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[@jessiahstalbird9882]

Hello Gentlemen. It's always nice to wake up and see a new upload. from you guys. I hope all has been going well, and that you have now reached your mooring in the marina for the Winter. Well, all the trees here, have now lost their leaves, and tomorrow Sunday the 7th, we turn our clocks back. So the dark gloomy days of Winter will soon be upon us. Stay safe and have a great week. See you all next week.❣ Jessiah

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Jessiah. Hope you are keeping well. All good aboard Morning Star. Not due into the marina until 1st Dec so still out on the cut at the moment. Our clocks went back a few weeks ago, great that it is light when going to work but hate the dark nights when coming home. Everything seems better when back on the boat and the fire is lit and the doors shut to the elements. 😃. Hope you have a good weekend. ❤️

[@pamelasmith9784]

Looked lovely all really well kept ..loved the big fish and baby ducks .Have a great week 💕💕👍👍

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It really was lovely and that fish was huge. Thanks for watching, we really do appreciate it xx

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

We had a great time there Pamela. Hope you are good. Take care ❤️

[@jazzsounds9076]

Hope you are both okay.just read your message to everyone...take care.jazz uk.x

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Jazz. We just need a bit of time to catch up with ourselves. Be back soon. Take care ❤️

[@markrutter5996]

Wow. . . Huge locks indeed. Looked really daunting to me. Good to see the egret. . . . . Lovely birds. Thanks for sharing this with us. . . .have a great week.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Cheers Mark. They were very intimidating. Morning Star was like a pea in a drum 😂. The egret was a very special site. Hope your week is going well. ❤️

[@jules9303]

Brilliant top video thank you, the British water ways are just wonderful, So you guys are having a break from KZbin hope you don’t leave it to long, anyways take it easy and take care 😊

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Jules. Glad you enjoyed. We loved the huge locks and that area too. We won’t be too long. Just feel we are getting behind with other stuff and need some time to catch up and reset. We will be back in a couple of weeks. ❤️

[@NicksAllotmentDiary]

Hi Paul and Anthony. It was great to see those automatic locks. Bet it made it so much easier for you. It certainly looked like you had lovely weather and was so quiet. Take care. Nick

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Nick we loved those automated locks but strangely longed for the manual ones, I think it’s part of the fun opening locks. The weather was amazing and we loved that area. Cheers for watching 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Nick. The auto locks were amazing. We did have lovely weather, so much so that I managed to sunbath on the roof of Morning Star. Have a good weekend. ❤️

[@AuntieSullivan]

What a lovely trip along the river. Thank you for sharing. Marjorie

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Marjorie. Thank you for coming along with us ❤️ x

[@fp30e]

Hi Paul, Anthony and Dexter. Loved the Vlog. Nice cruising on the River. My goodness those locks were something else. It's a shame that all locks on the canals were not automated, or probably better still, they all had a lock-keeper. Wishful thinking I suppose? Dexter seemed interested in the little ducklings. Your curry's looked yummy and delish. Take care Guys.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey. Glad you enjoyed. We absolutely loved the rivers and the locks themselves were quite intimidating. It would be amazing if every lock was manned. The curry really was delish. Hope you are keeping well. Take care ❤️

[@janistotham-davies4300]

Beautiful filming as always and what a lovely peaceful smooth ride you had. Those locks were the biggest I have seen apart from the shipping canals, wow. Great job filming that that gorgeous Egret, what a beauty. So glad you are all doing fine and thank you for the great drone footage. I have some great news too as my hedgehog pastel print arrived in one piece all safe and sound, thank you so very much Paul. My partner was thrilled with it and we will buy a good frame for it and hang it in the bedroom.😉❤️👍🏻 Take good care of yourselves.x x x🌻

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Janis thank you so much, glad you enjoyed the vlog. We really enjoyed that stretch of Canal, just gutted that our lost footage was from that journey too. We should be back to normal service soon 😉 so glad your print arrived safe and sound. Thanks for your support xx

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Janis. Glad you enjoyed. The locks were quite intimidating. So glad your print arrived, Paul hates when things go missing in the post so pleased it arrived safely this time. The hedgehog is still my favourite. Hope you have a great week. Take care ❤️

[@CrichieB]

Crikey that lock was immense! Really enjoying curry of the week/curry on the cut. Definitely more of that ☮️

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Cheers mate, glad you enjoy the curry of the week. Paul 👍

[@Michael_Sheldon]

Glorious sunshine (except for that bit at the end), water like glass and automatic lock settings - a lovely, early Summer- no, wait, mid-Autumn -glide, or so it appears. Even Dexter seemed a little confused by the ducklings, as if to say, “Is it Spring already?” 😃 Beautiful, as always. Sending love and appreciation across the miles. 🙌😘🐶

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Michael. That seems so long ago now. I remember sunbathing on the roof whilst we were at Lemonroyd. We loved it there. The automatic locks were a great respite too. We were definitely shocked at how late those duckling had hatched. We treated ourselves to coffee and cake with your generous gift so thank you. ❤️. Hope the weather is better than here. Torrential rain and blowing a hooley outside. Love from us all aboard Morning Star ❤️

[@angelarochester116]

I saw a Great egret recently at Great Yarmouth, I was very excited ….. not as excited though as I was when a black swan was outside our boat!!! 😘

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

They are so beautiful Angela. Seen a black swan but sure they are native to Oz. Take care ❤️

[@angelarochester116]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 I read that too, I feel very lucky to have seen one. xx

[@jackirichards8789]

Perhaps they should make satnavs for canals and rivers!!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Definitely Jacki. The nearest I guess is open canal plan. Have a good weekend. ❤️

[@bryanmitchell1059]

Hi guys, that was a massive cruise...massive locks, massive blue sky, and a massive working boat. Glad the locks were automated they look heavy. Thanks for sharing. Bryan & Donna

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey guys. Those locks were definitely something else and not sure we would have been able to shift the gates manually. Morning Star looked like a pea in a drum lol. Hope you are both good. Take care ❤️ x

[@kathyowens9901]

What a lovely vlog! I don't think you could* operate those Gates by hand they were so huge! Glad you were negative on the test Anthony! Hope all is well now and give Dexter a hug for me!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Kathy. I agree, definitely wouldn’t have been able to open them! Felt like a pea in a drum 😂. Glad am negative too. Felt quite poorly at the time. Thankfully all good aboard Morning Star. Have a great weekend. Take care ❤️

[@kathyrapiejko6318]

Hey Guys - Very enjoyable vlog, as usual! Those automatic lock gates are awesome & the enormous locks are almost too "roomy"! Loved Dexter looking at the ducklings, maybe tempted...., but being such a good boy! Enjoy your evening guys! See you next week! xxx ❤🐶❤

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Kathy. Thank you. We loved the automated locks although they were definitely intimidating. We felt so small in them. Think Dexter realises that he isn’t fast enough for those duckling 😂. Hope you have a good weekend. Take care ❤️

[@sandihandi7831]

Gorgeous place. So clean and peaceful. Probably hard to leave. Those locks. My goodness they were something else. Travel safe out there.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Sandy. We were reluctant to leave Lemonroyd. Made some fab friends there too, but I guess that is part of the narrowboat life. Have a great week ❤️

[@James-h3r8l]

Hiya Guys ....hope you're all well. Thanks for the vlog and good to catch up. Ive been to Castleford so many times and surprisingly not seen the canal. I must walk round with my eyes shut. The locks looked huge! I hope the Ducklings grow quickly to get them through the Winter. I thought they usually hatched in Spring, I'm pleased your Covid test was negative Anthony. I go for my booster next week. Stay safe and warm....the nights are getting chilly. Big hug to Dexter.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey James. All good here thank you. Glad you enjoyed the vlog. Can’t believe you have never seen the canals in Castleford. I hope the ducklings grow quickly too. So late for them. 🤞 Thankful my Covid test was negative. Hope you and Max are keeping well. Take care and hugs from us all aboard Morning Star ❤️

[@BohemianBeatster]

As always, another lovely vlog. Dexter and the new born ducks a big bonus.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Glad you enjoyed. The ducklings were quite late but really cute. Dexter was very intrigued bless him. Have a great weekend ❤️

[@choclatmajik1]

Interesting vlog guys ! Size of those locks HUGE ! Beautiful scenery, very relaxing to watch. Love your vlogs so much. Stay happy 🍷

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww thank you Jan. I was a little nervous about going into those locks, especially the one at Lemonroyd 😬. Good job they were automatic. Think we would have struggled pushing those gates. Thanks for watching and your lovely comments. Take care ❤️

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Hi guys. Hoping you’re all ok. Missing your vlogs dearly. So thought I’d check your ok and Dexter too. Best wishes. Trevor.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Trevor thank you. We are good, hoping to be back very soon 👍

[@susanleadbetter8639]

Hi Paul and Anthony and Dexter, just catching up, I did watch this but couldn't remember if I commented. Lovely scenery again. Always look forward to your vlogs. What great weather you've had. Take care and stay safe. 💙💙🐾

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Susan. Hope you are doing ok. I still get upset when I think of the moment you told us about Dave. I hope that now things have settled you are coping ok. Glad you still enjoy watching the vlogs. I know that was something you both enjoyed. Please come see us when we get to the marina. Would be lovely to see you. Take care ❤️ x

[@susanleadbetter8639]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 Hi Anthony, thank you, I'm doing ok, taking one day at a time. I think I will be moving at the end of November. The 19th was suggested to me, but that was a bit too short a notice considering I've kind of lost 3 to 4 weeks with Dave death. It would be lovely to come and see the three of you when you're in the marina, wherever that might be. Thank you both for your love and support. 💙💙🐾

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

@@susanleadbetter8639 good luck with the move Susan. That would be lovely. Would love a visit. Let us know if there is anything we can do. Ant x

[@susanleadbetter8639]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 Thank you, will do. 💖

