308. The 'wife' and I go boating, from Abingdon to Reading

A long-standing viewer offered me and my "canal wife" (aka good friend) Lorna the use of his boat on the upper River Thames for a few days - thanks Ed! - which we were delighted to accept. This is the first of two videos of that trip.
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[@CruisingTheCut]

A long-standing viewer offered me and my "canal wife" (aka good friend) Lorna the use of his boat on the upper River Thames for a few days - thanks Ed! - which we were delighted to accept. This is the first of two videos of that trip. #AD Visit www.holzkern.com/en_world/cruisingthecut and use code CRUISING15 Start location: goo.gl/maps/ryzdckxRZiXcrg4K8 End location: goo.gl/maps/Mep8GUqViY2GMzMw7 Prior "Scholar Gypsy" videos:- Regent's Canal kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2jNhXikmbqch5I Thames Barrier kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5arZo2hdsSYo7c Central London kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmG1aJioZtCgj68 Ely to Cambridge kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2PMdnR-atZ9ibM Cambridge Backs kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5bcfmxqgZanmJo

[@jserkiz06]

you DID speak to Miss Lorna's Father about this "adventure."

[@mikeyoung9810]

that was very enjoyable. I really missed your regular videos and Lorna is a sweetie.

[@fillhixx]

I take it all vows are valid only for the duration of the voyage?

[@nielsdebakker3283]

I think you two behave as a married couple as well. ;)

[@altacat9702]

: )

[@NeverlandSystemZor]

I love that you and Lorna are so close you use 'wife' to refer to her. EVERYONE needs friends THAT close. Love to see you two together having adventures!

[@sicily6740]

It is so good to watch another of your videos. You are a consummate professional - the quality of the videography, editing, writing and delivery are exceptional. Thank you!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Wow, thank you!

[@robinblackmoor8732]

I have thought and commented the same. These videos to an American seem like a BBC production with a whole team making them. It is like an episode of Top Gear, but for boats. I am not sure if that is the goal, but it sure does seem like it to me. The production values are excellent. Of all the boating channels, I like this style of video the best. This could easily be a BBC television show, instead of on KZbin.

[@petitebiogeek]

Great to see you and Lorna on the water! Stay dry 😂

[@CruisingTheCut]

Haha we did after that, the last two days were better!

[@Kld4402]

Great to see a cruising video, even better to see you with Lorna!

[@Oldfaithful61]

“There’s nothing--absolutely nothing--half so much worth doing as messing about in boats.” ― Kenneth Grahame, The Wind In The Willows 😊

[@chuckneedham1584]

This video made for a lovely Saturday day afternoon watch. Thank you again for what you do. I swear listening to you talk in your videos could be turned into Zen Buddhist audio. You have a very calm demeanor sir! I am always excited to see a new post! :-)

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you! Perhaps I should do Zen podcasts or something!!

[@DST975]

Love the sound of rain on the roof, very soothing 👍 - enjoyed that, thank you 🙏

[@CruisingTheCut]

My pleasure 😊

[@leslielutz6140]

This was fantastic !!! The wind shield wiper was hilarious.

[@mikejankowski6321]

Pushing bodies overboard. Love it!

[@michaelhiggins7365]

Absolutely loved this one David. t was so good to see you and Lorna back on the Thames braving the high seas . That is a most unusual boat with such a unique design, I can see this as a fun vessel to navigate the larger rivers, quite comfortable and roomy. I look forward to to part two and thanks so much for all the hard work which goes into making these.

[@albertjones1386]

It was like going back in time to when you had your own narrow boat and did the wonderful narrations as you traveled the world of English canals. I greatly enjoyed part 1

[@CruisingTheCut]

Many thanks!

[@t1n4444]

Yes, you're correct, but the episodes are now even better in my not so humble opinion. In fact I'm beginning to get quite cross that David has not, yet, been begged by the TV networks to make some "proper" programs depicting life on the Inland Waterways. It occurs to me that if we are to receive proper funding, with built in allowance against inflation and "risen costs" then CRT should be asking .. pleading ... David to create a program/series extolling all the virtues and benefits to well-being associated with our canal systems. Robbie does a reasonable enough job for his Producer but David will do much, much better in depicting all aspects of canal life.

