BRIDGEWATER CANAL COLLAPSE! Stop Planks Have Failed! Huge Update From Peel Holdings

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Hey everyone, thank you so much for the support. we truly appreciate it 💗 A lot of people were wondering how to donate to us. If you'd like to, it would mean the world to us and help out a lot! - www.buymeacoffee.com/TaylorAboard

[@DEADELV1S]

At 8:28 is that a boat sunk in the water due to the breach?

[@janolaful]

Got you 5 coffes didn't know that was a thing but hope it helps a little bit 😊

[@chillintheuk]

Thanks for the videos, its great getting regular updates. I hope you're all keeping warm!

[@EVOLVED-88-EMPRESS]

Good news & updates, thank you Joss for your continued uploads 🙏☺ It's lovely to see so many people coming together to help you all out, whether that be taking some food for you all or just popping by to check you are all ok. Good to see you have a bigger generator now also. Stay positive & keep yourselves warm 🔥🙏

[@zerofox7347]

Can you not run the engine without putting it in gear to charge your batteries? Or is it cooled externally?

[@incognitoatunknown2702]

I am ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN that the speed in which things were attended to was greatly helped by having cameras on the ground. The spotlight was much brighter because your vlog was keeping an eagle eye, disseminating information unadulterated, from ground zero & the perspective of the people primarily affected directly out to a global audience in almost real time. This is the way things get done in the modern age when you don't have money or power but are up against entities that have both. You're a credit to the narrowboat community.

[@elgorrion52]

Let's hope Peel get some Dutch engineers in!

[@russell7489]

you bet

[@petgranny194]

Agree 100% that the vlog made the news international. Well done!

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thank you 😊 that's exactly my plan! And it seems to be working

[@Victoryshout_nz]

I think the speed has more to do with the canal breach still constantly flooding the farmland and surrounding area down from the breach. I don't think the narrowboats are the main concern. Roads and infrastructure are at risk of being flooded.

[@georgebarnes8163]

Folk need to remember that these boats are not just recreational boats, they are peoples permanent homes, great to see people helping each other out with supplies etc.

[@kevatnorthfield]

We know. And totally understand.

[@philodowd8080]

Agreed

[@servant-of-cats]

Yes, and this is heartbreaking. I just love watching these channels where I get to enjoy that lifestyle from all the way in the USA.

[@CandiceGoddard]

Most people are well aware of that. Narrowboats used to be family homes for narrowboat men who worked on the canals.

[@paulbarber1960]

Why the food handouts??

[@miajohnson9617]

I only found you because of this collapse, you are a wonderful film maker, you come across as a good soul , well done

[@TefiTheWaterGipsy]

I totally agree, some of the best drone footage I've seen. Really beautiful and well edited too, perfect music choices too 👌

[@ArcadeFires]

That's nice and all, but he's a victim of a disaster and his home is in jeopardy... He's not doing this for praise about his video filming and editing skills. He's doing it to provide information and documentation to hopefully speed up the problem solving and repair efforts of this community's tragedy.

[@hara3435]

You have good taste​@@TefiTheWaterGipsy

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thanks what a kind comment

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

​@@ArcadeFiresyou are right hopefully this will help speed things up

[@13harward]

What a wonderful woman, bringing that food unrequested, off her own back. Very kind and appreciated. ❤

[@1414141x]

Yes, it's uplifting to see some kind people helping other people out with so much negativity going on in the world. Well done to the lady !

[@lisacanterbury7189]

Thanks for the updates. Love and light and positive vibes from Northern Arizona 😘

[@nervousbreakdown4506]

Seeing people chipping in from around the world makes my heart a little warm and fuzzy ❤

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thank you so much 😊

[@shi8t]

Thank you with helping my brother with the hose pipe. I wasn't expecting any water from it because of the distance and pressure for the water to flow through. Has his planned worked, saving him having to walk some distance to reach the water point. I did mention about making something to wear so he can cross the canal so not to sink into the mud short cut. Joe always a chatter box, which you have find out. Good luck, weather doesn't get worse, here we ok.