[@maureenhumphreys4998]

Wow guys what a great vlog this week it looked amazing and you were so lucky with the weather. Hubby myself and the dogs are on an away weekend in Falmouth where our youngest grandchildren are but the weather has not been so good for us. You all take care a big hug for Dexter love Mo and Haribo xxx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Maureen, glad you enjoyed the vlog. Well it was filmed in September and wow has the weather changed. Wish we were back there and enjoying that sunshine. Enjoy your time with the grandchildren xx hugs given

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Mo. Glad you enjoyed. The weather was amazing, so much so I got to sunbathe on the roof of Morning Star. It was about 4 weeks ago and the weather is rubbish here too. Sorry your trip has bad weather. Bet you are enjoying seeing the grandkids though. Love to you and Haribo. Take care ❤️

[@NeverTwoLateOurJourney]

Wow those locks are huge. Loved the Bill Oddy comment lol. Have a fab week xx

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

😃. They were huge. Quite intimidating to be in. Glad you enjoyed the vlog. Take care ❤️

[@onedaymoreaboard]

You don’t appreciate how huge those locks are until you see Morning Star in there! WOW!!!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

They were huge. Felt like a pea in a drum. Quite scary to be in them too. Lol. Have a good weekend. ❤️

[@Cariboukid]

I really like the bow cam view. So quiet and peaceful!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Our favourite bit to look back on too. Hope you have a lovely week ❤️

[@juliaharris8751]

Hello, gentlemen! I took a long weekend vacay to Myrtle Beach, SC. We experienced gale force winds, on land! MB is on the Atlantic so we were witness to some impressive waves. Looks like you had great cruising weather. Those automated locks must be a nice change. That was one ginormous lock! Definitely need larger directional signs. That 2nd huge lock, did you say it was called, Lemonroid??? Safe travels!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Julia. Hope you enjoyed your break despite the winds. Sounds beautiful though. Love the ocean. We are about 4 weeks behind with the vlogs and we had some pretty windy weather the other day, the canal looked like it had waves on it. The locks were colossal and yeah, it was Lemonroyd. It was really nice there and even got to sunbath on the roof of Morning Star. Glad you enjoyed the vlog. Take care and have a great week ❤️

[@toddmetzger]

Those locks really give you an appreciation for their size and the cool automation. Big enough for ocean going ships.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Todd. They were colossal and made Morning Star seem tiny in comparison. They definitely were big enough for sea faring ships. The automation of the locks made them a dream to operate though. Have a great weekend and take care ❤️

[@stephenscholes1007]

Thanks for another wonderful video. I used to live in Huddersfield and moor my boat in Skipton and so have travelled this route many times. The first time I travelled through Lemonroyd lock it was the same depth as the other locks but after the River Aire burst its banks and washed away part of the canal. two locks were made into one, hence the depth in the new Lemonroyd lock

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Stephen, thanks for watching. What a beautiful part of the U.K. it was round there. Skipton was lovely. Didn’t know that re Lemonroyd lock. It makes sense. It was colossal and quite intimidating. Loved Lemonroyd and you will know first hand how pretty it is. Have a great weekend. Take care ❤️

[@debbiemcelroy8393]

Hey guys! Loved your latest instalment. Gorgeous scenery and interesting content as always. Sooo relaxing to watch. Wow those looks are huge! Glad the LF was negative, Anthony. Have a good week guys. Debs 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Heys Debs. Glad you enjoyed this weeks vlog. Those locks were colossal and quite intimidating 😬. Was pleased was negative, it felt a lot different to simple allergies but glad that is probably what it was. Hope you are good. Take care ❤️

[@brenda9990]

Very enjoyable vlog, as usual. Your lifestyle is so interesting. Just love following both of you, and Dexter, of course. Have a lovely week.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww thank you Brenda. We love it and the views and people we get to meet. Hope you have a good week. Take care ❤️

[@beckyrobinson5672]

Thank youns for video. Love them.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww cheers Becky. Much appreciated. Have a good weekend ❤️

[@mortenhjornevik2850]

Loved those locks…sorry been quiet…back on full blast now ! Lol keep up the vlogs guys I am right behind you.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Morten no worries and thanks for watching. Hope you are well.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Morten. Enjoy seeing your pics on Twitter. Glad you are back and hope you have been ok. Have a good week and take care ❤️

[@Mistydazzle]

Thank you for another lovely, interesting vlog! That must be quite the industrial navigation, to have locks that size! It’s good to hear about the friendly community that boating brings.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

We loved Lemonroyd. That lock was huge but then I guess it needed to be for the working boats. We have to say we have met some amazing people on our journey this year and some we class as friends. Glad you enjoyed. Take care ❤️

[@soulmindshypnotherapyholis4786]

Loving the views of Wakefield my home town.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Glad you are enjoying the vlog. We loved it especially Lemonroyd. Such a nice place to moor. Have a good weekend ❤️

[@dorothydotson7154]

