44. Narrowboats burgled, unearthed bodies & damaged natural wonders!

#canal #narrowboat #relaxing
In our 2nd episode along the Llangollen Canal going from Whitchurch to Ellesmere we hear of some disturbing news of a boat being broken into, discover some gruesome facts but are blown away at the beautiful scenery.
Hi, we are Rozzie & Rob with our lovely cockapoo's Ralph & Rosie. We have given up the rat race, sold our house and have bought a new narrowboat, Thistle & Rose. Our vlogs are showing our learns as we go from bricks and mortar to life on the water. Join us as we literally learn the ropes of becoming continual cruisers on England's 2500 miles of canals & rivers.
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[@user-dl8eo6zc9z]

I don’t know whether it’s just me, apologises if it is, but I hate repetitive music! I find it sticks in my mind! It isn’t needed as the birds are music enough!

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

Unfortunately we do like the subtle background music and do only use a track once per video. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@VF-84]

I agree with @user. The music isn’t necessary and it is kind of annoying. Besides who are you making the videos for if your posting them on KZbin?

[@badllama8090]

We had a boat on ther canal's when i was younger back in the 70's and remember it as some of the most idylic day's of my life, and a friend is talking about retiring on a narrow boat when he reaches the gae. I've often thought about security, especially now we have a lot of people living rough, camping in fields etc, as boats are not the most secure of things as well as being mored alone often. It's a shame when something like that happens, makes me feel a part of British life is under threat. Love the content. ✌✌👍👍👏👏

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

It’s very rare you hear stories like this. We feel very safe on the canals. Being out in the sticks is arguably safer! We have good locks and cctv. Thanks for watching ☺️

[@neildaly6787]

Another gorgeous and relaxing video. Thank you both.

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@andreaPat70]

Stunning scenery the Llangollen canal is very much on my bucket list. Thank you for allowing us to follow your journey.

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

It is the most beautiful canal! Hope you manage to visit soon! Thank you for watching ☺️

[@timhill1389]

Excellent, thanks. We did this route a couple of years ago and agree it's stunning. We'll done with the feature for the Fen's, Whixall & Mosses National Nature Reserve. I work for Natural England and it's great that you have shown what important Natural assets are being looked after here - and how the late-comer canal is being kept in sync with nature.

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

Thanks for that, it's an amazing place but also very disturbing how it has previously been basically abused. Hats off to NE for making it a place to visit and educate people like us who never knew of it. Thanks for watching 👍🏻. Thanks for watching.

[@NotMarkKnopfler]

Shropshire is the most beautiful county in all England. I'm blessed to have been born there. ❤

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

It certainly is beautiful! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@chorleyted]

Brilliant guys,Love your banter,Rob getting corrected all the time 😂 Thank you

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

Happy wife happy life! 😂. Thanks for watching..👍🏻

[@sheilabrookes1982]

Hello from across the pond!! Just getting back into the swing of things after our epic narrowboat trip. Absolutely loved catching up on your vlogs that showed the canals we were just on and enjoyed seeing our cameo appearance on your vlog. One of the highlights of our trip was running into you two and your lovely pups! And, we were serious... if you ever decide to come across the pond, we would be delighted to be your tour guides across mid-America. James and Sheila

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

Thank you so much! It was an absolute pleasure to meet you both. And I really hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip. And thank you for your lovely offer ☺️

[@morgidvmw0mdv]

O Boy did this bring back some lovely memories. The last canal holiday we had some 3 years ago was from Trevor to Grindley Brook and back. Because we lost our domestic alternator and the domestic batteries went flat, we had to spend a day in Whixall Marina while the alternator was replaced. What a lovely place that is, a lovely café so we were able to have nice meals and the people were so friendly. We were so sorry to see the end of that week. Thanks again for the lovely reminders of that wonderful holiday, and, like you, the Llangollen canal is my favourite, especially the section from Grindley Brook to Llangollen.

