141. Another Narrowboat Talk

[@brodie2711]

I can't be the only one that appreciates your replies. It's very nice of you to take the time to answer our questions. I do hope things are okay in the marina. London is just awful at the moment, autumn doesn't look so good in the city and the COVID restrictions seem more petty than effective. Riding along beside the canal is just lovely

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks Stephen, nice of you to say, I do try and respond to all but it is becoming increasingly difficult. All is fine in the marina thanks, I'm sorry to hear it's not so good in London. The restrictions are getting too complicated, especially where tiers adjoin each other in towns/villages. Very difficult for many people. Cheers, take good care of yourself.

[@gracefrazier4775]

This was a most enjoyable visit with you. Thank you for including us in your days.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Glad you enjoyed it Grace, thank you for watching and commenting x

[@wattck]

A brush with the world of online purchasing can leave one bristling. I know that's a sweeping statement. Broom Broom! ^-) Lovely short video, I like this chat style.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

I twig what you're on about, but you need to turn over a new leaf and branch out.a bit. Glad you enjoyed the video. All the best, take care.

[@MrDparker69]

Another wonderfully brilliant video. Thank you Alan 👍

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

So kind of you to say, thank you very much.

[@suee6835]

Thank you Alan.Take care and stay safe.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks Sue for your comment. You also take the utmost care.

[@AdirondackNative51]

A nice chat and ride along through your lovely countryside. Even with the rain, it’s nice to get out and about. The situation in many places in the US is becoming more dire as the days go on so your vlog is a wonderful respite. Looking forward to the next vlog. Stay safe.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks Mary Jane, lovely to hear from you. COVID is striking hard again in many European countries, sometimes worse than first time round. Keep yourself safe, take care Alan

[@gailmatthews2964]

Thanks Alan. Really enjoyed the the chat. And drive through the country side. Gail

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Glad you enjoyed it Gail, thanks for commenting.

[@carycoombe3380]

I enjoyed seeing what the weather is like there, at this time of year. It is much more enjoyable than where I live (the leaves have been gone for a few weeks and snow is on the ground). I also got to learn a lot about British roadways (I looked up motorways vs double carriageways vs single carriage ways). Very educational entertainment. Thanks.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

I'm glad you enjoyed watching, another viewer was also asking about dual carriageways and motorways, so I'm pleased there is interest in the road trip videos. Weather wise, I expect we'll be joining you eventually, not sure whether there will be any snow where I am, that's still a couple of months away, if at all. All the best Alan, cheers.

[@stevehoare6378]

Many thanks Alan. I must admit that I fell in to the shaving brush trap initially! Really nice to have a good old fashioned chat.. Stay safe and keep up the good work.🍷🍷

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks Steve, glad you enjoyed it. I think there will be more chats but not necessarily boat related. Take care, all the best Alan.

[@stevehoare6378]

Whatever the subject matter... a great format. Really liked your driving segment.. Felt like we were in the camper with you..!

[@vonmikeore]

Thanks, I enjoy these sorts of videos.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

That’s very kind of you to say, thanks Mike.

[@clintromine802]

I like to see the xtras of your driving around & about the English countryside.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Clint, thanks for watching and commenting. I occasionally do road trip videos and you might like to watch No.307 on the Yorkshire Dales. Cheers

[@darabell9193]

Sorry to hear that you are all going back it to lock down please keep safe and your family too John and Sharndra

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks both. That suggestion was leaked out, it’s not happened yet. Boris is talking to the nation at 4pm today, it’s now 1pm. All the best Alan

[@barryedwards4481]

Hi Alan as someone else mentioned about the brush I also thought it was a shaving brush as well thanks for the driving it was good to see the country side and I’m glad you ended up playing the music as you were driving my father is 94 he is just going he’s a world war 2 veteran my mother is 90 and she looks after him and does the driving of the car it was a great video thanks it’s good to see you are keeping well stay safe and happy and safe boating cheers Barry Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Barry. Some have suggested the brush be used for shaving but no good to me! Your parents have reached a good age. Mine had 61 years of marriage before Mum passed away 11 years ago. Dad is the highest age achiever though other relatives got into their young 90s. Hope you have regular contact with your parents. All the very best, keep safe and follow the highway. Cheers

