308. The 'wife' and I go boating, from Abingdon to Reading

A long-standing viewer offered me and my "canal wife" (aka good friend) Lorna the use of his boat on the upper River Thames for a few days - thanks Ed! - which we were delighted to accept. This is the first of two videos of that trip.
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[@CruisingTheCut]

A long-standing viewer offered me and my "canal wife" (aka good friend) Lorna the use of his boat on the upper River Thames for a few days - thanks Ed! - which we were delighted to accept. This is the first of two videos of that trip. #AD Visit www.holzkern.com/en_world/cruisingthecut and use code CRUISING15 Start location: goo.gl/maps/ryzdckxRZiXcrg4K8 End location: goo.gl/maps/Mep8GUqViY2GMzMw7 Prior "Scholar Gypsy" videos:- Regent's Canal kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2jNhXikmbqch5I Thames Barrier kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5arZo2hdsSYo7c Central London kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmG1aJioZtCgj68 Ely to Cambridge kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2PMdnR-atZ9ibM Cambridge Backs kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5bcfmxqgZanmJo

[@jserkiz06]

you DID speak to Miss Lorna's Father about this "adventure."

[@mikeyoung9810]

that was very enjoyable. I really missed your regular videos and Lorna is a sweetie.

[@fillhixx]

I take it all vows are valid only for the duration of the voyage?

[@nielsdebakker3283]

I think you two behave as a married couple as well. ;)

[@altacat9702]

: )

[@NeverlandSystemZor]

I love that you and Lorna are so close you use 'wife' to refer to her. EVERYONE needs friends THAT close. Love to see you two together having adventures!

[@sicily6740]

It is so good to watch another of your videos. You are a consummate professional - the quality of the videography, editing, writing and delivery are exceptional. Thank you!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Wow, thank you!

[@robinblackmoor8732]

I have thought and commented the same. These videos to an American seem like a BBC production with a whole team making them. It is like an episode of Top Gear, but for boats. I am not sure if that is the goal, but it sure does seem like it to me. The production values are excellent. Of all the boating channels, I like this style of video the best. This could easily be a BBC television show, instead of on KZbin.

[@Kld4402]

Great to see a cruising video, even better to see you with Lorna!

[@albertjones1386]

It was like going back in time to when you had your own narrow boat and did the wonderful narrations as you traveled the world of English canals. I greatly enjoyed part 1

[@CruisingTheCut]

Many thanks!

[@t1n4444]

Yes, you're correct, but the episodes are now even better in my not so humble opinion. In fact I'm beginning to get quite cross that David has not, yet, been begged by the TV networks to make some "proper" programs depicting life on the Inland Waterways. It occurs to me that if we are to receive proper funding, with built in allowance against inflation and "risen costs" then CRT should be asking .. pleading ... David to create a program/series extolling all the virtues and benefits to well-being associated with our canal systems. Robbie does a reasonable enough job for his Producer but David will do much, much better in depicting all aspects of canal life.

[@chuckneedham1584]

This video made for a lovely Saturday day afternoon watch. Thank you again for what you do. I swear listening to you talk in your videos could be turned into Zen Buddhist audio. You have a very calm demeanor sir! I am always excited to see a new post! :-)

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you! Perhaps I should do Zen podcasts or something!!

[@DST975]

Love the sound of rain on the roof, very soothing 👍 - enjoyed that, thank you 🙏

[@CruisingTheCut]

My pleasure 😊

[@alisonmani3114]

So lovely to see you boating again. I do miss your videos of your full-time cruising and living on the boat. This reminds me of those. Thank you.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Glad you like it :-)

[@leslielutz6140]

This was fantastic !!! The wind shield wiper was hilarious.

[@Oldfaithful61]

“There’s nothing--absolutely nothing--half so much worth doing as messing about in boats.” ― Kenneth Grahame, The Wind In The Willows 😊

[@michaelhiggins7365]

Absolutely loved this one David. t was so good to see you and Lorna back on the Thames braving the high seas . That is a most unusual boat with such a unique design, I can see this as a fun vessel to navigate the larger rivers, quite comfortable and roomy. I look forward to to part two and thanks so much for all the hard work which goes into making these.

[@petitebiogeek]

Great to see you and Lorna on the water! Stay dry 😂

[@CruisingTheCut]

Haha we did after that, the last two days were better!