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Not a problem, it needed to be sorted as we couldn't have him keep having to walk around constantly, we feel so sorry for him as hes in a much worse position than us. Ha ha 😂 Yep he loves to talk! But he's great, you've got a lovely brother there.

[@shi8t]

@@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat Thanks. I just seen a bit of one of your other videos, dome getting stuck in a tree at the time. The food your dad cooked made me hungry on that video.🍗🍗🍗🫕☕☕all best for 2025.

[@Teverell]

He needs to learn to coil a rope properly, and throw it underarm so the weight of the rope itself will carry it across the distance. He seems like a good guy, though, and I'm glad he did get his water!

[@shi8t]

@@Teverell You can say that again, i thought he was going to slip when using those step ladders to recover the rope.

[@annakate6827]

@@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat longer term they need to look at bringing in a pontoon to create a foot bridge across the mud and low laying water so that he can cross freely from one side to the other to have easy access to water and supplies from the road. It would be fairly easy to rig something up with some large empty plastic containers/drums and some wooden pallets but really it would be much easier if Peel just purchased a few sections of pontoon that are made for this exact sort of scenario.

[@courtneymayfield3380]

I’ve been following your channel since the breach on the 1st and I have to say that in spite of the terrible situation, I’ve been overwhelmingly impressed by the kindness of everyone in this community. I’m in the U.S. but I hope that when I make it back to the U.K. I can visit this beautiful town and support the local community because everyone has been so lovely in contributing.

[@stevecarter8810]

This is what is meant when Americans say that Europeans are all socialists. Despite the best efforts of our corporate overlords we still are capable of having the sense of being in it all together.

[@jeffsparkes3430]

Every day I wait to see your video posted up. Your channel is the only one I watch to keep up to date with what is going on with the breach, I find each video informative and quite interesting. All the best to you and the other boaters, you are in my thoughts

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thank you so much Jeff! I really appreciate that. I'll keep it up for as long as I can.

[@majordolbyscat]

Indeed, if there was ever a boat tuber to get stuck in such a predicament, I am glad it was the Taylor’s because Josh is such a pro in covering such an event and I am very happy to see all of his hard work over the last four years be rewarded.

I don't think Josh is glad though 😅​@@majordolbyscat

[@majordolbyscat]

Your right, swings and roundabouts (but with about 15,000 more “Swings”) than a week ago.

[@stenovitz]

This is incredible. Woke up new years day when YT suggested me this channel. I think I was amongst the 100 first viewers of the very first upload and the exploitation of the scope of the disaster.......of what turned out to be a continuated series of updates. THANKS! Both stimulating and frightening. But excellent display! I hope you get through this and are able to keep your homes. Greetings from Denmark

[@mistag3860]

I havent got much money, but I go through the comments, and 'like' all the donations, such bloody good humans that chip in to help. From everywhere too! beautiful.

[@trulymental7651]

I hope you guys all get sorted out soon, thank goodness nobody got hurt. Really appreciate you stomping around in the snow to show us.

[@trulymental7651]

​@@pauledwardson7554how do you know he doesn't go to work, have you lived on a narrow boat in winter?

[@richardbradley1532]

The lovely people delivering food.

[@gailh3048]

Thank you Josh for these updates, you’re doing a grand job recording events as they unfold.

[@janecooper-w6n]

This country is at its best when we all work together in a common goal your vlogs have shown many instances of this in both the boating community and with the community in general. Andy is a clear example of this the road conditions were awful with snow and floods and Andy was eager to get back to his boat but he spared the time to rescue a stranded motorist. Great to see everyone working together and brilliant news that the breach has been isolated so rewatering can commence . We love the Bridgewater canal and hope that given time the breach can be rectified. kind regards and best wishes from fellow boaters.

[@geoffbartlett8203]

Thanks for the daily updates. You've given us a great education. Drone footage of the country side looks so picturesque with the snow... The snow would've been nice here. We reached 41C yesterday. Anyway... don't drink the yellow snow and stay warm 👋🦘🇦🇺

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thanks for the donation

[@thelord7004]

Thanks for covering this. Really eye opening to the life of the boaters. These boats are more resilient than I had ever thought

[@artismuk5309]

The reason the stop planks work better at Agden bridge is becouse the mooring officer at Lymm boat club looks after the planks and the crane. This enabled them to get it blocked off much quicker. Hope you get sorted soon.

