Travels by Narrowboat - "Out Here In The Fields" - S10E05

Join Aslan and I as we now tackle the two remaining locks at Hillmorton on the Oxford Canal, and then set off in search of a mooring - preferably somewhere near a shop.
Out here in the fields, whilst I may not have to fight for my meals, I do have to ensure I'm within walking distance of a shop. Further, whilst I do put my back into my living and I don't need to fight to prove I'm right, I'm not looking to be forgiven . . . at this point the WHO analogy starts to fall apart.
Anyway, hope you enjoy the video.
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[@CountryHouseGent]

Did you know I have a "Buy Me A Coffee" page buymeacoffee.com/countryhousegent Perfect for when you'd like to contribute to the channel, or simply want to buy me a coffee/pork pie/beer/lamb vindaloo (delete where applicable). Cheers,

[@stepheng3378]

I half expected a recipe. So we could "Fight for our meals." Nice job as usual Mr O'Reily ...

[@mark_vandy1969]

Wow…is this video a breath of fresh air or what? Beautiful scenery, bright blue skies, fluffy clouds, cheerful narrowboaters, great commentary & still photography. Shangri-la! Yes, good to see new build developers have left the Oxford alone for the most part. Preserving the views “from” the canal rather than creating more “of” the canal. Thanks for sharing it all with us, Kevin!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Thank you so much, Mark. That's very much appreciated. Yes it's a relief that large parts of the countryside haven't yet been covered with 'cookie cutter' affordable housing

[@1976husky]

"you exist and then you don't" Kevinithians 3:21

[@steebandrew5075]

Watched your canal videos from the first. Thousands of other narrowboat youtubers out there now, but your style quite unique and by far the best to watch.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Many thanks indeed Andrew.

[@maobfh]

A good photographer can use the most basic tools and still get a good shot. Just as a good artist can use a cheap set of paints and do a stunning painting. The painting won’t last as long but with a digital camera, that issue is moot. Not that I want to initiate this overlong debate as I am an artist, and a poor photographer. My husband, however, was a skilled photographer who would wax philosophically on the benefits of having absolute control of aperture that quickly resolved any insomnia I might have been suffering. Stunning shots throughout this video and I appreciated every one of them. Thank you for making a miserable day much much better!

[@chrishobbs58]

Thanks again, CHG! You are really living your best life these days. Calm, cool, and collected 24/7/365. You are an inspiration to all of us. Enjoyed the scenery in this one, looks like there's the promise of even better scenery ahead. Good times. Cheers till next time.

[@helenel4126]

Lovely, lovely. Your videos make me think of John Constable paintings, if such paintings were mobile. The offerings in the butcher's shop in Braunston all looked delicious.

[@JustDucky-d9k]

Kevin, you look so much younger than you did when you started out years ago. Amazing! It must be the clean canal life and all that inner happiness. Good job!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Ah cheers. 🤗

[@annjarvis9300]

Glad everyone was happy because of the sunny spell thanks for all the views Kevin grand vlog tc 🤗👍🤗the oldies

[@JackNance22]

Your channel just gets better and better, Kevin, the slideshow was a nice touch:)

[@jeremy5363]

Love it when you throw the stills in! 😊

[@CountryHouseGent]

Thank you Jeremy

[@anncourtney7307]

Great video as always and what a fabulous camera and lens combination, I’m going all shades of green!!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Thank you Ann. I've always liked a Leica.

[@davidsedlickas8222]

A very enjoyable vlog Kevin to watch. I hope you are well. Safe journey travels.

[@jaynesparks9977]

It looks like you had quintessential English summer weather in this episode. Blue skies and big cloud formations in wide open countryside. Enjoy it all Kevin. Thanks for sharing.

[@richardjensen6753]

Hello from Kansas! Yea, that boat yard at the beginning looked like it had been the victim of an explosion! My next thought was to wonder if anybody had been killed there!!! Thanks!

