Travelling with TWO Tiny Narrowboats! | Visiting ABANDONED Canals | EP79

Could you imagine a boat smaller than Rambler!?... Well meet Chip the engineless Butty Boat. We head up the Atherstone locks with both tiny boats together and its very fun. First though we finish our Derbyshire trip in the historic canal village of Cromford and visit the disused Cromford Canal!
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[@bennyhill4228]

Ben and Emily and Alan Merry Christmas, have a peaceful one, and thank you for all the joy you have given us over the past year 😘🤗

[@veronicacoughlan7110]

Hi from Ireland 🇮🇪. The name Roisin...has an accent ( a fada in Irish) over the 'o' and the 'i' at the end. The Irish translation means 'Little Rose', and it is pronounced Row-sheen. Great channel.

[@natashab2304]

OMG the porthole bungs are absolutely beautiful 🥰🥰🥰

[@NarrowboatWill]

Thanks for the shout-out, guys. It must have been a pleasure for you to meet me. 😂😂😂 See you on the cut...

[@BenandEmily]

Haha! It was 😀 Have a great Christmas Will! 🤗✨️

[@bennyhill4228]

Such a wonderful community, helping each other on the way 🥰

[@joannamorgan6911]

You have made my year so thank you very much. I have enjoyed your channel more than you can know. Merry Christmas to you all. My cat princess Buttercup sends meows to Alan x

[@sharoncampbell206]

This little trip was so nice, You, two , together having adventures and taking us with you. I didn't get the "two" vibes from the concentration on the little boat. Looking forward to your new adventures wandering all over the place with US in tow!

[@user-ov9ce4ev9o]

Love you both! Oops I meant thrice🥰 Emily, not dressed as a child but as a whimsical quilt, creative style. Benny’s music reminds me of; Jethro Tull meets CCR meets CSN&Y meets??? Lovely to watch and throughout the year you’ve brought positivity and smiles. Merry, merry, and happy, happy

[@wayneallen1546]

Loved this vlog, especially the music, some lovely tracks Benny.

[@James-In-Exile]

Still the best narrowboat channel out there. Credit to Alan and her trusty assistants!

[@jameshutson3086]

Hello, I'm from Montgomery Alabama southern U.S. I was in the navy my younger years I love watching your channel.

[@investigativeresearchcounc8388]

Seasons Greetings Allen and friends!

[@susanoshea8296]

Best gifts ever, ALL three of your CdS..... rainy boxing day to sit by fire and listen. Loving them Benny , you are amazing musician 🎶💙🎶💙🎶💙

[@anthonyharris7780]

Thanks Ben and Emily for putting out your daily life reports. It’s very brave and I am sure hard work. It’s really the new entertainment but more than that an honest look into peoples (your) lives. It is real and allows someone with interest to get a better appreciation of a way of living and greater understanding. ❤

[@I_prefer_H]

I love Alan cam!!

[@carleydonohue8264]

Robin Hobb - cracking choice👌. Merry Christmas guys.

[@carlamoss624]

Thanks for all the content in 2023, I am very much looking forward to 2024. Have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. 🎉🥂🎂❤️ xxx

[@andrewpenwright2266]

Merry Chrimble and all the best for '24!...😜🤪

[@malcolmwallace33]

Wishing you all a GOD BLESSED CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR

[@LindaJones-dk3fz]

Merry christmas - wishing you peace,love and serenity. May you feel love everywhere yo go xxxxx

[@Jemma.and.Ganymede]

Loving the introduction - my heart is still beating fast from last week! I do hope that you have fully recovered Emily! We want more “Alan Cam”!!! I do love a good book shop - find anyone canal books??

[@deliapowell2802]

May the Christmas season be a blessed one for all three of you - Happy Christmas

[@obiblooze5902]

Awesome vlog, really interesting. Lovely to see Allan cam and Benny's music matching in perfectly. Have a great Xmas you lovely couple 🤗

[@Nita-qu3oh]

Yes guys need to come over to the Lancaster canal and have a trip to the Pier Book Shop Morecambe xxx

[@STARGATE136]

Wow, that is a serious bookshop.

