@@jamestierney5540 Hi James it's a 2006 but I must point out the body shape changed that year and mine is the Mk3 (earlier model).
@JobeCoutureАй бұрын
I heard machine gun fire
@jamescrook9749Ай бұрын
@@JobeCouture The night was very still, not a breath of wind
@JobeCoutureАй бұрын
@@jamescrook9749 I heard it when I went
@jamescrook974929 күн бұрын
@@JobeCouture Ahh I understand, I am not surprised that if you are sensitive that you felt or heard things at Mametz, have you visited other places and found other paranormal activities?
@JobeCouture29 күн бұрын
@@jamescrook9749 yes. Gettysburg, bran castle in Romania, verdun. And the somme and belleau wood
@jamescrook974927 күн бұрын
@@JobeCouture I can imagine those areas being particularly high in activities especially the Gettysburg and Verdun.
@mattdixon52992 ай бұрын
Haha nice video James! Good to chat to you down at the kitesurf club on Saturday about Iveco’s briefly. What an unbelievably small world. Turns out I was already subscribed to your channel from your van content about 5 years ago. This just appeared on my subscriber feed. Madness!
@davidhunt38083 ай бұрын
Great video !! The Mametz wood was ghostly you could feel it !! Love to know the piece of music used at the beginning and who its by .
@jamescrook97493 ай бұрын
Hi David thanks for the viewing and the kind words, I'm at work at the moment but I'll get back to you with the music details Regards James
@jamescrook97492 ай бұрын
David sorry I have placed your reply on the comments above yours and there is a link so you can listen to the piece of music that you are interested in, regards James
@kungfupenti38813 ай бұрын
Walk there with my friend a few years ago then suddenly we felt like someone was watching us from the woods I don’t know how to explain it but I vividly remember someone yelling out “advance” in the distance, And cold and eerie feeling that we had that day was something I never forget but still R.i.p to all the soldiers who fought and die there ❤
@fuzzzeballs3 ай бұрын
the calipers are shit you can get a repair kit but its more hastle than its worth
@jamescrook97493 ай бұрын
Yeah they are, I can replace a caliper in my sleep now, I think we change them more than the oil 😂
@travelingceremonies4 ай бұрын
Wow that was an adventure 🙈
@jamescrook97494 ай бұрын
It certainly made for an eventful few days, thankfully all back to normal again, minus the washing machine that unfortunately did not make it back to life 😕
@lisardofernandez30464 ай бұрын
ola amigo cuanto te costo lapieza
@cockneycowboy14 ай бұрын
I don’t doubt it’s a very eerie place,more so with what happened there,however I don’t buy into paranormal activity,and if anything just leave the fallen be
@IggyPep-mx2qg4 ай бұрын
Hi, I love KZbin diy videos done by real people! We were struggling to join the sofa to the corner unit! Watching your video explained it better than the ikea manual, thanks. 😅
@jamescrook97494 ай бұрын
Hey thanks for that, you know it's one of things when you buy something and I say to myself "should I film this?" or just get on with it, and it's the fact that I go to KZbin when I need advice that tells me if it wasn't for them I'd be struggling right now, so it's my absolute pleasure if it's helped in some way, regards James
@sarahjones51434 ай бұрын
My dad happened to be there for his birthday what a surprise he had when he had to evacuate too. Glad your both safe
@jamescrook97494 ай бұрын
I bet you're Dad would have preferred to be singing "Happy Birthday" rather than packing up and moving to safety, I took the dog a walk this morning on the park and there was a couple of small dead fish! just shows the volume of water that was flowing through.
@frenchenstein4 ай бұрын
Waves in the big pool! (Love Polly Vision ❤️🐾🐾❤️)
@jamescrook97494 ай бұрын
Thank you and yes Polly is our little mascot 👍😊
@hazelmanship75164 ай бұрын
Fab footage, bit scary in the caravan park,glad you got out safe 😊
@jamescrook97494 ай бұрын
Us too! Mother nature has some power!