[@kcsteeler]

Love your calm, relaxed pace. No hurry. No Worry. Welly, Welly, Welly...all good for Shelley!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Appreciated, cheers. 🙂

[@lisagarcia6314]

Oh it's just lovely. Picturesque. I just love the history. Thank you for sharing the beauty and history with the viewers.

[@kplante7881]

Nice photos…. Thanks for sharing!

[@andyrbush]

I see a wristwatch as a handcuff to time. But yes as you say, time is just a concept used to work out things not a physical thing itself. Love the photos at the end.

[@CountryHouseGent]

I completely agree but it does mean I have no need to buy a nice wristwatch, like an Omega or Tag. Would be nice but what would I do with it. 😁

[@andyrbush]

@@CountryHouseGent I suppose I could get a nice watch but now that I can afford one, I can't see it without glasses. And why spend your money to impress people you don't know with a show piece? And a great tip is never be flash with cash.

[@HelenCooper-cl8jg]

‘You exist and then you don’t’. Wonder how long people will continue to watch your vids when you stop existing! For a very long time to come would be my guess. You have certainly left your mark on the world. Thanks again for another ‘chill’ episode 😊

[@CountryHouseGent]

A very good question Helene. Come to think of it, I haven't thought along the lines of a 'legacy', or future historical impact. A nice thought though. 🙂

[@MERKAMGCLK]

YAY! Kevin and Aslan are back with another video!

[@glennabanano3561]

Enjoyed the video. Your friend from Texas😊

[@marytaylor1187]

Pictures are beautiful.

[@ThomCurley]

Not wishing to sound all wanky and all, but I believe the description for what you’ve been feeling, going about your daily boating business, if you weren’t aware, is what they call being “in flow”, which as a mediative state is extremely good for you, where you just are. Being at one with your actions. In a constant perfect state of action, movement and flow which you described wonderfully, at one with your universe. Sorry if I’m teaching you to suck eggs. But I’d say you’ve reached a perfect state. Nice one, Kev. Some lovely photography too. You certainly have a great eye!

[@marionjohansson4235]

Thank you for the tour. The weather was beautiful, it’s really such a help with the moods of everyone . Keep well.

[@Santafefrank]

Thanks Kevin

[@dimpsthealien333]

Dude! You need to make a calendar! I'd buy one for sure! ❤ Love ya, Kevin! ~Leilani in California

[@HelenCooper-cl8jg]

2:30 Did these locks this afternoon! Love it here…Now sitting with a nice glass of red watching the little fish in the canal. ☺️

[@CountryHouseGent]

It's a gorgeous part of the system, Helen. Are you heading south or north?

[@HelenCooper-cl8jg]

Heading north currently moored between Hillmorton and Rugby.

[@CountryHouseGent]

There's a good concentration of moorings in Rugby, with about 3 off towpath and right near a Tesco.

[@HelenCooper-cl8jg]

@@CountryHouseGent Thank you, very helpful info! Hoping to stop at Brinklow tomorrow and take the dog up ‘The Tump’! 🐶

[@CountryHouseGent]

You'll both enjoy that. Great 360 degree views.

[@williamsmith6511]

Very nice photo! I guess there will be a run on Leica cameras selling.

[@jonmccombs1711]

Thanks!

[@CountryHouseGent]

You're very welcome John. Thank you for that. 🤗

[@rikkiharcourt3868]

Another splendidly good one. What a great looking butcher…….Ye Olde England of my childhood.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Yes Rikki, incredibly there are still those old parts of England we remember from times gone by. I reckon quality local butchers especially are seeing an upsurge of sorts, considering all that's going on. I'm all for shopping local when it comes to meat.

[@nazufani4016]

Smiling & laughing @ 1:30 👍🌸 Onward ➡️ to the finish 🙃

[@CoolHandLuke01]

Still photos were great to see.

[@raytheron]

Ah, yes, Kevin, we know... ;-) Grand video once again. England's looking great.

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

Beautiful photographs! Really enjoyed this!

[@jules9303]

Top video thank you 😊

[@Michael_Scott_Howard]

Kevin, you look 1000 better.. must be from not shaving. Keep the stubble and carry on.