[@hara3435]

The world turns on kindness & taking self responsibility ❤

[@nighttrain1236]

The planks under Back Lane bridge were in poor shape and local farmers were struggling.

[@ehombane]

@@nighttrain1236 yep, not prepared, not initiative not brains for those sent there. I mean some beavers can stop water with sticks and clay, and people with actual brains... When I saw the first planks leaking i needed a second to see the solution with vertical planks and tarps, eventually rags in lack of tarps. And I am not quite bright, often I am quite a moron. And the excuse with the bottom, not a real one. if bottom is uneven, use narrow planks. What about those sand bags. Too big to be maneuvered. Not sealed. Overturned the sand was gone in a second. But this is the century we live in. We do everything with machines, and we are specialized. Anything out of our sector we are with no clue. Farmers for sure had some clue, but they were not invited to help. For sure those were Peel staff, following orders of bureaucrats without a clue.

[@davidshingleton6573]

Can they not crane the boats out

[@craigwelsh]

​@davidshingleton6573 as the chap in the video helping with the hosepipe said l, it was be an expensive operation to move a 70ft 21ton boat out of that canal onto a transporter. If it's viable to then get a boat of that weight and length through the roads in that area. They'd probably prefer a coffer dam at the ends of the breached section and float them back out if they can. Might even be cheaper to write the boats off and cut them up than recover them overwise..

[@lisacanterbury7189]

You are the only one I watch regarding this catastrophe. I'm so sorry for y'all 😞 sending love and light and positive vibes from Northern Arizona 😘

[@andrewwalsh2755]

Lovely gesture of the people providing food...

[@pauledwardson7554]

Would they not need food whether they were stuck or not. Not understanding

[@taytayferret3900]

@@pauledwardson7554Exactly they don’t need it they are just sponging off of the local do-gooders, along with anyone else they can, who are only doing it for attention in the first place as why the hell do these people need looking after when they are only a few yards from a bloody pub and main road!

[@SamWilkinsonn]

@@pauledwardson7554No. Houseboat people only eat after a breach as is tradition (unfortunately this means many succumb to starvation.)

[@amandaklapp1171]

​@@pauledwardson7554 some of them are quite a distance from groceries with an immobilized vehicle, and many of them are experiencing significant added expenses. Many of them can't cook because they cant run the engjne to make power for the hob. But more importantly, food is an expression of caring.

[@annakate6827]

@@pauledwardson7554 they are now stranded in one location, many of whom do not have their own vehicles, and would usually traverse the waterways enabling them to pick up essential supplies like wood/coal/fuel and food. Where they are located there are no food shops within walking distance, so it makes getting food supplies more difficult. Wether they *need* food 'handouts' or not, the people who distribute food waste purposefully remove the usual restrictions of a food bank system which 'means tests' eligibility to receive donations from the food bank. Community fridges and pantries and other food waste initiatives seek to make the food available to ALL regardless of your means, to ensure that waste food, of which there is an alarming amount created every single day of the year, does not needlessly go in to landfill. The people organising the local community fridge to where the breach occurred have seen what has happened and offered to bring some of their surplus over to them as a gesture of help in difficult circumstances. To not have to think about or worry how or where you are going to get food from for the next few days whilst you are concentrating on working out how your boat and your home is going to be rescued from this awful situation must have been a huge relief for everyone stuck on the canal. I don't understand why you seem to have such an issue about someone else's generosity of spirit and the coming together of a local community to support all of those affected by this unexpected disaster. They brought far more supplies than just the Taylors could consume and they were clearly offered up to all of the boaters in their section. A very kind thing to do to try and make a difficult situation a little easier.

