STUCK In a Lock | Will We Make It To Our Mooring? | EP83

A BUSY week on our Narrowboat home! We set off towards are mooring and get stuck in a lock...not a great start!...
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[@hamnhock]

I believe out of all the narrow boat channels i watch I enjoy yours the most. Just two down to earth folks enjoying your travels and the music is such a wonderful added bonus, kinda has a bit of an Iron & Wine vibe… Love it!!!

[@ramseybarber8312]

Hi Guys The story about the boat in the field is that a Farm Labourer wanted to keep his boat on the canal , but the CRT said that he had to pay the licence fee ,so the farmer dug a trench onto his land floated the boat in and refilled the trench it looks as though he has Expanded his Home.Cheers

[@1dkappe]

“The Swan” by Edgar Alan Cat: “While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my narrow boat door. “’Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my narrow boat door- Only this and nothing more.”

[@bennyhill4228]

Reminded me of Hans Christian Andersen "ugly Ducking", my Dad used to sing it to me before bedtime, he left now to go join the great gig in the Sky

[@1dkappe]

@@bennyhill4228 It‘s lifted from Edgar Allen Poe‘s poem “The Raven.”

[@bennyjonesmusic]

This is brilliant haha

[@shanehumberstone5262]

I love the aerial shot of the two boats, I usually say wait for me,narrating the boats voices as the little one is catching up 😜😂

[@MelG-ut3hs]

Wow you made those curtains just like that. It was hilarious how Alan parked herself on the material wherever you put it. Benny you are a man of many talents. Love watching your videos.

[@leedavies3629]

Nice one Benny you got to wright a song about night swan you both have a top week big up Alan 🙂😸🎸🥕✌️

[@EnglishVeteran]

That Benny is a man of many varied talents 👍🏻

[@bennyhill4228]

Ah! A person of culture indeed. It's a yes from thy.

[@farrah7748]

I don’t think you guys realise how very genuine, entertaining and hilarious you are (night swan, night squirrel etc). You are such a lovely couple. My husband and I adore your videos, we have a crazy busy life and a teenager so these videos really help us de-stress, so thank you. Also loving that you appear to be David Bowie fans - we love him so much we called our female cat Bowie ❤

[@sharoncampbell206]

Please don't ever do away with your boat! I love it! SO pretty. Just ship it over here, and I'll live in it!

[@kaycee625]

Poor Emily, you made her into a bag of nerves with that swan 😂😂😂 Benny you are the most domesticated and capable bloke!! I’m seriously impressed! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@lynarcher8192]

Your toad in the hole was amazing for your first attempt. The mistake you made was opening the oven halfway through & maybe should have left them a little longer to brown off. Needs a very hot oven. Just some Mum advice 😉 x I love watching you & your journeys. Keep up the good work x

[@nesanesa9547]

Opening the oven a NO NO....XXXXn

[@heidimacarthur7205]

The night swan was hilarious. I could see how that could freak you out Emily. What a sassy little pest! The curtains look awesome. You look so intellectual with your glasses on Benny. Some very interesting buildings in Stratford Upon Avon. Beautiful! So neat to see Ula and Josh in your video. I follow them too. That was one narrow lock there. How stressful! The Toad-in-the-Hole looked delicious. Cheers!

[@Improveng1]

Fantastic guys, really great job with Rambler's curtains Benny and nice to see Alan being so supportive and helpful! Good to see Ula and Josh making an appearance. Good luck on the next chapter guys.

[@ges123ter]

Brilliant video as they always are - you bring rays of sunshine to the darkness that is our winter. Looking forward to your next adventure 👍

[@mikeleake9488]

Top catting by Alan with the curtains!

