NARROWBOAT Living - CHASED along the towpath … Does he want US?! Ep90

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In this week’s vlog, we cruise our NARROWBOAT floating home from Crick Wharf at bridge 12, through to just before the Braunston Tunnel! The tunnel is so wet, my camera gets soaked! We see how a butty boat is taken through locks without an engine and we work the Watford Locks on our own, without the volunteer lockies!! We get diesel and a pumpout at a lovely marina, then try to carry on up to Norton Junction ….. however, watch, to find out why we end up going back the way we came! After a ‘noisy’ night, we wind the boat and cruise back past the marina and turn right at Norton Junction. Martin starts to prepare for his nemesis Braunston Tunnel and takes a quick look break. On his way back to the helm, Martin notices someone running …. is he after us? Keep watching to find out!
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@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

If you enjoy our videos and would like to support our channel, you can buy us a coffee here, just click on the link, bmc.link/JulieandMartin Thank you so much, it means a lot to us ❤️

@markjones1337 5 месяцев назад

Please, stop using the word "literally", it's incredibly annoying and makes you sound like a 2010 teenager.

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

⁠@@markjones1337Thanks for your feedback Mark, I didn’t realise I did that on our videos, or that it could be annoying. I used to get ribbed at work that I always said literally, it’s one of those words, I’ll try and be more aware of it. However, being compared to a 2010 teenager, I’ll take that as a compliment lol 😜 Thanks Mark xx

@JaniceKern-k5h 4 месяца назад

Great reply, numbers never mattered to me and living as you are, you both probably feel like you're 24!@@JulieandMartinonRIB

@JulieandMartinonRIB 4 месяца назад

@@JaniceKern-k5h aww thank you Janice! xx

@michealpercy1741 5 месяцев назад

I'm deeply honoured to share your channel, even running after you in wellies!!!!!

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi Michael, we were blown away that you ran up to see us! Thank you so much! xx

@chrispassmore4461 5 месяцев назад

Great running

@onedaymoreaboard 5 месяцев назад

You’re one dedicated viewer Mike! And very speedy in your wellies 😂😊

@landbk5015 5 месяцев назад

@@onedaymoreaboardI thought you were going to say 'running in his speedos and wellies'. What a sight that would have been. Perhaps that could be his next challenge. 😅😅 Barry

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

@@landbk5015😂😂😂

@onedaymoreaboard 5 месяцев назад

What a fab vlog, but the best bit had to be Mike running in his wellies! That’s a dedicated viewer for you ❤

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hiya! Yes, Mike really made our day chasing us to catch up and say hi, we were blown away! What a lovely man! 🥰 Hope to see you soon! xx

@susanhill9166 5 месяцев назад

Helloooooooooo, what a lovely long video I enjoyed very much, I have a question why is the first tunnel you went through dripping with water 💦 ??? And as for Martin get a wet bottom you silly arse that was so funny. 😂 Nice of that man to run after you. Thank you for sharing Take care ❤ I have subscribed to your channel X X X

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi Susan! Thank you so much, so lovely to have you onboard! With regards to the tunnel, we’ve had a lot of rain recently and there’s a lot of rocks, earth and vegetation above, so it is just natural drainage. Some tunnels are leakier than others, this one wasn’t too bad. Crick tunnel is very leaky, it feels like it’s raining inside, but it is literally the land above draining down through the crevices. lol re Martin’s soggy bottom 😂 and we were so chuffed to have Mike run up to say hi! Thanks Susan! xx

@susanhill9166 5 месяцев назад

@@JulieandMartinonRIB Thank you for replying to me, others often do not reply 🥺 X X x X

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

@@susanhill9166 hi Susan, I answer every comment, we love receiving the messages and questions and answering them. It’s lovely to hear from you! xx

@daviddanne5259 3 месяца назад

Hi there “ cruisers “ I’m from southern Victoria, Australia🇦🇺 and the closest thing we have got to your canals, is the mighty Murray River that is just over 2,500 kilometres long, which is the state border for Victoria and New South Wales and a very short distance for Victoria and South Australia near Macabe Corner. Just out of interest, on a typical day of cruising on the canals, about how much diesel would you use?? I very much enjoyed your video, thank you.

@JulieandMartinonRIB 3 месяца назад

Hi David, that mighty river sounds lovely! Going at 2-4mph, we use on average one litre of diesel per hour. Thank you so much, it’s lovely having you along! xx

@zonabrown9241 2 месяца назад

Im just a watcher from NSW luv these canals😂😂

@JulieandMartinonRIB 2 месяца назад

So pleased you are enjoying our little videos, thank you Zona xx

@bigtenor62 4 месяца назад

March 19th Happy Birthday To Me LOL!

@JulieandMartinonRIB 4 месяца назад

Aww Gappy Birthday! 😃 xx

@keithnewton8981 4 месяца назад

You should help toads out of the canal as they will drown as the cannot get out of steep sided places

@JulieandMartinonRIB 4 месяца назад

Hi Keith, there are lots of places along the canal with little tile platforms for that very purpose and the toads use the boats too too. Thanks Keith! xx

@pim1234 4 месяца назад

You should get a small dog !

