185A. Not-a-vlog: realtime canal cruise from Tamhorn House Bridge to Fradley Junction

[@muckshifter]

I love the "NO MUSIC" vlog ... more please. Thank you! ;-))

[@johnlong3214]

It is so nice to have this video running on one pc while I work on a second one. To be able to glance up at any time and just relax for a minute or two is sheer bliss. 👍

[@heilettelabuscagne403]

Same. The sound is like really good white noise for my brain. And when I look up my eyes are soothed as well

[@wolfk4213]

At 21:04 you passed a boat I had to go back to. It was called the Arch Stanton. I know these are the Brits so anything is possible. The only Arch Stanton I knew was the grave beside the grave where the gold was buried in The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. It was in the grave marked 'unknown'. I laughed out loud when I saw the sign next to the name Arch Stanton, sure enough, was marked Unknown. Thank you for that moment along with this excellent experience.

[@DoubleOld7]

When I watch these, I pretend I'm driving the boat but you're doing all the locks. It's a good combination 😜

[@ronnyskaar3737]

Very nice. We norwegians love slow tv, putting cameras on trains and vessels and broadcasting in prime time. Actually I have gotten quit a distorted view of the canals watching KZbin. Every vlogger, and they are truly many, seems to focus on locks. Very nice to see that there actually is something between the locks...

[@theannecrossett7761]

Thank you for the peace, quiet and beautiful scenery :)

[@davidflkdavidflk3196]

Hi David, I really love these realtime cruises that you post from time to time. I've saved two of them now and I use them as a screensaver. In my humble opinion, adding music only detracts from is an otherwise beautifull video and Ive often commented on this subject to other canal youtubers, some of whom even go to the length of playing vocal songs over the natural sounds of the canal. Look forward to seeing more your realtime cruises. Thank you so much for all the effort you put into your vlogs.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you. If possible, I'd rather you played them from KZbin so that I get the view count and any revenue from ads at the start and end though...

[@cjw2661]

@@CruisingTheCut does it make a difference for you if we don't watch the entire ads & hit skip ? If so, I apologize. I had no idea.

[@davidflkdavidflk3196]

Apologies David, I've deleted them from my hard drive and I'll endeavour to watch them through your KZbin channel. As a subscriber to your channel, I am constantly watching replays of your vlogs anyway as I find them so informative and entertaining. One day I'll have my own narrowboat and your vlogs will stand me in good stead for this happening. I got totally wrapped up in vicariously cruising by way of your channel and forgot about the numbers and revenue - i don't want to be a pirate before I've even entered the water!!

[@CruisingTheCut]

@davidflk davidflk Thank you! Most kind and appreciated. @Cj W I don't get anything if people hit "skip", unfortunately :-(

[@juliecoulson1177]

Love cruising down the canals. So peaceful! Thank You for sharing!!!❤️

[@garrisonstanleigh6146]

Some people did not appreciate this Video .. But I do it shows EXACTLY what its like everyday on a narrow boat . The peace and quiet the slow pace of Narrow boat life . You always show us entertaining videos that are informative But this is the reality of Narrow boating what its like for YOU everyday you cruise. ..GREAT VIDEO ..

[@deltas4114]

Thank you from me on 5/15/2021 @ 12:14 a.m. in Peoria Arizona, USA; where I'm floating along watching all the beauty that you have shared, thank you. What a magnificent and relaxing journey.

[@andrewsim9180]

Ahhh, so splendidly tranquil ! The inspired choice to shoot this footage in it's unmediated & unedited simplicity, eloquently captures the essence of what makes canal boating uniquely enchanting.

[@joelonderee2872]

This video takes the definition of peaceful to a whole different level.

[@gopher1471]

Thanks for posting, just my kind of video, no unnecessary rambling on or "tunes"... just the canal,scenery and the noise of travel etc.... :)

[@stilcrazychris]

Thanks for the video. I was so relaxed I fell to sleep. Now I'm not going to go to sleep on time now. Thanks a lot David, Chris from Missouri

[@rachelmisc]

I could watch these all day. Love 💕 every peaceful minute. Thank you 🙏🏻 so much for sharing. Keep ‘em coming...👍

[@allanmarshall4582]

Love the peace and tranquility of this video. What cruising the canals or rivers. Is all about.