[@lilesosannaflower9956]

You two look exhausted, it must be very stressful for you even though people are been kind and generous. Some sort of walkway for the boater on the far side to get across would be good if Peel Holdings could do that. Loos and rubbish will be a game changer for you all. Good to see the water is now just a trickle but still don't go down to the flooded area Josh, those planks and dams could go at any time-especially now the snow is there, it will melt and make even more water in the canals. nice to see the cat photobombing you both.

[@ginmar8134]

You are performing a valuable service.

[@papapete966]

So pleased ur getting a following your a great normal family,with the same problems. Here’s to the following yrs .👍

[@susanmorleyartist]

I love the human spirit and the cooperation and kindness. Well done❤

[@jimgraves4197]

Glad to see you are doing ok. The camaraderie from Joe Public during times of strife is great and I hope Peel act quickly to get you all moved to a safer mooring.

[@Teverell]

A safer mooring, or just back to part of the canal that still has water so they can get moving again.

[@Narrowboat.and.offgrid.living]

The community spirit here is just great

[@barbaraseay4594]

Boy when it rains it pours. I will just add keep the faith. So many things are testing us. From Europe to America. And North and South. We have to pray and work together. Stay safe and ty. JOSH and fam.

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thank you. More rain last night so that will make things worse

[@djjudgev]

Thank you Josh for the very informative updates . Excellent footage.Thoughts with you all in these tough times. Great community work and kindness .

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thank you 😊

[@Supraboyes]

To repair that is massive undertaking, stay safe you and the others stuck there.

[@ianmccaughan7121]

I have just started following you from the other day .I am so sorry for your troubles .I hope all the boaters get all the help they need

[@neilmurfet3392]

Hope you are all keeping well, as well as you can be in the situation. Thank you Josh for the updates and the informative vlogs they are much appreciated and 'enjoyed'. Stay safe, all the best, Tricia and Neil....

[@BusstterNutt]

Thank you for all the hard work in making these excellent videos.

[@nickjohnson4260]

So sad to see this devastation, but it’s truly heartwarming to see how many people are helping out! I hope it gets rebuilt soon, and hopefully this would give them a chance to clean up some debris and silt and any other maintenance they deem necessary. Thankfully you are making those steps safer, especially now that it’s a bigger drop and a harder landing these days. Keep your spirits up, and keep sharing updates as you can. Prayers being said for you all. ❤

[@ruabonite]

Really enjoying watching your updates,do stay warm and safe there! Your footage is a fantastic record of the challenges surrounding the life of the aging canal infrastructure,and how it impacts the canal users when it goes pear shaped.Will see you all in your next one!

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thank you so much ☺️ stay tuned

[@suejackson9367]

Great to see your update Josh & dad back. Glad the strap came in useful Tim said. Look after yourselves 🥰

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Josh has done the chicken wire now on both planks so it is safe to come over the planks now. Thanks to Tim again

[@skysurferuk]

Every time you use that genny, check it's level & check the oil. Thanks for the Update. 👍

[@rockbutcher]

And make sure that you are running it on at least 75% of full load.

[@scottstreet1]

Great update Josh, I@m sure your daily updates are helping to move things forwards. The council and the canal owhers look to be acting with good immediate intentions. Glad to see that soil mound is holding back the water. And what a lovely caring community bringing in supplies. It's really heartwarming to see ordinary folk helpiing out during a crisis, makes you want to shed a tear at times. Love to your mom and dad and look forwards to seeing your next update. Stay safe & warm guy's.

[@MrOtistetrax]

The British definition of “heavy snow” always cracks me up. We had like 1/2” maximum. The way the news media reacts, you’d think a new ice age had started.

[@London-Rail]

These are great videos I have been watching all of them. Many years ago I lived on the Bridgewater for a time and its sad to see the breach especially as its many times bigger than the previous one. Your videos have helped me to keep up with what is happening. This issue is no doubt going to go on for a while and I hope you get the boat sorted. I only ever got caught by one breach on the Oxford Canal (it was repaired after about two weeks and very fortunately was on the move again) but its not nice being stuck with no knowledge of when one can move, thus my fingers are crossed and hope Peel gets you and the others on the move very soon.

[@MoiraVesty]

Just recently found your channel, thank you for showing us the breach , showing how you are all trying to survive, thinking of you all. Especially this time of year.

[@NarrowboatWill]

You've covered this breach really well guys. Well done. ❤

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thanks Will. When are you coming for a visit? Xx

[@NarrowboatWill]

@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat I can pop over next week. Depends on the boat I'm working on..I'll let you know..

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

​@NarrowboatWill okay can't wait to catch up with you xx

[@pamcullen537]

Loved the comment when trying to throw the rope across “tie your wallet to it” - brilliant 😂😂

[@JosHawken]

Hard times create tough people. Tough people turn hard times to easy times. Easy times are good times. Wishing all the best for you and everyone involved in this crazy situation. Thanks for keeping us up to date with these videos. Huge respect for you guys for keeping so level headed and calm throughout the ordeal!

[@pauledwardson7554]

They would have been living and sleeping on the barge anyway

[@555promonkey]

@@pauledwardson7554just to put the record straight, it is a narrowboat. Barges are for goods etc

[@JosHawken]

@pauledwardson7554 Paul. That's a completely useless comment you've made. Obviously we know that. But now they can't go where they want nor go when they please. They might have to get craned out. Do you think that comments like yours are in any way useful ffs. Completely pathetic we need less of you sort of people on the internet.

[@JosHawken]

@@pauledwardson7554 Paul. That's a completely useless comment you've made. Obviously we know that. The difference is they can't move when they want nor if they wanted to. They might eventually have to be craned out of the canal. It's weird that you feel the need to make a backhanded comment like this. We could do with less of you pessimistic and negative people on the internet. Happy new year and cheer tf up

[@mommahil4323]

Thanks Josh for. all your hard work with these videos

[@deborahharding135]

Great to see how everyone is helping .

[@sterling7673]

Great drone footage again, prior videos did not do the size of the breech any justice until you actually seen the people down in it. Truly massive, my heart goes out to you folks for a good quick repair!

[@ezlow1065]

Its so heart warming the way the community is helping you all out! Wow! Thanks for the update. Warm regards from Aus 💚

[@howardplumb3871]

sorry for ur troubles but enjoying ur updates

[@wendyandrew3707]

Love the music. It conveys the wonder and sorrow of the breach. Despite all the hasty criticism Peel Holdings is doing something.

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Peel have been great

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

Ey up me ducks. What a wonderful woman bringing all that donated stuff to share and also the portaloo's man and council for the skip. That Joe is certainly a character, lol. Glad to see Andy got back safely. Stay safe guys. Yours: Paul.

[@54RKY]

Eh up lad it's not ducks it's duc's Old Saxon word for leader/ commander

[@hara3435]

​@@54RKYthx for sharing 🎉

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

​​​​@@54RKYYou're half correct. 'Ey up me duck' or 'ay up me duck' is thought to have originated from a combination of Old-Norse and Anglo-Saxon words. 'Ey up' is an Old Norse phrase meaning 'watch out.' 'Me duck' is an affectionate term coming from the Anglo-Saxon word 'ducas' which means 'lord' or 'duke.' The phrase 'ey up me duck' is now used as an affectionate greeting mainly in the North and East Midlands, sometimes in Yorkshire and is 'arguably' most commonly associated with Nottinghamshire in the East Midlands where i originate, so 'ey up me duck' is the correct modern day saying/greeting. I simply change the word 'duck' to 'ducks' when addressing more than one person. 🙂

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

He is definitely a character and one of our viewers. He is a lovely chap and talks as much as me. ( DIANE)

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

No, I don't believe that Diane, lol 😉 You should hear me when i get chatting 😂 I love characters like him and occasionally come across folk like that on my walks so love to chat with them. 🙂

[@timetidenconcrete]

Great update Josh and the best one out there,keeping everyone up to date with whats happening or NOT,but as long as u boaters are safe and sound🤞 Great service ,thanks

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thank you 😊 happy too!

[@chrisregister8021]

I'm so happy to see that you've gotten some help, stay warm ❤

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thank you 😊 everything is sorted now

[@stephnewman1357]

At least it's stopped the leak for now. That's good to know. Lovely to see people all helping each other out. Glad that your dad's now made it back too. Stay warm and safe.