@JulieandMartinonRIB 4 месяца назад

Hi there, we don’t intend to get a dog, we have lots of friends who do have dogs, but we’ve chosen not to. Thanks! xx

@nickevans1698 5 месяцев назад

Could you please explain the bit about the “Strap on” I’ve just picked my wife off the floor from fits of Laughter. 🤣🤣🤣I’m saying nothing, Martin over to you.🤣🤣😎

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hahahaha 😂🤣 That made us proper laugh out loud, Martin nearly spat his drink out! 😝 I was only referring to my windlass strap! So glad I gave you both a giggle 🤭 Thank you so much Nick! xx

@nickevans1698 5 месяцев назад

@@JulieandMartinonRIB it’s one of those evenings when you get the giggles lol🤣🤣😎👍🏼

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

@@nickevans1698 lol, know that feeling 😂😂😂🤣 xx

@OH2023-cj9if 5 месяцев назад

I nearly fainted too!!!

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

@@OH2023-cj9if 😂😂🤣 xx

@tonyadeney1245 4 месяца назад

not sure if helpful on market now super power torches and lamps with attachments to fit on vehicles boats etc .... not expensive even rechargable ------- best check reviews some long tunnels can be tricky ... also good deterrent at night ... safety security etc ..if suspicious etc ... //// similar in sailing boats at night on a rocky beach .... // nice video sweet ..... used to live nr rickmansworth canal junction not canal boats dinghies on coast --- and trained artist so often used to sit and watch the canal boats .go past .....

@JulieandMartinonRIB 4 месяца назад

Ooh thank you Tony, we’ll look out for them, thank you! xx

@stewartscales1564 5 месяцев назад

Hey guys another great vlog and a wet one too. Julie's strap on it's like a carry on film...anyway you two take care of each other and I'll see you on the next one 😂😂😮😮😊😊😅

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi Stewart! I must admit when I was editing this I did chuckle 🤣 Thanks Stewart! xx

@michealpercy1741 5 месяцев назад

I meant to add it was a pleasure to meet you both..... hopefully at Crick. Regards Mike.

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

We loved meeting you too, hope we get to see you and Alison at Crick! xx

@j.a4982 5 месяцев назад

Yes me and my husband will be doing the same thing living on our river cruiser in 2 year's time as we are Refurbishing it to go self- Sufficient, Because we too can't afford to live in a house anymore 👍And we too love travelling ❤️ 💙

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Oh wow, so excited for you, you will love it, bet you can’t wait! Good luck on the refurbishment, and hopefully see you out on the water one day! Thank you! xx

@BurfordBoy57 4 месяца назад

The SRN-4 hovercraft which operated on the Dover to Calais and Boulogne crossing an the Pegwell Bay to France had a design life of ten years but were kept going long beyond that thanks to the dedication of the engineering staff. Long after the marine Proteus engines became obsolete, the company was buying anything which used that engine for spare parts. The former hovercraft terminal at Pegwell Bay became a breaker’s yard after Hoverlloyd and Seaspeed merged to form Hoverspeed.

@JulieandMartinonRIB 4 месяца назад

Oh wow, great info, thank you! xx

@alisonsimpson616 5 месяцев назад

Hi Julie and Martin, thank you for taking such a lovely shot of Sarah Kay, she is beautiful outside and in!!! Mike cannot run as he suffers with his calf muscles!!!! He has been waiting to see if he will become an Internet sensation 😂. We love watching you both every week. Mike is currently at Yelvertoft needless to say we will not be going in for diesel. Take care both, I hope to meet you on our travels kind regards Alison and Mike Narrowboat Sarah Kay ❤❤❤

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi Alison, your Sarah Kay is beautiful, Martin absolutely loves Steve Hudson boats and yours is stunning! 🤩 We were chuffed that he ran and caught us up to say hello, even more so now knowing he has bad calves! It was lovely to meet Mike, hope we get to meet you too Alison, perhaps Crick! Thank you! xx

@alisonsimpson616 5 месяцев назад

@@JulieandMartinonRIB we love her, being on the canal system is so relaxing, especially for me as I still have to work!!!! Just deing away for a long weekend is refreshing as we get to be in different places with different views. Am looking forward to Crick, hope to see you both there. Kind regards Alison and Mike Narrowboat Sarah kay ❤️ 😊 💕

@GB-bm9fe 2 месяца назад

Just to let you know that I enjoy your conversational style of commentary and coupled with your very engaging voice means that I could listen to you all day. The quality of the editing and choice of camera angles makes for a perfect match with the audio. I watch a lot of canal related videos and have never seen better. Thanks for posting.

@JulieandMartinonRIB 2 месяца назад

Wow! What a lovely comment, such great compliments! Really makes it all worthwhile, thank you so much! xx

@edwardtc8129 5 месяцев назад

Another brilliant video Julie and Martin, you have one of the best channels on RU-vid and always love watching you

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Aww Edward, that’s such a lovely thing to say, we’re so glad you’re enjoying our videos! Thank you! xx

@kbc1883 4 месяца назад

That was cool that Mike chased you down. Really sweet!