[@pocketofpeaceyoga]

I’m so intrigued by your lifestyle. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@Mstred]

Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !!!

[@danielhylton4675]

I love it....thanks for SHARING your lives wit me~! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO U AND YOURS~!

[@markrant1460]

Emily, Ben PLEASE, PLEASE keep the history lessons coming. Living in Canada we don't have the amount of history that Britain does and you have done such a GREAT job of providing enough to peak ones interest to look up more. If you guys enjoy fantasy books Robin Hobbs is THE author to read. Make sure the three of you have a VERY safe Christmas and see you in the new year. Mark Alberta, Canada

[@cottonfoo]

Have a good one both!

[@glennclarke9787]

Thanks for a great Vlog, Merry Christmas ❤We love you so much xxx

[@trevorpoxon401]

Love to see that your subscribers are increasing weekly. You so deserve it guys . ❤❤

[@LoneTraveler-nc6rf]

Your camera and edit work are lovely! Happy holidays!

[@ktcee803]

Merry Christmas to you lovely people!

[@mikeboone4425]

your buddy's there need to pop for an out board for sure. happy trails

[@pamelamckenzie2685]

I love the porthole cushions and the varse

[@jamesedwardson605]

Keep up the good work...

[@chrisyarnold6205]

Happy Christmas to my favourite narrowboaters, and congratulations on reaching 30,000 subscribers!

[@cindygutha8124]

Have a very Merry Christmas 🎄Ben Emily and Alan.You bring so much joy to me watching your videos.See you in your next one.Relax and enjoy your Christmas.♥️🤗

[@paulyoung6165]

Happy Christmas and Boxing day Ben Emily and Alan , Hope you are well and enjoying the festive time , Great video such lovely places you share , And well Done for moving all your convoy of Boats altogether , Great team work , Have a nice day All , Take Care All , 🎄👍👍🐈‍⬛

[@jonathanphillips3257]

Merry Christmas 🎄 and a Happy New year 🎉 thanks for bringing us along for the trip

[@IS-L]

Merry Christmas Ben and Emily, thanks for doing a bit about my old home county. Matlock and Cromford are the most historical sites and the foundation of industry.

[@bindatek8801]

Happy Christmas to the three of you! Nice video - I note you have a frame around your outboard on the little boat- Try making a TEMPORARY ply rudder, and clamp it onto the frame, then lock your outboard at straight ahead position and see if it steers better with the rudder. A project for the better weather perhaps - Bless you all - John

[@flyingsquad63]

Another Great Video love it Guy's

[@mikeb7117]

Merry Christmas you lovable weirdos!

[@gaiabreeze]

Merry Christmas you wonderful people. You must have many muscles Emily, I recall those gates being very heavy. 16 in one day is pretty incredible. Have the happiest of holidays and we'll see you next week

[@johnlewis5663]

Wow that looked like hard work. Now enjoy the holiday and a Merry Christmas to you all.

[@nancyaubel4207]

Merry Christmas to you!🎄🎅🎶🎁

[@mariebuchanan4183]

Merry Christmas to you both. I enjoy what you show us viewers so much. Thank you and I wiish you both a happy and prosperous New Year

[@donaldstenico5266]

Merry Christmas to you all as well 😊

[@glynnisross7974]

What a wonderful episode showing how boaters work together, and the 2 small boats looked so cute together. You all worked so hard, and fitted in a visit to Cromford as well. Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and safe and happy New Year. Can’t wait for your continued journeys in 2024.