[@patbrandow5852]

So lovely. So Zen. So Kevin and Aslan--with a much-missed "aOOOOga!" to top it off. Special thanks for the photos. The last one, with the bare-chested gentleman obviously enjoying life, wasn't as scenic as the others. But it captured the experience perfectly. ❤

[@friendly_B]

Thank you for another great video and for prompting a memory from my past. In 1981 I saw The Who in Birmingham. I bought a package that included a concert ticket and a coach ride to the show. It turned out to be a coach full of Air Force troops. I remember the whole bus load of us singing this song during the ride. Because we were all drinking, there came a point where a bathroom stop was required. The driver just stopped on the side of the road. Most of us exited the coach and all lined up, basically shoulder to shoulder, along the edge of the road and relieved ourselves in the ditch. As we did a woman came along walking her dog. I didn't hear her say anything. However,when i saw her face she was smiling ear to ear. All I could hear was about 40 young men laughing as they stood draining themselves.

[@patrickleclaire6404]

did you wash your hands?

[@friendly_B]

@@patrickleclaire6404 we got back on the bus and continued to share bota bags full of tequila and grapefruit juice as we laughed about what that woman just witnessed, and why the driver chose that moment to stop.

[@suzannehague5203]

I Kevin sill very good interest scenery on this canal you made good time to near Broadstone all.the best for now 😊

[@joanmccarty6445]

Excellent pics kevin wonderful video thank you for the cruise.

[@rogerhudson9732]

Mouthwatering photo of the pieshop, yes that's a great camera.

[@simulationsteve2888]

I'll be taking my boat out for the first time tomorrow! It's scary but exciting times

[@CountryHouseGent]

Ah you'll do fine Steve. Slow and steady is the key. Have fun. Oh and remember, they don't stop on a dime. 🙂

[@simulationsteve2888]

@@CountryHouseGent fantastic journey! Till I got back to the boat yard and fell in the canal 😅

[@Flowergurl2000]

My favorite flowers, the Queen Anne’s lace.

[@jacquelineryde7339]

Lovely scenery and glad the new housing has respected most of the canal, hope it stays that way. Super Vlog thank you x

[@deacjansp2]

The PERFECT CHG clog! Lovely, relaxed float through the countryside and what glorious photos at the end! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I’m glad I waited to view until a few moments when I could savor it. Thanks!

[@larsen8059]

Love the photos, Kevin!

[@randyw2539]

I'd love to be able to shop at a proper butcher shop. Where I am, it's all supermarkets or... Walmart... 😖 Once again, the feeling you were having translated well via video. I needed a few minutes of calm in the middle of a Saturday afternoon. Your day in Braunston looked glorious! The addition of photos added to the experience. Leica cameras give such lovely images. My lowly Nikon Z50 can't really compete, but it'll do me. Thanks again for bringing us along, and spreading the relative tranquility of life on the canals.

[@jeangurnee]

Beautiful photos 🧡

[@floatybyboaty]

Just completed a 11 day trip from Wincham to North Kilworth, and finding decent moorings was an absolute nightmare. It has to be said, 11 days away from work and all the issues, was life changing. Loved it and can't wait to get back out there.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Awesome news. Yes it's a complete change of reality from the mainstream. Sounds like you may have caught the canal life bug? Congratulations. 😁

[@CountryHouseGent]

Awesome news. Yes it's a complete change of reality from the mainstream. Sounds like you may have caught the canal life bug? Congratulations. 😁

[@alanjackson4646]

Lovely, thank you for brightening my Friday evening. AJ

[@clpotis]

Beautiful pictures! Although I don’t understand the photography jargon, I appreciate the photography. Loved the dog, the church, the man behind the deli counter, and the sheep audio in the background. I watched that potion twice! Thank you! 😊

[@clpotis]

Portion…

[@CountryHouseGent]

🙂

[@CountryHouseGent]

Many thanks as always for watching.

