NARROWBOAT | 2 CANAL DISASTERS in 1 VIDEO !! LIVEABOARD LIFESTYLE | Episode 75

[@chriskearney4058]

Ha ha, my wife and I did a week holiday hire on the Bridgewater from Acton Bridge middle of October. Realised as you no water at Lymm. Loved Lymm but it rained. And, guess what, went to the water point at Little Bollington and nearly got blown off the mooring but a kind chap grabbed the centre line with me and hauled us back in as I had hold of the last metre of rope. Great compilation, thank you.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Wow Chris it sounds like we have had exactly the same experience, rain, no water and then the high winds, maybe it was even the same guys that helped us???? Where is your next holiday going to be?? The Skipton section of the Leeds Liverpool canal is amazing. Happy cruising x

[@chriskearney4058]

@@cruisingontheborder Skipton definitely on the radar. I effectively single hand as my wife isn’t as agile as me and won’t handle the helm. We have our grandson lined up for Skipton, he holidays in that area so is well up for it. BTW we have something else in common besides the same stretch of canal and weather, my wife loves those Portuguese cakes. If you are ever in the Chester area I’ll pick-up the cakes if you’ve got enough energy in that power pack to make the coffee. Hopefully the Berghaus is in the cupboard for a couple of days.

[@desmondsouthwell3529]

Hi, Jackie and Michael. I still watch every episode of your travels. You two are wonderful, because I am not too well at the moment, but I will get over it. In the meantime, watching you brightens my day, as you are so down-to-earth, natural and happy, it always puts me in a good mood and I feel so much better. You are like 'the light at the end of the tunnel' and I know there is brightness ahead. Your videos and comments are brilliant. Thank you.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi Desmond, what a lovely comment thank you so much you have made our day. Sorry to hear you are not well, hope you make a speedy recovery. We started this vlog to record our journey for friends and family, as a lot of people do and it just grew and grew. It's challenging recording footage every day and then editing to produce a weekly video. We are both invested and involved in the whole video production, it's challenged our technical and artistic capabilities. It's great to know we do a good job and what you see with us is who we are, it's just us being ourselves. One thing Michael tells me is I'm dreadful at reading a script (I sound really wooden) hence why we never plan anything and it's just how we are together. Silly with lots of banter. Hope that gives you a little insight into us... xx

[@Nick-mq9on]

The dog was wagging it's tail!

[@cruisingontheborder]

It was. Thanks for the comment.... well spotted, we wondered who would be the first to say that. We have since learnt it is very very friendly. Barking dogs always worry me. Jac x

[@lionelmarytravels6003]

It would have most likely licked you to death!

[@Ian-r9b]

Very complicated these canal designs, jee these guys who designed these canals were brilliant.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Yes, you are right, they are incredible. Love you comments x

[@davealldred]

A dingle is a small wooded valley or dell 😊 great video guys...

[@cruisingontheborder]

Ah ah yes of course 👌. So pleased you are enjoying our waterways adventures xx

[@suzieq2958]

Love the evening birdsong (again😀) (Michael and his kinky - boots?🤔) 😉😉🤣 We have a dog like that next door! Barks at every person walking past his house and at us every time we walk up our path at the side to the garden!!! Sometimes I think he's going to come over the wall at me! 😡 Hubs used to race on the Island, we loved our two weeks holiday every year 🏍️🎡🎪😊 Great vlog thank you oh, and Double Caramel every time for me please 😋

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi Suzie. Thanks for the lovely comment and to hear your stories, we did hear afterwards that the dog she was very friendly. Wow nice to know you have been to the island, it's a great place, many fond memories. Glad to hear we have similar Magnum tastes. J&M x

[@thelastpilot4582]

You mentioned how going from bright light into a dark tunnel made it hard to see. Well because it was dak below deck, the olden day sailors had a solution. They wore an eye patch over one eye. That way when they went below deck they lifted the patch up and their eye was conditioned to the dark. If you wore a black patch you would look like a pirate which goes with the name of your boat.😁😁👍👍✔✔

[@cruisingontheborder]

Ah ah me hearties... I'll get the Captain to wear an eye patch!! Great comment thank you.