I'm surprised at the baby ducks so late in the season. It seems like winter could be very hard with them being so young. The juvie swans seem like they'd probably be OK since they are so close to grown. The white egret was gorgeous, of course. A great sighting. The river and the huge locks were quite enjoyable. Automated locks would truly be great. Lots of walking for Paul but no cranking and pushing like on the canals. Have a great week! 💗

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Dorothy. We were shocked at how late the ducklings were. The weather has been quite mild though and whilst in Lemonroyd I even got to sunbath on the roof. The egret was a lovely spot. Not sure I have seen one before. Loved the rivers. That lock was a bit intimidating 😬. Thanks again for watching and have a good weekend. ❤️

[@dorothydotson7154]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 Forgot to say that I'm glad you tested negative. I'm sure with working in the medical field you test often. This time of year is really hard with allergies and sinus issues. I have a rough time in spring and fall even with allergy shots. I don't worry that it's covid since I'm now triple faxed plus I'm not around a lot of people. I hope those sweet babies will be OK. They need to grow up as fast as they can to have a chance of surviving. 🦆 Dexter seemed interested in them... until he yawned. 💖

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

@@dorothydotson7154 aww thank you. I am double jabbed and had my booster and also my flu vaccine. I test at least once a week but just felt a bit rough that day. I hope the ducks will be ok too. Dexter is often uninterested bless him. So chilled. ❤️

[@dorothydotson7154]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 Those days happen and sometimes you just don't know why.

[@davidd3899]

Our friend Sean (he knows you guys) who we work with asked us to follow your video's because we where talking about possibly selling up and living on a boat. So glad for the Advice from him, watching your videos is a joy and helping us on our decision to make this dream more of a reality. Thanks guys.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww thanks David. Has Sean got a boat too (if so think I know which Sean you mean) Glad you are finding the vlogs useful and from our point of view, we don’t regret a thing. We absolutely love it. Good luck with what ever you decide and please let us know if you take the plunge. ❤️

[@davidd3899]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 no he has a home, he works with us we work with people in addiction on the Wirral, when myself and Natalie was talking about the idea of selling up and living on a boat he asked us to check your channel out and I've been kinda hooked since loving the vids. It is a couple of years plan as we want to wait until my lad has finished school. We have a caravan at present and tour all over and absolutely love the outdoor lifestyle so it's kind of a no brainer for us.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

You will love it guys. Honestly, best thing we have ever done. ❤️

[@davidd3899]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked we can see that it comes across really well in the vids. Keep an eye out of where you're at hopefully one day we'll pop round and say "hi". Keep up the good work ❤️

[@ianwebb2235]

As always, thank you for the video! We both really do enjoy them. So relaxing in truth! You all look well and my wife says that Dexter is looking like a pup since you have been cruising,,,,actually,,,,, Rooking rike a pup....You have to excuse her Japanese pronunciation,,,,,Thank you as always, The Webbs in Japan!!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey guy. Thank you so much as always for watching and your lovely comments. Boat life definitely loving boat life. He is such a good dog. Have a good weekend guys. Take care ❤️ 🇯🇵

[@chrishibbard6488]

Once again a very enjoyable vlog and that curry made me feel hungry! Dont think i have seen locks that big before. Enjoy your weekend and happy cruising. ....chris

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Chris. Thank you. The curry was lovely. Had one Thursday this week too lol. We haven’t seen locks that big either. They were a bit intimidating to be honest. 😬. Hope you are having a relaxing weekend. Take care ❤️

[@jennymarshall8340]

How picturesque!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Jenny. We loved it. Lemonroyd was beautiful and we were tempted to hang round there for winter. Hope you are having a good weekend ❤️

[@lovelyskull3483]

Thank you.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Glad you enjoyed ❤️

[@davidwatkinson7552]

Another wonderful video log, thank you. I must go and see that huge lock, quite a change from the Huddersfield narrow locks, which i walk past regularly.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi David, great rk hear from you. It really is amazing to see those locks, definitely worth a trip out and then Grab something to eat at Stanley Ferry 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

David it was colossal. Morning Star looks tiny in it. Take care ❤️

[@davidwatkinson7552]

Excellent idea. Next trip out sorted. Cheers.

[@sissysimpson792]

beautiful views and peaceful

[@Jackiewwww]

Hi guys. Lovely vlog. Beautiful surroundings what a nice area. Your boat is such a stunning colour 😊

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Jackie. Thank you. We loved it at Lemonroyd and the weather was, on the whole, beautiful when we were there. I even got to sunbath on the roof. Glad you like our boat. Thanks again and take care ❤️

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Awesome vlog as always. What huge locks ! How would a solo boater ever manage those. ? Wow. Have a good week guys. Stay safe.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

I think you would have to buddy up With someone, but to be honest we met Clare doing those locks on her own. Have a great week 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks you. The locks were quite intimidating. Robbie Cummin was going through it whilst we were there but would be a challenge for sure. Hope you have a great week. ❤️

[@keithevans9628]