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

It is beautiful isn’t it! Sorry to hear your trip had a blip! What a shame! Happy that we sparked some memories for you though! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@clairekendrick5687]

Ooh that was just what I needed after a long hard week at work. Such a relaxing vlog ❤️❤️

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

So glad you enjoyed it. Hope you have a relaxing weekend! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@annieclaire2348]

That was wonderful! The birds singing, the green and beautiful surroundings were wonderful to see. 🤩 A really enjoyable trip for you and for us 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

Awh thank you! It really is bliss. Such tranquility! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@pemman]

Yes, lovely canal. Thanks for sharing. 😊😊

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

Thanks for watching. 👍🏻

[@JackNance22]

The good life indeed, what beautiful scenery. Thanks for letting us tag along:)

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

Our pleasure! Thank you so much for watching ☺️

[@DreamyDrifter...and_away...]

You’re so right about this part of the network, it is stunning 😍 I hired my first boat from Whitchurch with a big plan to get to Llangollen… that didn’t happen! We just pootled around there instead & thoroughly enjoyed it! We’d taken just enough food with us! Phew 😄 x

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

It certainly is beautiful, thank you for watching ☺️

[@JonSnow-zc2lr]

What a beautiful canal, thanks for sharing 👏🏻👏🏻

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

And the best is probably yet to come! thanks for watching. 👍🏻

[@erinthecat4206]

There's something very meditative about listening and watching your world go by. I don't have holidays, but I go on a free one each time I watch one of your episodes. I wonder if my cat would enjoy life aboard?

[@erinthecat4206]

I was at Crick marina today, and it really is a lovely spot to pick for mooring up. I can see why you over-wintered there.

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

Awh thank you so much. A lot of boaters have cats! So yes I’m sure your cat would love it! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@annedmondson53]

Thank you for a most relaxing ride along xx❤

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@rocka-cb7kk]

GOOD TO SEE A HAPPY COUPLE

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

Thank you ☺️

[@rocka-cb7kk]

@@thenarrowboatgoodlife YOUR BOTH GREAT YOU CHEER ME UP

[@garyhollywell2112]

What a brilliant video and as you have said a beautiful Canal. Thank you

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

Thank you, by far our favourite canal so far👍🏻

[@user-ch9if6px6r]

That was so peaceful to watch. Thank you

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

You are so welcome, thanks for watching ☺️

[@Outsourcingideabyjahed]

What a captivating journey! Your vlogs offer a perfect blend of adventure, beauty, and the realities of life on a narrowboat. Rozzie & Rob, your transition to life on the water is truly inspiring, and Ralph & Rosie make the perfect companions for your travels. The Llangollen Canal looks stunning, and your enthusiasm and honesty about the ups and downs of this lifestyle are refreshing. Keep the great content coming - it's a joy to watch you navigate this incredible adventure. Subscribed and eagerly awaiting more episodes!

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

Thank you for your kind words! We do try and show everything! Hope you enjoy and thanks for watching ☺️

[@jackiejones1684]

Great video, so peaceful. Thank you

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

Glad you enjoyed it. 👍🏻

[@killeresk]

That is a very nice section of the canal for sure.

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

The most beautiful canal for sure! ☺️

[@stevenginnever5343]

Lovely vlog, nice camera work and some interesting content. I follow a few narrow boaters and just added you to my collection.

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

That's great, we have a new video every week (wifi strength dependance🤞) Welcome aboard. 👍🏻🥰

[@enriquefernandez5353]

Beautiful video Thank you

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

Thank you for watching ☺️

[@juliawhite9977]

Very enjoyable and beautiful video.

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

Thank you very much!

[@chrispfpv]

You guys were only 15 minutes from where I now live. It's pretty weird how I came across your channel when you were in Brum, which is where I used to live. We did our first day hire from Whitchurch marina last year and went to the Prees turning and stopped off at the peat bog/mammoth viewing station. There are some beautiful walks around there. Looking forward to your future vlogs 😊

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

It is such an amazing place and so beautiful! Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@mnonos5014]

Mooie opnames prachtig mooie boot genieten 😎😎😎

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

Thanks for watching ☺️

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on the cut cranking it thanks lee

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

Hey Lee where you been! we've missed your 'good vid'. Cheers 🍻

[@Robin-ni8po]

