Canal time

[@RobbieCumming]

Yes, I know... [spoiler alert] I should have picked up the laundry first... But cranking it is always going to take precedence over laundry 😎

[@shardlake]

Would you have got there with the floods :)

[@RobbieCumming]

It was a bit of an issue - road closed where I had car originally and Northwich itself like driving some kind of car-boat!

[@leslielutz1874]

If you're gonna visit the folks just take it there and do it LOL

[@RobbieCumming]

Ah no family in this case isn’t my mum and dad , it’s my girlfriend and daughter, but you make a good point 😂

[@therollinggangstas7769]

Had you already paid for the laundry? They could’ve left it out for you - near a covered doorway perhaps? I do that when someone is buying from me and we can’t arrange a suitable time. Great vlog Robbie, loved all the details:):)

[@michaelnew777]

These diaries are something else! Looks fabulous on the canals. Brings back my holidays on the canals several years ago Really enjoyed the peace and quiet. My favourite was the South Oxford canal 👍

[@wendyflanagan5738]

A wonderful story and enjoyable viewing.

[@barrysnowball6237]

Hi Robbie. Your laundry causes you a lot of hard work. I only have a 35' nb, but have space for a portable twin tub. Less than £100 on line. It sits in the shower tray. And with little and often, drying is not a problem. I enjoy your vlogs.

[@dawndietz4654]

Enjoyed it as always. Even just a short crank it and a walk in the sunshine ☀️. Always love your music.❤️

[@RobbieCumming]

Thank you Dawn that’s nice to hear 🤓👍

[@wendyflanagan5738]

Cranking it without being cranky is a challenge on such a muddy cold path. You are amazingly long suffering!

[@vadmal5210]

Nice! Use the laundry as a wardrobe. It must be a revolutionary idea. Saving a lot of space onboard

[@ianbevan5183]

Fantastic.. Love your videos and your delivery style. Miss your programs on the tv but keep uploading on t'internet. As a keen kayaker I am really missing being on the water during lockdown and really enjoy your videos, can't wait till my paddle dips the water once more..

[@Kitfoxmk1]

Robbie, I’ve got to say this, your music on iTunes is absolutely fantastic, can’t stop playing it now!

[@RobbieCumming]

Amazing cheers colin glad you like it 🤓👍

[@NicksAllotmentDiary]

Hi mate. Nice dash along the canal. Looks like a decent mooring spot. Glad you eventually sorted your laundry 😄. That wood looked like good stuff. Take care. Nick

[@markwaits3864]

Thank you for sharing some of your real life events. Have a great week.

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheers Mark you too 🤓👍

[@lesleyburton9999]

I was brought up on Roberts sliced white bread, thanks for the memory Robbie!

[@paulayala4816]

Seems like the snow is catching a lot of boaters unawares. Perfect timing with the wood, it looks nice and cozy inside with the snow falling down.

[@tanna4534]

I really like the variations you have done with your music theme. Matches the mood of the vlogs each week.

[@RobbieCumming]

Glad you like them thanks Tanna 🤓👍

[@tashaimpressions]

Your own guitar playing on the bbc series? Enjoyed watching the canal boat diaries programmes.

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks! Yes although not all the tracks were mine, if you google ‘Robbie Cumming + choons’ you’ll find the ones they used

[@leighwebber6001]

Oh dear about the laundry 🙄 but would have to agree that cranking it alot more exciting 🥳 i was in that area couple of days ago having lovely countryside walk for my daily nature fix 🤣 x

[@jaywindsor2258]

So great to see movement of any kind! Though perfectly cleaned laundry had to be abandoned, I quite enjoyed your travels on the busy day shown. Keep crankin' it, Captain.

[@charliewilson4670]

Enjoyed the video just subscribed hope to watch a lot more of them 👍

[@ianofsjkartwork]

Great update Robbie......as you didn't mange to pick you clean laundry up so I kept my distance lol.......stay safe.....thanks for sharing

[@paulinehiggins8239]

Thanks Robbie, not a lot of vlogs coming out at the moment, of the ones I follow anyway, you, Ian and Mr and Mrs B, you guys keep me sane, thanks. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your snow ones.

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Pauline glad to have the opportunity to keep putting them out!

[@JourneysByNarrowboat]

Loved folloeing your travels over 2020. Thank you.

[@RobbieCumming]

You’re welcome Mark!🤓👍

[@MegaSuperpotter]

Heart warming vlog Robbie loved it, hope your laundry doesn't get lost, laundry in a quandary...oooh!.