@johnnorth93554 ай бұрын
I can only imagine the sinking feeling in the pit of your stomachs as this unfolded. Take care.
@jamescrook97494 ай бұрын
It is a debilitating feeling that's for sure but we are working through it and getting sorted now, still without power as they need to be tested first, regards James
@MiwaldoGericke4 ай бұрын
Wow that's crazy!! Glad you are safe!!
@jamescrook97494 ай бұрын
Thank you! I hope you are keeping well my friend, even your old place was under water 😬
@MiwaldoGericke4 ай бұрын
@@jamescrook9749 you are welcome. And thank you!! Wow that’s crazy..!!
@steveburling44884 ай бұрын
Hi mate, used to live in Rhyl, not far from where you parked on the seafront, did my initial stint as a boy soldier at Kinmel Park camp (now a business park), if you haven't been already, visit Bodelwyddan Church, some interesting ww1 headstones, the camp is where they had the riots in 1919, stay safe bud
@jamescrook97494 ай бұрын
Hi Steve one the BSMs of my old Regiment did his training at Kinmel Camp he was RA he known to all as Baz Key, St Marys is a beautiful church where the Canadians and a few others are, I think the nurse buried there succumbed to the Spanish Flu , it is one of the few grave yards where the heads are doubles and triples which seem to be unique to the area. Kind regards James
@manconthemove4 ай бұрын
Wow mate, that's some storm. Glad you got out as quick as you did... Really hope no damage to your home. 🤞🏻xx
@jamescrook97494 ай бұрын
Hiya pal, we got our warning a bit late, we were led to believe that it should pass OK, but the next message was telling us there is a trickle coming over the wall, well that trickle became a river very quickly and we just jumped in the van and went, luckily nothing damaged, not allowed back on the camp yet, no power because of the flood.
@MrEolla4 ай бұрын
good job!
@jamescrook97494 ай бұрын
Thank you very much "I thought so" 😊
@Punxe5 ай бұрын
Why have you changed it? I have a humming noise in the rear axle when I accelerate. Could it be the bearing? Thank you very much, your videos are very helpful
@jamescrook97495 ай бұрын
Hi, it was a seal that had started to leak and as we put in new seal we put in new bearing too just to be on the safe side, is it a humming or whining (meaning is higher pitched and happens at say 50mph onwards?) if so it could be crown bearing (I think that's the name) which could break or it will last the lifetime of the van but continue making the noise, regards James
@Punxe5 ай бұрын
It looks like an ambulance, starting in 3rd gear is when it is most noticeable. I have changed the valve, checked the group, balanced the transmission and it continues to do so. I only have to change the wheel bearings that are rusty. Thank you very much for answering. Greetings 👋
@glenmcaliece53306 ай бұрын
Thank you ! An informative video! Would be nice if you could invest in some good lighting for future videos!!
@jamescrook97496 ай бұрын
I have a very bright head torch, I'll try that for any future "under belly maintenance", regards James
@lanceawatt6 ай бұрын
'I've made a poem about the war, captain.' 'Go on then, Baldrick.' 'BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, BOOM'
@jamescrook97496 ай бұрын
Blackadder "Boom Boom... Boom?" Baldrick "Hear the words I sing, War's a horrid thing, So I sing sing sing...ding-a-ling-a-ling"
@_Acameraandthesomme6 ай бұрын
Wow James talk about lump in throat moment, amazing drone footage of the battlefields of The Somme and The Ypres Salient, absolutely awesome work and well put together too mate. 👏
@jamescrook97496 ай бұрын
Hi Nigel thank pal, Tracy said the same that it was very emotional for her at the end, I guess I get caught in the moment when composing and putting my narrative in, regards James I subbed to your channel too
@EmpZombie6 ай бұрын
On my last motorcycle trip I spent night on the grass field next to Flat Iron Copse Military Cemetery. The bare fields seen in the video besides the grass part were cornfields then. During the night I was woken by something walking past and brushing my tent several times. In the morning I could see "paths" off flat grass leading up towards Mametz Wood. A pretty weird feeling I asure you. I told myself it was wildlife animals that did that. 😅
@jamescrook97496 ай бұрын
I get you loud and clear on that one it's a place that seems to echo the past
@peterh73536 ай бұрын
Your a braver man than I 😲
@peterh73536 ай бұрын
That is incredible James, thanks for showing the places I visit from above 👍
@jamescrook97496 ай бұрын
It's my absolute pleasure Peter thank you for your kind words
@steveburling44886 ай бұрын
Well done once again mate, nice bit of drone work
@jamescrook97496 ай бұрын
Hi Steve glad you liked it, I had a few hours of footage which I thought might look good all stitched together and it's all of the same subject and landscapes 👍
@AliAhmedJan6516 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍
@toastiesvanbuild46446 ай бұрын
👍
@JackButlerVideos6 ай бұрын
Nice job! I'd highly recommend using distilled water for the coolant loop, no limescale!
