Travels by Narrowboat - "The Old Familiar Places" - S10E03 

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I just wish your videos were longer Kevin, you're not just the best youtuber on the canals, but the most professional videographer...... ( Long Pause)..........'In The World'

Lovely to be back with Aslan exploring the waterways. I am dead envious

As you moor up, I always enjoy a view from down in the grass. Like a kid laying on her stomach on a summer's day. Don't get that view much these days. And also enjoy the close-ups of you fixing the rope in place. One more skill of many.

The narrow boats you pass have never ceased to amaze about the “Things” some feel a good addition. From boats so crowded with stuff the boat is barely visible to just some object that had me scratching my head like … “What?”

Chug chug chug sounds of freedom

I Kevin is luvely to see you on asian enjoy your time on canals with the scenery all for now 😊

Love your videos, I agree about the motor way noise. Your adventures are very interesting, and I think it would be great for one's mental health. Best wishes Kevin Cheer's

Lovely new episode! I appreciated your walk into the village so I could see the beautiful old houses and a nice big old church. Not to mention that you worked up a real sweat to give us all such a gorgeous view from the top of the motte. I even started singing “I can see for miles and miles …” just before you did. 😁 I am that old. 😁

Such an amazing country. And how interesting to see how some people had their boats moored at a place where there was some kind of little living area. Such a great life

Hi Kevin hope you are well. Whilst watching Aslan chugging along it got me thinking. A fuel polish possibly could help lessen the smokein 'joe Frazier ' from the stack. You are a God of the vloggers and religious viewing saves going to church. Safe journey travels Kevin Keep safe warm dry and virus free.

Motor vehicle white noise--it winds me up tightly. Then, I get to a corner I can turn on my way home. Walking farther and farther away from the Big Rush Road, I can feel muscles loosening, shoulders lowering, and heart calming down. My mood lightens and peace returns. So, yeah, I know exactly what you mean.

Thank you 😊

Thanks for sharing the journey with us Kevin. Safe travels, Deb

Thanks for another great cruise! I’m looking forward to watch next.

Greetings from Kentucky, USA!! When you get to Oxford, I hope you go to Tolkien's gravesite, would love to see my favorite narrowboater with my favorite author. Also, 2 👍 for The Who ❤

Your part-year Aslan/part-year motorbike system seems ideal! Most of the time chillin’ along the canals, but still able to fulfill that “need for speed” for a little while. Good to see that you still appear to be in the same “lazy days & childhood ways” mindset you were the last time you showed us the Brinklow area...like a young lad “without so much as a care in the world.” Thanks, Kevin for another refreshing episode of your life traveling the canals! Cheers from Nashville, 😊

Wonderful relaxing episode with perfect editing. 🎉😊. Brings a lot of calmed nerves to this office worker.

0:32 No way ! There she is, Wrekin, the little hire boat we are currently staying on for the week! We did Brinklow to Hawkesbury junction today and turned ready to head back to Braunston for Monday! Have just eaten in The Greyhound…. Great pub, lovely atmosphere and frequented by really friendly people! I don’t want to go home. 😭

You are brilliant as always. Finding a perfect way of making the best of two world - narrow boating and motorcycling! You never cease to amaze us! Richard and Becky

Another great start to my weekend. And with you very near the town of Rugby you’ve set things up perfectly as the Rugby World Cup kicks off this weekend. Thanks Kevin!

The oddest thing has happened. After watching every season of Travels By Narrowboat my wife tells me I am starting to speak like Kev! Now mind you I am a born and raised Texan complete with a Texas draw, but she tells me I am now starting to use words like "bits" and "proper" in my conversations. It must be true as I was at the local watering hole (Bar) and told the bartender I would like a pint. He looked at me like I was nuts! Is this normal or should I be concerned?

I’ve watched a second time. Actually three times. What I don’t understand is why anyone would think you could put a touring bike on a narrowboat. If they knew anything about motorcycles they wouldn’t have asked the question. As always thank you for sharing your adventures and thoughts. You are the godfather of the British canals!!!!!

"quite liberating" indeed. And quite a far cry from the busy pace many of us live at. Thanks for another beautiful trip.

Loved the tour!

The visit to the Mott and bailey was wicked Kevin.

Ahh time sit back and to enter relaxation, thank you Kevin.

I hired a Rose Narrowboat 30 years ago when I holidayed in England from Australia. Was the best week of the trip. Love love love the narrowboat experience.