[@RockPowerUSA]

That's a great mate that brought you that generator. You certainly have a lot of Angels in that neighborhood of yours. You have a lot of us out here on KZbin too.

[@HelenaMikas]

They are British..

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

This man is a stranger to us and what a kind thing for him to do. We only met him on the day it happened 😮

[@RockPowerUSA]

@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat wow. That's an extra special human being. You have some nice ones over there your neck of the woods.

[@jeffmiller3150]

Thank God there is a nice pub nearby!!🍻

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

We don't drink but I am sure it will be great for them as there have been thousands of people coming to see the breach

[@lindasharp8523]

What lovely folk, especially that lady with the food. Heart warming stuff.

[@CosmicPrawny]

Before you left this morning you should have cleared those solar panels of snow. You won't get much in that cloud cover but every little helps.

[@richparry2898]

😅 Get sod all out of mine in the winter.. Net Zero Land will be a mad place to live soon

[@thebrowns5337]

​@@richparry2898 yet the below the earths surface is warm and, as the Romans show us, geothermal heating works. Sure, not on boats but it can be used to heat buildings or generate power. There is also wind, hydro, bio-mass... not just solar. Generating energy is one thing, and we can mis how we do that and be clean. Storing it needs work too but thats also coming along. And becoming more efficient in energy use (insulation etc) is just as important. You can try and single out one issue but unless you actively consider all the other viable options your opinion is not worth much.

[@fortnitefred1351]

Yes all that for 0.04% of the atmosphere.

[@markstamp3937]

​@@fortnitefred1351 the increased rainfall that we are seeing that is leading to all of these infrastructure failures and flooding is a result of that 0.04%.

[@Codysdab]

​@@fortnitefred13510.01% is the bit we've any input on. It's a joke., an expensive one.

[@russell7489]

thanks, ahppy to see you two more comfy, coats off, and that big berm blocking water, fantastic. One of those down towards the break and you can refloat and head off into the sunset. Best of luck.

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thank you, that would be the dream. One Day!

[@Auntystatic]

at the 12 minute mark you see grooves in 2 places on that bridge where they could put stop planks in you see the concrete runner on the floor of the canal

[@iansmeath8674]

Thanks!

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thank you😊

[@soladevs]

Cool to see there was a reason the JCB driver wasn't happy with being filmed yesterday. Appreciate the updates! As a lifelong Manchester resident, the historical importance of these to this city and around can't be overstated - impressive feats of engineering that make this all the more shocking. The drone footage, your views and explanations and the documentary-esque conversations with people impacted or involved have been amazing. Hope you've all seen the worst of it! Seems like a fantastic community, love to see it. Wishing you all the best!

[@garyrowden7150]

we learned about the canals in history at high school in NZ when studying the industrial revolution, i have seen nothing on the news about this, im shocked

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

​@garyrowden7150 they showed it when it first happened new year's day but nothing since

[@tiffanyturner1699]

Thanks! Enjoying the updates. Keep'em coming. Hope you all are staying warm and dry. Please take care.

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thanks for the donation

[@Spendarellaa]

Your footage is the best

[@snapperjw]

To add to the misery now you have the snow and freezing weather. Good luck to you and others trapped.

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

It's the rain. It rains for hours last night and it's caused more problems

[@CarolWhite-il7ki]

Pleased you are all ok .and doing the best you can and you're dad got back ok . Your doing a great job josh.trying your best must be hard take care and thankyou

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thank you 😊

[@bethintexas9678]

It's wonderful to see all y'all helping each other. Best wishes to keep warm and safe from our cold and windy part of Texas.