[@xjAlbert]

Great adventuring with you & Lorna! Eager for Part Two!

[@montyzumazoom1337]

"What we having Lorna?" He asked... "Food poisoning" she said...! Love it!🤣 That made me laugh out loud. Great vid and a good trip, I enjoyed watching it - just like old times David. You and Lorna make a great team, love the humour.

[@MeriMorMick]

Lovely. It was delightful to be back on a boat with you David.

[@lilitharam44]

I'm from Memphis, TN and love your videos. Everytime I am utterly astounded at how beautiful England is. Can't wait for part two! Cheers~

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you so much!

[@mikejankowski6321]

Pushing bodies overboard. Love it!

[@smilysun8358]

Thanks David, loved it to learn more about this end of the Thames. And the narration was very entertaining as ever. Looking forward to the next installment

[@Josh-gy8zi]

I live in Michigan (US) it was a little surprising to me how similar the landscape is to where i live. Obviously the boats, bridge's, and home architecture is quite different. But the foliage,the waters, even the locks are similar to ones in northern Michigan. Enjoyed the video, ill be sure to look for others. Be safe,live well.

[@spumemonk11]

Congratulations on your recent wedding. Many happy returns.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Ah, I should point out the video description!!!

[@ericmunson9830]

David, no one can narrate a vid like you can ! Great to see you cruising again. Be well and safe journeys. Eric in Oregon

[@billg8677]

I don’t comment often because you get bazillions of comments yes that’s right bazillions but i had to comment today.Your narration was beyond enjoyable thanks. Throwing bodies overboard that was amusing.The watch’s looked really cool yours looked amazing. Hopefully I use this term right. This video was Brilliant. May Peace Health and Happiness follow you and yours

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you 😊

[@zapfanzapfan]

I feel we may have to check in on Lorna afterwards to make sure she is not missing 🙂

[@Goodchappy]

Lorna gets everywhere, on Jen on the move channel as well as her own. This cracked me up.. "What are we having Lorna?"...."Food poisoning". And as for that whinging windscreen wiper 🤣. Well done both of you 👍🏻

[@zuvinrat4155]

Brilliant as usual, I used to watch your canal adventures every Sunday morning with a bowl of cereal, my guilty pleasure, keep the videos going

[@leswallace2426]

So good to see you back on the boats with your 'missus' David! The Canal youtuber community is pretty unique and brilliant and although a few have become permanent landlubbers in the past couple of years so good to see it still going strong, the friendships and collaborations between you all is a tonic.

[@Kiwionwing]

not sure missus Yes he is quintessential British gent My wife found it hard on my social media (tiktok car/political) , probably why David is dark horse

[@bensboatbramble]

An en suite each! What luxury!! “or for pushing bodies overboard” caught me off guard! Thanks for the laughs David 😊

[@danieltaylor5231]

A new CruisingTheCut video! Perfect accompaniment to my afternoon G&T! Lovely to see Lorna again! 9:09 Ah the real reason for David's boat adventure, body disposal! Can't wait for Episode 2.

[@janeabbotts]

Your vlogs are always interesting and enjoyable. Thank you, Cheers.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Many thanks!

[@pollenhead]

Sleeping on a boat while listening to the rain sounds heavenly. I must admit even your adverts are entertaining. Thanks for the ride along.

[@CruisingTheCut]

That makes me very happy, thank you

[@Eviscerator]

"... So we fired up the musical windscreen wiper. It's not quite Hawaii Five-O is it?" This is the humor that I love so much.

[@justinsheldon45]

Ironically, just been on the same type of boat only last week and headed up the Thames from Goring. It was a happy event of scattering my fathers ashes near South Stoke , where we spent many happy years mooring up and having a fun boating time. What our captain said, who was a friend of my fathers and still had his boat, long after he sold his due to getting too old to use. The lock keepers have said that traffic this year is down 60% on previous years. We found the river virtually all to ourselves , compared to when we boated of hire boats flat out to get the whole Thames in their week hire. Just weird how you had the same boat for your video. Was good to see you enjoyed it.

[@CruisingTheCut]

I'm glad the scattering was a happy time for you; nicer than being sad.

[@justinsheldon45]

It was his wishes and my family were were happy to carry this out. Its was a lovely sunny, albeit windy , which made things a little 'awkward' to scatter, but his friend said he would let the stern and fenders wash away with the rain due the next day @@CruisingTheCut

[@Kiwionwing]

so cool seeing many different styles and views of canal / river life oh the rain, dispelled my memory of endless summers in UK

[@markgruenberg6277]

Certainly enjoyed the beauty of the upper Thames. Much appreciated. Looking forward to the next chapter. Be well and stay safe.

[@TWTexasA1]

The Dutch barge was spectacular 🤠🤠🤠

[@janebrown3587]

Ooh, the idea of being cozy (and dry) inside a boat with the rain sounds and a little fire and/or hot cocoa to complete my contentment. ❤

[@debbierennox931]

David I have watched your videos since covid kept us all at home they are brilliant your lovely English accent ❤️

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you! 😃

[@henryblake3064]

"...pushing bodies overboard." 😂 Thanks for this video!

[@HanZie82]

"What are we having for diner?" "Food poisoning!" Waaahahahahahaha gotta love that English humor. Wonderfully chill video once again.

[@Temptation666]

oh my. Sadly i don't have time to watch right now. Saved it for later. Hugs and kisses to you and Lorna

[@johnsonslawnserviceministr4038]

Wonderful video very relaxing. I quite enjoyed the rain. It was peaceful.

[@chriswatson9818]

Great video as always David! Great to see Lorna again too. I don't know why but i always get a good out loud laugh at your narration, absolutely love the quick quips like pushing bodies overboard 😂. Im definitely jealous of the whole UK canal boats, barges and cruisers. Nothing quite like them here in the US. Keep up the great work and looking forward to the next video!

[@robinblackmoor8732]

I am very surprised by all of the comments about the watch company advertising. It was fitted in to the video nicely. The company looks like it makes great products, I don't understand the fuss. I watched the Ad the whole way through. I never heard of this company, and was interested to see what it was about. To me it barely registered as an Ad, because it was fit into the video in a clever way. No I don't work for the watch company. Don't bother with replies about that.

[@deltas4114]

What a beautiful journey. Thank you for sharing.

[@edsageseamaster3440]

Really enjoying seeing this adventure - especially through someone else's eyes. Glad you had a good time - looking forward to part 2!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Haha must be a bit peculiar seeing your own boat in the video!

[@edsageseamaster3440]

@@CruisingTheCut haha. It’s quite nice actually to see it being enjoyed. Shame about the rain but love the musical wiper!! All the best

[@CruisingTheCut]

To this day, that sound loops in my head 🤣 it's crying out to be sampled and turned into a hit song!

[@edsageseamaster3440]

@@CruisingTheCut 😂 I’m so sorry about that and know what you mean. And maybe that’s my route to earning a fortune, who knows.

[@peigieeager9073]

I have to put my two cents in as well. Glad to see you on the canals again. Your content is supreme compared to others. Comments are a hoot. Enjoy the rest of the summer. Stay healthy and safe.

[@davidpettitt4712]

David, thank you for another compelling video. I had no idea that part of the Thames could be so picturesque. As for the criticism by some of your sponsored ad, I simply don't understand it. You offer a wonderful brand of informative entertainment and you have to keep yourself solvent. Carry on I say.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@dawnboone2]

Just lovely, David. Some of those homes with the boathouses. Wowza!

[@OhioticketswithRobert]

Can't wait for part 2

[@margaretknight8690]

This is my neck of the woods -great to see you here! Lovely to see familiar scenery from the river instead of the bank. Look forward to part 2.

[@jmcarp0]

This has been one of my favorites, thank you, i love it!

[@caniacstevehenderson7115]

That wzs a very gracious offer for the use of the boat. Enjoyed the video !! 😊😊

[@michaelfilbee2239]

Looking forward to part 2.... even if just to see if you survive the burgers😂😂

[@worldtraveler930]

I had every intention on complaining about the advertisement but as soon as you said made in Austria I thought oh I'm gonna listen to this, you have my interest now!!! 🤠👍🇦🇹

[@stewartscales1564]

Very enjoyable vlog, it looked so relaxing I can't wait to see part 2. 😀

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@LittleKenny]

I'm happy when you two team up. Like you both separately, but you do make a good team. Thanks for the videos.