[@jeffhess4650]

These not-a-vlogs are mini vacations for me. Cheers!

[@qiajenaehamilton6638]

The lack of music is indeed Music to MY ears! Yes, I've stretched out on the bow, as per usual, and drifted off to sleep, don't worry I don't snore! I so appreciate these non-vlogs, and I'm sure the are the easiest to post, as there is neither complicated editing, nor voice over with which to deal, but they are treasures to be sure! Blessings & thank you again for the ride! I needed it this week, as it's hurricane season, full of rain here in North Carolina, full of heat, then chill, & so on, very odd. This was heavenly.

[@ChannelFredo]

perfect visuals, perfect subtle white noise, perfect sleep aid.

[@newfsareus]

This is such a pleasure to watch ... peaceful.....relaxing... no gab.... no music noise.... just the sounds of the trip in real time.. I could do with more of these. Thank You

[@mikeyoung9810]

I like the quiet peaceful travels (and the narrated ones). I spent 2 years in England back in the 70's and loved it. These videos bring that feeling back.

[@kenwilliams2219]

I live in Utah, USA. It's a high plains desert. We don't have any narrow boats so your videos are so fun and interesting to me. Thanks for sharing this. Great video. Ken

[@geeknee551]

yay!! sandy, utah.

[@viktoriaelisabethrotenbour8285]

I love watching these vlogs, The fast pace of modern day life gets to much sometimes and these vlogs help to calm things back down again. Plus I love the shots from the bow it is like I am sitting at the bow as you go along, David. Thank you and keep them coming please. Viktoria E Rotenbourg-Benson

[@st-rufus]

I love these not a vlogs, excellent sound btw.

[@deanmills5106]

You did it again, I'm supposed to be out in the garage working on a project and here I am watching your not-a-vlog, vlog instead of doing what needs to be done. Love ya man, nice sneeze by the way.

[@hildahickey6964]

I love the sounds of nature you have allowed us to hear.

[@jiloute22]

I like it a lot, it's very relaxing, the singing of birds, the beauty of the canal, you're right it's like being on your boat

[@ArcticProxy]

This is an excellent video to put on split screen while I do homework

[@Mr.-Wint]

What a wonderful boat trip and superb picture quality...

[@MagicaLucem]

The vibrancy of your cinematography is always star quality...this trip is no exception. Bliss on the big screen. Thank you for this.

[@UmmCarl]

When I was very young we spent our summers in Madison, Ct. in a cottage down on Long Island Sound and the sound of your engine reminds me of my summer mornings quite a bit. It gets light in Ct. early in the summer because it's so far north, and every morning Dr. Gilbert would go out and check his lobster pots with a little Put Put engine on the back of his dingy and I'd lay there, just waking up, just getting light and hear the put-put-put-put of Dr. Gilbert. Days when the air was still and the sound carried well over the water you could hear him run his entire string of 10 pots, but other days when there was a wind blowing or waves breaking on the beach, the sound would fade out, slowly, when he left. And then you'd strain your ears to hear the first sound off in the distance of his return but by that time I was usually out across the street, standing on the cool sand waiting to see how well he'd done that day.

[@dizzylizzysunflower]

Another fabulous video...very therapeutic 🙂

[@NeverlandSystemZor]

This really demonstrates just how peaceful this movement is... how slow-paced and deliberate everything has to be. It's not for everyone, clearly... but there's something calming and serene about this.

[@dave-in-nj9393]

love those deep, meaningful conversations you have with passing other boats at 2 miles per hour. 20 seconds of opportunity to share the secrets of the universe.

[@terrymayes9471]

As an English guy retired in Thailand I find your Vlog a breath of fresh air..I watch every episode and look forward to the next. Reminds me a little of the numerous holidays I had on the Broads, I did even think about what you have done, but sadly a bone joint problem put the idea to bed...Anyhooo, keep on floating, I will be watching..

[@lindahouston9331]

Thank for posting a longer video! That's the only complaint I have about your channel! If I like the content I want longer videos! And I really like your channel! This is so peaceful and calming! And the scenery is so pleasant! Lucky you!