[@chrishorton7539]

Glad you're coping (with the generous help from others). Hopefully they put the cofferdam in the right place so they can refill the section of canal where you are to let you get out of there 🤞

[@nickedwards5629]

being ill over christmas the one thing that really made me smile was dad re living the good old 90's trance scene whilst navigating them waterways. what about a 90's trance night on the boat to pick up spirits. you could put joe on the door if you can get him across the water 😀😀😀

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

😂😂😂. Maybe that's a great idea. I personally love 90s music and Joe is such a character. He is great

[@Carolb66]

Although it looks stunningly beautiful where you are with rhe drone footage, it must be utterly miserable for everyone who is stuck. Keep warm keep positive thoughts, sending ❤ & 🤗 to you both & all the other folk stuck. Xxx

[@robertthrossell4321]

Brilliant vlog Josh, some great people helping out...

[@paulacordoba816]

Poco a poco. Vamos despacio para llegar pronto 😉

[@HelenaMikas]

A great update which shows the. light. at the end of the tunnel .You channel is amazing- No matter what you are tops.

[@TrueGaming140.48]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="80">1:20</a> sewage works looks like a dj's turntable 😂

[@andrewnorris98]

Carl 3craps Cox maybe 😂

[@PhilPage227]

I am really glad things are looking up now.

[@vividdreams7072]

Really thorough footage, showing both the shock and extent of damage combined with kindness of people and the resilience of boating community ❤

[@jeanettedevlin3312]

Your video's are getting better and better, practice does pay off, well done young man.

[@robertwdavenport7311]

How nice people can be god bless you all

[@Supraboyes]

Unfortunately that hose will freeze in no time. but its good to see you all helping out.

[@StuartBell-rk8pu]

A spiffing project hats off to you for filming ❤

[@EHKodiak]

The snow makes things look lovely. Honestly, that's pretty decent for getting you toilets and a generator. It's a shite situation but it could be a lot worse!

[@ianwilliams1448]

Glad things are finally starting to move forward for you.. Cannot be easy for you..

[@sally-annestrawberry8360]

Hi guys! Glad you’re still OK. Thanks so much to your walking boots for carrying you on that long walk, it’s really appreciated! The drone footage did an awesome job of showing the extent of the damage and your on foot (thanks to the boots!) close up view was really interesting, I had a right laugh at your neighbours antics with the water hose, he seems like a right character! Happy that your dad got back ok All the best till next time ✌🏻🇬🇧

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

He is a smashing guy. We only met him on new years eve he follows are channel 😊

[@Smannellites]

Thinking of you guys. You are doing a great job in dreadful weather.

[@lisamills8139]

So glad Andy made it home! I know it is such a relief having him there. Maybe y'all can rest a bit now.

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Only here for 3 days then off to work sadly Thursday to Sunday every week

[@lindasharp8523]

Blimey luv thats bloody awful. Hope the powers that be get it sorted for you asap. Much love x

[@Maryhilton-ws6ol]

Found channel by accident, i live lancashire by the countryside and canals and always walked my dogs there every single day no matter what, i always wondered if canals burst their banks like rivers and what would happen if they did, i met loads of people off longboats, even seen them sink in lock when point of boat hooked in lock gate and sink as water drained 😭 the lock keeper saved an old lady on board by jumping straight in there scary? Dont walk any more wish i could? But ive found this vlog so interesting from the start, very sad but interesting hope your mum ok and cats, it scared me when you nearly flipped i wish you well and hope all gets resolved, i live down hill from canal so would have took full force if it had happened. The village i mean. Canals were phenomenal used where i live in past for coal and pits, ive swam in the canal lots in my day, so i grew up by them! Love your cats great company 👍👋❤️

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thank you so much ☺️ that really is a horrible thought sinking, really the worst thing that could happen. But yeah we're all safe and sound now

[@GLK-London]

It would be nice to see the government helping you poor folk out. Thank goodness you are getting some help. ♥

[@kathbeech]

I have been following your videos, I’m in Perth Western Australia. Originally from Cheshire, how I miss the snow, we have been having 40 degree days lol, I hope things get sorted out quickly for you all.

[@CoastalCraig]

Great video nice to see some positive progress, hope you all stay warm and safe and this can soon move to plan to resolve it - take care all!