Most of the treess that you see traveling the canal network are the materials oak for burning wood and the repair of the commercial boats these differant trees were intentional ...like the ash tree's twigs good for kindling too...known as the travellers friend . regards x

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

Yeah we found this out later, thanks for watching 😀

[@buffplums]

4:52 oh that’s interesting I have just driven over the at bridge on the A41 less than an hour ago (Mon 27 May 24 20:22) just up,the road on the right is what we call the Cowboy Saloon as it is a 3 storey hotel with old fashioned Wild West shutters on the windows … makes me think of lots of naughty Wild West .. aherm, ladies of the night… cooing and billing out of the windows … 🤪🤪😜😜😝😝😂😂😂

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

Haha no way! Thanks for watching 😀

[@catalickconverta6823]

Mad seeing a canal that shallow where i fish on the coventry canal its a good 5 to 7 foot in places down the main boat channel in the middle even just of the edge along the tow path is 3 foot or more

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

They aren’t deep! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@colinevans39]

Welcome to broken Britain even the canal boats are slowed down 🙄🤔 lol

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

Thanks for watching ☺️

[@uponreflection]

Hi guys, great video as always. How are you finding the canal as we are on the shropshire and was going to bypass Llangollen and return in winter as a lot of people have said its too busy this time of year. Would you agree with this?😊

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

Hiya both, we're just coming off the Llangollen this week and it's been so busy however it's not really caused any problems we just planned around it, so moved really early at the key spots and moored up by about 11am when the hire boats are generally still moving. Especially down near Llangollen where about 20 hire boat passed us in one day 😂. However we would do May again just maybe not as you get into June. If you're near the top of the shroppie (Nantwich/Audlem) next week or so let us know and be good to meet for a beer or two. PS great vlogs also! 👍🏻🍻

[@uponreflection]

@@thenarrowboatgoodlife thank you so much for getting back to me, think we will leave it as we had initially planned then and do it in Autumn. We are currently waiting for tyrley locks to open and then will be pooling toward Audlem. We shall look out for you for sure. Thanks for watching our vlogs too. Happy cruising and hope to see you and go for that drink one day 😊

[@evadarkangel5399]

I'm not surprised that people buy Staffs and similar dogs to guard their property, whereas it's your house, flat, boat or tiny house

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

True a lot of boaters have dogs! Not sure our dogs are very good at guarding 🤣

[@christinebessah871]

❤❤❤

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

Thank you ☺️

[@merllin359]

Another fantastic video and I was surprised at how shallow the canal is. What drone do you use for your aerial shots? - I'm so tempted to buy a boat :)

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

It’s a DJI mini 2 which I’m really happy with apart from not having a ‘follow me’ feature. Thanks for watching 👍🏻🍻

[@KewiCampervan]

❤

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

Thank you ☺️

[@SLOWLYdoesit1]

So canals seem very shallow and not a good place to dump bodies.

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

Not deep at all! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@michaelgray9603]

Hello Mr cow ?😂

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

🤣🤣

[@demonhighwayman9403]

Illegal immigrants is the answer to the boat break in problem, expect it to increase over the coming years.

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

It is a very rare occurrence and we feel very safe on the canals. Thanks for watching ☺️

[@edwardhoughton2565]

Xx

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

Thanks ☺️

[@goodbarbenie5477]

Ahem...when U guys are moving around from little village to town to city... Do U have to keep changing your address and bank accounts etc. I suppose your electricity is for free as U generate your own...maybe pay for your water and trash removal..Otherwise everything else is for free...😊😅.Just to add U guys are so lucky here in South Africa U wouldn't last a day and everything U own would go missing... robbed and even murdered...How civilised everything in goode old England is...😢😮😅😊.

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

Hey! We keep our main address with family so no changing required. We pay a boat licence fee that means we have access to rubbish facilities and water points along the canals provided by Canal & River Trust. It can be a low cost lifestyle. Thanks for watching ☺️

[@GWorxOz]

Cannot understand a word.

[@thenarrowboatgoodlife]

Not sure what to say to that, but thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@KatelynsAdventures707]

If you click on more, and click on show transcript you can read what they are saying. This does help. 😊