[@BenandEmily]

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[@paultomlinson528]

Total curtain legend! Epic night Swan and yes Emily I would want to take all cats home too... another beautiful video

[@DoYouHaveAnOpinion]

alan and night swan were playing poker and drinking benny's home brew while you were out. Add wholegrain mustard to toad batter with red onions

[@MartinRivers26]

Night of the Swan: a tale of towpath terror 😂

[@karenjaques3937]

Another beautiful vlog. Great music, scenery and wild life. I used to be a student of English Literature many years ago. The school took us us to Stratford to see Hamlet, performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company. The stage was made in the shape of a coffin lid. It was awesome. Rumour back in the day was that Queen Elizabeth Tudor had an illegitimate son. His name was William Shakespeare according to conspirators. His writings were used to send secret messages to collaborators. All mysterious and fascinating. Be brave you lovely people and carry on the adventurous work. Lots of ❤ from Arizona 🇺🇸.

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

I think the boat in the field was once parked on the canal in front of the boat owners land and they had “discussions” and “disagreements” with the canal authorities. So they moved it into that location close to the canal, but out of the authorities perview. A protest of sorts, or spite - either way it makes me smile. There might be more than one boat in a similar circumstance, and I could be totally wrong but I have heard the above story told.

[@tangie777uk]

wow Benny you are a man of many talents.love you both xx and Alan of course

[@STARGATE136]

I must say Bens turning into a proper boat husband.

[@tab150]

We, Americans, call Yorkshire pudding, pop overs.

[@pattysommers3566]

Great job Benny on the curtains. Love that you are friends with Ula and Josh. Another favorite couple of mine.

[@ianransome855]

Wow….I guess the end of a chapter, and the start of a new one….just hope you don’t forget where this all started….good luck!

[@chloe99504]

Night squirrel really cracked me up 🤣

[@MirneDerks]

I've been binge-watching your videos over the last couple of weeks, and I am loving them! I love the scenery you show us as you travel. I love the humour and the conversation. I love the music. Thanks for sharing and I'm looking forward to seeing your new adventures. Night swan would have creeped me out for sure ...

[@johnhodgkins9810]

Loved the South Oxford Canal - spent a year on the moorings at Lower Heyford, next to the station. Enjoy!

[@Roo-s_Life]

Super excited for your new chapter and looking forward to seeing where it takes you 😊 xx

[@narrowbeamdaydream]

Great vid. We love the Oxford canal. We got stuck in 3 or 4 locks on the South Oxford in April 2022. CRT had to come and get us out of one because someone's fender got jammed behind the gate. We have taken our fenders off now and just use the ones that hook on the handrail. Fenders are only of any use when moored up. We spent a week at Fenny Compton and a week at Cropredy marina (great faciiities there).

[@afghanmonty3233]

You two are fantastic!

[@user-yd9wc7lz2b]

You should cook toad in the hole and yorkshire pudding in a tin. Looks OK though.❤❤❤

[@bluedeva]

Have you seen the cute boot brushes that could help with trying to keep as much mud out of your lovely home with those muddy paths

[@ruthhawkins5828]

Benny try adding grated cheese to the batter mix and sprinkle cheese on top . Also better with wholemeal flour. Good luck

[@cindytennessee]

Hey Ben,Emily,Alan! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Thanks for sharing Stratford upon Avon and Shakespeare! Delighted. Cindy

[@JL1308]

Stratford on Avon is beautiful. You can moor up in the Basin and walk straight over to the Royal Shakespeare Company! We did that a few years ago and saw The Tempest. Fabulous trip if you’re able to do it.

[@dancarter482]

_Night Swan's coming to GET you!_

[@Jacqueline-es5yb]

My four favourite narrowboat utubers!!! I am always amazed when people I watch regularly actually get together !! I shouldn't be surprised but I am ....haha! Hello all. xxxx

[@yureituesday]

That swan is too much

[@christineprice5463]

Safe travels ❤ Take care of yourselves.

