Americans Touring ENGLAND | Farm + Footpath

[@alton171]

Thanks!

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Wow, thank you for your support! We appreciate your kindness 🤍 Jess & Family x

[@archiebald4717]

You certainly know how to have a wonderful day out. I loved the unexpected memorial to the Wellington bomber crew. RIP to those courageous young men, the debt we owe them we can never repay. Thank you for the lovely video.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We always have a wonderful time just exploring and hanging out together. Most definitely.We absolutely loved the privilege to pay our respect to those services members that sacrifice at all. Thank you so much for all your kindness! 🤍 Jess & Chris x

[@josefschiltz2192]

A very good - and late - friend of mine was in a Lancaster that got shot down, a rear gunner. Lucky to survive. One of my uncles had the very gruesome task of having to clean out some of those that made it back. My friend was a POW for the rest of the war. He made it to his half-century celebration of being shot down and passed away three years later. In his later years, he spent his time making weathervanes in his garden shed, some of which I designed for him. I always remember his rich Lancashire accent and if I came back with a design that was too complicated, he would say, "Oh dear, no, no! Just remember, I have to cut all that out in metal!" I soon got the hang of it not being ornate! Quick and simple. He could draw them out himself if he found a handy silhouette, but he would come to me if he couldn't. It was fun.

[@jp4712]

Hey guys, you were walking on the path of the closed March - Spalding railway. The old building at Twenty Foot River, where you wondered what it was, was an old goods shed at the north end of what was once a huge marshalling yard (switching yard) named Whitemoor Yard that stretched all the way from here to March.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Thanks for the info. It does make sense with how the land has evolved over the years. Cheers, Chris

[@tracieoliver2307]

Jess, Chris a cracking video and wow you do get about in your spare time! Thanks so much for taking the time to share your videos as they are great! Take care x

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We are glad that you enjoyed the video. We try to see as much as we can because our time here is limited. Cheers, Chris

[@wonhung]

Ring's End, Wisbech. I was born in Wisbech & lived in Upwell during the mid 1950s. In the same village lived my maternal grandparents & my maternal Great grandmother, along with my great uncles & great aunts. In the next village, Outwell, lived my paternal grandparents plus my paternal great grand mother. Though they're all long gone, I still have many cousins living all around that area from Three Holes over to Downham Mkt, imcluding March & Welney, and places in between. In fact my uncle lived in the cottage at the head of Welney Bridge, which crosses the River New Bedford River. There's a wildlife place just up Station Road where my aunt worked during the 60s & 70s. I've just renenbered there's also a Nature Reserve over by Ring's End nr, Hobbs Bridge, I think. Been a few years since i was up that way.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Sounds like you have quite a connection with the area. We have enjoyed it. Our first experience in the UK was in Upwell in fact. It was a great place to see and experience England for the first time. Cheers, Chris

[@julianbarber4708]

Very pleasant wander!

[@DaydreamersBarn]

It was indeed. Cheers, Chris

[@chrisaskin6144]

I would think that to be a member of your family is one of the great joys in this world.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Oh, that's so kind of you. Our kids said it's pretty amazing being in our family. 🤍 Jess x

[@whoflungdung1046]

Blackberry's are free where I live because they're everywhere

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Love it! 🤍 Jess x

[@neilwilliams2409]

The building at the start has a railway look to it. Like an old engine house.

[@grahvis]

Close, it's a goods shed.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Oh, lovely! Thank you so much 🤍 Jess x

[@stevenburgess2856]

Great video and beautiful place.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Thanks. Cheers, Chris

[@lokki245]

This brought back memories from my childhood. We used to visit my grandmother in Oxfordshire and she took us to some of the many pick-your-own places. I always ate more then I put into the tubs, but my grandmother was a fantastic baker and worked magic with anything foraged from hedgerows. I spent most of my summers wandering the fields and footpaths before returning to London. Great memories. Lovely touch with stopping the music for the Wellington memorial, by the way. A nice show of respect. X.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Thank you for coming with us today! We truly appreciate sharing your lovely memories that our video brought back for you. We love and appreciate your time! 🤍 Jess x

[@Bob10009]

Blackberries can be found all over the countryside. Just take a tub with you when you walk the dogs somewhere 😉

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We know for next time. Cheers, Chris

[@rayfielding]

It’s a funny thing, one of my friends from Virginia was telling me about the Mason Dixon Line, he quickly discovered that I knew far more. Not least Mason and Dixon were two British surveyors! As they say we don’t know what we don’t know. I pride myself on knowing the British Isles. Aside from your content being heart warming family orientated. I have discovered so much more about the place I call home and can almost forgive my friend for not knowing more about the Mason Dixon line. Lovely start to Sunday Thank you so much!!!!