[@moffatt43]

Pirates used to wear a patch over one eye,not because they had a eye missing but because when they used to go below decks it would be so dark that it would take ages for their eyes to adjust to the darkness. By wearing a patch over one eye they would lift the patch as they went below decks and that eye was perfectly acclimatised to the darkness because of course it was in darkness above decks due to the patch !!. Maybe that’s what you need to do when you know you are going to be going through a tunnel ? Just wear a patch for 30 minutes before you go into the tunnel and then when you are inside the tunnel in the darkness you can lift the patch ??.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Ah Ah me heartees…. What a great idea. I’ll get the Captain 👨‍✈️ to try it. Thanks for the great comment x

[@KevDYAD]

18:18 A "Bullseye" winner perhaps

[@cruisingontheborder]

Maybe you are right Kev. Thanks for the comment.

[@farmer6861]

Wow, that story of ramming another boat put me in mind of the third Cod War!

[@cruisingontheborder]

Gosh, maybe you and Michael can have a little chat about the Cod War... I take it you have experience of it?? Love the comment.

[@farmer6861]

@@cruisingontheborderForget who it was that said “At sea, the line between war and peace has always been thinner than on land”, but I guess at times it could be applied to the watery road too, although on the whole everyone seems respectful of others boats. Agree with you about the natural beauty of the K&A too. Anyway, wishing you both good road with locks for you, and no bad locks against you. 🫡

[@Micky1884]

Another brilliant video, Lots of history from Michael which is always interesting. Magnums galore and Jackie ! Wearing that summer top again which you can't actually see and Michael going on about kinkiness 😂 . I thought blimey 😅. Seriously lovely video, thankyou so much for sharing xx

[@cruisingontheborder]

Michael so pleased you enjoyed our little history of the canal and the boat lift. So interesting. Ah ah don't mention the Magnums, I'm still having to explain to the Captain when I tried the various varieties without him there.....oooppsss. So pleased you enjoyed, can't promise I won't wear that sun top again..... x

[@johnmullin1188]

😊 Wow jaq you will nead all 6 magnums when you go from Lancashire to Yorkshire tunnel with 3 check in points 😮 make sure you have plenty coffee before you even think about hour and 30min of darkness hope you have plenty lights Michael anyway all the best take care John 😊

[@cruisingontheborder]

Ah ah John, don't mention the Standedge tunnel.... I think I'll need to drown myself in Magnums... or become a shareholder in the company!! Maybe the Leeds and Liverpool canal will open up at Wigan and we can get through there.... keep watching and thanks for your great comment.xx

[@johntickle3120]

Having had to leg backwards through Preston Brook tunnel in 1982 after running aground on rubble following the collapse. I don' envy you travelling through tunnels. That nearly killed 3 families off including two unborn. Still living at Preston Brook but not using the canal.. Best of look on your travels and thanks for your videos.😎😄

[@cruisingontheborder]

Wow what an amazing story 👌 thank you for sharing it with our subscribers. Keep watching we’ve got a little vlog coming of our Leeds and Liverpool adventures xx

[@johnland5042]

Your last couple of videos continue to bring back good memories as we travelled the T&M Canal many times and are very familiar with the landscape,crocked tunnels, the Anderton Lift and of course the lovely hamlet of Lymm where we often moored. I have to say I enjoyed the challenge of navigating tunnels and was not bothered by darkness and frequent dripping. The chaps that dug those tunnels are the real heroes. What a horrible job in very rough conditions. Cheers!

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi John thanks for your lovely comment, Lymm was beautiful so much to explore and I found the most amazing coffee shop too, which always makes my day. So pleased it brought back happy memories. We travel further on the Bridgewater over the next episode as well, hope you tune in and enjoy xx

[@devon6482]

Thanks for taking me out of my home to enjoy good company and pretty surroundings. I do so love these short cruises ! :o)

[@cruisingontheborder]

Your so very welcome 🙏 💕💕💕

[@juliedouglas2888]

Hi Jackie and Michael, great to catch up with you both, we took the day trip boat on the Anderton boat lift many years ago, good fun. Your adventures bring me right back to the uk every week,...........Thanks. Take care and stay safe. xx

[@cruisingontheborder]

Sounds great Julie, we are so pleased to bring back your time in the UK. Thank you for your lovely comments. x

[@suzannehague5203]

A lovely country and very good lvog thanks all.the best for now 😊

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi Suzanne, great comment and so pleased to know you are enjoying our waterways adventures. xx

[@davidbassett4577]

Another great vlog Jackie & Michael … too much choice of Magnum’s though 🤔😉! The Anderton boat lift looks fascinating… as for those kinky tunnels … well! Lynn looked a lovely little place too. Being a southerner (from sleepy Buckinghamshire) I find your videos so informative of places I’ve never seen .. though I have been to Runcorn a few times over the years (to Canal Street to watch my team Wycombe Wanderers play when we were in the GM Conference League between 1987-1993). That breach must have been horrendous for area … we had a lock collapse when they were building the mega Arla Dairy at Aston Clinton on the Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal. Look forward to seeing more of your adventures!