[@alisonmani3114]

So lovely to see you boating again. I do miss your videos of your full-time cruising and living on the boat. This reminds me of those. Thank you.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Glad you like it :-)

[@robinblackmoor8732]

I am very surprised by all of the comments about the watch company advertising. It was fitted in to the video nicely. The company looks like it makes great products, I don't understand the fuss. I watched the Ad the whole way through. I never heard of this company, and was interested to see what it was about. To me it barely registered as an Ad, because it was fit into the video in a clever way. No I don't work for the watch company. Don't bother with replies about that.

[@xjAlbert]

Great adventuring with you & Lorna! Eager for Part Two!

[@montyzumazoom1337]

"What we having Lorna?" He asked... "Food poisoning" she said...! Love it!🤣 That made me laugh out loud. Great vid and a good trip, I enjoyed watching it - just like old times David. You and Lorna make a great team, love the humour.

[@Goodchappy]

Lorna gets everywhere, on Jen on the move channel as well as her own. This cracked me up.. "What are we having Lorna?"...."Food poisoning". And as for that whinging windscreen wiper 🤣. Well done both of you 👍🏻

[@tiorontoron7531]

i finally realized british people like canal boats so much because it gives them plenty of time to queue

[@CruisingTheCut]

🤣

[@vaidyanathansubramaniam4656]

😂

[@henryblake3064]

"...pushing bodies overboard." 😂 Thanks for this video!

[@MeriMorMick]

Lovely. It was delightful to be back on a boat with you David.

[@TWTexasA1]

The Dutch barge was spectacular 🤠🤠🤠

[@lilitharam44]

I'm from Memphis, TN and love your videos. Everytime I am utterly astounded at how beautiful England is. Can't wait for part two! Cheers~

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you so much!

[@billg8677]

I don’t comment often because you get bazillions of comments yes that’s right bazillions but i had to comment today.Your narration was beyond enjoyable thanks. Throwing bodies overboard that was amusing.The watch’s looked really cool yours looked amazing. Hopefully I use this term right. This video was Brilliant. May Peace Health and Happiness follow you and yours

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you 😊

[@zapfanzapfan]

I feel we may have to check in on Lorna afterwards to make sure she is not missing 🙂

[@spumemonk11]

Congratulations on your recent wedding. Many happy returns.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Ah, I should point out the video description!!!

[@michaelwake5600]

Mooring on the Thames is a total nightmare, you pay £1000 plus for a River Thames licence from the Environment Agency that requires boat safety certificates and proof of insurance and can’t moor due to the endless amount on boats squatting on moorings with non of the above.

[@d4ve587]

Welcome to the Thames it's a con. Full of turds and bills 😁

[@bensboatbramble]

An en suite each! What luxury!! “or for pushing bodies overboard” caught me off guard! Thanks for the laughs David 😊

[@OhioticketswithRobert]

Can't wait for part 2

[@smilysun8358]

Thanks David, loved it to learn more about this end of the Thames. And the narration was very entertaining as ever. Looking forward to the next installment

[@Kiwionwing]

so cool seeing many different styles and views of canal / river life oh the rain, dispelled my memory of endless summers in UK

[@tonytrumble]

Your boatmate is very funny 😂😂😂

[@justinsheldon45]

Ironically, just been on the same type of boat only last week and headed up the Thames from Goring. It was a happy event of scattering my fathers ashes near South Stoke , where we spent many happy years mooring up and having a fun boating time. What our captain said, who was a friend of my fathers and still had his boat, long after he sold his due to getting too old to use. The lock keepers have said that traffic this year is down 60% on previous years. We found the river virtually all to ourselves , compared to when we boated of hire boats flat out to get the whole Thames in their week hire. Just weird how you had the same boat for your video. Was good to see you enjoyed it.

[@CruisingTheCut]

I'm glad the scattering was a happy time for you; nicer than being sad.

[@justinsheldon45]

It was his wishes and my family were were happy to carry this out. Its was a lovely sunny, albeit windy , which made things a little 'awkward' to scatter, but his friend said he would let the stern and fenders wash away with the rain due the next day @@CruisingTheCut

[@janebrown3587]

Ooh, the idea of being cozy (and dry) inside a boat with the rain sounds and a little fire and/or hot cocoa to complete my contentment. ❤

[@janeabbotts]

Your vlogs are always interesting and enjoyable. Thank you, Cheers.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Many thanks!

[@Eviscerator]

"... So we fired up the musical windscreen wiper. It's not quite Hawaii Five-O is it?" This is the humor that I love so much.

[@zuvinrat4155]

Brilliant as usual, I used to watch your canal adventures every Sunday morning with a bowl of cereal, my guilty pleasure, keep the videos going

[@MultiPetercool]

Ah, Abingdon! Famous among MG enthusiasts!

[@debbierennox931]

David I have watched your videos since covid kept us all at home they are brilliant your lovely English accent ❤️

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you! 😃

[@cbcdesign001]

Perhaps if the lockie didn't make you feel welcome showing him on KZbin may have given him food for thought about his attitude!

[@patsystone8114]

Maybe the lockie was American. 🙀😹😸

[@davidmilledge221]

​@@patsystone8114just a grumpy pom that got out off bed the wrong side that morning😅 cheers from Australia 🇦🇺 👍

[@davidmilledge221]

@@patsystone8114 no yank would live in a freezing country or is that why he grumpy 🤔

[@WhitneyHouston4eva1]

As annoying as the adverts are, they keep KZbin free for those of us that don't have or are unable to afford the premium service. That was a lovely watch you have there. It's nice to see someone look at their wrist for the time instead of their phone.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you

[@pchilds80]

The adverts don't benefit the watcher in anyway. It's for the channel

[@dandesjardins937]

​@@pchilds80they do benefit the watcher. No channel, then there is nothing to watch.

[@frankbarnwell____]

@pchilds80 If the advertisers pitched something I'd not already bought might be helpful. Prevertising?Or postvertising. Nvm

[@CherylSteele-rt8dj]

This was a wonderful trip! Thanks David - and Lorna. You're a good team. 😊

[@danieltaylor5231]

A new CruisingTheCut video! Perfect accompaniment to my afternoon G&T! Lovely to see Lorna again! 9:09 Ah the real reason for David's boat adventure, body disposal! Can't wait for Episode 2.

[@mikevanblommestein5726]

What a nice layout, the double ensuite set up is terrific

[@davidpettitt4712]

David, thank you for another compelling video. I had no idea that part of the Thames could be so picturesque. As for the criticism by some of your sponsored ad, I simply don't understand it. You offer a wonderful brand of informative entertainment and you have to keep yourself solvent. Carry on I say.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@jmcarp0]

This has been one of my favorites, thank you, i love it!

[@gregzeszotarski9927]

Very enjoyable, looking forward to part 2. Thank you.

[@eliasblum753]

I love the style of your narration. Wonderful.

[@johnsonslawnserviceministr4038]

Wonderful video very relaxing. I quite enjoyed the rain. It was peaceful.

[@mv4463]

I love the design of you loaner boat... especially the slider roof 😊

[@CruisingTheCut]

Us too!

[@dawnboone2]

Just lovely, David. Some of those homes with the boathouses. Wowza!

[@deltas4114]

What a beautiful journey. Thank you for sharing.

[@michaelfilbee2239]

Looking forward to part 2.... even if just to see if you survive the burgers😂😂

[@HanZie82]

"What are we having for diner?" "Food poisoning!" Waaahahahahahaha gotta love that English humor. Wonderfully chill video once again.

[@margaretknight8690]

This is my neck of the woods -great to see you here! Lovely to see familiar scenery from the river instead of the bank. Look forward to part 2.

[@tweaker1968]

Such beautiful homes.... Glad you had a fun trip!! ... Nice to see you back on the water...

[@benhancock1408]

The sound of that windshield wiper would drive me to drink. More.

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

A little grease might make for peace....grease for peace...oh wait....

[@behrens97]

However, It has some rhythm

[@firstletterofthealphabet7308]

more… responsibly!! drink responsibly!