[@annprout6255]

Thank you Merry Christmas to you three 🎄🎄🎁🎁💐💐xxx

[@wayneharris7534]

Hi I am glad to see you are all safe and well 😊 I would like to thank you for taking the time to produce such wonderful videos ot your life living on the canals of this country.. They have brought back fond memories of my life on the canals.. I lived on a narrow boat for over fifty years and enjoyed every minute of it.. unfortunately I had to leave the narrow boat life behind because of my health .. Issues.. how ever thanks to you and a few others . the memories of my life keep flooding back . There are a few things that I miss . one being the community spirit that abounds on the canals. The sense of belonging is something that you will always remember no matter what you decide to do in the future.. I would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas 🎄🍺🍺 and a happy new year to you all..

[@hazelp1831]

Merry Christmas to you both and Alan. Thank you for keeping us entertained throughout the year. Looking forward to your projects/ adventures for 2024 🎄 xx

[@KarenSFrancis]

Alan cam!!! Interesting point of view.

[@seanmurray8051]

Ben, Emily and Alan, have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year folks.

[@veesimmons2464]

Merry Christmas! Happy New Year, too! 🎄

[@yureituesday]

Merry Christmas

[@yeoldfart8762]

I started this the day it appeared and then got side tracked. Christmas morning now. My daughter hasn't woke up yet so i had peaceful time to finish. Good way to start the day. Warm Christmas 10F well warm for here. Merry Christmas.

[@paul00390]

Merry Christmas to you lovely people (and cat).

[@trooper2221]

Thank you guys, nice for a yank from Oklahoma, to see some of the Uk. Maybe I’ll make it on to a canal and a narrowboat one day,its a dream anyway.

[@christineprice5463]

Merry Christmas! Hope you both have a wonderful week.

[@garyhudson2017]

Nice to meet you in the Folly from Gary

[@sallysmith155]

Happy boxing day I must say I really enjoyed the video.I love when you explain history about the places you visit.Ben Emily and Alan hope you had a lovely Christmas day.🩵🩷😺

[@user-ft6ob1vc8b]

Apparently 1831 is a special time, Alan's birthday and a railroad, who knew.

[@terrystevens5261]

Merry Christmas to the three of you and a happy new year.

[@tessapetters3936]

Happy New Year to you and Alan. What an amazing book shop, a real aladins cave. Cromford is lovely too. Wow, Alan is a real adventurer.

[@jedgepilbrow8833]

Have a happy Christmas!

[@sonbob7745]

Same here , hope to see loads more vlogs . Happy new year x bob

[@vintagevic4593]

Fab jumpers. Happy Christmas 😊

[@paulbarty9296]

Merry Christmas Ben, Emily and Alan ❤

[@senta2431]

Amerry christmas and happy new year. Thanks for all the get Videos over the year. Steve From Germany.

[@westaussiejeff1547]

Great Vlog again! Beautiful walk, amazing industrial history and wow that bookshop! Great that Narrowboat Will came along too.MerrY Christmas to the three of you.

[@paulburgess324]

Good vid, all the best for the new year B&E&A!

[@elizabethramsay2564]

Have a lovely Christmas 🎄. Thanks for sharing your journey. It's been amazing. Look forward to seeing where you get to next year. Take care and stay safe. .

[@rogerr1296]

There at the end, Alan's yowling sounded more like "Merry Christmas" to me. And I think I heard a "Happy New Year" as you put her down. 🤔 But, you know cats, it was probably more like "put me down and feed me now. I command you!" kind of thing. 🤷‍♂ ..... 😁

[@scottlomas5509]

A very merry Christmas to you 3 and the two boats 😊 I wish you guys all the best x

[@brockshields9336]

Merry Christmas Ben, Emily, & Alan. It must be a Calico thing. Our Cali doesn't like to be held. It has to be her idea to spend time in your lap. Emily, I thought the riot of colors you were wearing early in the video were quite fetching. At the very least, unique.

[@richardjensen6753]

Hello from Kansas! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!! Looking forward to the next years Vlogs!!!

[@markross4730]

Looks like fun was had by all. Loved that bookstore. Merry Christmas you two!

[@jackalynpapaspyropoulos]

Wishing you both and Alan all the best for the new year. Happy travels on the canals.