[@DaydreamersBarn]

I think we all have those moments of realization that we don't truly know everything about where we are from or where we live. So it is always nice to have someone else show us around and appreciate it. Thank you, friend! 🤍 Jess x

[@juliankaye8143]

@@rayfielding did you tell them about the Dire Straits song telling the story?

[@ceanothus_bluemoon]

Enjoyed the picking farm, the courgettes looked fab. The walk was lovely and peaceful, free of other people, and the memorial was rather moving. I think you were on part of the former March/Wisbech rail line, which is currently being looked at for re-opening, it having been closed to passengers since '68. Being from a hilly part of the country, I'm always amazed at how flat it is down there but it does make for beautiful wide open sky vistas. Lovely Sunday watching!

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We are glad that you enjoyed the video. Yes, it is flat but it allows some beautiful views for sure. Cheers, Chris

[@peckelhaze6934]

That is astonishingly low for a Wellington bomber. I can only think it had a fault. Very interesting tour. I wasn't aware of this one.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

It must have been. It was such a tragic event. 🤍 Jess x

[@gaelsomerville5163]

fun in the fens! There's nothing nicer than a walk on a sunny day in the country. Thanks for taking us along.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Couldn't agree more. Cheers, Chris

[@petrichor649]

The kind of ramble I like, nice.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Oh, we're thankful you enjoyed the video! 🤍 Jess x

[@Paul_Allaker8450]

Just remember, if you pick wild blackberries, make sure you pick them from above knee height or dog pee height! Just a friendly tip. 😬 Another beautiful day out, you do seem to pick the weather for your trips. 😁☀️

[@DaydreamersBarn]

That is a great reminder! It was a wonderful day shared with you all. 🤍 Jess x

[@robharris8844U]

Don't worry the birds get the ones higher than knee height either eating on them or decorating them 😂 - Best just soak them in a bowl of water for half an hour that gets rid of the little beasties caterpillars too as they float to the top.😅

[@grahamhartless4317]

I assume you have the Ordinance Survey map app on your phones. It shows all of the UK footpaths and bridleways.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We do and appreciate it! So useful 🤍 Jess x

[@davidprice6994]

Lovely video and day out and love the drone footage to.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

It was a great day, glad you liked the drone as well. Cheers, Chris

[@luapnitsua5859]

As always a wonderful video.Have a great week guys and of.course much love 💯👍

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Thank you so much, friend! We really appreciate your love and support. 🤍 Jess x

[@markwatson2967]

Thank you so, so much, for sharing those brave aviators who were lost to us during war time training. I never heard of this memorial though now greatful you have shared the moment with us all. Hedgerow fruit are a shear delight. Many, like me, call blackberries BRAMBLES, a nicer name, I think. A dragon fly is a marvellous sight, one worth studying and delighting in, as their lives are so short. Yuck, dog poo is a common curse, thankfully, one most caring and considerate dog owners take responsibility for. I do think you'll all love a canal holiday, and all the work and scenery involved. Never fear, the monk jack dear are small, cute deer, and harmless. Chris has excelled in this episode, with camera and aeronautical work. A pro, for sure. The UK public footpath network is a real treasure. We, as a nation, are very lucky, though, sadly, we do not always recognise the delights we have. The footpaths are best enjoyed in the summer months, when a visit to the local hostelry or PUB with fine ale, can be appreciated in full. You all stay well, safe, and happy, no matter where you may be. Mark x

[@DaydreamersBarn]

