A week in WINTER on our NARROWBOAT home | COLD on the canal | EP34

EPISODE 34
It's got cold! See what life on board our narrowboat home is like in a week in winter.
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[@garyheap3780]

The pace and gentleness of your vlogs are just wonderful.

[@BenandEmily]

Thank you 😊

[@paultomlinson528]

Put things into context don't they...

[@ivash-dc7xw]

Thank you! I've am pretty ill at the moment, some serious treatment to come, but lying here in my sick bed, watching you three has been a joy. You really are special people, please treasure what you've got, it's a magical potion of love, humour, simplicity and empathy with people and your environment. Ben please play and sing more, you are very entertaining and charismatic. Much love to the three of you, for those healing powers my body craves and again THANK YOU!

[@cwbrooks5329]

@ivash-dc7xw Hello! Just came across your comment and noticed you wrote that you were ill and in for some future treatment. Hope all went well and you are on the mend. Best wishes from the US.

[@andrewturnbull1027]

Why watch mainstream TV when there are quality people making quality videos such as this' wishing them well.

[@lionelmarytravels6003]

I'm annoyed. We never get any snow, even when it's forecast, but you had some wonderful crisp snow and it looked magical . You make some lovely videos. So glad we found your channel.

[@frankquevedo3453]

We, my wife, 2 small dogs & I cut the cable 3 years ago. Saving $$$$and enjoying Ben, Emily, and cat, remember we have dogs. And are extremely happy. Too. Wished it got as cold here. In Nor CA.

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

Ha ha. When Ben said - “let’s go upload” It made me immediately say - We’re going up-road to upload 🙂 Thank you for sharing your adventures. Much appreciated. 🙂🐿🌈❤️ [sydney australia] Alan’s Very Magical Cat Hair. Don’t delay, get yours today 👍🏽

[@atir4u]

I'm smiling all throughout your video, I'm so grateful for your videos.

[@AB-rg7dn]

The old building (at 7:30) seems to be an old brick factory where bricks were made. The openings come from ovens in which the bricks were baked. Here in the Netherlands there are many along the major rivers, where people dig for the clay that bricks are made of.

[@eddiesmith7896]

I think they are lime kilns

[@rikkiharcourt3868]

Alan is extraordinary in the best way. I really only watch it for her, you two have supporting roles. Charming tho! Lovely quiet fun and a real talent for gold leafing the ordinary.

[@russjones4034]

My # 1narrow boat channel. Two observations; You two truly seem to love each other and both of you seem to have adapted to and like narrow boating on the canals. South Carolina

[@billpotter9716]

Nice chemistry right? Ben's gentle music is lovely too.

[@Roo-s_Life]

@@billpotter9716 I have just bought his album, it's sssooo beautiful 🎶 ♥

[@ethelmini]

Alan's not a draught excluder! She's obviously a bread bin 😁

[@trumptypumpty]

Alan draught excluder! .....You know it makes sense.... I need one in my life and so does everybody else.

[@cindytennessee]

Oh, I want one, an Alan draft excluder. If I can’t have Alan…I will settle for an Alan look-alike.

[@sophietucker3163]

You two are CUTE 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@tonystrange3893]

Good guide to tell a stoat from a weasel,,,,a weasel is weasely recognisable and a stoat is stoataly different,, great to spot them ,,lovely video as always thanks for sharing xx

[@JonnoDoesStuff]

The building you're looking at at 7:22 on your walk looks like a lime kiln

[@ethelmini]

Mr Google says t'canal were built to transport lime, so seems probable. you'd expect there to be a limestone quarry of sorts nearby though.

[@gerardferry3958]

there is a wave of banning wooden heaters has it affected you as i believe its England

[@Spongotronic]

I'm watching you on a train from Frankfurt back to Hamburg, slightly intoxicated by south-german Beer, so my perception might by somewhat enhanced, but I have to say this is the best episode ever! Absofuckinglutelylovely! This is Cinema verité!

[@andrewhorsburgh2549]

Emily, I love your smile.