[@normg2242]

12:05 - gesundheit ... !!! lol

[@grahamlewis6062]

Thank you. Lovely. AND it’s given you a break! Thanks for taking the time to edit and post it. Just as it is

[@TheSkskitey]

Come on David , i nearly fell asleep but thats a good thing , very relaxing . When you were talking to other narrowboaters i couldn't hear what you were saying , i like to hear your banter :-)

[@garethcarruthers]

I am watching this on my TV, I recall a similar programme about a year or so ago, which had a very positive response - you should do this more often, it really catches the atmosphere, very well done. I have noticed over the years that there are a few of you doing similar, all of which I greatly enjoy, and am very impressed by the professionalism of you all. Keep up the good work, and thanks.

[@malcolmelliott1876]

IIRC There was a BBC wallpaper-umentary of the K&A that was only about an hour and nowhere near as good quality as this.

[@jdhinckley1954]

These reaaltime videos are an important part of making my last year of work before retiring bearable. Thanks for sharing !

[@pinkfemme100]

What a lovely way to spend three hours after one`s sunday roast in wide screen. When you stopped early on I could have done with a cheese and tomato sandwich, a small apple pie and a cup of tea. 3 to 4 mph (or 1,000 rpm) is quite fast enough, on such a beautiful day, unlike some of the boats going the opposite way. Ooop`s, at bridge 88!!.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Haha yes I was totally distracted looking at the house and didn’t notice the canal has an indent on both sides under the bridge instead of just one as is usual!

[@garethcarruthers]

I think now that I’ve watched most of your notavlog series and have enjoyed them immensely, frequently I am doing something else at the same time, but they are very relaxing. The title ‘notavlog’ sounds like a town in deepest Russia - must go there sometime. All the best, keep them coming

[@NoTimeForLies]

This is one of our favorite videos for the same reasons expressed by some of the other commentators. It is great to just sit and watch or have on in the background. Very peaceful and beautiful. Thanks for posting!

[@rogergjster]

O I love these not-a-vlogs!. I usually put a broom stick at the end of the sofa and pretend its a tiller, and a small bucket of gin on the table. And with my big screen tv I cruice away. But I have to admit, the last time I did this I fell a sleep at the tiller and woke up in a midle of a video of some guy changing a fan belt on his 1.6l 2003 Suzuki Liana. I was quite baffled!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Hahahahahahahahahaha!!!!

[@rogergjster]

@@CruisingTheCut 😉

[@lyndarichardson4744]

Very relaxing vlog . When I can't sleep , I prop myself up in bed and watch this. I drop off in 15 mins !

[@monicalifornia_]

You deliver time and time again. 👍❤

[@michaelwharrier7956]

I can`t afford to own a Narrow boat , too many divorces .lol So a BIG Thankyou for allowing me to sit on your well deck and cruise down the canal for 2 and three quarter hours in utter peace, Keep up the good work ,You are doing .. would have been better with a cup of Tea ........

[@travelfox4820]

Thanks this is lovely and what’s around the corner thank you so much greetings from China

[@SootHead]

I will fall asleep to this and, believe me, that is not a critical comment. I long for those quiet, peaceful moments these videos depict. Life in the slow lane... old man that I am now... I love it! Had enough adrenaline in my life.

[@matijag2]

Lovely! I liked your channel since I found it, and this video is exactly what I was looking for: a beautiful active thing to play on my TV while I am doing other things. More like this, please!

[@AuntieSullivan]

Such a peaceful way to spend an evening after an exhausting day. Thank you, David.

[@xuanofnv]

Perfect! Just what I was looking for. Thank for the VLOGless video!

[@bookbear619]

What a WONDERFUL not-a-vlog! Brings back great memories of summer rowboating on several of the rivers of northern Ohio 50+ years ago when I was a kid. The only thing missing is the earthy-green-damp smell of the vegetation along the banks. So kind of the birds to supply such a pleasant musical score. I sure hope you'll do more of these from time to time!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Yes, every now and then. Have done a few others in the past, if you’ve not seen those.

[@sidneybowerman558]

This is so good. Sat at the front, without having to suggest 'Left hand down a bit' (which is an old BBC radio show quip). Many thanks David, great fun.

[@sandybutt9898]

12:22.Bless you.