[@727xer]

With all the ducks, swans & geese about. I'm surprised we haven't seen a CHG dinner fowl prep yet.... 😋

[@Barbiloulou]

Love the shirtless guy sitting on the roof of his boat at the end! Great photo. Terrific vlog, thanks!

[@Kev_the-Brinklow-Kayaker]

Hi kev... You've completed the last of the canal past hillmorton locks and Barby marina not too far past marina I turn back for hillmorton.. if paddling from Brinklow not quite reach hillmorton That's a big day for me early start late finish. Great seeing you when you visited brinklow like I've said before, made my day. I didn't realise the lack of mooring alcove out rugby way but why would I on my kayak eh..😅 Have a great journey on ghe grand Union.. 😊 Stay safe Kev the Brinklow kayaker😊

[@Elizabeth-tb5oh]

Beautiful pics at the end. I remember how much you appreciated armco way back in season one. Always look for armco.

[@ratroddiesels1981]

i enjoy it when you incorporate photos in your videos ,especially with your beautiful leica. it was nice to see aslan's engine room in tip top shape . i enjoyed your video aboard gorsuch with engine sparklers. i would love to shop at braunston meat mkt .

[@xavierglansbeek2876]

I say, this is another spiffing video. Jolly good. Thank you Old Chap, cheerio !

[@larisal1500]

appreciate being able to experience this journey through some gorgeous parts of England. Nice slide show too!

[@Lynette21122431]

Finished this great vlog, Kevin. Thank you!

[@winstonsmith8441]

It’s like living in a fairy tale.

[@brockshields9336]

Hey-up Kevin! Good video, as always.

[@StevesRepairs]

Thanks Kevin, this was a lovely cruise onboard Aslan which really brightened the day on my birthday as I'm suffering with the dreaded "Man-Flu" or as my mother-inlaw said it was "Flu-my arse", lol. The butchers looked fantastic but when I saw the chalk board outside mentioning pork pies, I thought that Kevin would be in there like a shot, so when you did they looked magnificent. I hope that you are doing well. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@CountryHouseGent]

Yes my mother was always quick to point out that whatever cold I had, a woman would handle it far better. 😆

[@wendyposselt1288]

I've started reading the comments before watching the video so I get my questions answered. AND gives me things to look forward to! I'm turned around with the timeline of your travels because I wanted to know how you are doing in the now, but had to catch up with videos I hadn't yet seen. I THINK you sold your BMW, but maybe you bought a different one lately so you can camp? Maybe someone will answer this or I will figure it out down the road. LOVE watching these. Lately every day.

[@kathleensmith9307]

Beautiful skies and foliage! I must watch again. Loved the slideshow! 🦢

[@Lynette21122431]

I’d been enjoying looking at the clouds and wondering what could be seen in them. And then you pointed out the Mark of Zorro! Yes! I’ll have to finish this one later. My son is about to pick me up to take me to spend the night with him and his brother and my grand dog. We’re all counting our blessings, aren’t we? See you again before too long.

[@rosskstar]

They should build a canal through the Scottish Highlands a lock every 30 meters would be well worth it for the scenery - and i'd gladly watch you do it

[@CountryHouseGent]

A lock every 30 meters, oh, my,god. 🤭

[@bipti4073]

Thanks for sharing your travels with us. Much appreciated. ❤

[@jameslowe2979]

Beautiful still photos there Kevin enjoyed them alot.

[@petajones6510]

Loved your photos...the weather was perfect!

[@karlbolton6460]

Always enjoy your vlogs, Kevin! Cheers!

[@mommahil4323]

loving the slowing down - think you are too

[@OldNickHindle]

Definitely a feeling of happiness watching this excellent video, with some excellent philosophy thrown in too! 😊

[@candyboyer]

Beautiful views & photos this episode 😊

[@katemiller8113]

Gorgeous stills with that camera. Speaking of time: I save watching of your vlogs until I have time to watch them uninterrupted. Just prior, enjoyed a joy filled stroll along the lakefront path here where neighbors say good morning in passing. I share your noticing of good energy in the air. Cheers!