[@churchcrawling]

Can we get "CANT HAVE A ROAST WITHOUT DIJON" on a t shirt 😂

[@andyturner2046]

I’ve got a barn cat identical to Alan, called Clio. She hunts mice all day, and sleeps in a heated tack room at night. She’s a real character like Alan. Keep up the great work 👏

[@MuddyHuddy259]

These episodes are must see tv for me. The addition of the drone footage makes the flavor of the surroundings more palpable. The special effects were fun and adorable. I was wondering if you’d consider creating a wee Alan like one of your beans? I’m at the take my money stage just thinking about it; 😂 That would be exploiting the wee beastie, unfortunately. Life is a constant conundrum, isn’t it? 😉

[@BenandEmily]

Very pleased you are enjoying the vids especially with the added fancy drone shots 😀 hmm Alan bean pets, that may be a step beyond our managings, and Alan is very territorial so may not stand for the mini mes bound to litter the boat if we did... !

[@MuddyHuddy259]

@@BenandEmily 😆😂🤣

[@snoopydogg1]

​@@BenandEmily😂🤣 I'm sure she won't mind if it gets her extra special cat treats... work with a local artist to produce one... they will sell like hot cakes 🎂 🥮 🍥 🥞 🧁

[@Remoskateer]

Lovely to see you both again and a nice insight to boat life. Looking forward to the wee van trip.

[@absly5]

you both know this needs more Alan, she is the star of the show...

[@michaeldavies9533]

Hi guys another brilliant video, alittle confused as to what Benny is going through,,just loved the mad half hour with the cleaning,,you pair are so deadpan funny at times ,,your wasted on KZbin I think TV could do with your kind of humour,,the spontaneous quips just have me in stitches,hope you have a great time in Portugal. Regards from Hereford

[@snoopydogg1]

Alan (she is great)

[@vivianbond1831]

Looks pucker on a narrow boat with a shower and a bath on board its better than a sailing boat to and what beautiful places that you visit and Beautiful views too I wish I was snowed in on a boat to with a cosy log fire to looks great to

[@Tom.Jackson.]

In the bleak midwinter

[@Boating_David]

You were looking at the Alpraham Brick Kilns across the canal before the winding hole 👍

[@margaretsmith2555]

I love watching you to you make me smile you are so nice Maggie Manchester xx

[@lynnedeegan4077]

They look like lime kilns, they would have been dug out straight onto boats

[@martinros6769]

Very nice vlog wit great views….and Allen making his best apearrence……

[@colettemccoy2921]

Even their junk food is healthy lol just a thought , their a perfect example that if you really apply yourself , we always surprise ourselves at what we can do , teamwork make’s the dream work lol

[@beauthestdane]

I would buy that draft excluder.

[@russellesimonetta9071]

Uhh, I've heard ice breaking in a narrow boat scrapes the blackening off the hull! If it freezes sit still until it opens up.

[@djunknown...]

Any merch with Alan's face * baot life is purrrrrfect* or * boat life is cool for cats*

[@kellyheywood503]

Beautifully presented guys I have two other fav vids I watch regularly you are in my top three 😊❤ your cat is so cute I recently found you guys can’t remember how now glad I did we going to get our dream it will come )

[@melcragg7814]

A Friday treat, seeing your vlog. Hope Portugal is nice

[@BenandEmily]

Thanks so much Mel! 😊🌟

[@BenandEmily]

Thankyou! 😊

[@jimfields3351]

I really liked this one. It's not all about moving, but about enjoying life.

[@Nelson890]

little yellow pig in Nantwich. Lovely café. Hope you took away some sweet treats 😋

[@veesimmons2464]

Your footage of the canal winter wonderland makes it look so mystical and beautiful. Alan is too cute venturing out in the snow.

[@davidmarsh959]

that is what you call shopping wow I love your blogs just not enought of them shame there cant be more but i suppose editing these are an absolut nightmare. I have never done anything like these bloggy things lots of people do them .......take care and I hope you are having a lovely time in Portugal happy holidays take care looking forward to the holiday blog. take care debbie xxxxxxx😺alan in a box

[@habungmamung]

I'm feeling cold watching your videos🥶

[@leedavies3629]

Nice one 15 k smashed 20 next COM ON BIG UP ALAN IN HER HOUSE 🙂🎸😺🥕✌️

[@KateAshworth]

One of my fave videos 🤗

[@davidblank9043]

Yes, yes you should!