[@rowenadawn]

Hello David, I can’t thank you enough for your wonderful array of vlogs and ‘non’ vlogs. More than any other blogger, (and follow many narrow boat bloggers) , you have actually kept us really informed about real life on canals. My husband and I are planning to retire in three years and want very much to ‘cruise’ into the rest of our lives. So please keep the videos coming, we live settling back at the end of a hard day and planning our future in a narrow boat. BTW.. you make me giggle so much, very important at the end of a stressful day. Xx

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you!

[@normg2242]

This is so far my favorite "not-a-vlog". i had it running on a side monitor while I was working, there were so many interesting things to see on this trip. Thanks for posting these and please keep them coming!

[@navigator902]

Love the vlog man.....feels like I just cracked open a beer and am in cruise mode. Cheers. What we have here is my fantasy life style in cyberspace... Having a goal is good. Perfect, its like I've gone to heaven.... Thanks I'm saving this one for future use as a mental health tool....

[@AR-jx6wr]

These are my favorite types of videos.

[@truetexan7755]

I LOVE these. Dang dude , you dont know how jealous I am of you and this life style. If I could find a way to ex-pat from the USA and live life at 3 miles an hour , I would do this in a heartbeat. Best of luck to you and yours and happy travels 👍👍👍

[@vicmiller7191]

This could make a fantastic screen saver. Thanks David.

[@k.r.baylor8825]

Mate, I didn't think I'd enjoy one of your long-form vlogs, but I did. For an entire _40 minutes._ It was the perfect experience to wind down a hectic weekend here in DC. I just sat there and stared into the distance, and thoroughly enjoyed the ennui and the gentle sound of your motor as you slowly made your way down the Coventry. Thanks for posting this vlog. It was just what I needed. Cheers--

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

The more I watch vlogs from narrowboats the less I like those with music. I t often hurts my ears or is just plain not relaxing..so thank you. Truly appreciate iate this. xox

[@GrainHopper]

Absolutely the best way to unwind after a long day at work. Thank you!

[@DenWhitton]

Another excellent episode of very slow TV. I can relax in the comfy chair in front of the fire (it's winter here) with a nice, hot cup of tea, and just chill. (edit) 20:45 That Engine!

[@salcombebunker1800]

Amazing so peaceful and quiet a lovely tonic to look and admire all the beauty, many thanks David.

[@patevans1048]

Thanks -- very calming, enjoyed !

[@bobl5335]

Relaxing, Scenic Beauty . Excellent Videos .

[@bunnykiller821]

Tune in, turn on, and drop out. You've got your priorities straight mate.

[@corkiepal]

Thank You! I enjoyed the the ride.... I switched monitors from the 24" to 60" and it was as if I was on the front deck and with just the back ground audio in the surround sound system it was one of the most relaxing trips from my armchair in a long time... I subscribed and will be onboard for the next.......Please!

[@rudmanpaul2812]

Mad loud 90s jungle and drumbass is what I'm bumping 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@danielboyd3779]

A veritable revelry of tranquility! Awesome! My kind of meditation.

[@MrBooojangles]

I certainly won't be adding any music on top of this. It's just natural sounds that you get, chugging along on the canals. By the way, have you ever been down the Gloucester and Sharpness canal David. The bridges along there are idyllic black and white painted swing bridges, all manned if I remember correctly. You could do one of these real time videos along the whole length of that one. Martin.

[@CruisingTheCut]

I have not yet been down that way

[@fiatunonewsletter6782]

The highway at 1:41:00 was a bit noisy. Even after passing the marina... the noise spoiled the scenery.... Then the airplane... From around 2:20:30 it was very nice. The stunning section at 2:32:32! Awesome, and I can imagine that's where you would like to moor. With the other video on the Ashby, I had the Creative Sound system on. Maybe this one should use the regular speakers. I do like these videos as well as the vlogs. Very relaxing. Thanks!

[@JulieOnPurposeCoaching]

Thank you for posting these ‘not a vlog’ videos as well. We so enjoy your channel. Take care!

[@heathwellsNZ]

At 4K in full screen this looks terrific!