@JulieandMartinonRIB 4 месяца назад

It really was wasn’t it, such a lovely man too! Thanks! xx

@law7897 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Julie and Martin. You’re both so lovely when you meet subscribers on your travels. Lovely relaxing vlog. Thanks xx

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much, such lovely words! We truly love meeting viewers of our little channel, it really makes our day! xx

@shahannagrey8427 5 месяцев назад

You need a little umbrella to keep the ‘drips’ off you and your phone. Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 I’ve just joined you on your adventures 😊

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Yes, I think I do, you’re right! Thank you, and so lovely to have you onboard! xx

@lesjones471 3 месяца назад

You would think by now someone would create a mini towns to shop and get repairs or other things you might have broken.What happens if you get engine problems,do you have a recovey tel number to call for help? Do you ever use a radio to listen to?

@JulieandMartinonRIB 3 месяца назад

Hi Les, yes we have RCR (River & Canal Rescue) a bit like the AA or RAC for roads. But mostly, boaters help each other. Thanks! xx

@bethanyperry5337 4 месяца назад

Excellent story telling style ! Very brave to tackle staircase locks without the lock keepers. I bet this wasn’t your first time !

@JulieandMartinonRIB 4 месяца назад

Hi Bethany, those volunteer lockies really needed a break, so we didn’t mind, like you say we had done them before 😃 Thank you so much for your kind words Bethany xx

@pim1234 4 месяца назад

Have you been there earlier ? How, are you doing the same piece of waterways all the time ? I thought you could get all around England

@JulieandMartinonRIB 4 месяца назад

Yes, we have done this stretch before, but sometimes you have to go over familiar ground to get to another place, similar to roads. We are going to the Crick Boat Show at the end of this month, so we need to be around this area for a while, after that we will be going North. Thanks! xx

@angiedodd3016 5 месяцев назад

Don't forget some people have to live on a marina because their health niggles force it . Sometimes they are on their own or new to the life . Once you get to a certain age the locks may prove too great a challenge. But it's a nice community on a lock and travelling days out may need to be by car . I love your videos xx

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi Angie, yes of course, you’ll remember us saying in a previous video, that when the time comes that we are unable to work the locks and swing bridges, that we will look for a garden mooring, or a marina mooring, as we just love living on the water! We also really enjoyed our time in the marina and have many friends still there. For the time being though, we are enjoying roaming around the waterways and seeing new places, views and people! Thank you so much Angie! xx

@kbc1883 4 месяца назад

How do you know that it is safe to pass through a tunnel like that? Is there way to be sure that there isn't another boat coming through in the other direction at the same time?

@JulieandMartinonRIB 4 месяца назад

Hiya! Thank you for your comment. If the tunnel is a two-way tunnel like this one, then you know you can pass another boat. In previous videos you will see us passing other boats, we will be going back through this tunnel soon, so if we pass a boat, or boats, then I’ll make sure I film it so you can see. It is quite close, just inches either side, but so long as you go slowly, then it is fine. Sometimes you can see through the tunnel and if there’s a boat coming, you can choose to wait until they are out, but as soon as you’re in the tunnel, another boat can come in at any time. On single tunnels, one-way, then they usually have timed passage, so that you know there won’t be a boat coming. Hope this makes sense! Thanks! xx

@holdthewinds 3 месяца назад

What happens if you don't have a wrench with you to turn the lock nobs?

@JulieandMartinonRIB 3 месяца назад

Hi there, if you are going to go through locks you will need a windlass, there is no other way of operating them without one. You can get them at all chandlery outlets. Hope that helps! Thank you! xx

@timkirkpatrick9155 3 месяца назад

Is that Crick proximal to the Crick Inst.? the genetics research center.

@JulieandMartinonRIB 3 месяца назад

Hi Tim, no, this Crick is in Northampton, whereas the Francis Crick Institute is in London near Kings Cross. Thank you! xx

@asanablue 4 месяца назад

Towpath. I only know one but maybe other towns have them along the waterways.

@JulieandMartinonRIB 4 месяца назад

Hi Gertrude, yes all canals have a towpath, as before boats had engines they were towed by horses along them. Thank you so much! xx

@joycedellinger2528 5 месяцев назад

Just found your video and enjoyed it! Hello from USA, Washington State. I also watch One Day More Abroad with Pete and Caroline. I can't get over how beautiful the English countryside is, and the toads made me laugh with their antics! You've got another subscriber!

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi Joyce, it’s lovely to have you onboard! Thank you so much! Yes, the countryside is beautiful isn’t it, we love waking up to different views every few days! Thanks Joyce! xx

@lesjones471 3 месяца назад

I notice the hats but what happens if you get a gust of wind and no chin straps being used.

