This canal keeps surprising us | narrowboat vlog 

Andrew’s canal roots are so deep!

One lock a mile Cruise a short while Then toil again. The clouds are grey Leaves' contrast is gay! But greens also remain Bricks also shine bright But the overall light Like the boat is grey There are migrating birds There are not many words A glass of Cider'd be gay! Spotters saw "Land's End" Mail cars shine red All locks are done now Rest lays ahead Crew's "Milton Keen-O" The end "is history!" - Wow! I stopped this after around minute 19. However, I still feel in a way poetically inspired by the whole video! Thanks!

9:26 great shot Andrew got of you shooting through the lock stair hoop thingy. Lovely vlog as always x

I have to say that your videography and editing skills are superb! The music is perfect. I had to watch this one twice!

Every video of yours is genuinely a piece of art. They're SO beautifully produced. This channel will bloom,

Hope you're enjoying this journey with us so far 🤓 We don't go at this BREAKNECK speed (lol) for long, but at this point we were definitely on a mission 🏃‍♀🏃 Next week we'll talk a bit about why!

I cant believe anyone is criticizing you guys for having a cider. You deserve a few after a long days boating and its important to support the lovely local pubs on route. My favourite scenes are when you are at the pub. Don't listen to the cider haters.

I must say I thoroughly enjoy your videos. I love the editing, cinematography, music, but most importantly the humorous banter between you and Andrew. Please keep recording!

In 2000, I stayed in Wolverton for an internship (of all places...), and I remember passing those derelict buildings next to the canal on my way to work daily. I took so many pictures of them back then. Also, lovely vlog as usual, Kris ❤

I find your videos so relaxing.

I really enjoyed the segment with the jazz in the background. As always a lovely video of your travels.

Charming, as always. Many thanks. At 4 mins 21 seconds it looked like you were hand winching a white van up the road to the left of you.

Cloudy, overcast skys; beautiful colors; great scenery and fantastic, appropriate music. Good job. Thank you.

This channel feels like home, real community vibe in the comments too.

Another enjoyable gentle easy going vlog, thank you.

Thank you Guys. We really enjoyed your vlog.We had never seen that sunken boat before.Cheers Stay safe xx

You guys make nice videos. I like the style. Not too busy. I hope you are enjoying it as much as I do.

Love your videos your boat looks so cosy ❤️

You make me decide again whether to support my country in the EURO or escape with you to the canals… 🙈 #decisions I think I need to double screen, though, especially after seeing the dog in red. Fabulous!

Beautiful vlog. Just love your creative eye . And the humor❤️

love the vodeos both you

I love how your beautiful vlogs are seasonally accurate, for me in New Zealand :)

Wonderful. The scenery was marvelous. Birds flying, walking , and sitting on sheep. Two homages to Braunston at 23 and 25. Cosgrove looked wonderful. I hope someday to come and walk the towpath and be a gongoozler. 😊🤗 Kathy

Your boat looks so long, love your videos thankyou 😊❤

Wow what are the chances of spotting Andrew dad's old boat 🚢 amazing loving as always you content and camera work 😍 peekforest is another lovely canal. So heading for London big adventure ✨️

Love your enthusiasm girl❤ tell me does your partner have mobility problems he hardly ever does any work at the locks 😂

Poynton is on the Macclesfield Canal. You really must put it on your list as it leads to the Peak Forest Canal, which is one of the most beautiful on the network! x

I once met the road crew for the bangles (all female) in your stylish way kris you remind me of them. Hope you don’t mind me saying this but they were babes as well. Thankyou for yet another great journey you guys, keep it up.

Yes that was cool to see your dads boat that he did work on .

Well I would rather do a flight of wine or beer than a flight of locks! Lol. You’re lucky to have worn your boots as I don’t think that one lock would have budged. Never thought about how the height of the water would affect the opening and closing of the locks. Loved the ornamental bridge and how cool was seeing the tug(?) that Andrew’s father drove and Goldeneye! Love me some James Bond! Question… what’s with the “Elderly duck crossing “ signs?? Is it a joke? If not, how do they know they’re elderly. See you next time. Be well.🪶

Thanks for a beautiful video. Wonderful scenery mixed with just the right music!

