4. Narrowboat Cruise-Ware To The End Of The Lea Navigation-Part 2. Of Stanstead Abbotts To Hertford 

Thank you James for the kind comment, it's appreciated!

Thanks Big M that's nice to know!

Thanks for the kind words Nick!

Thanks Lulu!

Thanks Mike, glad your enjoying it so far!

Thanks Ken, I might look confident, but I'm not really, it's all been a massive learning curve, not only the boat handling but everything that comes with this lifestyle!

Thank you Edwina!

Glad it brought back some memories Jan! I would imagine there is some nice scenery where you live!

Yes some beautiful scenery here, but always enjoy a return visit to see friends and family. Im saving hard to buy a narrowboat. The pull of the water is very strong. ;)

Thank you, Hard work for me, probably not for an experienced boater!

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle practice makes perfect. Take your time and keep the boat secure front and back.

@@allanmarshall4582 I'll try to Alan!

Thanks Leslie, Yes the Gazebo's are beautiful!

Thanks Stuart, yes make the effort to find it, because it is pretty. Remember that you are a long time dead! So if you dream about doing something in life, go for it, what's the worst that can happen?

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle Great advice and very true ...hope you had a nice cup of tea !!!...The only thing holding me back is fear lol

@@stuartgriffin4203 Yes I did thanks, I was gasping by the time I got back to Ware!

Thanks Dezmond, Your comment is much appreciated!

You'll pick it up Simon, just take your time and learn from the mistakes!

Interesting! My ancestors would have drunk that water!

You're very generous John! Thanks Vin!

Very generous marks, thank you Margaret! Too many boats in Hertford to moor up anywhere. I didn't get to see what the town was like! I wasn't full of confidence when I first started narrowboating either!

Well put Patrick!

Cheers Tel!

Narrowboat Cruising & Lifestyle So I had my first night back at work last night after Shielding for 4 months and it got me thinking what Vince’s plan for the future. I haven’t quite grasped what your plan is so I thought just. ask and so... Have you retired? Are you going to moor up somewhere and live from that location? Are you going to travel up through the canal system and find somewhere to settle And lastly where do you get fuel from I’m guessing your fuel storage is massive but how much do you use? I’m interested to learn only this going to work is getting on my nerves😂

@@absolutebollox Hello Tel, the plan is to continuously travel at a slow pace around England and Wales for as long as the funds last, and as long as I'm healthy enough. As you know I'm not lazy, so if I have to, i will get the tools out again! Aitch has got the same engine as a London Taxi, so it's economical. There are fuel points (mostly boat yards) that sell pink diesel (cheaper) as you use your engine to charge your electrics, heat your water etc. tax on fuel is very low. I have tried to get rid of all my debts, because like you said it's getting on your nerves, I realized I was knocking my pipe out just to pay Debts and Taxes. Hope that answers your questions Tel. speak soon Vin

Narrowboat Cruising & Lifestyle Sounds Idyllic Have you got a route and time schedule worked out it must be a massive undertaking to plan everything I’d love to travel up to somewhere picturesque and spend a day with you and take a look at Aitch Just a thought...you should consider advertising weekend breaks where people could spend a day or two with you and get a taste of life on a narrow boat It would definitely help to fund your journey and possibly keep you sane We bought a holiday home and use it quite a lot it’s probably where we will retire to when the time comes and also offers a care free lifestyle although the ground rent constantly goes up which is worrying The canals have always appealed to me as do all the rivers my aunt and uncle had a boat on the river Ouse moored just outside St Neots I loved going there Stay safe👍

@@absolutebollox No time schedules Tel, (trying to take as much stress out of the game) no real plans other than to explore and discover places that I've never been to or seen! Costs £900 a year to put Aitch on the waterways, that includes all the waterpoints, rubbish points, toilet emptying facilities etc. When I get through London and settled, tap me up and we will do something. There is a lot of maintenance on one of these Narrowboats so that will keep me busy! I've not been doing it long enough to give you a fair assessment of it all, but so far I'm loving it! speak soon Vin

Thanks mralekito, after rushing about working in the Rat Race for 40 odd years it still takes a bit of time to adjust to this slow pace!

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle I know what you mean as I'm still in that rat race! It's good to see another way of life.

Thanks Cliff, very generous with the marks!

Thanks mate!

Thank you!

Thanks wooden lad, for the kind words!

Sorry me again should have said this theory applies to going UP only as going DOWN, the CILL is a serious consideration. (PJ)

Thanks Ron for the sound advice!

By the way, that looks like a great training ground for newbies.

Cheers Eric, Good luck with the Narrowboat!

@@ericleach7074 Yes, a bit challenging sometimes when you are a bit Green at the game! But lovely scenery & places to visit!

Thanks Clive, very generous marks (more luck than judgement) Vin

Very generous with the winding marks. I love Cornwall, my favorite place in England. Good luck with getting on the waterways, it's a long slog to get on here (took me about 3 years) so if you really want it, start making some moves. All the best Vin

Thank you, glad you like it! I will just carry on being myself. I appreciate the nice comment Vince!