You are more than welcome. We are glad you came along with and were able to enjoy the video as much as we did. Coming across the memorial was an amazing surprise. Being able to shine a light honoring them and making it known even to one other person makes us very pleased. Brambles is a nice name to have for them, we might have to use that instead. We love seeing dragon flies for sure, the way they interact with nature is amazing. Dog pop is unfortunate, but yes at least the majority of dog owners take care of that. I try and tell her all the time, there's nothing to worry about the monk jack, but she still does not like they way they look. Thanks for the kind words, I have been trying to continually get better, might not always happen but at least the attempt is there. We plan on checking out some more trails and if they happen to lead to a pub, that would be just fine too! Take care, until next time. Cheers, Chris

[@jamesmcbride6304]

what a lovely day out you had, the fruit and veg looked really nice, the norfolk countryside looks lovely. Did you say the wellington aircraft collided with a coal train ? or was it something plane. As yet i havent seen a coal train at two thousand feet 😀

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Glad you enjoyed the video. From our understanding it used to be a railway back in the day and that is when the accident happened. Cheers, Chris

[@bobbyboko6317]

Thank you for these vids , you are going to have some wonderful memories to look back on 👍

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Thank you. I'm so glad you enjoyed them! 🤍 Jess x

[@Brookspirit]

I notice you like vintage things, you should have a look at the Hemsby Rock 'n' Roll Weekender, it's not too far from you. There are videos on youtube, it's a Retro festival of 1950s Americana, music, cars and clothes e.t.c.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

That sounds like a great place to check out. Thanks for the tip. Cheers, Chris

[@Paul_Allaker8450]

That outbuilding at the start of the nature walk looked to be prime for purchase and renovation, it would make a fantastic home!

[@DaydreamersBarn]

I agree, friend! Would be fantastic for wildflowers and more nature. 🤍 Jess x

[@CarolWoosey-ck2rg]

Blackberrys growing in my garden- blackcurrants and rhubarb😋

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Most definitely! We now know we can find many of them for free. 🤍 Jess x

[@jimhowarth2707]

Love your videos, I've seen places in my country that I never knew existed, thank you There is a memorial in my home city of Sheffield in South Yorkshire dedicated to an American aircrew that crashed in a park after avoiding children playing there. Check out the Mi Amigo story that Chris may have heard of too x

[@DaydreamersBarn]

That sounds like a great one to check out. Not sure of the Mi Amigo story off hand. Hopefully we can get there. Cheers, Chris

[@jimhowarth2707]

​@@DaydreamersBarn in February 2019 the USAF flew the 'Missing Man' formation over the thousands of people at the 75th anniversary in Sheffield.

[@davidberesford7009]

What recipes have you got for your gourds? (the marrows/courgettes) They all looked like marrows to me. My wife buys some blackberries in the shops, but really we have had a glut of them in our garden this year. I have been making oaty (using rolled jumbo oats instead of pastry crumb) crumbles with them, and some shop bought apples. Keep Reacting!

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Sounds like you guys have quite the way to use them. We roasted them with our meal. Cheers, Chris

[@Dave.Thatcher1]

Looks like an old redundant Rail Track on that reserve.....Disused March to Wisbech railway

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Oh, thank you, friend! 🤍 Jess x

[@rayfielding]

Thanks

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Oh, thank you, friend! We really appreciate it. 🤍 Jess x

[@nick_Hfc]

You were walking along a few miles of disused railway line. There are thousands of miles of such tracks and paths. Some have been returned to nature, others are like this - a welcome corridor for wildlife. I think this one is also part of the National Cycle path network. We have hundreds of miles of tracks like this is County Durham after the railways which served the coalfields were closed down.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Lovely, thank you so much for sharing. We really love all the footpaths we get to explore and appreciate more of the wildlife and wilderness. 🤍 Jess x

[@neilmorrison7356]

We used to get paid as kids to collect rosehips from the hedgerows. We had a lovely day yesterday at the community garden my wife volunteers at🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦄🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦄

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Oh, how wonderful! I'm so glad you enjoyed the day with your wife at the garden center. 🤍 Jess x

[@robharris8844U]

With blackberries you can make pies with them or as I do - put them on top of cereal with sugar or without 😋Great with apple and banana in a smoothie too 😋

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Yes, I love a good pie! Thank you, sweet friend. 🤍 Jess x

[@robharris8844U]

@@DaydreamersBarn Another one is apple and blackberry crumble!