@JulieandMartinonRIB 3 месяца назад

Hi Les, we have to keep our wits about us if it’s windy! There was one time when Martin’s hat did blow off into the canal, but luckily he managed to retrieve it! Thanks Les! xx

@FIL357 3 месяца назад

Caught up at ep. 90, missed the rest! 🫢🤨 will backtrack. Very much enjoyed your video. Thank you. Phil, Suffolk.👍😁🇬🇧

@JulieandMartinonRIB 3 месяца назад

Aww thank you Phil, lovely to have you onboard! xx

@MsDenver2 5 месяцев назад

Like your hat very nice what kind or make is you hat please as I love hats😊

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi Donna, thank you, I bought the hat at the Crick boat show a couple of years ago. Not sure what kind it is, but the make is Eureka Stockade, hope that helps. Thanks Donna! xx

@DanOpdal 5 месяцев назад

Another wonderful trip down the canal! Thank you for taking me along. Cheers!

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

You’re welcome Dan, thank you so much! xx

@DanOpdal 5 месяцев назад

@@JulieandMartinonRIB You're very welcome!

@seachelle222 5 месяцев назад

Perfect duck weather! ❤

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Yes, lol, most days it seems 😂 Thank you! xx

@peterbrown1208 5 месяцев назад

Have to ask. Is the background music you play Heidi's? Good choice for your cruising scenes. Nice match. As always be well.

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi Peter, no it’s not Heidi’s music, but we’ll take that as a compliment, as we love her music! So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! xx

@DavidVermaak-n6r 3 месяца назад

Good dy Julie & Martin. I have just come across your RU-vid channel. Great content. I have watched Ep 90 & 91. At first my attention was drawn to the lovely camera work. It was up there with the best. What camera or cell phone do you use? I especially liked the map you showed & the details of where you are & where you are going. I am able to follow you by Googling the maps of the areas you travel, thank you. I have subscribed & will be following your trips. Travel safely. Granddad Dave Johannesburg South Africa.

@JulieandMartinonRIB 3 месяца назад

Hi Dave, so lovely to have you onboard! Thank you for your lovely compliments, the nap is a relatively new feature that I taught myself, so glad you like it. I use my old iPhone 11 Pro Max to film with and edit using iMovie on my iPad, I know it’s not a special camera, but we’re happy with the quality for now. Thank you so much! xx

@DavidVermaak-n6r 3 месяца назад

@@JulieandMartinonRIB Thanks for that information. I am very impressed by the clarity of your Iphones clip. Have a great day.

@trevorclarey3336 3 месяца назад

High speed chase in a narrowboat ? it's a good job he didn't have a blow out in one of his wellies .🤣🤣

@JulieandMartinonRIB 3 месяца назад

Hahaha 🤣 that made us chuckle! 🤭 Thanks Trevor! xx

@charleslanphier8094 4 месяца назад

Idk anything about narrow boats here in the US but this looks like paradise to me

@JulieandMartinonRIB 4 месяца назад

Oh Charles, we do love it, living on the water, being close to nature. Thank you! xx

@garyevans8116 5 месяцев назад

A really nice view in to your life.

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Thank you Gary, so happy you enjoyed it! xx

@kneaded9798 3 месяца назад

Your channel is so popular they chase you down!

@JulieandMartinonRIB 3 месяца назад

😝Haha, we were really chuffed that he ran up just to say hi, it was lovely! Thank you! xx

@deballen6147 5 месяцев назад

Great vlog guys. We are looking at purchasing a Steve Hudson boat love them especially with a Gardner in 🎉🎉

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Oh wow! Lucky you, you’ll have to keep us posted! Hopefully we’ll see you out on the cut soon! Thanks Debbie! xx

@dragnfli520 5 месяцев назад

Another lovely vlog!

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Aww thank you so much! xx

@neildaly6787 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for another gorgeous video Julie and Martin. When I saw Mike Percy running along the towpath in his wellies I was reminded of Cliff Young, the 61 year-old winner of the 6-day Australian ultramarathon, who used to train, and start his race, in gumboots!

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi Neil, what lovely comments! Yes, we were blown away that Mike ran after us, and in wellies too! Wow, fancy running a race in gumboots! Thank you Neil! xx

@margaretfiggs2606 5 месяцев назад

Love this video and the China cabinet for all spices. Great idea Janice. 😊

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Thank you Margaret! xx

@chrisstewart1863 5 месяцев назад

I wonder if all those trees would affect the banks with their root systems. I know the willow trees damage the earth walled dams here in Australia so many are removed. They aren’t native anyway.

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi Chris, yes you may be right, they were very close to the water’s edge, it’s such a shame to see trees taken down though. There has been so many trees lost naturally this year due to the high winds and so much rain too! Thank you Chris! xx

@MermaidGirl 5 месяцев назад

What a lovely & delightful couple you are. Nice vlog.

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Aww thank you, that’s a lovely thing to say! So pleased you enjoyed the vlog too! Thank you! xx

@gregsims5156 4 месяца назад

Is there a river above Crick tunnel?