[@voodoo2882]

wow a lot of splicing in the footage......lots of fun huh?

[@simonbiggs9102]

😃 CD has arrived 🌟

[@dougquaid]

Fifth Element is one of my fave movies, good taste.

[@richardfinney5081]

Lynn here on Hubby's phone 😏, Awww I just Love you two , can't wait for Portugal, bring it on , maybe the heat will bring new music Benny ? Take care XX 🤗❤️

[@vanessadaniels400]

Absolute best vlog yet 😍 Love how natural and honest you are. So watchable x

[@rickdawson2843]

Hi it’s a old brickworks where the small arches are in bunbury

[@elizaandalisa]

It's a cat's life all right very relaxing guys cheers n beers Marty Australia

[@t-n-tew7468]

Ben's gone cleaning stir-crazy.

[@thornbird6768]

Great narrow boat , lovely cosy and well thought out living areas and Alan is the most lovely cat ❤

[@onepanwonders718]

That bread looks soooo good, the crackly crunch of Benny's Breads with some butter sounds great on a cold morning. Have fun in Portugal.

[@simonbiggs9102]

You are my joint number 1 site with foxes afloat

[@dianebaker5243]

Lovely video both. Thanks for sharing 👍🥰

[@brucepark9171]

Those arches are old lime kilms really like your vlogs from new dawn fades

[@modestadventurers]

I would have said lime kilns but they don’t look quite right. Lots of Alan the rockstar so yayyyyyyyyy Alan.

[@kellyheywood503]

I ove thé snow ❤

[@DetroitMicroSound]

Watching Alan remember how walking on packable snow is. 😃 Happy to see you three! My Qun mk2 arrives monday, Benny! 😁

[@BenandEmily]

She's sweet isn't she : ) oh wow, I don't actually know what that is! What is it? Cheers ben

[@johnsharman7614]

Love watching your vt's you are so good at what you both do . I like others really appreciate your filming and sharing your adventures along the canal.

[@davidmarsh959]

hooray you are back xxx debbie

[@willburgess2514]

I'm in Canada, and due to our changeable climate, we are always aware of hoe things like, heating, water, cooking and refrigeration are functioning in our habitats. The need to fix things expensive, is paramount. That said, could you explain how things with your boat work? Will

[@wattck]

Weasel or Stoat. Weasels are smaller, like a 30mm furry pipe with legs at each corner. I'm guessing Weasel. 😊

[@paulgoodwin1201]

Hi just found your Chanel lived on my boat on the cut for 36 years ,worst winter got down to _15 and cut froze for 3 months,but loved it

[@tikiviktor]

Leeloo Dallas, Multipass

[@heathermorrell3879]

I live near Mt Doom in the central North Island of Aotearoa/New Zealand, and currently hunkered down with my cat Lynda, binge watching your channel before cyclone Gabrielle hits later today😜. In the early 1980s I lived in High Farnhill above the Leeds and Liverpool canal, and loved watching the narrow boats go by. I hope to see you go down that route sometime.

[@aagora]

Thank you for this episode. :)

[@lesliewhite9002]

I love Benny’s music. It’s really soothing. Hello from Canada!

[@clintonjthurman]

I think there is an interesting parallel between a couple living an untraditional life (not a 9-5 no mortgage) and documenting it on a non traditional platform (the “gatekeepers” give us never ending versions of the same three dramas, talent shows, and comedies) I hope you guys don’t find this too onerous because we love sharing your journey. Best of luck from across the pond in Texas.

[@Johnketes54]

9 till 5 is a dream in itself! How about some reality 8 till 8 plus travel that's more realistic and less money than a "office job" clock in and out

[@OriginalPoppinus]

I enjoyed your somewhat domestic vlog, I think you both make most things into a joy which is contagious 😘🙏🏻❤️hope you’re enjoying your trip away & Alan is happy boat sitting with Dad xx 😻

[@scottlomas5509]

Yay that time again fabulous ☺️

[@wharfedalehome]

Emily - I think the brick lined holes on the canal bank could be the remains of a lime kiln? It's a bit hard to tell and others may have better ideas.... - Tim

[@lynn8901]

Ben I love your music, it has a Beatles kind of vibe to me.