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi David great comment and info thank you 🙏 I love my Magnum but there are so many to choose from…. Which is your favourite? 💕

[@downtheallotment]

Arrr me hearties. Jackie you should have got in that small boat. You could have been the cannel version of Smokey and the Bandit.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Thanks for your comment, it made both of us laugh.... think I would of overtaken Michael in the tunnel if I'd of used that little boat!!

[@tessapetters3936]

Lovely Video and sorry you had some nasty tunnels Jackie. haha. Lovely little place, Lymm, it looks very quaint. Isn't a Dingle a wood , may be wrong.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi Tessa thank you 🙏 tunnels 😫😫. Yes a dingle is a wood and it was very impressive 👌

[@corneliusdejong6490]

Hello dear friends! i love your storys! thanks very much! greetings from a wet and windy Holland!

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hello from both of us to Holland. Lovely to hear from you and thanks for the comment. xx

[@AMERICAFIRST54]

So much history in your country. And many of the greatest rock bands I started listening to in the mid sixties to this day come from your country.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Love the comment, thank you and yes you are right so much history and we've only scratched the surface of the canal history.

[@kennyscouse3388]

Awwh, you visited my village & I couldn’t get to come and see you both & buy you a coffee in person😢 I messaged you a few videos ago mentioning Harry (&then Mathew) Corbett White House on the bank of the canal in the village centre? (If you remember it appeared on the front page of the canal guide book?) At approx 33mins in this video you passed through Stockton Heath. A few months ago I had the pleasure of going on a day canal boat trip from there to the confluence of where the canal branched towards Runcorn/Widnes. We stopped for lunch 1/2 way at the Red Lion pub. The trip was organised by the Warrington Disability Partnership on a narrowboat called Wizard. They do a great job enabling disabled people like myself to partake in activities I’d never be able to do on my own. I really enjoyed this particular video as it was so familiar & close to home. It was just a real shame I couldn’t get to meet you 2 lovely people.X👍🏻

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi Kenny wow we are so sorry we couldn’t meet you, 💕💕 thank you for the lovely comment. Yes we read and responded to your Matthew Corbett post, so interesting. Hope you enjoyed your waterways trip. We’ll be sure to let you know if we are your way again. Kindest wishes xx

[@lizjones8984]

We went through the Preston Brook Tunnel a couple of months ago and were told by the very knowledgeable guy in the boat behind that in the middle of that tunnel it opens up wider and higher and that is where the post office from above fell into the tunnel years ago and it all had to be rebuilt. We went onto the Bridgewater too and really enjoyed it such a wide canal and no locks!

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi Liz, what a great story about the Post Office we didn't know that about the tunnel. Hope you had a good tunnel experience?? Are you still cruising at the moment? xx

[@PeterGaynoronNBJackie]

Hi Jackie and Michael, a Dingle is a secluded hollow, usually wooded. Great Vlog as ever👍

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi Peter ad Gaynor, we think you've got the right answer there for the one in Lymm. Thanks for the comment and so pleased you enjoyed this cheeky video. x

[@LadyHawkUSMC]

We keep a canned air horn close by on deck so that we can use in an emergency. Works great for alerting a boat not paying attention to where they are going.

[@cruisingontheborder]

That's a great idea! Might try that one too. Lovely to hear from you. J&M x

[@graham907]

Really enjoying these episodes, very interesting thank you. Ive just watched episodes 1 and 2. Loving them.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Glad you like them and lovely to hear from you. Keep catching up with our earlier episodes and keep dropping us a comment!! So much fun and banter and it's a pleasure to share it all. Thank you xx

[@graham907]

@cruisingontheborder thank you I will do, I look forward to every episode, something always round the corner. Well done to you both, much appreciated.