[@exfiremanstan]

Merry Christmas to the three I love to watch. Having found you I’m watching far to much catching up 😮

[@lilymccool1]

Merry Christmas your videos have kept me going this year.

[@GeorgiasVintageWorld]

Happy new year to you once it arrives. Thank you for all the entertainment though the year. Alan is an absolute scream!! 😂

[@daveffs1935]

Merry Christmas, have a merry old time

[@bennyhill4228]

For me the best moments are many too list, However Alan spitting at that Dawg invader and Benny backing Alan up like a Boss, has to be my personal fav. dawg probably thought it's Alan from the show my Dad watches on TV , Merry Christmas to the Dawg too 😆🤗

[@Bicyclehub]

You make a lovely couple, or should I say trio! Thanks for all the wonderful videos you have given to us this year. Merry midwinter!

[@jackiehanning8808]

Hope you've had a lovely xmas 🎉 looking forward to next video 😊

[@Moonshadow84]

Fabulous History thank You Emily Ben Alan Merry Christmas ❤

[@martinlittlewood2188]

Happy Christmas! And have a wonderful New Year.

[@lesleyharris525]

Merry Christmas to you all ❤

[@Misunderstoodboygenius]

I saw “Upgrade” and “Dark Matter” by Blake Crouch on the shelf below the camera at about 9min in. Both excellent books.

[@mommahil4323]

Merry Christmas to you both - thanks for taking the time to vlog for us guys amongst all the other stuff you're working on. gonna have to keep watching that clip of Alan at the end - we both just roared to see her - memories of Grumpy Cat

[@walkingdavid7788]

Hello Ben and Emily, from the exotic outer reaches of the Republic of East Riding of Yorkshire, watched you adventures for over a year now, great that you keep this going. May we wish you a very merry Xmas and a very happy new year. Ben like your music really great stuff

[@mikewalker8759]

Merry Christmas to you all from Lima, Peru. It was interesting to see you meeting Will. Our last meal in the UK was with him and Shui in Bournemouth - before he joined the narrow boat community.

[@lucillefuller7820]

Thank you for making us look good, had a great time with you two

[@mickbradley6588]

Christmas Greetings to you both (not forgetting Alan, from our dark Tortie Patch - she sends a Meooow), and to your viewers. Stay safe Y'all.

[@lizpegden1635]

Such a great vlog thank you. We visited Cromford several years ago and so good to see how much they have done to it all.. Lovely to go up Atherstoe flight - our first locks ever on our first cruise. Love t he bungs and the wood bud vase is beautiful. Past Christmas now (been very busy with family etc) hope you have a great New Year and look forward to your vlogs next year

[@sandrakent8049]

Hi Ben and Emily and Alan, hope you all have a loverly Christmas, and New Year, nice to see you meet up with Narrowboat Will i already watch him and yes he is hilarious totally different to many of single male boaters! Love Rambler and the Buttie Chip brilliant, and the trip you have done to Matlock and Emily glad you recovered that did look very scary, even i would have had trouble getting along that terrifying part! Well done anyway! and thanks for the past year or so that i have followed you! Follow quite a few of you its so relaxing and interesting watching your journeys! Ive retired last year and there is nothing i like more when i have quiet time than watch everyones journey to different parts of the country and the information i gain from watching them! Cheers and may your journeys continue !! xxx

[@atir4u]

Thank you Ben and Emily for such good filming of your beautiful country's walks, waterways and historical land marks and buildings. And that book store! Have a super nice Christmas with Alan too :) Loads of love for all.

[@RoMik2]

...and to you! A very Merry Christmas from across the pond! Been watching for a long time! Love what you two have done over the years to both Rasheen (sp?) and Rambler. Great work! and you two are really getting the hang of video editing. You have come a long way!

[@davidnichols147]

Ben, Emily & Alan, thank you so much for sharing your marvelous adventures throughout the year. For a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a LOVELY HAPPY NEW YEAR!