[@wharfedalehome]

I sense your frustration... feeling it. Sometimes it doesn't matter how hard we work it just goes all pear shaped (that wasn't the phrase I had in mind of course). Keep going, you're doing a great job.

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Simon 🤓👍

[@dieterkoch8414]

Really enjoy your videos... so relaxing a peaceful!

[@RobbieCumming]

Thank you Dieter glad you like them 🤓👍

[@hideawaysailing9078]

Great video 👍

[@hellyavard8552]

Thoroughly enjoyed this Robbie! So muddy!

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Hello Robbie, Good video today... I am pleased to see you are okay... I hope the boat get through it's test/survey thingy... Take care. Paul,,

[@michaelpilling9659]

That was a lovely video. Unfortunatlry, time waits for no man. Sorry you had to leave your laundry. Good job you have a secure place for Alice's car.

[@martinwolfright3183]

You should have just hopped on that jet ski Robbie😆👍🇬🇧

[@nigelbailey2170]

It's great to watch a video and recognise places! I drive that down that road where you got your logs from daily to get to work (when it's not flooded😅)

[@mommahil4323]

holy cr... could hardly listen for the suspense of your laundry being abandoned! enjoyed the trip tho - have passed that factory 100s of times (if its the one I'm thinking of) on the M56 and even pre-M56 and crossed the canal, so was interesting to see it all at ground level. my mum used to talk about her dad taking her fishing to Northwich from Salford whenever we crossed there - that would have been about 90 years ago!

[@chrisfigiel1150]

Great vlog Robbie,we went to the Anderton lock amazing place,and we got touring caravan near by,the year before last,don’t you find it a fafff having to cruise,then go back and pick car up,you have to do twice the work to keep moving,keep cranking it Robbie.👍

[@kitwest61]

As always: brilliant Robbie

[@carolynabramo7108]

Hi Robbie. Thanks for the journey. Sorry about the laundry. Hopefully you can get it soon. Happy vibes from Connecticut. xo

[@clarkedrewry2366]

Robbie!! I love Windy Biscuits and we only had a couple of bars!. There's something about Windy Biscuits that when you head the Naughty Lass out into the cut with that tune playing, I want to stop what I'm doing, change everything and go buy a boat ! Love the videos Robbie.

[@RobbieCumming]

Music to buy boats to! If you want to hear the full versions you can click here: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/robbiecumming/choons-vol-1

[@clarkedrewry2366]

@@RobbieCumming I found Choons Vol 1 and 2 on Spotify, WB is my fav, but also Setting fare and Cranking it make it onto my liked songs list. Really enjoy your videos Robbie. Take care.

[@RobbieCumming]

Nice one really glad to hear 🤓👍

[@narrowboatersatlarge]

Shame the Lion Salt Works isn't open, its a fascinating place. The conditions the workers toiled in was dreadful, as is so often the case with these industries. This was the first ever stretch of canal we cruised on our first hire boat holiday, from Preston brook to Nantwich and back.

[@suecox2308]

A frustrating day for you--but interesting for us!

[@johnmac6202]

Hiya Robbie, Nice to see you to see you nice. John here in New Zealand, I want to be travelling in the last quarter of this year to the UK, and start looking for a canal boat, because the first place I want to go to is Nottingham, and stay at the marina at the foot of the castle for a few days. Good to see you Robbie regards and blessings Kaiora mi...

[@Micky1884]

Great video Robbie. Really enjoyable

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Michael glad you liked it 🤓👍

[@imranzazai7404]

Nice.

[@NarrowboatSuperB]

Nice vlog once again, thanks.

[@Bob8091]

That cottage. Hmmm. I can think of a couple of canal vloggers who would like the name. Bless em.

[@sylviapage8572]

Great video. Thanks.

[@looneyirish007]

Hands down, My favorite tuber on the tube.

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheers 🤓👍

[@looneyirish007]

@@RobbieCumming best 4 years and counting

[@looneyirish007]

@@RobbieCumming when you sorting out the yt members join option Robbie?

[@RobbieCumming]

What’s that?

[@looneyirish007]

I was on Foxes afloat live stream the other night and id say they made 500 quid from an hour of shout outs over a few drinks. 😂 it was great craic. hope youre well. tired of the lockdown here in Dublin, so your vids are always a break from it all. keep safe, robbie

[@wilfamos7314]

Another brilliant vlog. Nice to be out and about with you again Robbie. Share your funghi pain. I'm the only fan of them in my household. What is wrong with the lovely mushroom? Weird. Stay safe and looking forward to your next video. Wilf. Q: Why does everyone love a mushroom? A: Because he's a fun guy !!