[@davidhall4079]

Wow I was at Anderton boat lift last year was a lovely hot day pizza boat spent money in shop love your vlogs and the laughs you both have you will have to get magnum Minnie's for your boat just right for those long tunnels 😅😂keep well ❤you both

[@cruisingontheborder]

Yes David I’ll get Michael to treat me to some minny ones 😋 it’s my new tunnel technique!! Best wishes J&M xx

[@karenjaques3937]

❤🎉😅😁😀🎊❤Another interesting vlog. Thanks for sharing. It's a weary time, getting nearer to winter with dark clouds on the horizon. It's the reason why everything has a different vibe. Keep going regardless of short days , cold nights and rain clouds above and dark tunnels. Its time to keep well adjusted, lots of logs in the wood burner and plenty of food. Then wind your way into Christmas and on to next year. You guys always cheer me up. Thank you for being there and sharing your journey. ❤ from Arizona 🇺🇸.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi Karen, hi all the way to Arizona, hope you are keeping well and warm? All good here, yes the weather will be changing but we have our lovely fire to keep us warm and a good meal and a glass of wine is a lovely way to end the day. So pleased you enjoyed this. Take care xx

[@anthonygainsbrough6809]

We were on the Weaver this year and pretty much the same thing happened to us with the trip boat in the same spot. We were coming into moor on the pontoon coming from the boat lift and the trip boat rounded the bend.he was coming in really wide and looked like he lost control and was taken by the flow. Another guy jumped in to take over and they just missed us and the pontoon but it was close! Enjoyed the vlog as allways

[@cruisingontheborder]

Wow, we read your tale which such interest 😮😮 it’s good to know it wasn’t just us. So pleased you didn’t get hit. Thanks for letting us know 🙏

[@domwilcox8242]

Very interesting vlog again thank you. I used to fish Lymm Dam years ago and it was always a challenge because of the massive number of Pike in there. Don't tell em Pike. Keep up the good work guys.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Glad you enjoyed it and lovely to hear from your Dom. Wow it's a small world isn't it. We didn't realise it was full of pike and no we won't tell them our name...... we know how old you are now!!! LOL x

[@KhalidRoche]

Love your videos! 'Caisson' French for 'box'

[@cruisingontheborder]

Glad you like them! Thanks for dropping us a comment.

[@MrDonmarks]

You guys pack a lot in this one, thanks

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi there, thanks for the comment and yes we did didn't we... busy little cruise on BR.

[@paullemon6542]

Very nice

[@cruisingontheborder]

Thanks, so pleased to hear you are enjoying our videos. xx

[@johnbishop6667]

First canal I ever used from Anderton marina to Manchester and back staying overnight at Lymm . I don't remember touching the tunnel walls but as you say they are far from straight. Enjoy your video's looking forward to the next one .

[@cruisingontheborder]

John thanks for your comment, great to know you have been on the same stretch of canal as BR. x

[@Judith46]

Great video. I know how you feel about tunnels I hate enclosed spaces. I got stuck in a lift once and have refused to use one since

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hmm understand your pain Judith... at least lifts aren't wet and long!! Keep watching, more fun to come!

[@graham907]

Another cracking episode, really enjoyed it. Thank you. I've plenty of episodes to watch, cheers. Enjoy your holiday away.

[@graham907]

Apologies I meant to put this comment in episode 75.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Thanks, will do!

[@therasleys8268]

🙏🏼❤️😂. Good laughs, history and beautiful scenery. Thx guys!!

[@cruisingontheborder]

Your very welcome, so pleased you enjoyed it.x

[@Doog513]

Brilliant video, a Dingle is a family in Emmerdale ..........

[@cruisingontheborder]

Great answer and yes you are correct also.

[@lovelyskull3483]

Thanks for the interesting history. I really enjoyed it. Yikes tunnels, very scary. This was a fascinating video, thank you so much, cheers and take care.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Thanks you so much, love reading your comments always xx

[@robertbrierley7083]

Great vlog nice selection of Magnums but no Almond 😢,Back in 1999 we had a Dawncraft 22 (terrible boat) virtually at the end of the Barton tunnel we met a day hire narrowboat and he told us we should reverse..we didn't good fun.take care.😊

[@robertbrierley7083]

I forgot to mention that big White House near the bridge where yo moored in Lymm was owned by Mathew Corbett off Sooty and Sweep fame.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Ah ah now I love the almond one as well. I need to find out how many different types there are.... maybe you know???? Thanks for your little story. x