[@DaydreamersBarn]

@@robharris8844U oh, yummy! 🤍 Jess x

[@johnsmith-de9wv]

If you pick flowers with some buds just opening add bicarbanate of soda to the water in the vase (just a pinch ) the flowers will last a lot longer

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Oh, lovely, thank you for the wonderful information! 🤍 Jess x

[@tonys1636]

Paying for Blackberries is pointless when they grow wild everywhere, you're welcome to the ones in my garden, they've become rampant this year, unfortunately only fruit on the previous year's growth. Completely cleared them and dug the roots up 2 years ago but one can't stop birds from depositing the seeds. A couple of Sycamore trees have also appeared, might keep them and pollard when too tall and wide. It's somewhat of a natural and wild garden, less work.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Sounds like a good way to garden, less effort, more output. I think the term we use in America is "lazy gardening". But it allows nature to take its course. Cheers, Chris

[@RonSeymour1]

When picking blackberries in the wild along our country lanes, avoid the low-hanging fruit. Dogs and the occasional human coming home from the pub may have stopped for a call of nature. That memorial stop was very moving. I am guessing that the straight path next to it was the old railway track. You make a lovely photogenic couple. Seeing your videos makes me appreciate the public footpaths that we have, without which access to these areas would be difficult. Stay safe.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Thanks for that very helpful tip! It was such a surreal time. Just take it all in and show our love an appreciation for them all. Thank you for all the love and support, friend! 🤍 Jess x

[@adrianmorton9598]

That's our weekend dog walk by Whitemoore Prison , just don't fly your drone next to the Prison 😂

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We saw the restricted air space nearby. I didn't know why but that makes sense, lol. Cheers, Chris

[@oopsdidItypethatoutloud]

You paid for blackberries 😮 they're everywhere. I could pick a bucket full going to the shop 😂 Then again, you got country ones not poluted town ones 😢 ❤ from Northeast England ❤️

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Haha, we did. Now know better. 🤍 Jess x

[@MrRawMonkey]

A lot of walking paths are disused railway lines.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Nice, that's very interesting. 🤍 Jess x

[@RayWint-od9uj]

You have seen more of England than I have in your short time here than I have in my 65 years of being here.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Oh, well, we're so glad you can come along with us on all of our adventures. 🤍 Jess x

[@krissyg7026]

Looked lovely. I just pick blackberries and rose hips in the hedgerows, they are free 😊.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Oh, we found some at the end of the video on the Footpath. 😂 🤍 Jess x

[@woodencreatures]

@@DaydreamersBarn Yes you must never pay for blackberries, if there's a hedge there will be blackberries, they are running riot near me 😃

[@DaydreamersBarn]

@woodencreatures oh, if they are there, enjoy what Mother Earth gives us. 🤍 Jess x

[@stevenbird4877]

Hello beautiful people 🇬🇧 😊

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Hello. Cheers, Chris and Jess

[@juliankaye8143]

The building at the start of your walk looked like an old goods shed. Probably used the transport all the farm produce by train. On the old track you are walking on.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

That does make a lot of sense. Cheers, Chris

[@Captally]

I think I might have asked before but have you been to the Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial?

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We are planning a visit before we leave the UK. Thank you for your time 🤍 Jess x

[@user-man-now80]

As a teenager going way back, I always remember picking blackberries in the local wood and fields, and I really enjoyed the free treat, gobbling as many as I could pick, until I found the unwanted protein lurking within. I know it's silly and childish but that knowledge put me off blackberries for life. I'm sure that yours will have been carefully protected by the growers. It looks like a lovely area. Cheers ! Sheffield South Yorkshire.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Oh, that's very interesting now. I'm going to look over the blackberries now. 🫣 Thank you so much for sharing with us. 🤍 Jess x

[@user-man-now80]

@@DaydreamersBarnThat's OK. I'm absolutely certain that yours would have been sprayed before the mating season, to ensure the protection of the fruit. Otherwise the farmer wouldn't have had the nerve to charge you. And you can't taste the little beggars anyhow, if that reassures you. SSY Norman.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Thank you, I appreciate the reassurance! 🤍 Jess x

[@lg_believe333]