Vlog as usual great. If all the locks were that easy but then you would have to get exercise some other way. Lovely sunset too that night and a nice area overall. Take care, safe cruising.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Keith. Those locks were a dream but we love the manual ones too. So much more interesting with the different mechanisms. Lemonroyd was a beautiful area and we stayed there for 2 weeks. We met Roobie Cummings and Narrowboat Chef whilst we were there. Have a good weekend ❤️

[@brodie2711]

Just gorgeous scenery and to think you were only a hop and a skip from Leeds. I've never visited Leeds but a friend who hails from there says it's a lovely town, but he would say that wouldn't he. I presume you took that footage a little while ago what with the sunshine and clear sky's but it was great riding along with you. All the best. Love Stephen ♥

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Stephen. We were close to Leeds and loved Leeds when we got there. The footage was about 4 weeks ago. Can’t believe the change of weather now. Fire is in 24/7 now. Hope you are keeping well. Have a great week Stephen and take care ❤️

[@ireneshortt984]

Just wow !! those locks were much bigger than I had imagined them to be. fantastic film work really conveyed the enormity of them. Hope Anthony is feeling better. It seems that every mooring you move to is at least as beautiful if not more so than the last one. Hope you both have a lovely week xxx

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Irene. Hope your week hasn’t been too hectic. The locks were huge. So intimidating too. We loved Lemonroyd and was reluctant to leave as it was so pretty. The place where we have just left had amazing night skies which were awesome. Hope you are keeping well. Take care ❤️

[@kathpitman2202]

Just loved this blog so relaxing, until watching such as yourself I did not realise how marvellous our waterways are, please don’t give up on your journey it is so good to follow there are not so many good ones out there people seemed to returned to land

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww thank you Kath. The water ways of the U.K. are truly magical and we have no intention of giving up our journey. We absolutely love being on the boat. Thanks so much for following. Have a great weekend. Take care ❤️

[@billydale9779]

Thanks guys cu next week

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Cheers Billy. Thanks for watching and see you next week ❤️

[@annajeram9251]

Lovely video, great way to start weekend x

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Anna. Hope the weekend is treating you well. ❤️

[@carolsmith707]

You did well with the weather. The locks really did look huge, looks as if you could get 4-6 in the various ones. Good spot with the Egret. Dexter seemed interested in the ducklings.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Carol. We were lucky (it was about 4 weeks ago) I even got to sunbath on the roof 😃. The locks were huge. I reckon at least 8 Morning Star’s could have fitted in. Felt really intimidating. Glad we got to experience them though. Well chuffed to have seen the egret. Hope you are enjoying your weekend. ❤️

[@bill6461]

Nice scenery and the rivers look great in the weather you had. Pity missed you the other week near Gargrave, but did manage to see my friend who I’d not seen for twenty years. She said that she saw your narrow boat at Gargrave moored up and said it looked stunning. I told her about your vlogs, and she said they were fabulous and loved Dexter, so you may have another viewer! Hopefully try and catch up with you in the next week or so. Had a few things going on. Enjoy the coming week and wrap up with the weather expected.... x

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Bill. Thank you as always for watching. Small world. Can’t believe your friend saw the boat. Glad they enjoy the vlog too. Be good to see you. We must be slightly closer to you now. Take care ❤️

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Bill. Can’t see your comment. Know you have asked if we are about but can’t see it to reply. We are out in Skipton today but about tomorrow if that helps. Ant

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

@@bill6461 We are right by the Anchor too 😔.

[@KevDYAD]

Nice drone footage, gives a good perspective of the size of the locks.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

He did well Kev. I love seeing the scenery from the drone. Take care ❤️

[@barbarataylor1535]

Good afternoon Anthony and Paul. I read all the comments and couldn't agree more. I would like to know what that fish was. It was huge. Cheers from Michigan, see ya!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Barbara. Thank you. Glad you enjoyed. I can only think it may have been a carp. We loved this cruise. The locks were enormous 😬. Hope you can a good weekend. Take care ❤️

[@penneynoss9552]

Congratulations on 10,000 🥳🥳 great vlog

[@AvaT42]

Oh I am so happy to see this vlog come up! Some sanity in this mad world. The white egret is beautiful. That working boat is huge! I did not know there was such a thing on British canals.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Sonia. Thank you. Glad you enjoyed. The locks were crazy big. Felt totally lost in them. We kept seeing the working boats going up and down, big beasts. Hope you are ok. Take care ❤️

[@jimgott2405]

Love the latest intro Paul, really good 👍

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Jim and thanks for watching 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Cheers Jim. Paul worked really hard on that. Have a great week. ❤️

[@waywed]

The sense of mood and place engendered by your vlogs is brilliant. Keep up the good work lads!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you. Glad you are enjoying. We are loving the journey and most of all the people we meet along the way. Have a great weekend and take care ❤️

[@lesleysilverstone2868]