[@cruisingontheborder]

@robertbrierley7083 thanks Robert that’s a great fact 👍👍👍

[@googleUser-xz1lr]

Hi Jackie & Michael We quite enjoyed Braunston tunnel when we was on holiday this year 😊 another great video!! Thankyou Love all the history and the places you visit, but how long will it be before your boat changes colour to mint green and is called Magnum! 😂😂😂 We can imagine them being your main sponsors soon! How you going to fit that huge chest freezer in the galley Michael?🤔 Take care the both of you Lots of love Jane & Martin.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Good evening both of you 💕💕💕 so pleased you enjoyed. Braunston tunnel is too way isn’t it? 😮😮. Now there is an idea.. magnum sponsorship I love that idea 👍👍👍👍. Don’t think I’ll stay slim if that happens 🤣. Best wishes to both of you xx

[@alundavies5171]

Really interesting episode ! what with the boat lift and the information on the Breach!! i always enjoy watching!! Cracked me up what with ur Kinky Tunnels!!

[@cruisingontheborder]

Lovely comment, thank you so much. Great you enjoyed our 'kinky tunnels' x

[@lilo7019]

Thank you very much for sharing take care great video

[@cruisingontheborder]

Your'e so very very welcome. Thanks

[@mickclark427]

Hello Jackie and Michael mick from Hull really enjoyed this episode hope you are both well and I will look forward to your next episode and also I think you too are very entertaining lol xx😊😊

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi Mick 😂😂 we try to just be ourselves but we always have great banter between. It’s great that you get us 🙏 x

[@nigelgregory7308]

Once again another great vlog, very informative and interesting about the places that you where in, ps, that's not rain, it's what we call liquid sunshine 😂😂😂

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi Nigel 👋 great to hear from you lovely thought about the liquid sunshine 🌞. So pleased you are enjoying our waterways adventures x

[@rachelshonahague5718]

You've got to try the coconut and mango Jackie. 😃 Stay safe and a lovely cruise guys xx

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi there, ah ah do I feel you are a fella magnum lover!!! Welcome to the crew. Love the comment xx

[@rachelshonahague5718]

@@cruisingontheborder thank you first officer 🫡. Yes I am but let's keep it under the captains hat lol😉 My goodness... could you imagine a worldwide Magnum shortage 😱😮😭xx

[@DB2hull]

We had a coach trip to Anderton lifts. Had a journey on a tripboat to the lift but they had closed the bottom river that day, so we had to get off and walk up the hill, we were all disappointed that we didn't get a full journey!

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi there, pleased you got to experience part of the boat lift, it's an amazing piece of engineering. Thanks for taking the time to drop us a comment. xx

[@paulinelindsay1105]

Nice video in a tunnel if you go a little faster the wash from either side keeps you in the middle

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi Pauline yes you are so right hence why we nearly broke the record 🕰️ when we did the Harecastle tunnel for the first time 2 years ago. Often it’s the entrance to these tunnel which is the most difficult going from sunlight into darkness and often the entrance is at an angle to the canal 😳😳. Thanks for the comment x

[@mickymouse1232]

THUMBS UP "

[@cruisingontheborder]

So pleased you enjoyed x

[@landseaairphotography]

Yet another nice video. Get to see things and history that we don't get down here in Oz. Look forward to the next episode. P.S. You need to invest in a couple of wireless microphones. Sometimes the background noise drowns you out, and the hum of the engine is a bit distracting. Love your work. Geoff.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi Geoff thanks for your comment it’s great being able to record our waterways adventures and know they’re being watch all around the world. We use a couple of different camera depending on what we’re recording and we do have additional kit but it can be tricky and costly to keep on top of technology sometimes. 🙏🙏 for your comment x

[@stuartguy4479]

Considering the damage the repairs were done quite quickly really, enjoyable video guys. Have you ever sailed across the Mersey from the Leeds-Liverpool to connect to the Shropshire Union?