@jamescrook97496 ай бұрын
Thank you for that bit of advice I'll bear in mind next time 👍
@manconthemove6 ай бұрын
You've just reminded me mate, mine needs a service next month. Soon comes around eh....
@jamescrook97496 ай бұрын
It certainly does mate, gotta keep those engines sweet 😊👍
@paulellam69266 ай бұрын
What an amazing journey and series, brilliant footage and excellent narration, need to go back to the start to watch them all again. Best wishes to you all for taking the time to create these uploads, really enjoyed them. Learnt so much and you provided views of many of the places I have read about which is awesome. An emotional journey throughout and handled with the respect as one would expect, many thanks, great work!
@jamescrook97496 ай бұрын
Morning Paul , I can't begin to express how gratifying it is to read such comments, it takes a lot of hard work to remember to pause what your doing when on holiday and remember to film and then at home begin the process of piecing it all together to make a storyline. I'm just glad that some have found it of interest, I really appreciate it, regards James
@manconthemove6 ай бұрын
Another brilliant vid mate. I need to catch up with the others you've posted recently..👍🏻💚
@jamescrook97496 ай бұрын
Thank you pal, perhaps a rainy day you can catch up mate
@manconthemove6 ай бұрын
@@jamescrook9749 Better still, after my knee op next week 👍🏻🤣
@jamescrook97496 ай бұрын
@@manconthemove that sounds like a plan mate, I'm just editing the full drone video of the western front that I've covered it's half hour long already and I've cut it down but still got more footage to add lol I hope all goes well with the operation pal, take it easy buddy
@MrTumbleweed226 ай бұрын
I heard that foncqevilliers was known as funkyvillas by the troops. They often changed the names of places because they found pronouncing them in French very difficult
@jamescrook97496 ай бұрын
I can quite imagine, being ex service myself we did make other names up for places if we struggled with pronunciation, my Great Grandfather was WW1 Royal Garrison Artillery and they called Mouquet Farm "Mucky Farm"
@Scrambler856 ай бұрын
It's good to see the traditions being honored. It's sad to see not many young people participating. Thank for posting this. According to my DNA test I'm 46% Scottish, 6% Irish and the rest Scandinavian
@jamescrook97496 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words and that's a fair mixture of DNA heritage "some Viking in there for sure", and with you saying Scottish and Irish it's a strong possibility that your family originated as part of the Viking migration, settling in Scotland and through to Ireland, there were plenty of young people around, cadets and school children but as part of the Poppy Parade I didn't get a chance to reflect that fully, but the street of Ypres were lined with applauding crowds which was a great measure of respect to witness, regards James
@steveburling44886 ай бұрын
Hi James, this is turning into a bit of a quest, 114 seems to be the only battery that fits the timeline but I have definitely see 6 battery somewhere, maybe a mistake, the other odd one is 32 we're held in reserve and did not go into action until Nov, odd, 12 coy originally were at tynemouth and I know that's where he did his training maybe I'll have to have a seance at his graveside 😮 Cheers once again
@jamescrook97496 ай бұрын
Hi Steve it can be a minefield "pardon the pun" I'm sure that 114 Battery were mentioned in my Great Grandfather's war diary, I think they borrowed the new 60 pounders from them at the battle of Serrés (Somme). Or something like that. If I can help in any way let me know but do keep in touch and let me know how you get on, it would be nice to know. Regards James
@paulellam69266 ай бұрын
When you laid the wreath there was a real gust of wind, followed by the sunlight casting shimmers of light over the memorial, very poignant! And as always a really interesting upload, crammed a lot in even if the weather was not playing ball! A lovely tribute for Tracy's Great Grandfather too! Many thanks!