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Fingers crossed! Thanks 👋

[@Beefy2203]

If they were to crane you out it wouldn’t be a “million quid”😂. Looking from you drone footage the crane would have to sit at a radius of about 25m on the road and lay-by with its outriggers on ekky matts to spread the weight, a crane mat (hardstanding) may have to be constructed for GBP. Assuming your boat is 20 tonne as you have previously said then at that radius a 220/250 tonne mobile crane would be needed (a Liebherr ltm 1250 5.1 would lift it with ease up to about 32m radius). The biggest issue is the presence of the HV cables in near proximity. I would estimate total cost would be between £30,000/£40,000. Crane itself would only be between £2000/£3000 for a days contract lift. The real cost will be the enabling works, and closure of the road. I’m a blue card AP (Appointed Person) for crane operations. Hopefully it won’t come to this, and they can instead create a bund between the break and the first boat (not sure about the grey boat though) and refloat you.

[@warrenstanford7240]

Yeah the fella is talking bollox, I’ve seen massive lifts at various Works such as Innospec ( Octel ), Brunner Mond Winnington, United Utilities Waste Water Works and my current workplace Point of Ayr Gas Terminal using Bryn Thomas and Ainscough biggest cranes.

[@sectokia1909]

All they will do is bulldoze rocks into the cannal on both sides of the breach, then pulldoze some clay on to the rocks. Then they can reflood the cannal. This would only be a few days work and I'm surprised it isn't already done.

[@warrenstanford7240]

@ They won’t do anything until late Spring at the earliest and the reconstruction will take six months to start and take two and a half years to complete……🤔

[@garymitchell5899]

​@@sectokia1909That's not a long-term solution and would be very expensive anyway. It'll get fixed but it won't be quick.

[@alan-sk7ky]

@@sectokia1909 Possibly, but at the moment all the surrounding land is practically waterlogged. Far to soggy for bringing heavy machinery across. it'll have to wait until things dry out.

[@SEVNTIGERS]

Prayers to all you there in the unfolding midst of geo catastrophe 🙏🏼 🙏🏼 🙏🏼

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thank you 😊 we're not doing so bad

[@bernadettec6386]

Thank you Josh for another video. On looking at the videos I noticed that the wide beam boat seems to be moored opposite a winding hole , which seems a bit odd or are my eyes playing tricks and it is not a winding hole. Well done for helping Jo with his water. Look after Mum Josh please, you are a good son.

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

This is a winding hole and it shouldn't be moored there

[@admiralcraddock464]

Thanks

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thank you 😊

[@josephcooksley3219]

Takes time to organise a response .... to an infrastrure Failures but seems to be coming back on line for you folks ... 😅 Thank you for your in person commentary re yours and others situation ... but safe to Say when the storms abate and the ground dries out a little the Restoration solutions can be put in place ...

[@vivellasmum]

Josh your updates are marvellous. My interest is down to my love of canals & though I wanted to live aboard I never managed it, my daughter didn't want to. We have few canals down here, the Somerset coal canal that joins the K&A and the Bude canal and as always fab groups of enthusiasts who hope to get them back in water. I'm chuffed to have found your channel but sorry for your circumstances. Your pictures today are lovely, a winter wonderland indeed. Here in Dorset we just had rain 😔

[@cyberleaderandy1]

Having seen the previous video showing the state of those planks no surprise they failed. Well done on getting this noticed and we'll done the friendly locals.

[@gingermanc]

I flew there this morning, and a couple of other places nearby. It was magical but bloody cold ! I did a video from 5th December after storm Darragh - but I think my assumptions about the Bollin undermining the canal are wrong. The snow was horrible and wet. As soon as I got out of the car my boots got soaked ! Wrong boots ! Dur ! I was also flying in the clouds - which was weird - I don't fly a high as you. Thanks for your great footage.

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

This happened because of the river bollin bursting it's banks then caused the breach on the canal

[@christopherbutler7588]

Great update Josh , 😊

[@Gribbo9999]

Wow the River Bollin culvert is still blocked. I used to swim in the river there,just upstream of the canal embankment, in the 1960s and now it's a lake. What a mess.

[@24Nik92]

Love your channel. Recently found you and subscribed after the breach and been watching all your old videos.

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thank you so much ☺️ there's a lot!