More curries. I don't think I have ever had a balti. The other day (thanks to Pataks) I made a chicken korma and it was delicious. Lovely vlog as usual, the river is very peaceful. Glad your test was OK, Anthony....does Paul need to have one? Love and hugs.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Lesley. Love a curry. Paul prefers korma but they are a little too mild for me. Thankfully all good. Paul did one a few days later and both negative 😃. Hope you have a good weekend. ❤️

[@sammierobinson9226]

I've had a bit of Fall allergy, also, Anthony. I know it isn't Covid as I've had all three shots and haven't been in any public places without my mask. I have Asthma and recently tried a new maintenance inhaler but now I've gone back to my old one. I find if I wear a mask outdoors, I do better.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Sorry to hear that. We have had colds and coughs and everyone seems to be getting ill lately. Always a worry it could be Covid but most people we know have tested negative. Hope you are back feeling fit again 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Sammie. It is terrible isn’t is. Have to test a couple of times a week for work anyway but felt a bit rough too so wasn’t 100% sure it was allergies. Glad you have had your handy, especially with asthma. Take care ❤️

[@susanmartin1779]

Hi Paul and Anthony another great vlog, but it’s a shame that the lights and horns spoil the lovely view 🙂

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Susan. We had to do this because the pad that attaches the camera had come off so this was our only option. Glad you enjoyed though x

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on the cut od boat life keep it cranked with frend and new frends you make thank lee

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Cheers Lee. Hope you are good. Take care ❤️

[@kathpayne4364]

Morning guy's and Dexter, Wow those locks were mahoooosive 😏.. Morning Star looked lost in them, but judging by the size of that working barge the locks needed to be large. Loved seeing the Egret well spotted and for being able to film it, Stay safe and well enjoy your weekend. X

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Morning Kath. They were huge, we were like a pea in a drum. It was a bit scary to tell you the truth. The working boats were big. We kept seeing them going up and down when we were at Lemonroyd. We met some amazing people on this leg of our journey. The egret was beautiful. Hope you have a good weekend. ❤️

[@jillipepper5353]

Are you thinking of wintering in a marina this year? You seemed to really enjoy being in a community last time even though it was lockdown. I can see the attraction, it’s so cold working wet ropes and trying to keep the heat going all winter but lots seem to enjoy it. Glad to hear you tested neg. Anthony, even though we’re vaccinated it’s still not 100% guarantee. Now I have to get flu jab and then the third shot in a month or so. I’m beginning to feel like a pin cushion. Biopsy last month where they took 7 grabs and it was inconclusive so I have to see a surgeon in a couple weeks . They say they are 98% sure it’s fine. Time will tell. Take care, stay safe and well.🙋🏼‍♀️

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Jillipepper. We loved last year and the community spirit of the marina. Unfortunately we can’t get back to it due to the massive breech but we have managed to secure a marina for the beginning of Dec. This is mainly so we can hopefully go away in Jan and leave the boat secure. Have had my flu jab and my booster so here is hoping I will be ok. Good news too about the anti viral pill that they have tested with promising results. Fingers crossed re your biopsy. Let us know how you get on. Weather is shocking today. Very windy. Hope you are good. Take care ❤️

[@donaldmarinkovich492]

Are you guys ok? You haven't posted yet so I'm wondering if everything is alright,miss you guys love Don.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Don we left a post on KZbin a week or so ago that we are taking a break just for a couple of weeks to catch up with work and other commitments. We will be back soon, thanks for checking 👍

[@Boating_David]

I like my narrow locks I'm sticking to them 🤣

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Ha I don’t blame you

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

They were quite intimidating to be honest lol. ❤️

[@stevesrepairs5778]

Thanks for a lovely cruise on waters new with lovely weather which seems to have gone now, it was nice to see the "Little Egret" but is it a sign of global warming to see such a bird so far north in England? Those locks were huge which were made for boats bigger than Morning Star but I suppose made life easier for you to go through. It's great to see you three are doing well and the curries looked great. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Stevie, thanks so much. We loved the area. The weather was lovely and I even got to sunbath on the roof lol. The locks were amazing. Curry was beautiful. 😋. Hope you are good. Have a great week. ❤️

[@onefunnyoldman]

Lovely vlog, don't think I've seen those huge locks before. Was going to ask if there was a reason why they were so big, then i saw the working boat! Everythings huge in Lemonroyd :) Gl;ad to see you got a neagative result Anthony, hope your feeling ok now? Must have been around good and honest people Paul, no one took your camera. Nice to know they are good people around. Best wishes

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Martin. Those locks were quite intimidating and they were the biggest we have seen on our journey. Couldn’t possibly comment re everything is bigger in Lemonroyd 😂. Glad the test was negative too, felt so rough. Good, honest Yorkshire folk so thankfully camera was still there. Have a great weekend and take care ❤️

[@tirednsnarky9555]

Great video, as always! I'm most impressed by how you can identify wildlife and plants. Also... why is Lemonroyd Lock so huge? Have a good week! x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks, have always had a love of wildlife and nature. Have a great week and thanks for watching xx

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you. Paul is good with plants, I am better with trees. Lemonroyd was a beautiful mooring spot. Loved it. The lock I assume is that big to allow working boats through. Have a good week. ❤️

[@marksaunders4149]

Hi Guys…loving those locks…aim has to be to convert them all.Been busy so bit behind but will catch up. Why are you forever feeding folk? Love your vlogs.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Mark we loved those locks too and it was such a treat after all the tough locks we have done this year. Won’t lie though it felt good to get back into the canal and the manual locks. We are feeders 🤣 thanks for watching 👍

[@marksaunders4149]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked decided to follow you guys everywhere..will dramatically reduce my food bill being fed by you!