You're so right about the bike Kevin... It wouldn't do to have it on board Aslan... it should have it's own narrowboat!!! ROFLMBO... cheers from Tennessee, USA

It is amazing how peaceful narrow boats are. It definitely will allow you to understand life.

I love your slow pace of life on the canals. I trust you’ll never consider moving back to bricks and mortar.

Good run.😁

You never fail to disappoint, avidly watched Travels By Narrowboat since day one. Thanks for posting another fine episode Sir! Top Marks!

Another brilliant episode. I’m continually in awe of the active boating culture on the canals - lovely! Your God Save the King comment had me in stitches 🤣

thanks, Kevin, for posting this soothing and undramatic episode -- outstanding countryside along the Oxford, spectacular views, horizons and skies similar to those seen in my native texas -- may I state that I agree with your policy concerning motorcycle administration, putting the bike in storage insures that it will be undamaged when next you see it -- looking forward to next week's installment!!

This episode started out being noisy from all the cars and trains! They were definitely interfering with Aslan’s lovely CHUG CHUG! It was a smart move, getting to the quieter places to moor up for sleep 😴 See you next week, Kevin 😊

All right parking your Range Rover beside your mooring, very posh!

Always a pleasure to watch your vlogs. You are the one who got me into the narrowboat vlogs originally during lockdown

Many thanks Kevin for this one, so many memories. The long line of boats you passed, our good friends are moored second to last (black boat with pram hood) and where you moored up I replaced some rotten windows in mine. The farm there is owned by a lovely gentleman called Mr Powers who is 96yrs old and still mows his lawn & keeps busy. The sunken boat next to you turned out to not have the weed hatch properly closed. 💕🦆

That was a good long walk, Kevin. Great video as always. You are appreciated ...all the best...Chris 🇨🇦

nice bike bud and thanks for the show

Thoroughly enjoyed this episode, Kevin! Especially enjoyed the Mott and Bailey...first I've seen up close, even virtually. That was quite a climb! Great scenery and commentary as always. Really appreciate your time and attention to detail on these vlogs. Cheers, until next time!

Yep definitely a beautiful view

Friday...... 5pm...... cuppa...... you tube...... BEST 30 minutes of telly watched all week.. cheers kevin, highlight we so look forward to. All the best and thanks for rhe video. Floss & jan x

British summer on the canals...the domain of the happy and at ease👍🙏...great episode❤

Thanks Kevin for taking us along on this beautiful cruise and with a view of your mighty BMW. The Motte has been invaded by foreign invaders, Bunny Rabbits, lol. I hope that you are doing well. Take care and all the best. Stevie

Always a great way to begin a weeks end. 😊

Always a pleasure to spend time with you and Aslan

Cool travels by motorcycle is back! Can’t wait, we’ll I guess I will have to but , woo hoo!

Another quality video Kevin! Was a pleasure to finally meet you in the flesh and chat to you, the intrepid explorer. Gary & Mel (Nb:Five Horizons)

Beautiful day for cruising on the canal

Enjoyable video footage (as usual), Kevin. Also informative. Thank you.

Great life you live Kevin. I'm envious

I’m thrilled you still travel by motorbike 🏍️. I’m going to watch again tomorrow because I missed a few things, it is Friday afternoon here.

It's nice to follow along a canal I have been on, brings back happy memories 😊

Two excellent pastimes. Canal boating and motorcycling. 👍👍

Another great video Kevin!....cheers !

Fabulous and subtle as ever!! 🤣

Hey Kevin another fantastic vlog good footage and lovely countryside......

I m enjoying your new season Kevin camera and editing as well your bits of information and commentary excellent as usual!

Just love the bridges. I hadn't taken in where you were in series one. And I didn't want to know - it was just a lovely journey. It was my first time watching YT canal content and I just became immersed and wonderfully lost in it. A butty boat for your bike ? Nah... too much hassle - you're arrangement sounds perfect.

Thanks Kevin 😊

Friday night viewing sorted again. Cheers Kevin. Hope the heatwave isn’t making life too uncomfortable aboard Aslan.❤️

Always look forward to your videos. I've seen every one and some over again

I very much valued The Who reference. And it goes without saying (but I'll say it anyway) every video you upload. Thanks Kev

Thank you Kevin. Another great video..YEY !

Thanks for another viv. Stephen and Jane. SETTLE north yorkshire.

vear nice

Thanks!

Nice scenery…. Thanks for sharing!

Would people of Queen Victoria’s time even recognize that streamlined beast, whizzing by, as a train? What a contrast to your world, Kevin.

