162 - Narrowboat cruise under Spaghetti Junction and down the Perry Barr Locks

In this vlog we are very tired! We have a slow start and travel down the Perry Barr fligh of locks, there are 13 locks in total on this flight and for many reasons it takes us a rather long time. It is a damp and miserable and exhausting day, ending just after Salford Junction at Star City. Our exhaustion leads the closing conversation in some strange directions. We hope you enjoy the vlog.
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MUSIC:
SAPPHEIROS - EMBRACE
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FAQ's
Q. Where are Michael's T-shirts from?
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Q. Why do you speed up some of the footage in your videos?
A. We don't, we film it as time-lapse footage. We do not have the battery capacity or data storage to film in real time as our cruises can last up to 7 or 8 hours. We use to the time-lapse footage to help tell the story of movement rather than showcase the scenery. We limit the amount of time-lapse shots we use in each vlog.

[@gopalganti1095]

As I have just watched vlog 300 plus. I am glad you guys continued. Great vlogs keep it up

[@pappakilo3965]

This was a fascinating series of videos. I've often passed the Birmingham network of canals, usually on the train and intended having a look at them a bit closer; the stretch between Brum and the Black Country in particular

[@normanboyes4983]

You conveyed your feelings well👍😀

[@lollygolden3822]

Don't quit😀

[@ronbearman4661]

Hi guys

[@alanjackson4646]

Great photos of bridge stonework and aerial shots of boat. Carbonara looked delicious. Enjoy your pooling. Regards AJ

[@jwbuys1]

It's fun watching you guys and I've learned heaps about the BCN. Hang in there.

[@nbflyingfox4672]

Thanks Michael and Jo, have really enjoyed this series of vlogs on the BCN. Bet you will be glad to move on to pastures new. Once again thanks for a great vlog and look forward to your next set of vlogs.

[@PeteLorimer]

I’m so used to your time-lapse footage that when you go to real time under the bridges and overpasses it feels like slo-mo.

[@MrWolfgee]

I've only just caught up and this is how I am rewarded? "If this IS our last Vlog, thanks for watching." Time for a day or two in coffee shops or pubs trying to get other peoples' perspectives on Birmingham. Seriously, I bet a couple days of sunshine will put you right. Thanks for the chronicles of the Minimal List.

[@jamesfagan8474]

Nice guys good video

[@totallysimulated944]

I appreciate that you guys keep it real. The good , bad & urban. Summer is just around the corner with it's green trees countryside... Oh and the happy hire boat folks running at full speed. What's the plan for summer guys?

[@guyliezelharrison5757]

I'm currently in Thailand on a 6 weeks holiday court up with all your vlogs😁😁

[@9ColorZebra]

I didn't realize you had bow thrusters. I thought you were roughing it. Always great driving.

[@MartyLJ57]

Being an old Detroiter, I'd mount CTV cameras on the front of the boat

[@ChileExpatFamily]

I am curious. Are you on a schedule? Do you have to be somewhere fast?

[@pipparker6455]

I'd only set a lock ahead if I can see it. Came to the top of the Marsworth flight and moaned that someone was moored on the lock landing. Lock set in our favour so in we went. Lock nearly empty when guy arrives from down the flight moaning we had stolen his lock. Turns out he had gone and set the whole flight for himself!! By the time we were down three there was also a boat coming up that had emptied 3 of the locks he filled, complete waste of water.

[@ipb1966]

Great video again - your camera struggles with the sky a bit in the opening shots.

[@Chuck59ish]

What! No George!

[@rwbimbie5854]

Canal Lyfe: