417. Carnforth by Narrowboat - Part Five

[@lesmurray1732]

Hi Allan. My wife and I hired that boat Linden in 2020 and that started us on our narrowboat life. We ordered a new boat on our return home and have been touring the canals in the north west since then. Just returned from the Anderton Boat lift. I am sure this would be an interest to you if you could ever make the trip.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Les, that’s very interesting, I’m glad it’s worked out well for you and that you’re enjoying your new life. I have been to the Anderton Boat lift and down through it on a boat trip, magnificent piece of engineering. It’s unlikely that I would ever go there on my boat. All the best.

[@StevesRepairs]

Thanks Alan and Sally for taking us along on this beautiful cruise and visit to Carnforth with the lovely Railway Station where the great movie was filmed. The drone footage and historical info' was brilliant. I hope that you three are well. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks Stevie, we're pleased you liked this episode, one of our favourites, having been to Carnforth Station. We're all well thanks and hope you are. All the best, Alan and Sally, keep safe.

[@YorkshireHeathen]

Great video. I was on a Crabtree boat back in May. For the sake of information and not to contradict, that swing bridge is easy enough solo handing. There's a chain on the towpath side. Once you unhook it you walk back to the towpath side, give it a good shove, then bring the boat through to the landing. Then you grab the chain on the towpath side and pull the bridge back, walk across and re-secure the hook. Bob's your uncle!

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks very much, and for the bridge advice. I assume when the chain is disconnected, it drops down to the bottom of the canal to allow a boat to pass over, so the bridge can be pulled back afterwards, makes good sense but will only work with an easy swinging bridge. I've not heard of that before. Some swing bridges do have a bollard on the off side to tie off to and some of course are hard work to get them moving. Cheers

[@KatelynsAdventures707]

Great video, am partial to trains and railway lines, could watch that all day 😁😁. I follow a guy who just drives the London Underground, really cool and interesting. Look forward to the rest of your holiday. 🩷🩷

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Katelyn. I know all about your interest in trains and family connections to them. I’m glad you enjoyed watching, we had a lovely time. Railcam Live have several cameras in England where you can watch live action and special events 🚂. Best wishes Alan 💙

[@KatelynsAdventures707]

@@MyNarrowboatVenture thx for sharing that channel I’ll check it out 😁 have a good week Alan & Sally 🙏🩷

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

⁠@@KatelynsAdventures707Hope you find it of interest, you too have a great week 💙

[@bobt3374]

Hi Alan,Sally,Reggie. Excellent film Alan & interesting place & wonderful film shame you had no time to sit & watch it. Well done with the bridge Sally on both visits. Take care & see you both onthe next installment. 🍻 🥂

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Bob, it's often to be seen on TV and it's not long since that I watched it. The swing bridge was fairly easy thankfully, some are troublesome but always problematic for sole boaters. All the best, take care.

[@shaunpeard2799]

Excellent as always, many thanks for the adventure

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Glad you enjoyed watching Shaun, many thanks.

[@sewe66]

Thanks. Very good episode.😊

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you so much 😀

[@stevehoare6378]

Evening Alan and Sally, another lovely video. Such a shame you had to change plans, but that's always the fun with narrowboats, never quite knowing where you'll end up! Really looking forward to seeing Lancaster. Many thanks for sharing 🍷🍷

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Evening Steve, thank you. To carry on would have put us under a lot of pressure, so it was definitely the right decision. We visit a museum in Lancaster, you’ll see which one next week. All the best, take care 🥂

[@suejackson9367]

Really enjoy your informative vlogs Alan and Sally is such a lovely lady. Keep it up 😊

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you so much Sue, kind of you to say, we’re very happy together😁

[@hughcarson6837]

Another good day cruising. Geat vlog Alan, hello Sally good to see you in the vlogs again.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks Hugh, Sally and I had a wonderful time.

[@CarolWhite-il7ki]

Loved your video, thankyou both, take care,

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Very kind of you to say Carol, thank you, have a lovely weekend.

[@rogerr1296]

Another relaxing and entertaining as well as informative video. I have to say that not only is Sally a very pretty young lady, but she can operate swing bridges as well. What more could you ask for...lol. Thanks for sharing. Take care.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

I’m glad you enjoyed watching and found it of interest. I agree about Sally, multi talented and all that I need. All the best, take care.

[@MaxfromKs]

Very good video !! I think you do a fine explaining what we're seeing. Over there but I have learned a lot. Thank you very much. Take care see you on the next video BY FOR NOW!!!😮😊

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you very much Max, I’m glad you’re finding my videos of interest. All the best, take care 🤠

[@catherine3902]

Beautiful memories relived 😊Thank you both. So long since we sailed on our old canal. Still looks lovely 😊. So pleased you enjoyed yourselves xx

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you Catherine, I’m glad it brought back fond memories for you. We had a great time x

[@paulwhilton5950]

Nice vlog on a great canal - just one point on the swing bridge. There is a chain marked but submerged on the towpath side which allows single boaters the ability to operate xx

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Paul, thanks for your comment and advice. Another viewer also mentioned the chain, I’ve never heard of that arrangement before, so wasn’t looking for it but with two of us didn’t need to. Some swing bridges have a bollard on the off side to tie to, still a difficulty though. The chain is a great idea. Cheers

[@MelG-ut3hs]

This is such a lovely canal. Thanks for taking us along.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

I’m pleased you’re enjoying the series, we had such a lovely time.

[@mickclark427]

Hello Alan mick from Hull Another lovely episode hope you are both well and I really enjoyed this Episode look forward to your next episode 😊😊😊😊

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Mick, good to hear from you, hope all well. Sally and I are fine thanks. Glad you enjoyed watching, all the best 🤠

[@paulturner7837]

Really enjoying your Lancaster travels Alan and Sally. Glad you had a great time at Carnforth heritage centre. I’ve not seen Brief encounter as far as I’m aware. I will check it out 👍

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you Paul, kind of you to say. Brief Encounter is a love story between two people (each married to another) who have a chance encounter at the station, not everyon'e's cup of tea but well worth a view.

[@dougie60892]

Great video Alan, your weather was very good, hope you both are well.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks Dougie, we’re both fine and hope you are. Have a lovely weekend.

[@Dyfhi]

Nice 1 Alan and Sally…

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you so much.

[@simonpav]

Another great video. We didn’t make Carnforth recently - it’s still on our list to go to. Did make us get the Brief Encounter dvd out to watch😍

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks Simon, I hope you enjoyed the film and that you’ll make it on another occasion 🤠

[@christopherbutler7588]

Thank you for showing Brief encounter is one of my favourite films.Never get tired of watching it. Must go there one day .have a great weekend ☺️

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you Chris, Sally and I are fans of it too, hence our keenness to visit the station and heritage centre. I’m volunteering at Watford Locks tomorrow. Best wishes.

[@christopherbutler7588]

@@MyNarrowboatVenture good luck 👍

[@AdirondackNative51]

Another enjoyable vlog. Thank you for taking us along on the adventure.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

I'm so pleased you enjoyed it Mary Jane, thanks for commenting.

[@creaghant]

Another great vlog Alan and Sally, thank you both. This really is a very entertaining series 👍

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

That’s very kind of you to say, thank you, we’re pleased you enjoying watching.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

great vid on cranking it on the cut thanks for the snare on channel thanks lee

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks Lee, all the best to you, take care.

[@andy_nye]

Cracking video ... Alan,Sally and Reggie ...

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks Andy, good of you to say. I note you recently passed Gary and Nicky, all the best, take care on your travels.

[@andy_nye]

@MyNarrowboatVenture I was moored up by a water point .. inside writing a email and I heard Gary and Nickys shouting at my boat as they passed to get some water .. went iver and spoke with them for a while before they moved on . This boating lark is fabulous.. passing you and Sally . Gary and Nicky .. reminds me of Crick Boat show.. also Trev and nb Spudley passed me in past 48 hours and Joe ( Danni and Joe ) at Whilton

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

⁠​⁠@@andy_nyeI had noticed you’d passed a few boat-tubers recently. I’m glad you’re enjoying your new life style, long may it last. All the best.

[@stephenworthington8508]

Take care 🎉

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks Stephen and you🤠

[@robertbrierley7083]

Nice vlog, As I've said before we're back on the Lanky after 20 years on the main system years ago the kids used to open the swingbridege for you we all gave them a pound they made quite a good living, I can't believe you didn't show the famous clock at Carnforth Station, take care. 😊

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks Robert. Sounds like a good earner. There was no-one there to help us but fortunately it moved easily. I couldn’t show the clock, as it’s not there and hasn’t been for some years. Research suggests it’s had a chequered history, no longer works properly and is being stored on behalf of the owner. I agree it’s a shame I couldn’t show it. All the best.

[@robertbrierley7083]

​@@MyNarrowboatVenturethanks for the info Alan it's been a few years since we've been there.😊

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Ahoy Alan, I use GoPros for everything …. It’s all about the memory cards, make sure they are the fastest you can get from a camera shop not Amazon as so many fakes on there …. I had the same problems … also format the card after every use in the GoPro

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Heidi, me hearty, welcome aboard. Sorry for the delayed response, I’ve been volunteering at Watford Locks today. Thanks for your advice. I always use San Disk cards, mainly Extreme Pro and as speeds are getting faster, I have a mix of them. The subject of formatting after every use has been mentioned before, I don’t believe that should be necessary, it wasn’t years ago, and I never had problems. I do format the cards but not regularly, as I like to keep the data on the cards until it’s used, it’s part of my backup system, I usually have 3 copies whilst editing and delete later. The other problem is file numbering starts again. I have renamed file letters/numbers on some cameras to avoid them clashing. All the best, take care 🏴‍☠️

[@xqqqme]

It never ceases to amuse to hear a Brit call 77 degrees F a "hot day."

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

I have problems with my body thermostat, so when it’s hot I feel very hot and when it’s cold I feel very cold. Perhaps this explains about Brits … "In the UK, the relative humidity is higher than in countries with dry heat. This makes it harder for our bodies to cool down because sweat doesn't evaporate as well. So you feel hot and sticky like a roast barbecue pig. This is why 35C in a dry climate can feel more comfortable than 25C in a place with high relative humidity.” Cheers

[@xqqqme]

@@MyNarrowboatVenture In much of the U.S. we don't lack for humidity. I lived in (endured) Florida for 18 years so I understand completely. But, even so, I think our discomfort "threshold" is a good bit higher than yours! 😆

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

@@xqqqme I'm sure you're right but I have my own issues with hot and cold. Never used to feel too cold, as much as I have, in recent years.

[@xqqqme]

@@MyNarrowboatVenture Alan, in less than 3 weeks I'll be 71, so we're close in age. I see the same with me, I witnessed this with my father who lived to 88 and see it with a dear friend and neighbor who is now that same age: I'm afraid increased sensitivity to cold comes with the territory.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

@@xqqqme Yes, I agree that's to be expected. Yesterday, I was at Watford Locks volunteering in 26C. I got very hot and stayed hot into the night, that's the other extreme for me.

[@ramseybarber8312]

Hi Alan and Sally did you manage to find the Platform Clock which was a major point in the Film , I believe it is still there. Cheers

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Ramsey. It was, but I didn’t mention the clock, as it isn’t there and hasn’t been for years, as it’s stored away. My research found it’s no longer in good working condition, as parts have been changed and it shows different times on each clock face. Cheers

[@johncollins2966]

They look like extras from a zombie movie.😊😊

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

You’re probably right. There is a TV series called Zomboat about zombies and a Narrowboat. I haven’t seen it myself 🙈

[@posys5140]

Oh no the money I sent 2 weeks ago $ 50.00 ponds came back from Yelvertoft Marina trying to see what went wrong tell Sally hi for me

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

That was a very kind thought again, thank you so much. If it had been addressed to me and received in the Marina, I would have had it. I'm sorry something has gone wrong and hope you can resolve it. Thanks for thinking of me, it's very kind of you. Sally and I send our best wishes to you.

[@naughtysquirrellyndatee96]

I’m really enjoying your trip .. I just finished binge watching The Bay on Amazon BritBox so it was nice to see that location on your vlog.. Sorry about the horseflys. They are 🤬 … bye for now🤪💜

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Mary Jane, I remember that series from some years back. I’ve only really experienced horseflies twice, Caldey Island, S Wales was the worst. I’m pleased you’re enjoying the cruise, take care and have a great weekend 💙