@JulieandMartinonRIB 4 месяца назад

Hi Greg, lol, there may as well be 😂😂 It’s just natural drainage through the earth. We had had similar much rain, we knew it would be wet in there! Thanks Greg! xx

@dereksmith6126 5 месяцев назад

Bit of a personal comment. But may I ask how big your black water tank is and how often you have to pump it out? I wanted to get an idea of monthly costs.

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi Derek, that’s not too personal, wondered what you were going to ask then! Lol 😂 Our black water tank is 347 litres and lasts us approx 3 - 4 weeks, so roughly one a month, if you budget for 15 in a year, that should do it 👍Thanks Derek! xx

@dereksmith6126 5 месяцев назад

@@JulieandMartinonRIB Thank you both. I've being doing some costings and would rather have pump out than emptying cassettes. You've been very helpful. Loving your vlogs.

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

@@dereksmith6126 aww thank you, yes, we prefer the pumpout 👍 xx

@alidabotes6264 3 месяца назад

Is that dripping tunnel safe?

@JulieandMartinonRIB 3 месяца назад

Hi Ali, yes, believe it or not, it’s a lot safer than if it wasn’t drippy! If the water didn’t drip through there would be too much weight on the top. It always seems strange to us that they leak so much, but they’re supposed to apparently lol! Thank you Ali xx

@landbk5015 5 месяцев назад

Hi, Just stumbled across your channel and absolutely loved it. It brought back so many lovely memories of our narrow boat holidays. I have subscribed and rung the bell, so looking forward to watching more. Keep safe. Barry from Essex

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi Barry, thank you so much, it’s lovely to have you along with us! xx

@chrisilogan8059 5 месяцев назад

Sound of the birds heavenly

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

It’s so lovely to hear isn’t it! Thanks Chris! xx

@JaniceKern-k5h 4 месяца назад

Beautiful, beautiful. I live in Ottawa, Canada. You are living my dream, I would love to live aboard a boat and will now live vicariously through you! My step sister and husband have a sailboat and are planning to sail to Florida, leaving in the fall. I spent a few days with them sailing out of Kingston Ontario along Lake Ontario into the St. Lawrence. I cannot find the words to describe being on the water, day and night finding lovely marinas to dock in, then travel on, when you feel like it. Your countryside is beautiful as well as your boat. You both have that relaxed way about you and we can feel it through your video. I'm a new subscriber and I'm hooked. Sorry for the long-winded comment. How old are those tunnels?

@JulieandMartinonRIB 4 месяца назад

Hello! So lovely to have you onboard! We really do love living on the water and you’re right, the English countryside is beautiful. Most of the tunnels are over 200 years old, it’s amazing to think they were all constructed with manual labour! Thank you so much! xx

@EdSmith-wb6lx 3 месяца назад

Thank you guys i love to follow you around and see the resect you show to each other i will not comment on the strap on .i will be a gentleman and just smile. Mike was a suprise running along after you in his whellies just shows you have a great channel. Stay safe and well catch you next vlog. Ed 40 S of Vegas

@JulieandMartinonRIB 3 месяца назад

Aww thank you Ed and lol re the strap on 😜 it was so lovely that Mike ran all that way to say hi, we were chuffed! Thanks Ed! xx

@donnaheule5275 5 месяцев назад

Wonderful vlog! The view looking through bridge 11 towards Crick tunnel and coming out of the tunnel looking at bridge 10 was so beautiful, they would make a nice painting. Have a good week. 😃

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi Donna, this area is so beautiful, I love that approach to the tunnel and always love it when we exit tunnels, to see the new landscape the other side. Thank you so much! xx

@kenwebster5053 4 месяца назад

Ah Watford, coincidentially my Great Great Grandfather Charles Mayes CE emigrated from Watford to Australia in 1849, so it's nice to see some of the old country he came from. "CE" stands for Civi Engineer BTW. He worked for Stephenson's Railways before emegrating.

@JulieandMartinonRIB 4 месяца назад

Oh wow Jen, I bet you have some wonderful stories from his time. As you know, the railways took over from the canals for delivering goods much faster, you’ll notice that the railways often run alongside, or near to the canals. So pleased you are enjoying our videos, lovely to have you along! Thank you Ken xx

@mishkawp8200 5 месяцев назад

Lovely video. Honestly that tunnel is ridiculously wet - it must make the boat dirty too since I can’t imagine it’s all clean drips! How lovely to meet your subscriber. What a lovely man. Have a great week xx

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi Mishka! Crick tunnel is renowned for being very drippy, but as we’ve had so much rain recently, it was as you said ridiculously wet lol! And the water is freezing in there! It was so lovely of Mike to run and catch us up, so nice to meet him! Take care! xx