[@mikehurley5052]

Get car, go get laundry, move car down stream, walk back to get boat, all easily done, alternatively get out of bed earlier, haha.

[@davidsworld5837]

yes it was so easy if you have any time item do it first not sure why he did not just go straight to get the clothes total wrong priority setting

[@DeanPorterEsq]

Hope you got your laundry back buddy, as always icing your cogs buddy, keep up the great work.

[@NarrowboatWill]

You make everyday stuff seem interesting. It's funny how making vlogs makes us look at the world in more detail. Crack on hey kid.

[@dancharlie8746]

Keep cranking it but, Just know pal you can also overfill an engine with oil as, we can ourselves with beer and that is not a pretty sight. It’s costly if you do. Ha we will keep watching 👍

[@RetroRatz]

Sounds a simple question, but I always wondered how people moved a boat and a car! Alot of walking!!!

[@jtothew4201]

Seems like a small motorbike would be an ideal solution.

[@stevenwilliams4916]

The Vloggers 'Weir on the Move' continuous cruise with a car involved, so in effect they walk the canal as well as cruise it 😳

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vlog on the cut robbie keep posting vlogs up and stay safe

[@davidsedlickas8222]

Good morning Robbie well it is when I started watching your latest vlog. It is problematic towing a car around. Washing and laundry ! Tricky on a narrow boat. " David off Crusing the cut " made a vlog on a useful twin tub as did the girls on " Narrow boat experience" As you have a fire on board like "David" he found extendable poles to stretch across his boat to dry his washing with. Fingers CROSSED THAT YOU DON'T have to have Naughty Lass over plated ! Missing a real PUB OF THE WEEK I am sure you are as we all are with this lockdown but tiny shoots of hope are coming. Yes timing is not easy on a narrow boat its as and when and if and not now. Glad you're well albeit under logistics stress ! Keep safe dry warm and virus free .

[@barriepayne1690]

Nice one Robbie very informative once more,hope you’ve got some clean clothes don’t want you stinking.like the log on fire reminds me of my old dib dib days and that was sometime ago.are you building up for pubs open ,don’t forget no smelling just get it down you.I’ve just sampled couple large cans of speckled hen.safe sailing don’t fall in.

[@DeneHickey]

Found your music on Spotify. 'I don't want to go home' is awesome tune.

[@RobbieCumming]

Ah thanks Dene. I did have lyrics for a chorus once. ‘I don’t wanna go home - I don’t know where it is, forgotten where I live - dunno why I’m telling you this’ 😂

[@bobgarner1402]

Nice one Robbie 👍

[@2LaneTraveler]

Two things that make diesel engines grumpy: Sitting around and not running for extended periods of time, and cold weather.

[@dancharlie8746]

True. Very true and I’ve seen some blown by overfilling. Do you agree?

[@2LaneTraveler]

@@dancharlie8746 Yeah, those marks are on the dipstick for a reason.

[@dancharlie8746]

@@2LaneTraveler they are.

[@waynewaring]

Nice one Robbie, cheers 👍🍺

[@simonarichmond3626]

I have caught up on a few Vlogs , just realised Your Lister is air cooled so no raw water intake , Have a Happy Easter !

[@chrissilcox7062]

Hi Robbie hope your well I think when COVID is over you should have “ week of the pub “ a full week drinking instead of pub of the week lol all the best chris from Shanklin Isle of Wight

[@RobbieCumming]

Ha ha what like this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/al6YlomLoaubaqM

[@rwalker9644]

Bout time Mr Cummings i thought you’d come been and gone lol - watching my spelling on that one . Always a delight to accompany you on your voyage Rob

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hi Robbie. We were just the other side of the bridge from you at Lion Saltworks. We knocked a couple of times but no one home ☹️ Hope you are well xx

[@RobbieCumming]

Noooo likewise I have been trying to call you but your number doesn’t work anymore! Be great to catch up

[@REDRedfernOP]

Great as always

[@REDRedfernOP]

Look forward to meeting you on the ‘cut’ one day

[@alanglass8161]

Yea, the Salt Barge is a great pub ran by a very nice Landlady and two enormous dogs. Stopped there many times. They have their own beer fest.

[@RobbieCumming]

That’s great to hear I hope they reopen again this year

[@shardlake]

Let's hope pubs survive these crazy times...