[@grayfool]

Lovely looking area. I have visited a couple of times but found the locals somewhat aloof, shall we say.

[@Temptation666]

oh my. Sadly i don't have time to watch right now. Saved it for later. Hugs and kisses to you and Lorna

[@jasonreynolds6643]

These videos make me happy. Thank you!

[@edsageseamaster3440]

Really enjoying seeing this adventure - especially through someone else's eyes. Glad you had a good time - looking forward to part 2!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Haha must be a bit peculiar seeing your own boat in the video!

[@edsageseamaster3440]

@@CruisingTheCut haha. It’s quite nice actually to see it being enjoyed. Shame about the rain but love the musical wiper!! All the best

[@CruisingTheCut]

To this day, that sound loops in my head 🤣 it's crying out to be sampled and turned into a hit song!

[@edsageseamaster3440]

@@CruisingTheCut 😂 I’m so sorry about that and know what you mean. And maybe that’s my route to earning a fortune, who knows.

[@mikejankowski6321]

Musical wiper and Hawaii Five-O! A pleasant and interesting journey shot and edited with charm and humor. This was fun, looking forward to part 2, if you survived the food poisoning. 😀

[@nigelmansfield3011]

A lovely stretch of the river. I've sailed it many times.

[@ncg339]

Loved seeing Lorna with big smile! Food poisoning..😂😂

[@stewartscales1564]

Very enjoyable vlog, it looked so relaxing I can't wait to see part 2. 😀

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@leswallace2426]

So good to see you back on the boats with your 'missus' David! The Canal youtuber community is pretty unique and brilliant and although a few have become permanent landlubbers in the past couple of years so good to see it still going strong, the friendships and collaborations between you all is a tonic.

[@Kiwionwing]

not sure missus Yes he is quintessential British gent My wife found it hard on my social media (tiktok car/political) , probably why David is dark horse

[@MrLangDog]

That hilly section of the river was just awesome to see!

[@AZqyc]

Always enjoy your "cruises" on the cut ... not something we do around here! What fun!! Thanks for sharing! [Greetings from Tucson]

[@QALibrary]

You two need to take a trip to Roys of Wroxham and have some fun on the Norfolk Broads

[@greyheron9971]

Thoroughly enjoyed the video . Thank you

[@CruisingTheCut]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ericmunson9830]

David, no one can narrate a vid like you can ! Great to see you cruising again. Be well and safe journeys. Eric in Oregon

[@michaelburroughs7494]

Good to see you out on the water again. Very enjoyable video through scenic countryside.

[@ericc461]

Still appreciating and enjoying your videos, David! I first found Cruising the Cut on Prime, and that's how I got into KZbin. :) (2019)

[@CruisingTheCut]

😀😀😀

[@ChatGPT1111]

Brilliant journey! Greetings from Cocoa Beach, Florida. BTW, we have a nice long river that goes from Orlando flowing north to Jacksonville. It goes through a half dozen quite large lakes and has scores of restaurants and state parks you can dock at.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Hello there!

[@fradoche]

Good to see you back at the wheel !! Such a beautiful river to cruise on. Looking forward to Part II

[@charlesxix]

What a great video again and nice to see Lorna, I can't wait for the next part.

[@WillN2Go1]

The rule I live by as a ocean sailor: If it might rain? Goretex. If it is raining? Plastic and Rubber. Nothing worse than damp clothes when humidity is 100%. Great to see Lorna again. Good to see the swans again. It's been a while. Now, I guess they're property of the king.... If I ever befriend a swan I'm going to call him Oliver Cromwell.

[@t1n4444]

Thomas Cromwell would be more apposite ...

[@sianwarwick633]

Red jackets for sailors

[@loddude5706]

'Cromwellian Swans' . . . talk about rudderless! (A swan called Alec Guinness would be cool tho : )

another variation on the 'will there be cheese and will it be any good' cliffhanger... get's me on the edge of my seat any time

[@dmcarpenter2470]

David, so pleased you keep finding new places and stories to tell.

[@Simon_Nonymous]

Lovely, brought back some memories of taking kids canoeing on the Culham cut and the Thames when I worked for PGL a very long time ago!