[@patriciarull-wild5629]

Ow do then our Alan? That was great when we watched it last nite. You were so funny with the story about the brush, we laughed. Thanks for the driving video, you did well in all that rain! Bet you enjoyed a cuppa when you got back to the boat! Please keep videos coming, whether it be driving, just sat chatting, or cruising, up to you, we not mind. Take care & safe. Ta ra for now. Xx

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hiya Patricia. Thanks for commenting, I'm glad you found it entertaining and yes I did enjoy a cuppa on my return. I will continue to give variety as best I can. Keep safe, all the best Alan

[@alanjackson4646]

Liked the road trip even in the rain. Regards AJ

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks Alan for your appreciation. Cheers

[@hughcarson6837]

Enjoyed the chat, thanks Alan

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Glad you enjoyed it Hugh.

[@klausv.3683]

I have to say thank you very much for two reasons. First for uploading your vlogs, I always have much fun watching them and second for your slow and clear talking so I as a German can easily understand what you say. Greetings from the Lower Rhine. Take care and keep healthy.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Greetings to you too. That's very kind of you to say Klaus, you write very well. A belated welcome aboard. Keep safe, cheers Alan

[@susancase2143]

Loved coming on the journey with you in your motor home. You should call your brush basil Love your vlogs

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks Susan very kind of you to say, I had been thinking about Basil myself but you're the first to mention it. Most people thought it was a shaving brush. Cheers

[@michaelwharrier7956]

Good evening Alan, and thankyou for another great vlog , I would leave the bit of metal off the brush too, cant see it did much use anyway, when you were holding it up at the side of your face , memories of Ken Dodd came to me , how tickled I am ...Stay safe and looking forward to the next vlog...

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks Michael, you know I'd quite forgotten about Ken Dodd, had I thought of it, I might have said something. Take care, all the best Alan

[@omneignotum]

Enjoyed it all! Thx!

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@N30312]

Thank you so much for taking us along with you an your journey. The rain not withstanding, it's nice to see the countryside where you live.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

That's very nice of you to say, thanks Don. All the best Alan

[@darabell9193]

Always enjoy your blog both water and Tarmac we haven't gone caravanning just yet but getting ready, we bought a van 8 months , it is 10 years old but in very good condition I have fitted solar and a inverter ,a new fridge and all led lights took out the cassette and installed a black water tank ,here in Australia we have dump points in some of the towns we try to free camp as much as possible will send some pics soon hope this finds you well John and Sharndra

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi John and Sharndra, great to hear from you. You've been very busy getting yourselves sorted out. I expect you're really looking forward to your trip and it would be lovely to receive some pictures from you. Have the best possible time, take care and keep safe. All the best Alan

[@djsoulUK]

Cheers Alan, thanks for the video.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

You are very welcome, cheers.

[@lewisgardner1660]

Thanks Alan enjoyable as normal When I was at work I found if you clean your glasses with silicon spray it stops them steaming up, you used to be able to get it from opticians but I used the big industrial spray cans.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks Lewis. I think I have a tin of that somewhere! Found it and just cleaned my glasses. WOW they haven't been this clean for ages. Cheers

[@chrisabbott683]

Lovey video, really enjoyable. Am embarrassed to say I initially thought that was a shaving brush!

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Don't be embarrassed, so many have said the same! Glad you enjoyed the video. Take care

[@georgelogan1294]

Alan, Thanks for sharing your experiences on and off the narrowboat. Enjoyable to me I grew up near Norfolk, not UK but US, Norfolk, VA. Cheers.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks for commenting George, nice to hear from you. Glad you enjoyed watching, cheers.