[@nilo70]

One darn thing after another

[@hughcarson6837]

Enjoyed the day

[@getubelogin]

Another interesting interpretation of the lockdown rules!

[@getubelogin]

@isiunavailable That would be 124,000 morons then!

[@andymccabe6712]

@isiunavailable Moron - know thyself........! Funny isn't it, that people who call other people morons make stupid dumbass comments like yours... Too dim to know how dim you are, I guess....!

[@wsatnutter9674]

top geezer as per the norm

[@RobbieCumming]

😂👍 cheers geezer

[@petertrevena804]

So much history the UK has compared to Australia. My surname dates back to Cornwall. Think 1500s time period.

[@johnallen148]

Hi Robbie,nice to see you moving on the canals,yes the lister will smoke from cold dose it have a cold start? They have a sound of their own don’t you think ,how is the family doing hope everything is ok ,o dear no washing for you lol 😂 how far does your family live from wear you moored up ,till next time Robbie take care keep safe,John 💜🌹🥂👍👌🍺🍺🍺💗😂⚡️💜

[@RobbieCumming]

Hi John thanks for the comment yes all good here!

[@vancouver4sure]

So many pubs yet to discover!

[@MrRoyboy55]

too much Salt is not a good thing , but just a few grains in the cup of coffee will take the bitterness out ,i guess canal time is the same a little is relaxing and recharging -- hmm to much is not so recharging , but i see those people on the highway not stopping at all ,, Ever ! the R & B song Sittin on the Dock of the bay -- comes to mind by Otis redding ,, recorded just days before he die in a plane crash ,,, hmm safety 1st !!

[@RedfieldmediaCoUk]

Tawdry laundry 👍

[@islaws4589]

Sulphuric Production sounds like one for the prog rock album

[@halfglassfull]

laundry closing early like its sunday you be ripe til' way past monday but no need to be 2 clean jus' chill and be serene stay upwind in the lass tho if you reek they won't let you into "pub-a-da-week"

[@RobbieCumming]

👊😎

[@1258-Eckhart]

A folding bike (to put in the car boot) would have enabled that laundry appointment, but that gloop on the towpath necessitates a mountain bike, and that then gets complicated.

[@RobbieCumming]

Exacccctly!

[@craigelliott4338]

That mini rap at the end lol x

[@RobbieCumming]

Ha ha ah yeahhh

[@franktuckwell196]

Have you ever been round the salt works museum, its worth a tour, we did it a couple of years ago.

[@RobbieCumming]

No it’s always closed every time I pass by!

[@TheLiveaboardFamily]

Fantastic vlog buddy, great job, can’t wait till we can all get cruising again and I’m going to have teach you to rap 😉 much love mate ✌🏻

[@RobbieCumming]

Yeah i was thinking that as I recorded it there’s a certain other narrowboat vlogger who is a million times better at rapping!!!

[@TheLiveaboardFamily]

Wait there is ?? Who ?? 🤣🤣 thanks buddy, well next time I see you I’ll teach you, young grasshopper.. stay safe buddy ☺️✌🏻

[@jbsmith1]

only found your channel recently, watched all your video's, just great content and editing!:) I bet if you had rung the local taxi companies one would have collected your laundry and dropped it to you.:)

[@RobbieCumming]

Taxi for one... load of washing!

[@jbsmith1]

@@RobbieCumming lol yeah something like that.:)

[@janwilson7397]

You should have rang me I would have collected it for you and delivered it to Salt Works. Next time you in the area use your fan network !

[@anhistorian7255]

Somehow BBC Four sneaked series two of Canal Boat Diaries by me in December, so I've just caught up on iPlayer. I hope there will be more, as it's a joy to sit down, relax and chug along through a beautiful (if sometimes brutally industrial) landscape, forgetting all the nonsense going on in the world, enjoying what feels like being the only other person on the boat. Thanks for two wonderful series.

[@RobbieCumming]

You’re welcome - although technically they haven’t been broadcast on the channel yet. What you’ve seen are standard def previews that were put out for BBC One regional and kept on iPlayer. The full HD version is scheduled for broadcast during Easter

[@anhistorian7255]

@@RobbieCumming Ah, that explains how I missed it, thanks. On Virgin Media's epg it has a broadcast date attached, so I assumed it had been on BBC Four. I forgot to mention the lovely drone shots last time as well.. the big question is, who do we have to pester to get these released on Blu-ray? I'd definitely buy the series for comfort viewing reasons alone. Keep safe and well and thanks again

[@RobbieCumming]

Thank you so much well all you have to do is send a comment to the bbc via www.bbc.co.uk/contact/comments-feedback/#/Your%20comment and if enough people join you they would have to consider it surely!?