[@vetworker]

Fantastic photography, you have a eye for detail. Oh how to live without looking at the clock. My life like the majority of people is run by the clock. My goal in a few years is to ditch all time keeping devices aii look art from a watch and take like slower.

[@markabbot-cole9099]

As always a fascinating section, love Oxford

[@Nook747]

FER FER FER FER .........😂🤣😂🤣😂...So funny Kevin . Great video thanks ! used to watch 'Open all hours"

[@CountryHouseGent]

They don't make them like that anymore. Good, wholesome, clean comedy, and funny as a funny thing. 🤗

[@Nook747]

@@CountryHouseGent absolutely...I loved the humour. So subtle. So good 😊

[@richcolgate8929]

As per usual,, great vlog 👍

[@mikebrown6805]

Hi Kevin, I think those 'New Builds' with the red & grey bricks, took design inspiration from prisoner cell block H

[@camdenmcandrews]

Golly, the Oxford Canal is beautiful.

[@CountryHouseGent]

It gets even more beautiful as we go along.

[@geoffreygoodyear3746]

Another lovely peacfull episode of the great journey 👍💪🙏

[@pamcullen537]

Makes me smile whenever the sun comes out the men take their shirts off regardless of physique 😂 bless ‘em 💕🦆

[@CountryHouseGent]

Anything to avoid bikini lines. 😁

[@pamcullen537]

@@CountryHouseGent Nothing worse ! 👙😫💕🦆

[@ursulataylor3906]

A couple of hours tottering in the garden then a trip with Aslan as I eat my lunch . Lovely way to spend a Saturday morning 😁

[@TerryC69]

Hi Kevin! It was pleasing to see the canal so busy. Summer, life, and people actually moving about outside.

[@csjmoore]

So good to have you back on my weekly agenda: I can feel the Zen.

[@johngarner713]

Great slideshow.

[@leslietemby5821]

Thanks

[@CountryHouseGent]

Many thanks Leslie, that's very kind. Cheers,

[@LONEWOLFHMS]

Kevin that young offenders institute was in the middle of nowhere its like a 'Teenage wasteland' 🤣👍🤘🤘🤘. I'm here all week. 😉😁

[@CountryHouseGent]

🤭 Good one. 😁

[@user-br2bf1hl6n]

Thank you Kevin for the relaxing journey. Best wishes, Deb

[@oneshoan]

Love the photos! But my favorite are the two at the end. Thank you for sharing

[@galas1926]

How was the pork pies from the Braunston butcher?? Ya had to have one....😂. Thanks for the video. Cheers👍

[@selajoan9131]

a calendar with the beautiful pics of communities would be nice

[@johnhaide7939]

The highlight of this episode for me was you sharing the really nice set of still photos. Job well done. I have an Olympus Pen-F Micro 4/3 digital with a flippy screen that has a back that looks like an old rangefinder. I like to put on a nice small prime and take photos like you did and sometimes I even fix the ISO and pretend that I have a roll of film in the little beast. It has film emulation capability but haven't gotten around to setting that up yet. I need to set it up for Kodachrome some day.

[@CepCanis]

Thank you for your intelligent contribution to youtube. You are a bit far from Jutland, Denmark, but i enjoy your movies and specially your comments. You have a remarkable way of filming. All the best from Denmark. J-A. Rasch, WO RDAF, rtrd.

[@joannewendt1792]

Haha. When you moored up!!!

[@glennpuffett9376]

Always like before I watch 👍👍

[@timgaines8865]

Thank you for filming your travels.

[@CountryHouseGent]

You're very welcome

[@flossysmith7307]

Morning Kevin. Thanks for the video, beautiful countryside too. I was so chuffed you got your camera out and showed some photo's, I was wondering if you might do that again. Beautiful shots, I do love "cotton wool" clouds and scenery shots. You take care Kevin and thanks again for the video. All the best for now, Flossy and Jan x

[@CountryHouseGent]

Thank you as always, Flossy. Yes I think there'll be more photo's, especially around Oxford, when I get there.