@ginnied7346 5 месяцев назад

After I'd left school ( early 90's ) I worked on 2 narrow boats one had the motor the other which I was usually stirring was the butty ( not sure if that's the correct spelling ), which were both done up for about 10 guests and 4 crew It was basically a floating sorta holiday hotel, people either came for just the weekend or a week or two, we started up in the NW and followed the canals down to Oxford and got onto to the Oxford river, I can't remember how far down south they got but they got so far and turn around, but I didn't make it that far as the owners of the narrow boats 2 of the crew, were not very nice people and were quite aggressive to my friend and myself ( the other 2 crew ) as I said I was only 17 and she was only 19 ( i think, about that ) I loved living on the narrow boats, I loved waking up at like 6 ish in the morning to see the mist hang low over the canal and that and all wildlife I used to see, you'd have knigfisher's following the barge's through their patch's to go after all the little fish the barges had stirred up, and I loved sitting in front of the wood burning stove on a chilly evening as I sat and crocheted or read my books, it really was a fantastic way to live and I would have stayed that full term and probably looked for other barge/narrow boat jobs, had the owners that were also crew not been so nasty and bad tempered I must say I'm so jealous of the way you live and of your beautiful narrow barge ❤ Mind you it's hardly surprising I love that way of life, it's cause it's mainly traveling through and staying in the countryside and I grew up in a tiny village more or less in the middle of nowhere Maybe if I still lived in the middle of nowhere I'd be able to leave my house/home, but I now live in a horrid smelly city were people just aren't nice to each other like they are in smaller towns and villages Anyway it's a fantastic way to live and I'd give almost anything to be able to live that way again Thank you for sharing your amazing lifestyle and beautiful home ❤❤

@JulieandMartinonRIB 4 месяца назад

Hi Ginnie, lovely that you got to experience the canals, but such a shame it was only short lived. Perhaps one day you can try it again. Really glad you’re enjoying our videos. Thanks Ginnie xx

@gingerbob 5 месяцев назад

Strap on 🤭 fancy showing everyone 😂 nice Hudson l, im sure Martin liked that one 😊 great to see you chatting at the blunt end ❤ stay safe ❤

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Lil, I know, fancy me calling it a strap on 😜 That Steve Hudson looked beautiful and it was so nice that the owner ran up to meet us! Can’t wait to see you soon! xx ❤️

@YorkshireHeathen 5 месяцев назад

So, I hope I misheard, but I think I heard Julie say "So I've got to get my windlass, and get my strap on"... Hope you're OK Martin 🤪

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Lol 😂 You heard correct! But don’t worry, Martin was perfectly safe, it’s my windlass-strap! 😜😂🤣 Thank you! xx

@bigbang7897 5 месяцев назад

Can I ask a question about right of way, Before you entered the 1400m tunnel how do you know there's not a boat coming the other way, you can tell from the question I know nothing about Narrow Boating but it does look to be a nice life.

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi John, with this particular tunnel, it is a two-way tunnel, s no need to wait. Boats can pass, it is quite snug, but you just slow down and pass each other slowly. When there is a tunnel that is one way, single file, then they usually have a timed passage, ie boss travelling south go on the hour and boats travelling north go on the half hour, or depending on the length of the tunnel some are manned with CRT volunteers. Hope that makes sense! Thanks John, lovely to have you with us! xx

@adriankeithwellington5464 5 месяцев назад

Morning from Whakatane, New Zealand. Martin is sure good operator. How long does it take for the locks, you came down to empty..? And now you are a X rated Vlog!!! . With frogs!!!!!

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi Adrian! Each lock takes around 5 minutes to actually empty of water, but the whole flight from top to bottom took 45 minutes, so not long. Thank you for the compliment, Martin does do a good job doesn’t he! 😃 Lol re X-rated!! 😜 Thank you so much! xx

@JoanFreeman-c2u 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for another great video Julie and Martin. Your cabin looks really cosy and welcoming. Poor Martin getting a soggy bottom bless him. I agree with you Julie that cottage looks absolutely beautiful i wish i lived there, watching the activity on the canal and all the wild life. Take care xx

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi Joan! Lol re Martin’s soggy bottom 😂 Thank you for the lovely compliment on our cabin! That cottage is so beautiful, petite and so so pretty, can yo7 imagine sitting out 8n summer watching the canal and boats go by, we love it! Thanks Joan! xx

@naughtystudios 5 месяцев назад

I agree with that bloke Mike. Love seeing you two chatting on the back enjoying the journey together. It’s Clear to see the Love you have for each other and we love that ❤️

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Aww thanks Ricafella, it was so nice that Mike ran up to see us! We do enjoy chatting at the back of the boat, and we usually end up giggling lol 😝 Thanks matey! xx

@naughtystudios 5 месяцев назад

@@JulieandMartinonRIB You always make us laugh. When you’ve got each other you don’t need loads of money. Just being together and waking up to different views each day is worth its weight in Gold. Keep Smiling ❤️

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

@@naughtystudios absolutely! xx

@keithburgess-zf3vl 4 месяца назад

Great vlog I've just found your channel on you tube , what a amazing channel to watch look forward to watching your other vlogs

@JulieandMartinonRIB 4 месяца назад

Hi Keith, aww that’s a nice thing to say! It’s lovely to have you onboard! Thank you! xx

@philipjones9458 5 месяцев назад

Frogs and Toads can drown in deep water.