[@lesleybrown-ct4hi]

love the accompanying music

[@johandemondt8962]

Ben you are really a man of everything. What all you can do is amazing

[@JadedGen]

I find watching you two an escape from life, and we all need an escape sometimes. I love how you both are authentically you. In a place where it’s hard to say if it’s an act or not. You guys are just refreshing, and I look forward to your adventures in 2024

[@roytranter8475]

Great episode, Ben and Emily, have fun finding van looking forward to see fit out😊

[@gsra8015]

Your music Mr Jones causes my imagination to think of your canal boat as a time travelling machine and each lock it passes through is an epoch of time .

[@mommahil4323]

Beautiful - a bit of everything on there - looking forward to the next one already to see the start of the next bit of the story

[@Thewildmanwoods]

Awww you’re so cute …you’re running boats up and down with smiles is endearing ❤….when you get your van come to see us at @thewildmanwoods in western Brecon Beacons …a back to basics river camp …with nature and sustainability in our hearts …we’ve a little hard standing by our lake that your welcome to park up .from becky xx 🏔🦉🌿🐓🪵🍀🦔

[@jenesisjones6706]

That toad in the hole looks delicious!

[@deliapowell2802]

Thank you and every Good wish and blessings on your journeys together =you are a joy to watch

[@veronicabalfourpaul2288]

That sewing machine is a beauty! Thanks for the trip to Stratford. and all the rest.

[@Hootananny24]

We were on that same stretch of canal about 6 weeks ago, and I swear that's the same swan we had tapping the side of the boat all the time and sticking his head over the Bow attacking us 😂 We nicknamed him Sid after Sid vicious 😂xx

[@user-xw6wj2qh5n]

Happy New Year. Normally Yorkshire puds - and Toad in the Hole are done in a metal tray - to maximise heat. Put plenty of oil in the tin(s) and get them to smoking hot before adding the batter (and sausage if Toad in the Hole). Do not open the oven while they are still cooking - they will sink. It does look like you maybe had too much mixture for the size of the container too - so you will end up with it being doughy. (I personally like them to be a tiny bit doughy in the middle). You are right in that there is no such thing as too much gravy with them. Treat the gravy like you would soup - pour on in there! Druids and new year. I always thought that the first day they spotted the sun was not sinking anymore and was therefore coming back was the date they used - Stonehenge sun spotting etc. Tim and Jalika, Malaysia.

[@carycoombe3380]

You know Ula & Josh?! Isn't that just tickety-boo!

[@MsRachaelRoberts]

Nice work on the curtains Benny! ❤

[@CalandMomo]

Gotta love a good veggie roast! We made some sweet potato fries in our propane oven and half of them turned blackened, it’s happens! Also, night swan would freak me out a little too, Emily! As always, love the music throughout out the video, Benny, and awesome curtains!!! I think it’s great you have Rambler. Artists (musicians included of course) need to have a space of their own where they can spread out and create. Your musical offerings are a gift to the world. I’m so happy you both made the choice to support Benny in his artistry through an extra creative space. The curtains look great from the outside, too! Oh, great job getting the fender out. It’s hard to remember to do it all! Emily, I would be stressed too, but the way you identify and work through your stress is very admirable, and I hope to be more like you in this regard. Your New Years Meal looks SO GOOD! This American wants to try a veggie Toad in a Hole! Saturdays are so much better now that we are all caught up on your episodes and can watch your new videos as they come out! Thank you two for sharing your light with us! Happy happy new year and thousands of cheers to your new ventures!!🎉 P.S. Emily, when you show affection to Benny in the form of a little head nuzzle, or saying “Sweetie” it’s SO CUTE and I love to see y’all’s love! 🫶🏻 With love, Momo

[@mbhoke]

Now I must try this "toad in the hole" dish!

[@stephenwise734]

Very much appreciate all the wonderful scenery! You likely know this but Neil Young is Canadian Born and Gordon Lightfoot was born in Orillia ON. the town in which I live. Enjoy every episode.

[@ronaldhornsey7453]

I agree with hamnhock you are the best on boat channels I have turned several off can't wait each week to see what you get up to 😊

[@caz-nbgalatea1528]

I believe the story of the boat in its own pond is…. They blocked it in so they don’t have to pay for a river license as it’s not on the canal system!!!! But not %100 sure!

[@darryl-ym2cr]

Loved the night swan.😊

[@grahamcoffer1720]

Benny quite unique…so many skills ,truly amazing !!

[@narrowboatlongpod4176]

Napton locks used to have a warning about not having fenders down 😒

[@swirlgalaxy]

Howdy Benny & Emily!! Benny, you'd be fabulous doing "Alan Parsons Project" covers!! Safe travels my friends!! Big Hugs from Kenny Ohio USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheDeebeenutz]

Not sure about the Toad in the Hole. It looked very dense and doughy! It should be light and fluffy!

[@jaywindsor2258]

Beware the Night Swan!

[@troopertaylor498]

I’m really going to have to insist upon having more videos during the week since you won’t be moving the boats like you used to. And more Alan can. Thanks for your assistance in these troubling times. 🤔😏😂😂😂😂😂

[@atir4u]

Big hugs to both of you for doing a super job on your content. I am so taken and impressed by the masonry work in your country, the different kinds of stone and brick work with the canals, the bridges and overpasses the stairways, and the buildings. A lot of man power and creativity went into making all these structures. That old man with the white beard though, like out of a story book. Thank you so much. 💜

[@philb5188]

You should have taken the sausages out for a min, and popped the Yorkshires back in.

[@darrengill4765]

Few people know that Yoreth was female and pennyless. "A Lass, poor Yoreth" 😊

[@bennyhill4228]

20:00 Benny, "Scruffy was a huffy chuffy tug boat, who was meant to sail in the bathtub", But Rambler knew that he was meant for bigger things.your music is going places m8, all the best. was a quote from a music piece back in the early 80's, We are the Music Makers

[@Matthew-ut6ed]

An old friend of mine lives on a canal boat in London. He once told me that the biggest fright he ever gets is when the Canada geese come past in the night and start pecking at the algae growing along the waterline. Makes him jump out of bed thinking that the boat is sinking...

[@DD_11111]

Omg you made your own curtains!!! Is there no end to your talents Ben? Emily you are one lucky lady!!! 😂

[@sallysmith155]

Lovely video as always.I must say Benny your curtains you made for your boat were really lovely.Lovely seeing Alan bless her.And poor Emily her face said it all when she knew about the swan tapping on the window bless her.Have a lovely week all three of you.And Happy new year to the three of you.😊😊😺

[@lesleybrown-ct4hi]

Will you video the van build?

[@lizadoolit3933]

Fun, casual and a pleasure to watch. Happy New Year to you two too ❣️Looking forward to following along with what you do next.

[@neilholden7821]

excellent video Stratford indeed is a very historic town and was impressive when i was there many years ago 😄

[@davidbell4755]

Happy new year darlings. Just LOVE the sound of Vario engines... such memories...aw xxxxx Love Papa

[@Cheekymonkey1]

Good night Ben and Emily cool videos of you and your narrow boats I watched all of your videos when I free you bring good memories back to me when my parents had a narrow boat and when I fell in to the canal I was very scared good luck finding another big van to kit out for your van adventures

[@lesleydonnelly2622]

Loved the trip to Stratford and toad in the hole, my favourite 😋

[@deborahwilson6277]

You are certainly very talented Benny ! You put those curtains together so quickly and very well made and they look great ! You and Emily always give us a very varied updates and I love that you always give us lots of history about the places you visit.

[@stevecam724]

Pretty much stopped watching the channel as you guys drop out of the Narrow Boat Life. Good luck with Van Life you two and I really enjoyed you older videos of narrow boating.

[@sparsh415]

If you haven`t already tried them I recommend Quorn 1/4 pounders; delish with a bit of Stilton etc and Quorn vegetarian Chicken style pieces(great in a Curry and cook straight from the freezer) 🙂

[@dr.chrismort8448]

And a happy new year to the both of you 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿. Looking forward to to van adventures as well. Lovely music Benny.

[@shirleygreaves9650]

I love Quorn roast but I’ve not been able to find it recently. Benny you are amazing, I believe you can turn your hand to anything, great job on the curtains. You’re very clever too Emily. 🥰 What a naughty swan, that could be quite a scarey thing to experience especially if you are home alone! Stratford is a lovely place to visit, I’ve not been for years. I’ve been to the Butterfly Farm, it’s lovely it’s a shame you didn’t get there in time, there’s lots of other interesting places to visit in the area too. It’s worth a trip to Warwich while you’re in the area. I watch Ula and Josh’s channel too. Out of all of the narrow boat channels I watch I love your channel the most, Sunday would not be the same without you two and Alan of course. Take care you three. X

[@Jemma.and.Ganymede]

Curtain fabric!? I do love a bit of fabric…😂😂 My fenders are tied to my boat; I think I may need to invest in the ones that hook on the handrail!

[@maxiemills6982]

You guys make me smile.

[@darrenhouse3396]

Hope we get to see the van renovations

[@Daytona2]

You both look so happy! 😊 Classic old van - it looks right, did you know what type you wanted ? The toad in the hole looked great!

[@paulyoung6165]

Hi Ben Emily and Alan , Hope you are all well , Great video , Nice to hear and see your swan story , And a Great journey through the locks , All looking Good , Keep up the Great work , Thanks for sharing , Take care All XX 👍👍👍

[@Davidspurs1882]

I think your music suits as a score Benny, as i enjoy it while i watch your show. I'm sure you have thought about it before but it could be another avenue for it.

[@simonbiggs9102]

10❤ out ❤of❤10❤

[@barbaramacdonald5049]

Thanks Ben and Emily, thanks for your entertaining videos really enjoy watching. Thanks from Cape Town South Africa

[@Sinaisid]

So the landlocked boat!! The local “story” is that a farmer dug the trench so one of his farmhands could avoid mooring fees!! I live locally in Priors Hardwick and pass it regularly walking the dog - but it’s just too muddy at present!!!!

[@andypennybrown6848]

That narrow boat in the 'hollow ' was up for sale a few years ago and I went to look at it but from the pictures I didn't realise that it wasn't on the canal, the owner wasn't there as there was some 'rent issue' so I was told and let in by the broker he couldn't tell be why it was in the 'hollow' I didn't buy it because it was too costly to remove it over the field and back in the canal. Funny its still there 😂 all the best for 2024🎉🎉🎉

[@scottgordon1781]

So cool to see Stratford again , tks . Shakespeare's mom , Anne Hathaway , lived just outside Stratford. was looking for river pics of the Avon :-) You think it is cold now ? In 1963 the river froze over , super slides ! Also the place where Gordon Ramsey sort of grew up , his Mom had a place there . Also home to the RSC , great place to see the play you are studying at O / A level . Hmm a mooring , settling down , while not :-) Great to have a base to work from , can have the van close ! Em , do not forget your wellies again . I could see ben liked his yorkshire pud at Xmas :-) The toad in the hole looked good and crispy , if a little heavy :-) My 5 p worth , oil has to be smoking before you add the batter .

[@Happydays43]

Im not great at making yorkshire puddings. My mum told me not to open the oven door during cooking. How do you know if they are cooked unless you check in on them? 😂

[@PeterPazucha]

You must’ve said in an earlier video but haven’t found an explanation of the origin of your boat’s name: Rasheen? Fun video, keep up the delightful mood! Luv your vids.

[@Westexec]

If your yorky pud is heavy it’s because you have used too much flour. Try a little less. Batter should be thin. Good eating

[@annprout6255]

Enjoyed it so much thank you xxx

[@alanarmer8069]

Another brilliant video 👍👍👍👍

[@ruthhoy6290]

Good job