[@carljohanrydberg357]

I do miss your canal videos.

[@CruisingTheCut]

I'm still doing plenty of canal cruises!

[@groovyboovy]

Well that was a good laugh, enjoyed it, makes me want to go boating

[@thomasfrench2012]

Great to see Lorna again!

[@Angela-lg6jz]

Oh that was such beautiful scenery. Particularly loved the bridges.

[@loddude5706]

Makes me want to buy a squeeze-box & learn the Trumpet Hornpipe! ('Pugwash' theme : )

[@tommarshall1660]

Well done David great video. When I saw " the wife" in the title, I thought, David wouldn't be daft enough would he???? Alas it was Lorna so everything was back to normal. Didn't like the look of dinner second evening better with a cheese sandwich. Roll on episode number 2.

[@pixie706]

Thoroughly enjoyed your informative and amusing version of this jaunt. Thanks David.

[@richardjensen6753]

Hello from Kansas! Glad to see you guys out and about boating! Thanks!

[@Martin-se3ij]

Always a pleasure

[@wmwho]

The body disposal cutout on the stern is a handy feature! 😃

[@CruisingTheCut]

Absolutely!

[@robinblackmoor8732]

According to popular films, I thought pigs were used to get rid of bodies in the U.K.

[@andrewbarnard667]

​@robinblackmoor8732 true but there is only so much a field of pigs can eat.

[@donaldscott4917]

Great to see you are in command on the water again.

[@ireneshortt984]

Loved the video, you two always seem to have fun when you get together for an adventure, the boat looked lovely,as always the commentary was superb as was the filming.thank you

[@satorarepo744]

Peas. Bring a can of peas. Swans love peas.

[@chrislaarman7532]

Peas and quiet! ;-)

[@PrincessPoochie]

Don’t give the birds crappy bread or crackers. It is very bad for them. As someone said, peas (fresh or frozen) is good.

[@t1n4444]

Don't give swans anything. They're a flock of self serving nasty feathery brutes who will mug and hiss at anyone who looks daft enough to feed them. Best ignored otherwise they get confused about who's looking after them.

[@MrSheckstr]

Great Lakes Americas boating enthusiast here….. a can of peas is also a must have in your emergency kit when ice fishing….. if you loose your baited line you just take your can of peas out and sprinkle some around…. Then when the fish come up to take a pea, you just kick them in the ice hole

[@pepperpot542]

​@@chrislaarman7532😂

[@eamo106]

Loved it ! The Michael Schumacher or Max Verstappen of Inland waterways is not recognized ? ugh ! You are the original man, the Original Gangster, you started this whole Narrowboating vlog thing, who agrees ? LIKE THIS COMMENT if you agree or remember that he started the whole Narrowboat stories on KZbin, everyone does it now !

[@CruisingTheCut]

Ah - thanks but actually "Sort of Interesting" was the first regular narrowboat channel!

[@craigw.scribner6490]

Thanks for another fun video, David; I'm looking forward to Part 2!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I was stationed at RAF Benson, so it was really nice to hear it on your journey. Looked a wonderful journey, already seen part 2 so just playing catch up.

[@bogusjobseeker8189]

Great vlog, looks like edds boat also used by Richard and Julia......

[@maryjnorwood3962]

What a lovely trip, David! So nice to see Lorna. 😎😎😎 Can’t wait for Part 2! 🥰🥰🥰❤️

[@wattsonboard6931]

Great seeing you and ‘the wife’ on board again. Hope to take a cruise up the Thames next year, following your trip through London.

[@pogonomyrmexrugosus6240]

Beautiful waterways and beautiful scenery mate. Cheers.

[@JustinBellingerTV]

Ah, my old stomping grounds as a rowdy youth and young man. Have never seen them from the Thames, though, so that was a nice treat. Lovely episode.

[@nickevans1698]

You two need a channel together. 👍🏼don’t be shy David. 😎

[@pollenhead]

Sleeping on a boat while listening to the rain sounds heavenly. I must admit even your adverts are entertaining. Thanks for the ride along.

[@CruisingTheCut]

That makes me very happy, thank you