Thanks Colin, very generous with the mark out of ten!

Very generous Roger!

Thank you Susan!

Thanks for the information Peter, I did read that Ware was the premier town in England for Maltings back in the day, and yes it is a beautiful little town!

Cheers Barry, hope you enjoy the others mate!

Thanks Mr noob, that's nice to know!

Very generous Richard!

I had to wait a couple more hours Clive (I was parched)

Thank you Keith!

Thanks for watching them all Dave, hope you enjoyed them! Cheers Vince.

You're too generous Rikki!

That's Quite Alright!

Thank you Kim!

Would have been a nice mooring outside that pub Richard, but such is life!

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle Sorry no pub mooring. hope you got somewhere down river that was nice for the night ! not sure but think that brick building at the start of the meads was and still poss.is is a pumping station connecting and pumping water from the river to the commercial canal. great vid again ! take care .

@@richardparkin364 Cheers Richard that sounds about right!

That's OK S N, thank you for watching!

Thanks Steve, I'm trying hard but will make mistakes along the way, but the turn wasn't great but I was happy with it!

Thanks James, that makes it all worthwhile!

Thanks Kathy, glad you found it interesting!

Cheers Paul! Wished I would have known about the Pie n Mash shop as I have a craving for it (hope I'm not pregnant) Clare done really well. See you on the next one!

Thanks jbzoom, some good info about the River Lea. Good luck with your plans! Vin.

Thanks Tony, and good luck with the boating!

Yes Stephen, there is plenty to see! Most are trying to make a home on the Rivers and Canals!

Thanks XXX

Hello Stuart! I was a rookie narrowboater in them days! I think that was the second time that I moved a narrowboat (bit nervous) Thanks for the good marks, and hope to see your comments on tomorrows vlog!

Thanks Jake!

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle No problem, keep the videos coming!

Thanks for All the useful tips danensis!

Hello Linda, yes it is very beautiful around Ware and the town has a nice vibe about it too!

Thanks Nigel, very generous!

I done some electrical work in there as well Jeff, back in the day!

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle they still have some places around here i think!

@@outandabout5247 I just put another vid out this morning, you might find interesting Jeff!

Thanks for the kind comment Selim!

Thanks Keith! Glad you liked it mate!

Thanks Tony for the good advice I will take that on board, the only problem was both them Locks only had one paddle in working order!

Cheers Cousin Jack!

Thanks Debbie, glad you're enjoying them!

Thanks Dean, I try to stay true to who I am, and not put on an act!

Thanks DJ Soul

Thanks Black Lablover!

Glad you like that Marvel! Rather the camera is on the scenery than on me!

Thanks, I'm keeping a tally of everything, so when my first year is up I will show the costs!

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle Hi, Thanks look forward to that got your self a new subscriber keep safe !

@@leeds3331 Thanks for subbing and look after yourself!

Thanks Adrian, good luck with the boat!

It's a lovely time of the year to be on the canals and rivers!

Bit of a long video, that one was!

What's even worse Robbie, if there is nobody about to see those mistakes I get the camera out and show them to thousands of people!

Cheers that's nice of you!

Thanks Keiron!

Thanks for the info Stephanie! Glad that you find them soothing!

Thanks zumbieuk, very generous with your marks, you're not really that far away in St Albans. I plan to go up the River Stort that's another River that's not been shown in any detail on these type of channels!

Long video that one George!

Thanks for that! Glad you are enjoying them!

Thank you William!

That's right Marietjie, they are pretty, I see you've got all the Lingo!

Hopefully I will show that area Martyn!

OK thanks Robin, I'm getting a better feel for how Aitch operates by the day!

Thanks Nathan, That's gonna take me a while to do!

Narrowboat Cruising & Lifestyle No rush

Thanks Glynn you too!

Thanks GM, and that was very slow and steady!

Thanks Roy, high praise indeed, I thought it was about a 6 for the turn!

Thank you , glad you're enjoying the Vlogs! All the best Vince.

Thanks Mike, Very generous with the Winding marks. Where there are not a lot of places to moor the boat around here, the last couple of moorings have been under trees (not so good) but working fine before that!

Cheers Bob!

Thanks Harold for the nice comment, glad you enjoyed it. Yes I see what you mean, I should have titled it Part 2.Stanstead Abbotts to Hertford!

Cheers for that Harold I've changed the title to make more sense!

Hello Nick, I will do that in future episodes, when I'm babbling on going down the Waterways!

Thanks Tina, very generous!

Thanks for the tip Kathleen, I will remember that, didn't have much choice on them locks as both only had one paddle working, but if I go back I will tie up on the same side as the working paddle (if I can remember)

OK Les, I'll take it on board, and be mindful of that!

Wasn't impressed with that lock! When I was there it was in a poor state! Hydraulic fluid leaking everywhere. Environment Agency maintain it, I'd say not very healthy for the water life!

Glad you like that Courtenay! Not everyone does!

Thank you Steve!

Yes it was a pretty picture up this way!