[@ramseybarber8312]

Hi Alan Good Vlog it looks like your companion set could do with some Bluebell polishing [use an old woolen sock] and some Elbow Grease , you will have plenty of time when the snow comes!!!!!!!! Cheers

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

That's a name from the past, thought everyone used Brasso now. That brush is a one-off. I do have a companion set but it's not made of brass thankfully. Cheers

[@shamusp2948]

Lovely vlog again Alan. Thanks for taking us along on your drive. The countryside dose look lovely at this time of year. Living on Guernsey an island that is only 12 miles by 9 miles its nice to get off and see different scenery but that is not possible at the moment due to covid so your vlogs are very interesting. Stay safe and keep well looking forward to the weekend and your next vlog.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Shamus, thanks for your kind words. I'm glad you get some sense of escape from my videos. I've never been to Guernsey but imagine it's a lovely place to live. I've been to Jersey a couple of times. Take care, all the best Alan

[@alistairball2736]

May I suggest a subject for a winter vlog....a tour through your motor home would be interesting ....cheers Alistair

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Alistair. You’re now one of many that have asked, so I think I will need to do a vlog eventually. I’ll need to wash the van first though. Cheers

[@kaysridgedell3404]

Thanks for your cheerful rainy drive!

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

My pleasure Kay, delighted you enjoyed it.

[@stephenr6427]

Great video thank you take care

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks, you too! Cheers

[@Rovinman]

Very nice, different Vlog. Nice to cruise down the motorways, but it was your wipers that amused me ! Don't get those on a narrowboat ! I HATE shopping on-line ! I have got sizes wrong before too. Love to see the variety in your Vlogs, especially if they're in sequence, ...... (sorry about that !) Take care xxxxx

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks Stuart, your comment is much appreciated. I tryand give variety, which sometimes means moving off the narrowboat theme. Keep safe, cheers,

[@lencline]

Enjoy your allowing us to peek into your life. I thought your van ride was turned around by some magic in your camera recorder. You were driving on the wrong side of the van. But when you turned the camera around to the on-coming traffic I saw you were driving on the wrong side of the road! The oncoming truck was on the wrong side of the road and luckily you missed him!!! Back to you and you were not shook up a bit!! ....I crushed the remote before I remembered....y'all drive on the wrong side of the road....or we (US) drive on the wrong side. We drive on different sides of the road. Wheeew! If I could ever visit your beautiful country, there is on thing for sure--i could never drive a car there. So so different. You were so calm. Ha! If everyone were like you, this would be a better world. Thanks again for your vlog.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Len thank you so much for your very kind words, they are very much appreciated. We might drive on the wrong side of the road but at least we cruise on the right side, have you spotted that! I’m pleased you enjoy this format of vlog, not always boat related, but I know it’s appreciated by many viewers. Take care, all the best Alan

[@ronwebster4408]

Hi Alan nice video again with good variety especially the comedy sketch with the brushes. Be with you again soon, stay safe BFN.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks Ron for your appreciation, I'm glad you liked my brush sketch. Take care, all the best Alan.

[@ronwebster4408]

@@MyNarrowboatVenture Proper Job (PJ)

[@rtk3543]

Just sent an item back myself, their fault not mine this time, its a boom time for courier services. Enjoyed the van ride and chat. Cheers Alan.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks, glad you liked it. I've thought for many years that eBay helped revive the Royal Mail parcels service. Cheers

[@TheSkskitey]

Very good Alan , yes it is a pain when your expecting a package and you ordered the wrong size or whatever . Yes i like the driving around etc as i'm from overseas (Australia) and like to look around the countryside . Stay safe and keep em comin :-)

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks for your comment. It was my mistake, as having watched lots of items I clicked on the wrong one to buy. There is a lot of appreciation for some road trip shots, so I’m happy to include them from time to time. Take care, cheers Alan

[@Csc3462]

When you started waving about with the new brush, I thought you were going to shave!

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

That would be a sight for sore eyes, sore face as well! Cheers

[@NarrowboatTales]

Hi Alan, there is a saying don't work with children or animals, Reckon we need to add un-opened packages to that saying! lols. Nice chatty video again, you keep safe too.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks Ian, these chat videos do go down well with my viewers, many are happy for me to chat about almost anything! Cheers take care.