Hi Kevin, hope you are well. If memory serves me correctly, on your last visit to Brinklow you bought a pork pie from the village butchers, and you apparently enjoyed it very much best you've tasted for a long time, back in series one I believe, take care, Paul & Lyn.

I saved up a double bill, which I’ve enjoyed today. As always, a lovely vibe, some good humour and nicely shot. Class.

Kevin, those 3 days went well, enjoyed the ride on Aslan and even enjoyed your singing 😮, cheers Charlie from Pennsylvania 😊 Oh thank you for the dimensions that you gave me.

Hi once more Kevin, uou definitely done my home village proud, I'm really pleased you enjoyed your visit and you had nice things to mention about it we all love living here. I didn't come across as a complete buffoon on video eh but very close. ME Kev the Brinklow kayaker being shown on your video in Brinklow undeniably made my day thank uou so very much. Agree fabulous view from the tump glad you made it to the top without having lost your breathe. The swing Bridge is new it can be moved much easier now even whole im on my kayak I'm pleased to say. Where you ate your Celery that section of the canal has some old arches under it but hidden only 2 remain viewable and the old arm you passed the bridge just padt the arched that bridge is where the canal used to route through brinklow and rejoin on the bend where you passed a canal boat with a blue dragon on it. Much shorter route now. You moored your boat right at the bridge where I put my kayak in thecwster it's such a shame you missed me paddling as I'd just arrived home from joliday I didn't kayak. Lovely and quite except the odd dozen trains every 10 min. So pleased you visited Brinklow please visit again hope I see you whole I'm paddling next time 😊 All the very best and thankyou for taking the time out to chat and have a picture taken with me. From Kev the Brinklow Kayaker Search for me on youtube some old video on there me kayaking.😊😊

Fantastic! Another episode!

Well, you could do the opposite and have a little Aslan II/Bimmer Butty made and haul the BMW along.... 😆 What a palaver that would be! The moorings at 17:45 were idyllic! Your feelings about the Oxford translate over the internet, it feels very peaceful from this end, too. Hope you're keeping well.

Lovely, just lovely. Enjoy your summer weather, Kevin!

Very much enjoyed the tour of the Motte & Bailey Castle :)

🎶Oh what a Beautiful Day! 🎶🎵🌼 Seems like it was not long ago when the canal was all iced up. Thanks again for a lovely view. -Cheers from Seattle! ☺

Another fascinating and relaxing video. Thank you.

Leaving your bike moored up lol !

Cheers Kevin, really relaxing 😊xx

Spectacular seeing you again!!!

Beautiful content Kevin! Love your relaxing vlogs and footage of the canals and villages.

First of all, I adore your channel all around. It's beneficial in many ways for me. For example, it's always a bit of a history lesson because I have never been to your country. So, I hope this does not come across negatively, but I miss the maps you would put in the screen of your current location and destination. Not because I am a nosey human or want to stalk you, obviously it would be difficult from this distance hehe. But, I do love maps and I guess it's part of the history lesson I was referring to. However, I absolutely understand not wanting to put it up because locals could stalk you. But, I do miss it. 😊 happy trails!

Interestingly, here in the States, the term, "homely," is often used to describe a person who is not very attractive, and I guess it hints that she will never marry and therefore never leave home!

Always love your videos, Kevin, but this one seemed extra good for some reason. Maybe it's just me, though. Thanks man!

Lovely Job Kevin. Thank You.

I'm still watching every one. Such a calming way of travel. Seems like you have a bit more traffic on the canal today.

Lovely episode! I like going along on your walks Kevin. British countryside is so beautiful. Here in the US we don't have any heritage type structures of our own, although... there are some ancient native structures. I'm about 15 miles from a Choctaw Indian mound that looks a lot like the Motte you toured us through... but... without the moat. Thx Kevin!

Yay! A new episode 🤗

Hi Kevin! The weather seemed to be quite agreeable for cruising. I was also left with the perception that there was a good bit more boating traffic than previously. Nice countryside indeed. Cheers!

Nice! Thanks for your perspective on life.....I also live on a sailboat, albeit in the pacific Northwest of Washington state....

Hello Kevin mick from Hull really enjoyed this episode hope you are well and I will look forward to your next episode 😊😊

The weekends here - time to crack open a can or 2 and watch TBN

Lovely views

That moored up boat at start of vid, Wrekin, my dad and me hired it for a week 9 years ago 😆

Great video as always Kevin. Also that's a beautiful bike you have.