Hi Micheal, Koby loves his early morning walk so I am going to have to get used to it 🤔 As for the winter I’ve decided to take a mooring. I’m having Bubbly Too blacked at the end of the month and there a number of things I want to do inside so it will be easier in a mooring. I’ll still be getting out at times when I can.

@@johnwestley6406 Thanks John, always good to meet people on the cut especially those with the courage to watch my vlogs. 🙋‍♂️😂😀

Thanks Lesley, Koby has made such a difference and I am so grateful I decided to take on another dog. He is doing really well and enjoying his new life.

Hi Pam, I was really tempted to do the Ashby Canal on my way south but a number of other boaters told me of the low water levels so I decided to wait until next year. I have the boat booked in to get blacked at the end of the month so didn’t want to get delayed coming back to the Oxford. Hope all is well with you. 🙋‍♂️😘

Spending the winter in Bosworth Marina, the first time in all these years I have been in one. I must say it’s beautifully kept and all the staff are really friendly, just hope when it gets icy I don’t do a Torvill & Dean impression on the pontoon 😂. Will be out on the canal next year & hopefully we can meet for a cuppa. Big hugs 🤗 to both of you 🐕‍🦺 🦆💕

Ps. If you watch Phil on Narrowboat Journeys latest to Mkt Bosworth you will see my boat at the beginning, just after he comments on the low hanging tree 🦆💕

@@pamcullen537 I’ve also decided to take a mooring for the winter. I’m in Barby Moorings on the Oxford. Happy everything is going well for you and you have a great time at Bosworth. 😀😘🐕‍🦺

Thanks Christine, I appreciate your comments. Koby is doing well and seems to be enjoying life on the boat. It was good to see Ben & Emily again having met them a few months ago. It’s a small world! 🤔👍

Thank you so much! I appreciate your lovely comments and glad you find the videos interesting.

Thanks Ian. I have had a Border Collie before but Koby is special. Your right he does keep me fit. I am walking him 8 to 10 miles a day and he would still keep going.

Thanks, appreciate your comments and glad you enjoyed the vlog. 👍🙋‍♂️😀

Hi, sorry for the delay in answering. I have mainly been doing short shuffles and walking between points. I enjoy walking and now I have Koby (The Dog) it's great to give him the extra exercise. TBH I have only used public transport about three or four times, buses mainly although I did take a train to get past Birmingham as I didn't feel comfortable leaving the car there. As for the filming it is hard work especially when you are on your own and maybe it will be more difficult now with the dog in the short term but I'll do my best, Appreciate your kind comments. 🙋‍♂️👍😀

Hi Pam, glad to hear you have solved your problems and it's great to know you are loving life back on the canals. 👍😀

Thanks, Carole it really is beautiful countryside with lots of great walks along the towpaths and surrounding areas. 😀🙋‍♂

I’ll mix it a bit. 🤔

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the comment. 🙋‍♂️

Awesome, thank you Richard, appreciate your support. 👍 👍

It is well worth the cruise, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it to.

Your right it does look like tomato soup but I think I’ll pass on trying a bowl 😂😂😂

@@TheNarrowboatNomad 😂😂

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍

The potteries were really interesting. It’s a pity the bottle kilns are in such poor condition though. 🙋‍♂️🙁

I must admit I have really enjoyed the Trent and Mersey cruising in both directions from Fradley Junction and agree it’s underrated. 👍

If I had to guess, I would say that is a shopping cart or shopping trolley. Surely a must for up and down the towpath!!

@JustTwoPeople are bang-on. It is a four wheel trolley that folds up and is a clever design. When it is opened up it can carry a huge amount. It makes light work of getting stuff along the towpath. 😃

@@TheNarrowboatNomad thank you for your reply , nice one , very clever 👍👍

Hello Captain, likewise it was great to meet you all and I hope you all had a wonderful time on your narrowboat adventure. Thank you for your comment and your support. Say hi to everyone for me. 😃👍

Hi Charlie, Bubbly Too was built in 1988 and originally had a multi fuel stove with a back burner for hot water, the stove had a flue that was set at an angle before passing through the roof. The previous owner replaced the stove with a new Morśo 1410 stove and replaced the flue with a straight one. So the second outlet was where the old chimney flue was. Not sure why the change was a made but having a straight flue does make cleaning the chimney easier. Glad you’re enjoying the vlogs. 👍😃

Thanks so much!

Hi Pam, good to hear you are finally getting underway. I have moored at Hillmorton many times and always enjoyed it. I have never seen Otters or Voles but there is always plenty of bird life. Enjoy your cruise up to Hillmorton and have a safe trip. 😃👍😘

Have managed to get by without over staying my mooring times. Back is still a little sore but I’m doing okay. Appreciate your concern.👍

Thanks Trevor, backs still sore but much better, appreciate your best wishes. 👍

Mine too Pam, but it was a good excuse for an extra glass or two of red wine 😊🍷🍷

@@TheNarrowboatNomad Would be rude not to 👍🏼🍷

Thanks Mike, I thought that’s what it might be but I have never seen them before. 👍

The Grand Union Canal passes right through Royal Leamington Spa and Warwick. The flight of locks you saw were probably the Hatton Flight of 21 locks and a rise of 160ft. I will be tackling them iduring the next part of my cruise.

Hi Lesley, I must admit I was a little disappointed as I have found the canal community to always be friendly and helpful, maybe it is a sign of the times. I am keeping well as I hope you are. 😀

Hi Pam, I'll be climbing the Hatton Flight next, I'll let you know how the locks are. 😀🙋‍♂️