[@imranzazai7404]

Wow very nice.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cjstein2000]

Love your casual chats

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks Jim, I'm glad you feel that way.

[@campetteohiolerodl6350]

Thanks Alan for your videos.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

My pleasure, thanks for watching.

[@QPRTokyo]

Thank you and I enjoy your chat. 😀

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers

[@edsageseamaster3440]

Loving he videos still, so thank you. Have you done a tour of your motorhome?? If not it would be lovely to see (if you do things like that, I know not all would like it) Take care and happy vlogging Ed

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you. I haven't done a tour of the camper but several have asked. I sort of feel it would need to be washed first, which doesn't happen as often as it should and I need the right conditions. Perhaps I will get round to it one day. Keep safe, all the best Alan

[@jennbroc4660]

Enjoyed your video, it was nice to see the little swans. Hope things will get better soon with the virus. Take care and you look after your self too.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Nice of you to say Jenn but not so little now are they! I'm not overly impacted by the virus thankfully. Hope you're keeping well, take care Alan

[@debbiecopening3407]

Thanks for including the driving tour Alan. Stay safe😊

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

My pleasure Debbie, thanks for watching, take care, all the best Alan

[@annosborne7365]

Thank you Allen, love a chat and a car ride as well. Seeing all the beautiful colours. Take care.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks Ann, glad you liked the mix of topics. All the best Alan

[@daveh70gongoozler40]

Hello Alan it's Dave I have a suggestion for you if you got a brush handleand you drilled a hole in the end of the brush handle you could screw to the brush head making an angle brush then you could brush sideways to get into the awkward Cornus I hope that would be helpfulI hope you understand what I mean by an angle brush screw that brush head to the side of the brush handle all the best Dave

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Dave, I understand what you're saying, thanks for suggesting it but I can use the brush head in a different way. Cheers, take care. All the best Alan

[@stevecalver1879]

Another great vlog Alan thanks for taking us along with you on your road trip keep them coming

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Glad you enjoyed it Steve, thanks for commenting. Cheers

[@hellyavard8552]

Thank you Alan that was very interesting. You are quite right when you say overseas viewers like to see the country side. I thoroughly enjoyed your road trip! Yesterday our shops pubs and cafes opened for the first time in 12 weeks stay safe keep well, we will probably have fewer cases because we are going into Spring!

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Helly, thanks for your kind words, I'm pleased you liked the road trip. It's good to hear things are easing up for you, over here it's going the other way with many areas going into the top tier of lockdown. Take care, all the best Alan

[@MatthewThomasFunk]

Thanks for sharing your frustrating experience with the brush replacements. I feel less alone in my frustrations with ordering things online. You handled it well! :)

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks Matthew, these things happen to all of us at some time, cheers.

[@mranthonye]

Thank you for sharing Alan. The signets will be bigger feeding them with your Cheese Top Rolls. Yes, I agree, these videos come across well. Stay safe Alan. PS. Order another brush from eBay as usually on the third attempt you get it right lol

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Anthony. I ordered the right brush head second time but it just has a hole in the top and not a thread. It seems to need a friction fit handle or one that is glued in, I wasn't expecting that. All the best, take care.

[@MemawsMatters]

Very nice vlog👍🏻 Thanks for the driving tour of the countryside. Hope the people in the accident are ok. Stay safe friend we are staying home and distanced here also.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Glad you liked the drive, I try and give some variety. You're very wise staying home and looking after yourselves. Take the utmost care, all the best Alan

[@d_smith]

As much as I enjoy the cruises this Vlog was very enjoyable, I so like your quiet gentle style of speaking. Loved the realism of your drive. Oh, and we have all been there with our online purchases. Have a blessed day!