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi yes when you look at the work that was done it's incredible only 8 months. No we haven't done that section, you have to have a pilot on board and have extra safety checks etc etc before you do. I think I would also be quite scared, it is our home after all. Jac x

[@jerrybailey5797]

Interesting piece of engineering that boat lift , sorry about the boat accident that happened, sounds like the skipper might've had a health problem , maybe a heart attack. Was that covered be insurance Michael ? .... and 2 disasters in one video , that flooding of the banks of that river was pretty horrendous, not surprised how much it cost to fix it ..... its funny how we call something from 2018 historic news.... And Kinky tunnels , sounds like nightclub for kinky people 😂😂.... I'll have to look them up 😉

[@cruisingontheborder]

Good evening Jerry, hope you are well and so lovely to hear from you. Yes we did wondered if he was ok. This section of the network has so much history and many stories… more to come 💕 x

[@LadyHawkUSMC]

Maybe a big flood light for going into those tunnels would help.

[@cruisingontheborder]

We often think that when we get half way through, the problem is if it's a two way tunnel you don't want to blind people coming the other way. It's a balancing act. Thanks for the comment, great to hear from you. Hope you manage to catch up with our other videos. Happy Christmas x

[@grahambulled7702]

Dingle small pieces of string used to tie a level line to metal pins, When laying grant road curbs.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Now Graham we didn't know that.... thanks for your comment. Love it.

[@lionelmarytravels6003]

When you get near the K&A again, please let us know. We'd love to meet you both.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Perfect we will of course 💕💕💕

[@raymondbaxter7061]

A Dingle is a deep wooded valley or dell.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Perfect answer thank you

[@paulgbar666]

Rather than an eye lots of people have those airline eyemasks. Wear one at an angle before entering a tunnel a minute before

[@cruisingontheborder]

Great suggestion 👌👌

[@KhalidRoche]

'Dingle' ... a deep dell or hollow ....

[@cruisingontheborder]

Thank you for that, we've had lots of interesting responses to our question.

[@stevepostlethwaite2656]

Saltford tunnel never used to be timed it was a nightmare as you had a blink of a second to see if anyone was in it Preston brook is long and straight but don’t be fooled as one day we was going in and a boat was coming out even though it was timed see you on the cut obsession

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hmmm, hence why caution is needed with all tunnels.... you never know if someone has been cheeky from the other end. Great comment thank you x

[@wilmeaux12]

Dingle, a district and village in Ireland.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Perfect, great answer and yes totally correct. x

[@effkay3691]

German Shepherd saying “hello”

[@cruisingontheborder]

So we understand 🐕. Thanks for you comment 💕

[@andrewthomasfinney752]

Can I make a suggestion regarding being unable to see initially in a tunnel? One of the crew should go down into the cabin with curtains shut, and stay there until entering the tunnel, and maybe stick sunglasses on too. Immediately you enter the tunnel having been skippered there by the other crew member, the 'prepared' crew member takes over, without the sunglasses of course, until either the end of the tunnel is reached or the partner is able to see better in the dark.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Wow what an interesting idea, maybe we should try that. It's a difficult one as I don't like being below deck in a tunnel and it's good for us both to be with each other in case I need to take over. Thanks for the great suggestion x

[@nimbus_tv]

What is the book with the map @11:55?

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi & thanks for your question. To book is the Nicholsons Canal Guide, we have all of them, 7 in the series I think. They are great for navigating around the network with so much useful information about the areas we travel through. Do you have your own boat?? J&M x

[@60degreesnorth26]

I think a dingle is something linked to emmerdale…

[@cruisingontheborder]

Ah ah that is one of the answers yes... thanks for dropping us a message.

[@thoughtsonnarrowboatingwit3882]

Oh no. Not another disaster …🤣

[@cruisingontheborder]

Ah ah this is a natural disaster and a very interesting one at that. Amazing how nature takes over sometimes. Thanks for your comment. x

[@bloodyblade916]

That dog was wagging his tail, he was just saying hello ,he meant you no harm.

[@cruisingontheborder]

I know and yes we now know it was friendly, I think it just spooked me because I was out running on my own. I know I'm a fast runner but.... thanks for your comment, lovely to hear from you. Jac x

[@bloodyblade916]

@@cruisingontheborder , You're very welcome , I think you two make a great couple .

[@simonfinnsgardening2006]

Hi the dogs tail is up and wagging he's fine now if his tail was straight out level and not wagging hed mean bisness .

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi there, thanks for your comment. We now know, after speaking to a local boater, that she is very friendly. Hope you keep enjoying our videos x

[@simonfinnsgardening2006]

I will definitely keep watching love the video. A magnum and coffee sounds like a plan . Happy boating ❤🎉

[@kevinwhiteland904]

He is probably doing what I did I had a damaged trailer so I put the boat in the Odiham canal repaired the trailer then took the boat out again Kev.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Thanks for the comment Kev 💕

[@ianheaton7984]

If the dog had come for you, give it a string of sausages!