[@tipfox9212]

I noticed that too ;-)

[@john3Lee]

Always enjoyable - thanks

[@talullahlabelle]

Am hoping that was a taste of the second Album being composed?? We need more tunes!! 👏👍♥️

[@sunsi6259]

enjoyed all of it but especially the bit at 17:12

[@jeffbrown2401]

Excellent video and you are the best Emily huge respect

[@bennyhill4228]

Lol brewer i knew nearly blew up he kittchn,they do go of ike firecrackers sometimes and no i'm "not clearing up wet"

[@martinworrall5888]

Too much heathy food 😂

[@anniemac3075]

Glad you're keeping warm in the cold days, your boat is so cosy & homely. I think it was a mink that you spotted, they're very common in the UK since being released from mink farms years ago. Captain Pugwash Benny hat 😸.

[@nicothechihuahua3167]

Very true, I was working on the river Calder near Hebden Bridge when I spotted a mink 1st time I had seen one. A local told me animal right activists set them free in the 1980s. They are very destructive creatures.

[@anniemac3075]

@@nicothechihuahua3167 Spot on, yes, unfortunately it was a very misguided thing to do releasing the mink. I'm completely opposed to fur farming but it was absolutely disastrous releasing them into the wild. We've seen them here in South Wales, guessing they're everywhere in the UK.

[@lancpudn]

It must smell divine on board when Ben is baking fresh bread, It looks delicious. Alan's Wholemeal bread has a certain ring to it 🐱🙂.

[@troopertaylor498]

I absolutely love you guys. You got the coolest boat, you are the coolest people, laid back and chill. I’ve watched several different narrow boat channels and I swear these folks don’t need to be married. 😂😂😂. The bickering is out of control. Makes me feel like I’m in a car with my parents and I can’t escape! 😱 The music Benny makes is wonderful and y’all are just fun people. ❤️❤️❤️ Oh yeah and Alan is a cool cat! 😂

[@alanschultz3858]

have fun guys

[@lynnebruton3199]

There wasn’t mushroom for anything else on your pizza. Have a great holiday .

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

lovely vlog duuudes, keep em coming, struggling to keep up to date with them with all our work but always a joy, have fun on your travels and keep using your own music, lovely combo x

[@glennabanano3561]

You guys are so easy to watch. Great video. Thank you. This Texas lady loves you.

[@hodgheg]

You make it look very cosy on board, makes me glad for my own coal and wood burner! And Ben has picked up some genuine expertise in bread making from somewhere; that loaf sounded delicious when poked!

[@user-li6om3wi7h]

The openings on the canal are brick kilns. They'll have made walling bricks in situ

[@davidlawrence503]

7.15 .. maybe Lime kilns

[@goodboyfloyd123]

Hi guys. I've been binge watching your channel for weeks and love it. I'm gonna get me a narrow boat and live on the water. I blame you completely for inspiring me. All the best.

[@Improveng1]

Nice one guys. Just one observation, wood for the burner. Get into the habit of seriously stockpiling timber for the burner at every opportunity. This is a such a sustainable and readily available resource and will save you lots of money in the long run. Alan was as cute as always, have a great trip to Portugal xx

[@greghilton7797]

Your catography is greatly appreciated and the drone shots were fab. Have a great time in Portugal. Cheers

[@amymadden4631]

Thanks for another really nice episode! I would totally pay big $$ for magical Alan hairs in a jar, that's how much I love Alan. Just saying. Hope you have a wonderful trip to Portugal! And hoping we get to see some vanlife adventures 😸xo ❤

[@oneshoan]

Enjoyed!

[@serenadm6619]

Great vlog, I used to knit sausage dog draft excluders 😂

[@guygfm4243]

Thanks love you both keep happy

[@kellyheywood503]

Amongst all the chaos hope you both ok 2:34 your cat made me smile what’s there name lovely cat ❤😊

[@robingherasim55]

Greetings from a very warm (34⁰C) Cape Town 🇿🇦 Thanks for another wonderful video. I loved the aerial view of Emily's boat-turning. Very impressive! Suggestion - keep Alan's discarded whiskers for the cat draught- excluder 😺