I love seeing there is a new video to watch … really enjoy this one .. great job on the locks …. Looking forward to the next one …… any recent reads that were good ? …📚💞📚

Another lovely Sunday

Lovely video as usual, so relaxing to watch, beautiful scenery and love the birds. I have a stunning big male Pheasant come by nearly everyday to raid the feeding station, his mate is very timid though and flies off over nothing at all. Missed seeing cat this time, so gorgeous. 🙋🏼‍♀️

Such beautiful filming. I love your vlogs.

amazing visual/audio fest again loving it you both deserve a pint and a snack

Beautiful images and💖💖💖🇦🇺 generous spirit to share……

Hi Kris and Andrew. One thing that may be helpful for you when you are trying to operate some of the extremely heavy or awkward Lock gates is something called a Lock Pole or Lock Oar ( it’s not really just a pole or a oar but it’s shaped somewhat like a Oar ),basically it’s a Stout/strong piece of Timber that has a bladed end ( but not thin like a oar,it’s quite substantial ),a hefty ( but not heavy shaft ) and on the end you have a Handle,they have Rope tied to them so you can carry them on your back or over your shoulder. You use them by placing the Bladed end on the brickwork that the CRT has kindly put down on the locks for foot purchase and you put the shaft against the lock beam and use the handle to push/lever the Lock gate. I worked on the Canals years ago for CRT ( I was a crane driver ) and a old lock keeper said originally they would use a Metal spiked bar but they were too heavy for the ladies to carry around so someone developed the Lock Oar ( The original old locks didn’t have the brickwork of today,they had spike holes in the towpath where the gates are ). Some Lock gates would have a recess cut into the bottom of the Lock Beam so the Spike bar wouldn’t slip and there were Holes in the huge Flagstones that were used instead of the Brickwork of Today,some Lock Gates would have a Metal fitting in the end of the beam ( like a saddle ) so the Spike bar could be used from either direction. Eventually Proper Brickwork was used and the Spike bar caused damage and of course the Ladies were more involved with the Day to day running of opening and closing the lock but as I mentioned before a Lady spoke to her Man and asked for something a bit lighter and easier to carry ( probably because she was trying to hold the Baby as well ? ) and then the Lock Oar was developed ( and yes you can use them one handed and with ease ),they were just stored away on top of the boat . Sorry if my explanation isn’t the best but it’s not the easiest of things to describe 🤷‍♂️. Another Great Video ❤

Seeing as it came up again, i was getting into a bit of if random genealogy of the canal folks, and long story short, i have a copy of Andrew's dad's obituary from Waterways World magazine. It has a cool line in it about him being known for fishing out windlasses with a magnet, which came up in the vlog last week. Anyway, let me know if you'd like me to send it to you

Just discovered your lovely channel.❤

haha the poynton bit 😂 we have the same with ours To Wes: “are you gregory?” To me: “and are you his girl 🤪” I’ve only got so many more “hahaha’s” in me 😑

Well that is new to me .Boat spotters ?

Good editing as usual Atomic girl. I wonder where you two are now? I’m at Leek

Beautiful cinematography, as ever 😊 I wonder, with high water overflowing the gates, whether it's ever impossible to go down a lock because it can't empty. Any idea why it was so high ? 😮 the rope wear on the iron rubbing strips on bridge 58. Rope vs iron. Rope wins.

Just a thought, you don't go far from braunston,there are some lovely places elsewhere.😂

11:20 Didn't know you had bow thrusters. POSH!

you could belt the windy handle doodah via a carabinere to yrself then youd never drop it in the canal again. just a thought ... might be a terrible idea in reality

I like Andrews's dour stoicism as a nice counter weight to Kris's wingding optimisim. Milton keano...hang on, have i watched this before? are you postinghte same videos with slightly differnt edits, am i losing it!?

Well when you do not see Narrow boats there , That is a warning to you be very careful as it my be a singe that it just may be a trouble spot ?

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HOW OLD are your videos... step up your weak game...

YEP...Gongoozler's are everywhere around the canal and locks...especially when a pub is nearby. A GOOD giggle at the 10:30 mark - paid actor...love the wit! KUDOS to the video editor - awesome work! Be well - many blessings. Cheers...

I really enjoyed the segment with the jazz in the background. As always a lovely video of your travels.