[@tonytrumble]

Your boatmate is very funny 😂😂😂

[@ncg339]

Loved seeing Lorna with big smile! Food poisoning..😂😂

[@michaelwake5600]

Mooring on the Thames is a total nightmare, you pay £1000 plus for a River Thames licence from the Environment Agency that requires boat safety certificates and proof of insurance and can’t moor due to the endless amount on boats squatting on moorings with non of the above.

[@d4ve587]

Welcome to the Thames it's a con. Full of turds and bills 😁

[@Smannellites]

Great video. Happy memories of a round trip in our narrowboat Swallowtail down the Oxford, up to Lechlade, then downriver and back up the Grand Union. The upper Thames is truly stunningly beautiful.

[@renatomartinez5708]

What a nice trip. Thanks for sharing.

[@greyheron9971]

Thoroughly enjoyed the video . Thank you

[@CruisingTheCut]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@aussiemick2001]

Your videos are the best, most wholesome videos on KZbin. Love them David and love your channel. Looking forward to part two. Hope it drops soon 👍🏻

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thanks 👍

[@ericc461]

Still appreciating and enjoying your videos, David! I first found Cruising the Cut on Prime, and that's how I got into KZbin. :) (2019)

[@CruisingTheCut]

😀😀😀

[@mikejankowski6321]

Musical wiper and Hawaii Five-O! A pleasant and interesting journey shot and edited with charm and humor. This was fun, looking forward to part 2, if you survived the food poisoning. 😀

[@Marcus_Cordeiro]

A serene adventure narrated with a lot of creativity and good humor... Nothing better than sailing alongside good company... thank you for your generosity in letting us accompany you... seen from Brazil

[@CruisingTheCut]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@benhancock1408]

The sound of that windshield wiper would drive me to drink. More.

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

A little grease might make for peace....grease for peace...oh wait....

[@behrens97]

However, It has some rhythm

[@firstletterofthealphabet7308]

more… responsibly!! drink responsibly!

[@charlesxix]

What a great video again and nice to see Lorna, I can't wait for the next part.

[@mv4463]

I love the design of you loaner boat... especially the slider roof 😊

[@CruisingTheCut]

Us too!

[@malcolmrichardson3881]

One of the most picturesque stretches of the Thames - though the 'musical' windscreen-wiper is enough to drive you, well...back onto the roads. Thank you for a delightful river trip.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MultiPetercool]

Ah, Abingdon! Famous among MG enthusiasts!

[@thomasfrench2012]

Great to see Lorna again!

[@ChatGPT1111]

Brilliant journey! Greetings from Cocoa Beach, Florida. BTW, we have a nice long river that goes from Orlando flowing north to Jacksonville. It goes through a half dozen quite large lakes and has scores of restaurants and state parks you can dock at.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Hello there!

[@davelawday6609]

Brill stuff..well done on your new adventure..very comical.. thoroughly enjoyed it 😂.. thanks for sharing kind regards Dave 😁👍👍👍 we look forward to part 2..

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thanks 👍

[@WhitneyHouston4eva1]

As annoying as the adverts are, they keep KZbin free for those of us that don't have or are unable to afford the premium service. That was a lovely watch you have there. It's nice to see someone look at their wrist for the time instead of their phone.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you

[@pchilds80]

The adverts don't benefit the watcher in anyway. It's for the channel

[@dandesjardins937]

​@@pchilds80they do benefit the watcher. No channel, then there is nothing to watch.

[@frankbarnwell____]

@pchilds80 If the advertisers pitched something I'd not already bought might be helpful. Prevertising?Or postvertising. Nvm

[@CherylSteele-rt8dj]

This was a wonderful trip! Thanks David - and Lorna. You're a good team. 😊

[@MrLangDog]

That hilly section of the river was just awesome to see!

another variation on the 'will there be cheese and will it be any good' cliffhanger... get's me on the edge of my seat any time

[@billharris6886]

Well, an invitation to borrow a canal boat for a few days, that's too hard to resist once you have been bitten by the narrowboat cruising bug. So nice to see Lorna again as well! I really like that boat, especially steering up front, sitting down in a comfortable seat, and best of all, out of the weather. The sliding hatch is also a nice feature - Enjoy!