[@anhistorian7255]

@@RobbieCumming Thank you. Fingers crossed...

[@Alan-r2v9s]

Hi Robbie hope you are well. Love your videos on here and now on TV . Just a small question for you, which maps do you use and recommend. Best wishes. 👍🏻🤓👍🏻

[@RobbieCumming]

Collins Nicholsons guides are the ones I use and an app called OpenCanal

[@patkirk960]

Nice blogs bud. Cool intro shots. Pity you don’t have the power to run a small washer

[@mikesmith-yj3ih]

Well now you can say with all honesty as you walk around in the buff, but darling I have nothing to wear ? Not in the Supermarket that may be pushing it, when you should be pushing the trolley 😜😂😂😂

[@SailingWithVampires]

Cool #RayBans !

[@andyhedley1250]

Good luck with the survey

[@laknox88]

Hopefully, you didn't have to leave your chonies at the laundry! 😁 I hate it when I run out of clean chonies! 🤬

[@RobbieCumming]

No and I’ve never heard them called chonies!!?!

[@laknox88]

@@RobbieCumming Living in Arizona, the Mexican influence is strong. Literally, Spanish for underwear. 😜

[@RobbieCumming]

Ha brilliant didn’t know that!

[@johnataylor3616]

Looked like a very muddy walk. You have probably been asked before but what canal book do you have.

[@RobbieCumming]

Collins Nicholsons guides collins.co.uk/collections/collins-nicholson-waterways-guides

[@Silkendrum]

Ai 15:27 there is either a huge oddly shaped cloud or an enormous building high up over your right shoulder. What is that?

[@davidapp3730]

Do you have to have the boat surveyed at a particular location? Enjoyed the video and how you have to juggle boat and car location. You need a folding bike.

[@RobbieCumming]

No just with whoever has the facility to lift boat out of the water and with a bookable slot that also lines up with surveyor’s availability. It’s a bit of a challenge! I need a helicopter 😂

[@iangriffiths985]

Harris Gas, I used to fill my Lanny up with LPG from there

[@ChB7124]

You passed us! (New Auckland moored up near Broken Cross). You could have left the car on our drive

[@RobbieCumming]

Very kind of you

[@ChB7124]

@@RobbieCumming and moored alongside us whilst you went for your undies!😅

[@ChB7124]

@@RobbieCumming We're old fogies and met you in Jan 2020 whilst you were moored near the shops and cafés at New Islington, Manchester. My nephew was with us (he's also a musician), and you had a guitar chat. If you're passing pls feel free to moor alongside in case we can help with any boating issues like lifts, shopping, laundry etc Your Vlogs are addictive, thanks!👏👏👏

[@timkerr2094]

How much disturbance do you get in the evenings/nights (particularly in the summer) with people messing about with the boat? Or is it a case of ensure you’re on a fairly remote mooring?

[@RobbieCumming]

I don’t get much but I make sure to avoid mooring on my own in cities

[@davidjbourne61]

Hi Robbie. Great vlogs. I know you write your own music. Do you also play it all?

[@RobbieCumming]

Thank you! Yes I do - I play guitar, some percussion and bass, and compose (adding basic synth/piano/violin etc parts) in GarageBand

[@kimhutchinson1379]

Interested in your comment about preferring wood to coal. We're about to move onboard next week!!!!! Can you explain why? Is it based on experience?

[@RobbieCumming]

I already did explain not sure how much I can add! Best thing is to try both and see how you go!

[@XD9Eric]

Great opening shots especially the first one

[@RobbieCumming]

Ah thanks Eric 🤓👍

[@lionelmarytravels6003]

Hello Robbie. Just a thought. Why didn’t Alice come with you to you boat. Then she could have followed you to your destination and picked you up.

[@RobbieCumming]

She was at work

[@deonvanaardt8532]

Hi Robbie, what is the name of the place you found the nice logs? Also looking for some in the area.

[@RobbieCumming]

Harris Gas on Ollershaw Lane, Northwich

[@seancarr7483]

What was the outcome of the boat survey?

[@RobbieCumming]

Passed with flying colours😎👌

[@christopherwright4573]

it's' grim in winter how them horses coped in the old days on muddy towpaths i do not know

[@philmorrismbe3406]

Bring it here Robbie, I’ve got a machine abd you can have a cup of tea

[@christinemurray2847]

🚴🏼