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi Philip, yes, maybe that’s why they were close to the edge and the side of our boat 🤷‍♀️ They were so loud, typically when we went out and shone the torch there was hardly any noise lol. Thanks Philip! xx

@beverleyshaw7210 5 месяцев назад

Just watching you this vlog on tele now. April 19. Sometimes Alan from my narrowboat adventures does the Watford locks.

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi Beverley, yes we did look out for Alan, he’s one of our friends, but unfortunately he wasn’t on duty that day. Thank you so much Beverley! xx

@groutmanalan5156 5 месяцев назад

Hi Julie and Martin - another great vlog. When you were doing the locks, you said, 'red before white and you'll be alright,' What would happen if you did it the other way round? Hope it would not mean dead.

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hiya! The saying goes ‘red before white and you’ll be alright, white before red and you’ll wind up dead’ But realistically if you get them the wrong way round, it causes the locks to flood, which could be one quite dangerous! Thanks Alan xx

@DaveLee-jo6ip 5 месяцев назад

Hi boss lovely to see you again another call video love you both so much Dave 💋💝

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi Dave, thank you so much, so pleased you enjoyed it! xx

@hakanfan 5 месяцев назад

Another masterpiece. I really liked the short clip of inside in the bad weather watching the world go by. Do you think The Humping Toad is a good name for a boat? Stay safe and well and thank you!

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Haha, The Humping Toad 🤣 Thank you so much! xx

@jacquelineryde7339 5 месяцев назад

Lovely vlog as always, how sweet was that man running after you bless him ❤

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Wasn’t it lovely, we initially worried that we had upset him somehow, but what a lovely man! Hope you and Mark are both ok, bet you’re getting so excited now! xx

@lorabor8967 5 месяцев назад

What a nice channel you have. How nice to be able to boat on the canals, you get to see alot of countryside. Does your Boat just follow the current or do you also have a motor?

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi Lora, thank you for your kind words! Our boat has a big Beta 43 diesel engine, there’s not generally a current on canals, it’s not like rivers where they have a flow. Thanks Lora! xx

@Steve9357 5 месяцев назад

I Really Really Enjoyed this volg. It was so relaxing almost like i was sitting on top of your boat listening to you both.Let's not forget the amazing scenery. And Mr Percy, That was an amazing run in wellies!

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi Steve! Aww that’s lovely, so pleased it makes you feel like that, it’s exactly what we aim for, to take you all along with us. Thank you so much for your kind words! And yes, Mike did well in those wellies, it was so lovely for him to catch up with us! Thanks Steve! xx

@feloniouscraphammer 4 месяца назад

Were these canals originally built for narrow boats?

@JulieandMartinonRIB 4 месяца назад

Hi, yes, the canals were built for narrowboats to carry cargo around the country, long before there were railways and roads. Initially the boats were towed by horses before engines were even thought of. Thank you! xx

@nicholassimpson5646 5 месяцев назад

Cannot believe its Thursday again it goes so quickly I think there only one day a week Thursday and Thursday great vlog again although Martin was a bad boy he did not blow his horn going into crick tunnel but let him off as he did it later on glad you got pump out and diesel right got a question I had to watch video twice to member my question red before white you be all right white before red you be dead and so would everyone in five miles my question is there not a single vlog off anyone doing the full thing to show when you do red one how soon do you do white one could you do a vlog on this thanks I love the ant on front off your boat looked fab you must feel like film stars when you get chased down tow path to chat last off did not think you are that old Julie to be strapped up to do locks lol have great week stay safe and watch out for humping frogs what a way to go if boat crushed them xx

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi Nicholas! We did a vlog about the red and white paddles at Foxton and I did an animated diagram explaining how they work, here’s the link ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8VvnfCSyjiI.htmlsi=iFLOMG9JHSGqLkTv We love it when people say hi, it was so nice of him to run after us. Lol re the toads! 😂 Thanks Nicholas! xx

@marksavage1108 5 месяцев назад

It has now been discovered that narrow boating the UKs canal system is the major contributing cause of crows feet wrinkles. Sufferers are told to not smile so much.

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Oh dear Mark, we’re doomed, it’s impossible not to!! 😃🤣 Thanks Mark ….. that made us ‘smile’ 🤪 xx

@SteveJones-gz4vd 5 месяцев назад

Canals attract all manor of weirdos and that's just the ones afloat

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Lol, thank you! We’ve not been called weirdos before, so that’s a new one on us! Thanks Steve! 🤪

@SteveJones-gz4vd 5 месяцев назад

@@JulieandMartinonRIB welcome

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

@@SteveJones-gz4vd 😂🤣

@MsDenver2 5 месяцев назад

I should think that dripping tunnel needs maintenance? Love your big ant😊

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi Donna, most of the tunnels are drippy, they have natural drainage from the earth above, but we have had so so much rain recently, that it felt like it was raining lol. 😂 Thanks Donna xx

@maryzylema9699 4 месяца назад

What a gorgeous houseboat ! That would be a fun way to travel . Those tunnels seem a bit scary . At least the long one .Could you imagine a creepy water monster or some scary in the middle? 😮 It does look like something I would like to do for a week .😊😍