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Lol. Hey Mark. That would be amazing if all the locks were automated. Glad you are catching up with the vlogs. We love entertaining and what better way than with food. Hope you are good. Take care ❤️

[@marksaunders4149]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 entertaining mmmm…eat up and bugger off is better if you really have to.😂

[@kawakamib003]

Great to see you guys. Thank goodness Anthony was negative on the test. You must have enjoyed the automatic locks but no exercise. ;p. Oh here in Hawaii I have white egrets eating bugs on my lawn. Well enjoyed your video. Take care and have a great weekend.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thanks Blake. Was very relieved my test was negative. Those locks were amazing but a little scary. Loved the egret, can’t believe you get them on your lawn. That must be amazing. Have a great weekend Blake and take care ❤️

[@silashouse7541]

Good show keep it up guys, John In NZ, Kaiora mi

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you. Glad you are enjoying. We will be back very soon. Just needed a break to catch up with everything. Take care ❤️

[@timtam6442]

Most locks in France are fully automated and operated by a hand held remote unit which picks up your signed approx 250m away

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

We believe so. We would love to do the French water ways. The locks are supposed to be very well maintained. ❤️

[@WifeofJim]

Great video. The canals will seem really narrow after the river. Do you not rope up when going up in those locks? We always do, either by threading a rope through the riser poles in the lock (they’re chains inside plastic tubes) or by looping a middle rope around a bollard. It just helps to keep the boat steady. We’ve got an extra long middle rope especially for that purpose

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Sheila, we loved being in the river, we do sometimes rope up but I never get the chance to film it as it’s usually me doing it 👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Sheila. We do sometimes use the ropes but wasn’t sure if we were doing it properly but I find that if we open the paddles slowly the boat doesn’t move around too much. The section was amazing and those locks were huge. Hope you guys are good. Ant x

[@garym518]

Morning Star did look small in those locks,we went that way in 2019 but we had a 40ft boat and that was very small. Looking forward to returning in our new 60ft boat next year.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Gary. It did feel a little like a pea in a drum lol. Quite intimidating those locks too. 40ft must have felt very small. Hope you are having a good weekend. Sunny here but very windy! 😬. Take care ❤️

[@dawndietz4654]

Morning Star looked like a toy boat in Lemonroyd Lock! What a beautiful cruise on the river. Are the locks so big because some of the vessels where sea going when they were built? When the ITV interview is shown can you add a link for those in other countries to view, if possible. I’m supposing your weather has gone cold by now, hope y’all still have some color on the trees to enjoy. We are just hitting peak leaf viewing in Arkansas🍁. Have a blessed week and a cuddle for Dexter lad.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Dawn. We had a lovely cruise. Morning Star was like a pea in a drum in that lock, quite intimidating too. The lock was massive but I guess so was the working boat and I suspect that some of the vessels may have been sea faring. Weather is horrific tonight. Really blowy! The leaves still look awesome at the moment. Paul thought he had put a link to the ITV interview but I can’t see it either. Hope you are enjoying the weekend. Take care ❤️

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

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[@dawndietz4654]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 thanks I will check it out👍🏻

[@jimyoung194620]

Really enjoyed this, a lovely video. It looked like summer weather until the rain. I loved the ducklings! Do you have trouble finding a car park all the time? Do you always have to pay?

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Robin. We had some beautiful weather and in fact, we stumbled across a pic yesterday when we were at Lemonroyd with me sunbathing on the roof. We are about 4 weeks behind and what a difference in the weather 😬. 🤞 so far we have been fortunate with the car and never had to pay. We always find a little sneaky place to put it. Hope you have a good weekend. Take care ❤️

[@susanseller5825]

Does it feel almost like cheating with automated locks, haha, but a nice novelty. The canals will look narrow and harder work now, but a great experiance on the rivers. You have certainly had lots of different experiances in just your first year. Its surprising how far you can get and still be commutable for Anthony. Love your vlogs and also the paetron snippets, keep warm you three xxx

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Susan. I guess it did a little bit lol but wouldn’t have wanted to operate those huge locks manually! 😬. Can you imaging how many people it would take to move the gates 😂. We feel like we certainly have been challenged this year and it has been a steep learning curve with some good advice from experienced boaters. Glad you enjoy the extra snippets of patreon and thanks for your support as always. Have a great weekend. ❤️ x

[@michaelpilling9659]

