too much money".

@MinimalList 8 дней назад

No apology necessary, he is half American and half Canadian and more British by the day.