@JulieandMartinonRIB 4 месяца назад

Hahaha 😝 Creepy monsters lol 😂 Ooh you’ll have to hire one for a week, but be warned…. you’ll be hooked if you do, you’ll love it! Thanks Mary! xx

@karenjaques3937 5 месяцев назад

Your flog is lovely. ❤ you guys. Best wishes from Arizona 🇺🇸 across the pond.😊

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Karen, so lovely to have you with us! xx

@theubiquitusgastronaut8273 5 месяцев назад

Another packed informative vid. Thank you. The pump and and fuel charges mentioned in a previous video were disgraceful glad you found a realist 🎉

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi Nick & Debbie, yes, we’re glad we passed the other one by and used the next marina, they were lovely. Thank you! xx

@davidwoodham1307 4 месяца назад

You guys are live the Dream

@JulieandMartinonRIB 4 месяца назад

Aww thank you David xx

@adriankeithwellington5464 5 месяцев назад

Is it safe to put my banking details to buy you a coffee, there maybe Toad hackers??

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hahaha 😝 , yes it’s very safe! Thank you so much! xx

@garypollentine194 5 месяцев назад

Have you ever come across a boat called appolo I used to work on it years ago must be at least 50 odd years zinc I last seen it

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi Gary, we haven’t as yet, but we’ll look out for it! Thanks Gary! xx

@davidwoodham1307 4 месяца назад

Hi there guys wont a great way to travel around England Thank for sharing your great video guys

@JulieandMartinonRIB 4 месяца назад

Hi David, it really is, we love it and are so glad we did it! Thanks David xx

@rocka-cb7kk 4 месяца назад

I WORK OUT SIDE ITS RUBBISH WHEN IT RAINS DOWN ON YOU BEING A FARDENER I KNOW I GOT SOAKED ON ME BIKE ON MY WAY HOME

@JulieandMartinonRIB 4 месяца назад

Aww I bet it is, I couldn’t work outside! Hopefully it looks as though the weather is now breaking, so we can get the t-shirts out at last! Thank you! xx

@terrymathis4213 4 месяца назад

Can u say what the speed u can go in that kind of boat.

@JulieandMartinonRIB 4 месяца назад

Hi Terry, on the canals you usually cruise around 2-4 mph, but narrowboats can go up to around 7-8mph perhaps on a river. Hope this helps! Thank you! xx

@terrymathis4213 4 месяца назад

@@JulieandMartinonRIB my kind of speed.

@JulieandMartinonRIB 4 месяца назад

@@terrymathis4213 yes ours too, nice and relaxing 😃👍 xx

@seanflewin9803 4 месяца назад

Dirty dirty toads

@JulieandMartinonRIB 4 месяца назад

Lol 😂😂 Thank you! xx

@annwagner5779 5 месяцев назад

Another lovely video! I love your ant, as well as the Spitfire. Stay dry and safe as you go!

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Aww thank you Ann, we will, hope you take care too! xx

@davidcragg2550 5 месяцев назад

What a great video as always the the sun set's look look lovely glad the man new you lol 😊take care both of you x

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi David, thank you, it was lovely to meet Michael. Glad you liked this one! xx

@tonyp011 5 месяцев назад

how can someone want Leicester to beat West Ham when they aren't even in the same league?

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Lol Tony, I think it was only banter haha 😂🤣 Thanks Tony! xx

@Dawn-su3wc 5 месяцев назад

The marina were fab last year when we had a problem with our rudder. Very sadly, it’s too shallow for our deep boat, as we loved it there.

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi Dawn, yes they are a lovely marina, so helpful and welcoming, that’s a shame you couldn’t stay there. Thank you! xx

@Dawn-su3wc 5 месяцев назад

Unfortunately they suffer a lot with fluctuating water levels because of the Buckby and Braunston locks.

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

@@Dawn-su3wc oh yes of course, didn’t think of that! xx

@syrenadurager 5 месяцев назад

beautiful peaceful life. Thank you for sharing.😊

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much, you’re very welcome! xx

@sue2593 5 месяцев назад

Yes, I agree we had a bad experience with Yelverton Marina on the telephone.

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Hi Sue, yes, his telephone manner isn’t the best is it! Thanks Sue! xx

@colinturner4158 5 месяцев назад

Another informative excellent video thank you both

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Thank you Colin, so pleased you enjoyed it! xx

@redjacc7581 5 месяцев назад

you have a lovely canal boat.

@JulieandMartinonRIB 5 месяцев назад

Aww thank you so much! xx

@annedmondson53 4 месяца назад

Just found your channel and I have subscribed. Now going to the beginning of your channel xx❤

@JulieandMartinonRIB 4 месяца назад

Aww hello Ann, so lovely to have you onboard! xx Some of our early videos were a bit primitive as we were still learning, but really hope you enjoy them. Thank you Ann! xx

@annedmondson53 4 месяца назад

Almost caught up . I have enjoyed all the videos. Such a lovely couple 😂😂😊😊xx❤