[@cruisingontheborder]

What a great idea Ian… we’ll have to keep some onboard just for that purpose 😂😂

[@LongFellow1968]

Hi guys. We love watching your vlogs but I would just like to say that labelling the beautiful German Shepherd as "the most vicious dog you have ever seen" is highly inappropriate and assuming it would swim across the canal and "rip" you to pieces gives the breed a bad name. As a German shepherd owner, I feel disappointed in your unfair, unfounded comments.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi there, thanks for taking the time to drop us a comment. We are sorry you feel upset about our comments. I was very nervous when I was out running and went towards the tunnel and saw it charging towards me and barking furiously. I should say we have since heard from other boaters that it's very very friendly. Jac x

[@LongFellow1968]

Thank you so much for your reply. Both myself and my wife enjoy watching your vlogs. I'm so glad that you now know that the dog was friendly. I just think that larger dogs get enough bad press which in most cases is unfounded. Best wishes. Mark.

[@cruisingontheborder]

@gsxr600k5 thanks Mark

[@johncaldwell-wq1hp]

I WOULD SAY,-THE BLOKE THAT CRASHED INTO YOU-WAS NOT ONLY A "BONE-HEAD"-BUT PROBABLY DRUNK,-AS WELL.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi and thanks for your comment, let's hope not!!

[@johncaldwell-wq1hp]

IVE' RELUCTANLY,-BEEN ON THAT "HIRE-BOAT"--&MOST OF THE TIME,--THE "DRIVER"--WAS "BRAHMS & LIST"--I HOPE HE WAS "INSURED"-(he once tried to "sail-off"the lift while it was half-way up)--in"canal-news"-@@cruisingontheborder

[@tonyp011]

sorry but Lymm is classed as a village not a town and where i was raised which was Warrington we always say Lymm village

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi Tony 💕 yes thanks we did realise it’s a village… cute one too!

[@intrusivenature9758]

Even though most of your videos can be accused of having Click Bate titles, like this one, it was good watch. Lengthy and full of info.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi 👋 thanks for you comment. So pleased you enjoy our adventures. We do try to ensure our thumb nails are representative of the video content… they are often the most difficult part. Too many words on them and they’re unreadable. Are You Tube newbies when we started our videoing adventures it’s been a massive learning curve. 🙏

[@IanKirsopp-lp9sf]

Love your programme but sorry to say you know nothing about dogs.That’s just a big friendly German shepherd with a wagging tail.I used to have 15 of these fellas and he’s not unfriendly.Sorry you had to come to that conclusion.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi Ian, yes we now know this is the case as we meet a fellow boater and they told us she was very friendly. I think I got a little worried when I ran up to the tunnel the previous evening and I was on my own. Thanks so much for the comment and the extra information. xx

[@effkay3691]

Killer😂

[@jonibarger3147]

There's no shame in having a healthy fear/respect for an animal that appears threatening. Wagging tails don't mean its not going to attack.

[@sharoncampbell206]

Be sure to try the Magnum you haven't had, before, and tell us about it. In fact, SHOW us a close up of it! I'm going to look for that brand, here! UPDATE! I googled and they are about five miles from me! I'm in real trouble,now! I can't turk any ice cream, or chocolate in the freezer, because I can't resist it. I can't even hide it from myself! I have tried!

[@cruisingontheborder]

Sharon, there are so many different Magnum's it's difficult to remember all the ones I've had. Hope you have them in the States, they are yummy!!! x

[@tinalopez1522]

The first part of vlog u look topless bc the screen showed ur shoulders & top chest were naked, being cheeky? 😆 lol

[@cruisingontheborder]

Eeekk I know, the Captain does tell the crew off for wearing inappropriate clothing... but getting a safe suntan without strap lines is very important to this crew member. Thanks for your comment x

[@elizasmith4340]

That dog ain't vicious don't judge a book by its cover

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi and thanks for your comment. We know that now as another boater mentioned it to us the following day.

[@Ian-r9b]

Buy a coffee, how do we do that too complicated

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi there, try the link in the about section on our You Tube channel. That should work for you. Great to know you are enjoying our channel so much x