[@garethcarruthers]

I haven’t watched one of your not a vlogs for a while. I’m about 30 minutes into this one and as usual find it very relaxing. I’m watching it on my smart TV, with a large screen - it’s almost as good as being there! What I like about these contributions is that I am able to do other things while watching, I’m doing the Telegraph Crossword at the moment - cryptic of course - I hope you don’t mind. Watching this is particularly pleasant, as I can escape back to the balmy summer days away from this miserable autumn one. Even the noise of the trains doesn’t bother me too much, it adds to the authenticity. Thanks for your efforts

[@CruisingTheCut]

That sounds perfect!

[@pilpelet100]

So peaceful. Thanks for posting this.

[@6568pete]

Hello from Canada! Came across your channel a week ago and I love it, your easygoing commentary and the English countryside scenery are so relaxing and addictive. And these "silent" videos are perfect to have on the TV for background. Keep up the great work, love them all.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Cheers!

[@duncanmccloud5012]

My live aboard is much larger and faster but my normal view is just ocean waves and the horizon. Your slow cruise gives me the "nature" fix I'm missing out on. Loved it.

[@EmilyBoltz]

Ok I had to stop watching and Google history of canals so I don’t pepper you with 20 questions. This is so beautiful. High on the bucket list !!!!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Also worth a look at my website FAQ page! Cheers

[@MrSmeggypaws]

What an absolutely gorgeous day! Thanks for the cruise. Shame the CRT can't do much about the vegetation. Small budget, large system and higher priorities, I guess.

[@aaa82yt]

Watching it x0.25 speed is a pure 12 hours of joy

[@markredisons]

This really is such a peaceful video, I think I'll have to book an hire boat and take my wife for a very long weekend on the canals! I'm going through all of your vlogs from beginning to end, thanks for beautiful scenery 👍😊👍

[@lopeover6296]

Absolutely gorgeous cruise! Has anyone noticed that in England you run your boats on the right side of the canal, but you don’t drive your vehicles on the right side of the road. Intriguing.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Yes. Please see my website FAQ page, cheers

[@markmillea7]

Love all your videos, informative. Humorous at times 👍

[@christianhaupt2637]

Thanks for the beautiful cruise! I'll be sure to watch it in it's entirety later, when I get the chance!!

[@ThankYouPageMagic]

13:14 - I'd stop right there for several weeks... trees are beautiful!

[@llewellinbelton3991]

Excellent! Hitherto, only Phil, on Narrowboat Journeys YT channel, was doing this - so great to have a really-long vid from you. Love your grumpy rubric, too :) Cheers!

[@CruisingTheCut]

I've done several of them, see my Slow TV playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLa9px3O5n5hBqL4jZoJRgLtaJc430IURS

[@JISJ1964]

Another very nice long part in your storytelling. Love all the long ones, I have 155 a+b left now, they might be for over the day on Monday. In this film there was quite a few of those boats with roof-gardens, interesting that they abstain from som many parts of the network as they add all that height.

[@Kropikovo]

It's relaxing to watch these. And i found that if i turn the volume up, the engine sound helps to cover my tinnitus as well! NHS should be paying you for providing treatment / public service! :D

[@cavuk7657]

Pure therapy for me, superb display of consideration for those of us not able to actually be there. ASMR at it's finest, thanks once again David, keep them coming

[@AnthonyChew]

I didn't watch this, just put it on and later fell asleep to the sound of the engine and water splashing. Best nap ever.

[@richardgarnham6468]

Now joined by the Venetian canaling violin virtuoso - Vivaldi and his Four Seasons - only missing the Bolinder beat!

[@altacat9702]

Your "snease" made it clear to the bow : ) ....fun to see it in real time and real sounds ...Thank You for the ride along !!

[@SiarlW]

This is incredibly relaxing. Such a lovely canal. Fun seeing all the other boats and path users as well, quite a lot of fun. The sound is so well done, nice work. Almost like being there. Think of all the money I’ll save flying to London, driving to ABC leisure group and renting a long boat. Thank you!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Haha not quite the same experience!

[@mischef18]

Seen most of it but had a old friend turn up I have not seen for years so will watch when I get the chance. Enjoyed what i seen so far. All the best

[@kevgermany]

Lovely. Guess that was muck on the lens from the run up to bridge 81...

[@acerone10]

Hello from NE Ohio USA. This was a real treat. Especially love the bridges. So many of them. I guess that is why they are called 'narrowboats". Because you narrowly miss other boats. At least that is what it looks like from my view. Keep up the great work, David. Love all your videos.