@jamescrook97496 ай бұрын
Yeah I thought that too when (although it was windy) the wreath blew at that moment, it was an amazing day and it was interesting to learn how the war was fought by different people from other angles. Regards James
@BEDFORD3036 ай бұрын
Nice video, come to fit mine but i have no mounting brackets the ones that fit to the chassis, .. did you buy these separately ?. Many thanks
@jamescrook97496 ай бұрын
Hi thanks for the watch of the video, and ref the brackets they came with the kit, I imagine you could source them separately of get someone to make them for you, regards James
@steveburling44887 ай бұрын
Great videos mate, where did you get your info regarding 14th battery? My grandfather served with 6th seige battery, 12 Coy and I've been trying to find out where they were in August 16 when he was injured (she'll burst at gun), any info would be appreciated
@jamescrook97496 ай бұрын
Hi Steve thank you for your kind words ref the videos, I am at work at the moment but I'll put another reply on here with some helpful links to help you research your Grandfather when I get home, regards James
@jamescrook97496 ай бұрын
Hi Steve I have found some more info about your Grandfather 79031 Gunner James Fredrick Burling. He was indeed injured by a Shell explosion on the 29/8/16, He was also diagnosed with Shell Shock 02/9/16, He was sent back to the UK 05/9/16. He was deemed unfit to continue service but it states he was a good soldier prior, his injuries stating "Burns of Eyes" He was as you say in 12 Coy, 68th Heavy Artillery Group On his Medal Card it says RGA 32 Div, No mention of 6th Siege Battery but did operate a 6 Inch Howitzer so continue your research with 12 Coy, 68 HAG & 32 Div and see what you come up with, he was injured in the Somme so that gives a location to work with. Good luck with your quest and if you want his medical discharge docs I can send them via email. regards James
@davidsutcliffe19687 ай бұрын
Another great video mate hope there’s more to come
@jamescrook97497 ай бұрын
Hiya Dave, yes I'm currently editing episode 5, as always thank you so much for watching pal 😊
@paulellam69267 ай бұрын
Another really interesting upload, very poignant too. Something about the cemeteries that just makes you stop, think, feel sad and glad all at the same time, glad that we are remembering them still, and hoping they are glad that we are. Shown me a few places I have not seen before in this episode, some places I will add to the list, great narration and footage as always, many thanks!
@jamescrook97497 ай бұрын
And reading a comment like this makes the hard work worth the while, I really appreciate the feedback and I am glad there are new places that you want to visit, I never tire of walking through the cemeteries, to be shoulder to shoulder with our heroes has for me no finer honour to be in their presence, regards James
@Scrambler857 ай бұрын
Always old men and politicians sending the youth to die in wars. And now the UK is ruled by foreigners. Thanks for posting this 👍
@paulellam69267 ай бұрын
Crikey, what an upload, and so poignant, that you have that connection at the end, must be so proud to stand in the footsteps of your heroic family member, proper pulled the heart strings that one, and he would be so proud that you went to visit that spot, to remember and pay tribute! Makes one consider, what I would do in that situation, would I be strong, brave, be afraid or all of the above. Legends and heroes every one of them!