That dreadful moment when the Wellington Bomber crew realised their plane was about to crash must of been frightening but I hope it was quick and none of them suffered in the crash. Many years ago when I use to drive a car, my car collided with a speeding motorcycle coming up from behind when I was indicating to turn right. There was a blind spot behind me and a bend on the road and I couldn’t see anything coming up from behind when I checked my mirrors. I also had a speeding motorcycle on my left side at the same time. Things like that and listening to the story about the Wellington Bombers make you realise how fragile life really is. That being said, it’s a beautiful memorial that has been honoured by the RAF… Also, I’m 52 now Jess & Chris and I remember fondly when I was growing up, in the 1980s when my mum & dad and my older twin brothers and two sisters. We would take a Sunday drive from London to Kent to go Hop Picking, and when I was there I remember noticing old, disused hop picker huts that was buried in-between the overgrown weeds. :)

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Thank you for sharing. That was a very sad story. Yes, life is so fragile we're so thankful we found the memorial. Oh, chris would love to pick hops! 🤍 Jess x

[@necessaryevil3428]

Fancy paying for blackberries....... schoolboy error 😊

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Maybe, but it was worth it. Cheers, Chris

[@lesbrewster2375]

Have you been to the American memorial cemetery at Madingley road, Cambridge CB33 7PH yet.?

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Not yet, it is on the list. Cheers, Chris

[@ewanvannett9989]

i am very happy that you visited the 2nd world war bomber crew memorial my mothers oldest brother was killed in action as a rear gunner in a lancaster bomber ivor grainger born 22nd august 1922 KIA 22nd december 1944 aged 22years 4 months

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We are glad we were able to make it as well. It was unexpected but a pleasant surprise for sure. Seeing something like this helps show the support for the service members we have lost along the way. Cheers, Chris

[@keefsmiff]

You guys have probably seen more of our country than most of the Natives

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Oh, well, we're so glad you can come along with us and see what we get to explore. 🤍 Jess x

[@MrRawMonkey]

Blackberries grow wild in most hedgerows so you can pick for nothing.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Love it, we now know. 🤍 Jess x

[@johnsmith-de9wv]

they expect you to eat a few jess, get your money's worth girl!!

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Haha, oh well, I unfortunately didn't. Bummer... 😂 🤍 Jess x

[@itsonlyme9938]

The building might be ex RAF air base WW2 because may the wellington being near by.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Very interesting. Thank you, friend 🤍 Jess x

[@itsonlyme9938]

@@DaydreamersBarn Some of the ground crew perished as well seems likely when the Wellington crashed killing the ground crew that's my guess

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Yes, we visited the memorial for the Wellington crew during this video. It was a tragedy such a loss. I'm definitely not sure what the building was used for, unfortunately. 🤍 Jess x

[@carlearrye8473]

Bob show Duxford in two weeks folks😊

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Oh, thanks for the heads up. We will definitely try to attend. 🤍 Jess x

[@carlearrye8473]

@DaydreamersBarn Lakenheath and Mildenhall always have a stand at the American Air museum there selling patches t shirts etc

[@panchomcsporran2083]

As kids we would eat hafe our bodyweight in strawberries at these places, they should weigh you before you go in.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

@@panchomcsporran2083 haha, I love that. I would agree with you. 🤍 Jess x

[@robertlonsdale5326]

You pay to pick Blackberries in England?

[@OriginalNiceButOdd]

Nope, they grow everywhere but paying to pick them yourself at a farm means you know they are, usually, pest and contaminant free. I could fill a tub or 3 with them just walking through the bottom of our wooded garden

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Haha, I know we messed up. 😅 🤍 Jess x

[@johnwaldron7490]

I think you will miss your freedom to roam wherever unabated more than you realise when you return home, plus our way of life and everything it entails. 😥

[@DaydreamersBarn]

It will be a shock in many different ways when we get back. Cheers, Chris

[@Bob10009]

It looks like you’re embracing the British freedom to just wander around in the countryside on our network of thousands of miles of public footpaths. Nobody is ever going to threaten to shoot you for wandering through their land here. This is a typical relaxed day in the countryside that millions of Brits will relate to. 👍🏼

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We did enjoy it and plan on seeing some more as the time progresses. Cheers, Chris

[@markwatson2967]

Thanks

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We truly appreciate your continued support. It means a lot to our whole family. Cheers, Chris