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks Donna, glad you enjoyed it and pleased you like the variation of topics. Take care Alan

[@annehaesler2556]

I really enjoyed your vlog as usual I look foreward to listening to what you have to say when we had to sell our narrow boat we bought a camper van we came to england afew times let me know how you get on with the nose clips for your mask I wear glasses and now with the damp autumn weather my glasses are always steaming up its a real nuisance bye for now take care Anne 🇨🇭

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks Anne. I've not got the nose clips yet but will let you know how I get on, they look a bit cumbersome to me, so I'm not sure they're going to be comfortable or look trendy! I'm interested to hear that you had a camper van. Cheers, take care Alan

[@peterrowe9454]

Hi Alan another very enjoyable vlog, love your non cruising video's as much as cruising ones, it's good to see what you get up to in a normal day. We have all made online buying mistakes at least you can still make use of the brush so not too much harm done. Keep smiling take care and stay safe.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks Peter, very kind of you to say. I agree the brush won't go to waste, it will be used. The smile is painted on, take care, all the best Alan.

[@peterrowe9454]

I'm sure the smile is genuine you come across as a very kind gentle man it's good to see smiling faces in these troubled times keep up the good work and stay safe my friend.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

@@peterrowe9454 You're too kind Peter, thank you.

[@kenneyflynn4951]

A very nice sit down. Keep them up. Most appreciated by us. You keep things very real, that’s what so good about them. Far rather this than having to endure 30 minutes of Coronation Farm or other such. Do you watch tv on the boat Alan or explore KZbin instead with things that interest you.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Very kind of you to say Kenney, thank you. I have the TV on but I'm not very attentive. I really need to set time aside to watch without interruption. I do enjoy watching other boat tubers but wouldn't say I explore You Tube in the way you suggest. Cheers

[@martinworrall5888]

Join the club, i’v ordered stuff wrong to find i’v ordered the wrong one haha. I like your waistcoat,it suits you.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

We all do it at times, can't be helped, no real harm done. I've been waistcoat wearing for some years now, glad you like. Cheers

[@wsgrover8646]

Really enjoy the chats! Been there done that with ebay orders ;)....your not alone....keep safe, all the best.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks, others are telling me the same, at least not a lot of expense was involved. Cheers, take care.

[@TimVirnig]

Always enjoy these midweek chats. Just like sitting down with a friend and catching up on the weeks "news". Thanks for sharing even the annoyances with us. We all have them. Also enjoy the motoring footage even if it was rainy. Nicer to drive in the rain than on the back of the narrowboat, I imagine.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

At least one is dry in the van. I'm glad you like the mid-week chats Tim, thanks for watching and supporting my channel. Take care, all the best Alan

[@terriwestbrook2039]

Thank you for brightening our day firstly hope you were not feeding the swans cheese top rolls lol and we hope you dont plod along on your narrow boat that fast as you said when you were driving lol 🤣 love your new spare shaving brush 😂😂

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

My pleasure as always. I wouldn't dare feed the swans cheese topped rolls, I'd go hungry! I poddle on the narrowboat, which isn't fast at all. Just what I need, a shaving brush! Cheers

[@journeymanadventure]

Gday Alan I think the wooden brush is better than the plastic. In regards to the video the best habit is to drop everything off the card. You can't change the numbers so format the card each time you've copied to keep them in order. I copy rather than cut so if something doesn't work you still have the files then when I'm happy I've got it all I put the card in the camera then format the card.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Martin. It's very rare that I would format a card. I don't understand why you would do it. I copy across to my computer and back up to an external hard drive, so I always have two copies until the time the finished product is produced and eventually the computer data will be erased. I keep a lot of data on the cards and there's no way I would delete any of it until I needed the space. The only issue is the peculiar GoPro numbering system, which is badly thought out. Sometimes I do need to empty that card, it just depends what film I've taken. I think formatting the card might lead to the numbering sequence starting again, which would be a very dangerous practice for me. Many thanks for your thoughts. Cheers

[@journeymanadventure]

@@MyNarrowboatVenture Alan, I got into the habit a few years ago when working as an adventureguide. Partly because when your doing diffrant groups it is easy to get them mixed up. So I'd drop one groups files into a folder then format the card so I know it's clean for the next job. I also worked on a couple of films where it's standard procedure to drop the files at the end of the day, format the card and charge batteries so we're ready to go. I've also talked with tech guys who say when you copy files there is still background content that can cause card corruption issues. It doesn't hurt the card so I guess it's like fully cleaning the fridge before restocking. My folders are named for each film then I use separate folders within that are dated so I can stay in sequence. For you formatting should help with the numbering.