[@groovyboovy]

Well that was a good laugh, enjoyed it, makes me want to go boating

[@K3rbalSpace]

Honestly that was the best advert seguey I've ever seen!😄

[@CruisingTheCut]

😊😊😊😊

[@WillN2Go1]

The rule I live by as a ocean sailor: If it might rain? Goretex. If it is raining? Plastic and Rubber. Nothing worse than damp clothes when humidity is 100%. Great to see Lorna again. Good to see the swans again. It's been a while. Now, I guess they're property of the king.... If I ever befriend a swan I'm going to call him Oliver Cromwell.

[@t1n4444]

Thomas Cromwell would be more apposite ...

[@sianwarwick633]

Red jackets for sailors

[@loddude5706]

'Cromwellian Swans' . . . talk about rudderless! (A swan called Alec Guinness would be cool tho : )

[@jeanfouche6899]

I really enjoy your stories and off the cuff humour.😂

[@grayfool]

Lovely looking area. I have visited a couple of times but found the locals somewhat aloof, shall we say.

[@michaelburroughs7494]

Good to see you out on the water again. Very enjoyable video through scenic countryside.

[@JustinBellingerTV]

Ah, my old stomping grounds as a rowdy youth and young man. Have never seen them from the Thames, though, so that was a nice treat. Lovely episode.

[@Ahkmedren]

That sliding hatch has me captivated. It's the most Mini Van feature I've ever seen and I love it.

[@QALibrary]

You two need to take a trip to Roys of Wroxham and have some fun on the Norfolk Broads

[@BCTGuitarPlayer]

I don’t know Dave…this would have to land within the top 10 of all your presentations. I sat watching with my mouth gaping!

[@CruisingTheCut]

🤣🤣

[@caittastic]

something i appreciate youtubers doing is having a bar that slowly shrinks during the time of sponsored segments, or having the segment time marked in the chapters

[@Angela-lg6jz]

Oh that was such beautiful scenery. Particularly loved the bridges.

[@eamo106]

Loved it ! The Michael Schumacher or Max Verstappen of Inland waterways is not recognized ? ugh ! You are the original man, the Original Gangster, you started this whole Narrowboating vlog thing, who agrees ? LIKE THIS COMMENT if you agree or remember that he started the whole Narrowboat stories on KZbin, everyone does it now !

[@CruisingTheCut]

Ah - thanks but actually "Sort of Interesting" was the first regular narrowboat channel!

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Brilliant. Always wanted one of this broads cruisers in my younger days. Brilliant cruise. Seems very iffy where u can and cannot moor on the Thames. Can’t wait for part two.

[@maryjnorwood3962]

What a lovely trip, David! So nice to see Lorna. 😎😎😎 Can’t wait for Part 2! 🥰🥰🥰❤️

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

A space for “pushing bodies overboard”. Priceless. 😂🤣 Whittenham Clumps is an enjoyable climb with great views. Lovely to see you both enjoying my stretch of the Thames very close to home. 👍😎

[@loddude5706]

Makes me want to buy a squeeze-box & learn the Trumpet Hornpipe! ('Pugwash' theme : )

[@Handlebar-MustDash]

Always loved a story by Peter Ustinov. When asked during the war why he would like to join a Tank Regiment, he replied 'Well, I would prefer to to go into battle sitting down'. 😂😂

[@tiorontoron7531]

i finally realized british people like canal boats so much because it gives them plenty of time to queue

[@CruisingTheCut]

🤣

[@vaidyanathansubramaniam4656]

😂

[@fredmahar5431]

Thank you David, you and Lorna and great ❤

[@CruisingTheCut]

Cheers!

[@dogcalledholden]

And here I thought the single ladies of the canals swooned in bitter disappointment when I read your title, Mr Darcey of the canals.

[@dogcalledholden]

Baby swans are Cygnets.

[@oceana9294]

A lovely trip so far. The views of the scenery, meaning watching for the next perfect, expensive and beautiful homes in the river, were satisfying. Satisfying in that I could enjoy looking but don't pay the taxes! Thank you for continuing to share.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thanks for watching!

[@wmwho]

The body disposal cutout on the stern is a handy feature! 😃

[@CruisingTheCut]

Absolutely!

[@robinblackmoor8732]

According to popular films, I thought pigs were used to get rid of bodies in the U.K.

[@andrewbarnard667]

​@robinblackmoor8732 true but there is only so much a field of pigs can eat.