Good Morning - Happy Saturday! I'm lucky enough to have the opportunity of seeing your vlogs twice every week - once on a Thursday and again on Saturday morning. Being a Patreon certainly has it's advantages. This weeks video is exceptional. Those huge locks you negotiated - very intimidating and I'm only watching the video! Having seen that commercial vessel go by, I can now understand the necessity to make the locks so big. The camera work Paul was superb especially the drone shots. Question! - I noticed you were operating the drone from your watch. Was I seeing things or was I correct? Question number 2 - You mentioned you had a day doing all sorts of jobs, getting gas, having your hair cut and getting some diesel. When this happens, do you take Dexter along with you or keep him on board Morning Star? Thank you again for a wonderful film. Stay safe you three and I look forward to next weeks thrilling advanture.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Morning Michael. Hope you are well. Very blustery this morning but the fire is lit, the sun is out and Dexter is chilling on his bed. Happy Saturday indeed. They were exactly my words too re the locks. Intimidating. Don’t think he was controlling the drone from his watch, must have just looked that way. Dexter comes everywhere with us. When we go for our hair cut, if we go together one of us stays in the car with him. Paul will occasionally leave him if he goes for a run as he can’t go too far or fast anymore (Dexter not Paul 😂). He said he is always chilled when he comes back and is never longer than 1/2 hour. I won’t leave him at all, but I am very soft and know he would be ok. Thanks again Michael for supporting our channel. It really does mean a lot. Have a great weekend and take care ❤️ x

[@OnlyMoi]

Paul, in relation to topping up your battery, what does 'absorption' and 'floating' mean please? Also when will your story be on ITV?

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Maureen. I think the ITV thing has already been shown. There may be a link on our Facebook page. There are 3 stages of battery too up, bulk (which is about 80% of the top up) absorption, this takes the longest time and is the last bit of battery too up and float, where the battery is full and just has a trickle charge to maintain this state. (Hope that makes sense). Have a good weekend ❤️

[@OnlyMoi]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 cheers Anthony, that's great 👍

[@stephenbowker824]

Life Jackets 🧥

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

I know. We were bad and totally forgot. Paul needs to get his sorted as the inflation gas kit he re ordered won’t fit. Have a good weekend. ❤️

[@stephenbowker824]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247 it was the camera man who highlighted it 😂😂👍

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

@@stephenbowker824 🤣😂

[@_Tiamat_.]

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[@leedavies3629]

Nice one lads. Is that odd them chicks batching now or was this summer they are big locks alright that curry looked bloody good will not be long till itv give you ya own show cheers hope the main man Dexter is good and well .till next week 🐶🙂✌️

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Lee. We have noticed that chicks have been hatching later. We are about 4 weeks behind with the vlogs but yeah, still late. Those locks were scary as hell. Never seen locks so big and felt totally lost in them. Made it worse because Paul wanted to film them so I was on my own for some of them 😬. Dexter is chilling this morning in front of the fire after his walk. Hope you are relaxing this weekend. Take care pal. ❤️

[@ronlindemann9875]

Hey guys where have y’all been missing you much can we get a shout out I hope everything is OK with you

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Ron we are good thanks. Just been catching up with work, travel and commissions. We will be back very soon 👍

[@anniepowell7559]

👏👍🇨🇦

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Thank you Annie. Hope you are keeping well ❤️

[@paulinehiggins8239]

Hell you’d fit the QEII into those locks, but yeah the drawback is the walk from gate to gate. Do they take forever to fill. We never saw anything near that big when we were there. Automatic. Luxury. Lemonroyd is almost surfable. Does it really matter if you take the wrong turn and end up where you weren’t planning to be? Serious question. I can understand this time of the year as you probably have your winter plan already in place, but normally would you care? Another great vlog guys, thanks heaps. Love to the three of you. 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Hey Pauline. We were like a pea in a drum in those locks. 😬. They do take a while to fill, but quicker than you would expect. We absolutely loved Lemonroyd. We stayed there for a full 2 weeks. On a river if you take a wrong turn it is either a dead end or a weir. We do have winter plans and although it didn’t quite go to plan this year we needed to secure a marina as we didn’t want to leave the boat unattended when we went away beginning of Jan. Hope you are good. Take care ❤️

[@paulinehiggins8239]

I’m great, thanks. Why not come to Australia for a holiday you have a friend here. Oh yeah you’re on a river, how could I forget considering the width of the waterway. Take care and I’ll see you all next week. 💕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

@@paulinehiggins8239 Hey Pauline. We loved Oz. It has been about 14 years since we were there. We did the east coast and were there for a month. Loved it. ❤️ x

[@paulinehiggins8239]

@@anthonysmith-storey9247. We just, this week, sold the motorhome, I’d have let you use that if you’d have come out here.

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

@@paulinehiggins8239 aww that would have been awesome. Xx

[@naughtysquirrellyndatee96]

Fabulous vlog.. fabulous location🦕

[@anthonysmith-storey9247]

Aww thank you Lynda. We loved our time in Lemonroyd and those locks 😯. Hope you are enjoying your weekend. ❤️

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you, we loved it there and it was hard to leave x