[@janicegilliland6253]

Hi Alan, I'm not technical so I don't always understand some of your repairs or fixes, but I do enjoy the scenery on the canals or roads. I did a week long narrow boat cruise a few years ago with my sister, and we still talk about how much we enjoyed it and want to do it again. Best wishes.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

@@janicegilliland6253 Hi Janice, thanks so much for commenting and supporting my channel. I'm glad you enjoy watching my cruising videos and hope it's not long before you get the chance to have another cruise yourself. All the very best Alan

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

@@journeymanadventure Sorry for the delay, I knew I had to reply further but couldn't find your comment and by chance I now have. I keep a folder for each day's filming in the same way you do. When you re-format a card the numbering sequence starts again, believe me that causes big problems for me. The reason is that when I'm editing, I will often use film clips taken on other days, so for ease, will copy clips from one folder to another, if the numbers are the same that causes problems. I've also had issues where the numbering sequence starts again at 10,000. This is because some photos are grouped by topic and not by date, so you could have photos in the same folder taken years apart. Cheers

[@TheDunadan01]

Road trip, yay!! Thanks for your well wishes, Alan. Over here in the States we're experiencing a spike in cases. Where I am in North Carolina in-school classes haven't restarted from the summer recess and it's putting a lot of strain on families with parents who both work. I enjoy watching your vlogs and I actually prefer this type of varied content. I follow a few narrowboaters and sometimes the content can get very 'samey' watching bushes go by, but you mix things up enough so that doesn't happen. Good work.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

That's extremely kind of you to say John, thank you very much. I try and give us much variation as I can. You seem to be experiencing the same difficulties we had earlier in the year and what some towns are now re-experiencing in the high tier of lockdown. Keep safe and well, cheers Alan

[@AhmedKhoga]

thank you

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

You're welcome, cheers.

[@KatelynsAdventures707]

Hi Alan, great swans, you know they eat duck food, apparently they cant eat bread as it chokes their insides. I got told that when I was doing it. I watched a swan choke on bread but it started drinking water and it went down. Loved the road trip, as you said we get to see some of the UK. Take care 💙🙋‍♀️

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Katelyn, sorry but I thought I answered this message a few days ago (or maybe I answered one like it). It has just appeared (again?). Some years back, the public were told not to feed bread to the swans. The result was that the swans went hungry. It is important that the bread isn't stale, as that will cause problems. If you follow this link, you'll understand why feeding bread is actually acceptable. www.theswansanctuary.org.uk/cause/official-statement-bread-queens-swan-marker/ Hope that explains. All the best Alan x

[@KatelynsAdventures707]

My Narrowboat Venture thanks for sharing the website Alan it’s very interesting. I’ll share that with my friends here. Funny how both country’s have different rules. 🙏🙋‍♀️

[@KatelynsAdventures707]

My Narrowboat Venture further to my previous comment about country’s having different rules. And maybe because ours are black it may make a difference who knows. But here’s the fact sheet we go by here. www.healthywildlife.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Swan-Feeding-A4-v2.0.pdf

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

@@KatelynsAdventures707 Hi Kate, thanks for both your messages. A very different approach, especially regarding angel-wing. All the bread offered must be eaten and it mustn't be stale, at least that's what's said over here. I recall that after the alert some years back not to feed bread to swans, there was concern that they weren't eating enough, so it was said you can feed them bread, if you have nothing else suitable. Swans are often found in areas where humans congregate, so presumably they adjust to a diet of bread.