@jamescrook97497 ай бұрын
Hi Paul it was an amazing moment, I have seen documentaries where relatives have been brought out to connect with their ancestors past and seen how it overwhelms them but never thought I could be so lucky to have the same experience, thank you for your kind words and understanding regards James
@manconthemove7 ай бұрын
Brilliantly edited and presented mate. I really enjoyed this video. Looking forward to the next one
@jamescrook97497 ай бұрын
Thank you pal I'm editing as we speak
@AnsVolckaerts7 ай бұрын
Yet again a fantastic video James, I really do love your videos, you have so much knowledge. And your drone shots are so soothing. Huge fan!
@jamescrook97497 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words Ans its always a pleasure to read your comments, I had better get cracking with the 3rd episode!! regards James😆😆
@AnsVolckaerts7 ай бұрын
@@jamescrook9749 you are welcome, it is the truth. Take your time for the 3th episode but indeed looking almost can't wait ;-)
@jamescrook97497 ай бұрын
@@AnsVolckaerts Hi Ans, I will get started on the 3rd this weekend, it's a bit about the battle of the Serre and the Pals Battalions
@craiground92158 ай бұрын
Another great film James. Has you know I’ve been there many times. It is a very special place, unchanged all these years later. Bravo my friend.
@jamescrook97498 ай бұрын
Hi Craig, thank you for your kind words, and I can see why you keep returning to the Somme, there is so much evidence of the battle from a over 100 years ago still visible in its landscape, regards James
@viv-i-vangoesforth8 ай бұрын
Loving your seat covers, James. Where did you get them? In regards to the seat, in other installs Ive seen, the "tophats" the big extentions on the back that stick oout of the seat are normally cut off and put under the swivel plate. It shows that on the kiravans site
@jamescrook97498 ай бұрын
Hi thanks for the advice ref the swivel seat I have sine corrected it, and the seat covers are off ebay here is the link regards James www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265739905303?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=8S-q7Y6HSt2&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
@paulellam69268 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed Episode 1, so was glad to see Episode 2 pop up. Love the narration, camera/drone work, a real insight to how things took place fro many angles, but also from a perspective we can relate to. I enjoy the background of the places you are showing, ties in with all the stuff I read but have not been able to visit yet, so reminds me why I must get out there. Love the respectful nature you guys have, empathy and no bias. Many thanks for taking the time to create/share/upload, I look forward to any future uploads. Merry Christmas to you all!
@jamescrook97498 ай бұрын
Paul I really enjoyed your comment, to know that this is how people feel about viewing the finished product makes the hard work of filming and drone flying all worth the while. Its not always easy on our holiday when I say can I just go back and film this before we stop for lunch etc but I am lucky to be with like minded people. Thank you again for your kind words and I hope to see you out here getting the experience for yourself one day. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! regards James
@mickpercival8 ай бұрын
Excellent video James and a fitting tribute to your falling comrades! Without who's sacrifice the world we live in today would be a different place. "ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilis"
@jamescrook97498 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment Mick "may his holy soul be on the right side of God" I feel so saddened that it took so many lives to get what we take for granted today Regards James
@Scrambler858 ай бұрын
Excellent video, definitely a thumbs up 👍
@jamescrook97498 ай бұрын
Thank you so much
@manconthemove8 ай бұрын
Brilliant video and content James. Loved it. You could spend months exploring this area and still not see it all. You've done these lads proud brother 💚💚💚
@jamescrook97498 ай бұрын
Thank you matey and your so right pal, could spend years researching the place
@manconthemove8 ай бұрын
@@jamescrook9749 Let's do it 😁
@jamescrook97498 ай бұрын
@@manconthemove I would so love to do that mate
@manconthemove8 ай бұрын
@@jamescrook9749 Just let me know buddy 👍🏻
@jamescrook97498 ай бұрын
@@manconthemove certainly will do matey
@JeremyMalies8 ай бұрын
"Everyone was a brother." Sure. I commemorated one boy from my little school here and his brother just outside Ypres. Killed within a month of each other. Good work with this video. Thank you.
@jamescrook97498 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words and yes those names on the panels very quickly become people to me when I stand and observe the sheer magnitude of the sacrifice given, regards James