[@KatelynsAdventures707]

My Narrowboat Venture hi Alan, yes I’ve always feed bread to them until recently when one swan was trying hard to swallow it and 2 people nearby told me off for feeding them it. They reckoned you feed them duck food, but then when we were kids we always went to the pond and feed the ducks left over bread. Guess we just do what our own country’s tell us to do. Our swans gravitate to people as well I think for food.

[@oldkr]

I enjoyed your video very much - I'm craving Humbugs now!

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks. Can't go wrong with a humbug!

[@Dozz70]

Loved it Alan as always. You should introduce your Dad sometime if he isn't adverse to it of course. Take Care of yourself. Mark

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks Mark, not sure Dad would be up for that. All the best Alan

[@keithl6249]

I like seeing the driving parts of the videos. I'm not sure I could drive over there, I might drive on the wrong side of the road. 😁 What do you like most about living on your boat? Take care see you next time.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks Keith, I'm glad you enjoyed watching. I like being on the water, watching the changing seasons, the gentle rocking in the wind and its compactness. Cheers

[@ChrisJames1973]

You can use that brush as a shaving brush........oh just realised you don’t shave 😂. Thanks for another entertaining video

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

That's a great idea but I'll give it the brush off thanks! Glad you liked the video, cheers.

[@pikeywyatt]

all friendly chats are welcome thanks

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

That's good of you to say Tony, all the best.

[@hmarc417]

The new brush that you bought that you cant use could be a new kitchen sink dirty dish brush. maybe.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

That's an idea but it's a bit too soft for that. I should have held a competition for alternative uses. Take care, cheers.

[@johnneal7832]

I have loads of things I have ordered wrong Alan, your not alone mate😂😂

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

That's good to hear or is that bad to hear! Need to mull that one over. Cheers John, take care. All the best Alan

[@ianwebb2235]

You need to "brush" up on your brush research, young fella!! 🤪 As always, a relaxing and enjoyable video..

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

I'll have to make a clean sweep then! Glad you liked the video, cheers.

[@simon-nb-Betsyray]

Thank u Alan that was very interesting 😀 when u opened the first package as u took the contents out l shouted "shaving brush" then thought what do u want with one of those lol😂😂, l had no idea u could get companion brush replacements. Please for give me for being nosey but at the beginning when u were talking in ur boat what was that multi coloured thing behind ur head by the side of the microwave it had a few pegs on it? My eyes were fixed on it ahaha.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks Simon, glad you enjoyed the video. So many have now said they thought it was a shaving brush! Good question about the multi coloured thing. All I can say is it' seems to be made from recycled materials and is probably intended as a rug but I use it to hide the side of the microwave. All the best, take care.

[@ramseybarber8312]

@@MyNarrowboatVenture Alan is that coloured Thing one of Fran's from [Floating our boat] I know she makes them to order.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

@@ramseybarber8312 Hi Ramsey, no it's not from Fran. It was shop bought some years back. Cheers

[@markhill1353]

Great vlog Alan, loved the road trip bit, wow what a fab life you have a Narrowboat and a Motorhome will you winterise the Motorhome or do you use it alot over the winter months, have you done a vlog tour of your Motorhome we could look back on or would you consider doing one. Oh how I love to see your vlogs when not expecting one and has the WAZE ever took you down roads not really any good for your Motorhome as a caravanner I might look into that. Well Take Care Keep Safe And All The Very Best To You Alan.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Mark, I use the camper as my regular vehicle, so it won't be winterised. I haven't done a vlog on the camper though others have asked. It is something I'll consider. I've not had any problems with WAZE like you suggest though I was surprised some months back, when it didn't realise a main road was closed due to a sink hole appearing and then it wasn't aware of road works in Exeter, all on the same day. It would be helpful to be able to programme in height and width, as it has tried to take me down roads with width restrictions. All the best, take care Alan

[@SongOfEire]

Don’t tell the swans, but I just read that in the state of Idaho, they have just started selling licences for hunting swans!

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

That’s terrible news, only want to hear good vibes please. Cheers

[@mancsphil]

Alan another brilliant vlog however I have one serious comment !!!!! We’re you feeding the swans with Cheese 🧀 top rolls ?? Hope not haha 😂

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks for your kind comment and no I wasn't, they were old rolls past their best. Cheese topped rolls are sacred on my boat! Cheese ooops cheers!

[@johnataylor3616]

what video camera do you use and how long does it run and what storage chip or is it direct to a lap top. I ask a lot but if you don't ask!.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi John, my main camera is the Sony AX53. I'm not sure off hand how long that runs for because my filming with it is sporadic and I've never had an issue. I also use a GoPro at the bow, which runs for over 2 hours. I record to SD cards or micro cards. I have various of different capacities. All the best Alan

[@johnataylor3616]

Thanks for the quick reply you are certainly on the ball.

[@furryhenry]

The brush episode made me laugh, i bet you wish you hadn't filmed it, iv'e ordered wrong stuff on Ebay before now, lots of times, don't mention chair legs, lol.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

I could tell it wasn't right in the packet but had to go ahead and it made good entertainment. Many thought it was a shaving brush! Cheers

[@gloriapeterson7772]

Well I have to rethink the idea about my sister.When she saw my last comment about the tiller she said "I didn't know he had a garden?!" So if I mention a weed hatch she will ask if you have a plow! By the way, I am cuter and smarter but married. Oh well.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Gloria. Two cute sisters, one extra smart, sounds good to me! If you tell her my boat has a bow, will she think I have arrows to go with it? Cheers, take care.

[@ruthskittlethorp5679]

Hi Alan. Well!!! I think it’s time for me to make a comment in my defense. I am Ruthie Gloria’s sister. She may be cuter and smarter but I’m the sweet and nicest one. I do want to say I really enjoy going on your ventures with you. Take care of yourself.and enjoy your day!

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

@@ruthskittlethorp5679 Hi Ruthie. How lovely to hear from you, thanks for saying hello. Cute and smart against sweet and nice, sounds to me you are two lovely sisters. I'm glad you enjoy watching my channel. Take care and keep safe, all the best Alan x

[@Lapie3]

Nice vlog Alan, how often do you get out in the motorhome? Enjoyed the road trip happy to see more of the area if you are moored up for the winter. Here in France waiting for announcement from Macron tonight putting us in to full lockdown again. Sad times.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks Graham. I haven't used the camper, as a camper very much, as with all the Covid issues I've not been far this year. Also, boat cruising is much cheaper. I note you now have another lockdown from Friday and as you say it is all very sad. Hope you manage to cope alright. Cheers

[@larrycounce4509]

Cant you rename the file when you load into the computer? That seems to work me, I also use an external hard drive for storage until I can edit.

[@larrycounce4509]

Sorry I just realized what you had said, oops

[@larrycounce4509]

I'm 70 years old and do have moments.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

That could be a sensible idea but given the number of film clips and the time involved in doing it, I think it would probably cause too much hassle. Thanks for the thought though. You're not 70 years old, you're 70 years young! Cheers

[@lynnbigner570]

What is the difference between a carriageway and a motorway? Display humbug. No clue.😄. Accident was probably a poor tourist overwhelmed by roundabout.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Lynn. It’s to do with speed limits and the number of lanes. Dual carriageways have two lanes in each direction, motorways tend to have three and a hard shoulder. All that is changing, as some motorways now have four lanes, no hard shoulder and safety refuges. These are quite controversial, as there have been fatalities due to the lack of a hard shoulder. There are also restrictions as to what vehicles can travel on motorways and at what speed. Some motorways have two lanes. Brief but hope that helps. All the best Alan

[@johanea]

Great stuff. Even something as boring as a person driving around, you have managed to make interesting and fun to watch. By the way, you drive on the wrong side.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

We may drive on the wrong side but at least we cruise on the right side! Glad you enjoyed it, cheers Alan

[@walterfoott5105]

And keep in mind its a plandemic, not a pandemic.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

I'm not going to comment on that one!