105. Narrowboat journey from Compton to Kinver on the Staffs & Worcester canal

[@johnbrookes2196]

That property with the polite notice would make me moor opposite their bungalow and I would put a notice in my window which says "Polite notice please do not look out of your window whilst I am moored here. Thank you for your co-operation" Great Vlog David

[@CruisingTheCut]

Haha, I like that very much!

[@terrystephens1102]

David, I admire your forbearance in not giving that fool who collided with your boat a serve for his cheek in claiming it was your fault for tying up too close - some simply can’t accept responsibility for their actions - always someone else’s fault ! Like you, I’d have stopped directly opposite the beautiful garden, simply to nark the owners 🙁 thanks for the adventure 👌👏👏👏👏👏

[@cavuk7657]

Stunning scenery David thank you for that and, as always great narration. I find myself stopping the video and capturing screen shots of the UK country side, and using them as my backdrop at work, it's nothing like actually being there, but close enough for now. Have a great day and stay safe, from Florida USA.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Ah, what a nice compliment that is - I expect you do this but make sure your Tube settings are on HD 1080 for the best quality grabs :-)

[@cavuk7657]

Great point, thank you. you can't beat High definition that's for sure. Oh and by the way you were way within your rights on that temporary mooring spot going into the lock, that chap certainly was in the wrong, oh well onwards and upwards as they say, and not to worry, sail on!!!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Yep, still floating and that's what counts!

[@brentsmith7021]

I wonder if the guy that smashed into your boat lives at the bungalow with the sign?

[@x--.]

I cannot believe that joker came out of the lock so fast and then had the audacity to criticize (I had to double check the video speed was set to normal because I thought it couldn't be that quick). Also, did his travel mug say "The Boss" -- it looks like it, such class. You sir a much better person than I; not only would I have felt obliged to point out the error in his ways in the moment, I don't think I would have bothered with all the extra effort blurring his face. If he wants to be cheeky, then clearly he should be proud. And then the "Moor Elsewhere" folks -- sounds like the folks complaining about kids being too loud in the playground next door that was there before they moved in. Absolute... uh what's appropriate term for them... bilgefilth? bilgefeeder? bilgetwat? smh

[@iivaridark6850]

I just began wondering if there exists some kind of canal rage, too? Some people bring their manners everywhere, even in natural tranquility of those canals.

[@cbcdesign001]

I thought the same. He came barrelling out of the lock at a ludicrous pace, what a rude idiot.

[@daviddean5392]

Living in US I get great pleasure watching your VLOGS. I used to always be around the canals as a Boy. Must say the ignorant boater was totally at fault for not assessing the Exit and working out a safe procedure. his kind should not be without a ticket as he would get on the road

[@CruisingTheCut]

Cheers David!

[@DavidMNewbold]

That boater that rammed you was going a bit fast too. I think he could have avoided you if he has taken a bit more time to control his exit from the lock. Then to have the nerve to blame you when he was the one in motion. If I ram a car in a parking space as I leave a parking lot can I say, well it is the other driver's fault because he didn't park in his spot just right? I think that boater knew he was wrong and was embarrassed and tried to offset that by attempting to make it your fault.

[@philmacgregor1374]

He could of put in reverse and stoped or at least apologized

[@cattleNhay]

David Newbold I bet he is a police officer..they tend to be souvenir and do what they want.

[@atariastinus]

I'm no narrowboat captain, but I think he could have started turning sooner and should have been going slower.

[@robertfine5131]

The sign that asks you to refrain from mooring across would be, to me, an invitation to moor I could not possibly refuse. And for a few days.

[@JClark2600]

While running my diesel to charge my batteries and anything else I could to disturb the owner while staying on the side of the law.

[@8MoonsOfJupiter]

Beautiful as always - I'm really enjoying just virtually travelling the canals in these troubled times of global virus armageddon. The peace of the inland waterways is very calming.

[@tovaritchboy]

Really enjoy watching your blog and hearing all your comments, and YES I would be ticked off too about what those people posted on the canal bank, would tie up right in the middle opposite them JUST because!!!

[@CruisingTheCut]

It seems a fair few people in the comments are like-minded on this!

[@JPinFuerteventura]

Even if I wasn't planning to stop I would have moored opposite that house for a few nights. I hate those ridiculous notices that start "Polite notice".

[@CruisingTheCut]

Nothing could be less polite, really!

[@steve1978ger]

unbelievable... boaters like him make me fantasize about torpedo tubes.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Oooh, that would be nice.

[@chargeuk6083]

steve1978ger the African queen

[@cosudu3002]

The guy that hit you only said that because he knew he screwed-up.

[@gardeninginthedesert]

Your bump at the lock reminds me of my experience this week in Gambia. I was sitting in stationary traffic when the vehicle behind crashed in to me. He swerved to avoid me and partly landed on the central reservation but still caught my drivers side rear wing. The police confiscated my licence and gave me a document saying I'm being investigated for careless driving! 😂

[@CruisingTheCut]

Whhaattttt?? That’s ridiculous!

[@gardeninginthedesert]

@@CruisingTheCut They're probably relatives of the guy who hit you.

[@MichaelsMustang]

Janet get two dash cams, mount one on the front and one on the rear, mine proved me innocent in a similar accident and the other driver had a blue light on his car.

[@MrSheckstr]

The V tailed butty.... so I thought I just imagined it! My two brothers and I have been having a winter long technical discussion on what size of canal boat fleet we would need to allow all possible variations of our current nuclear family to cruise ( four adult males two in their late 20s two in their mid 40s , three wives and at least one mother , age redacted, a male and female in their late teens early 20s, three children newborn to kindergarten currently, plus a sampling of other likely relatives and friends at times. Our solution was a small fleet of boats of different configurations that would fit in most if not all locks augmented by shorter craft that could be independently powered but mostly would be towed aft, towed sidecar style, or mounted forward and pushed. I thought I had seen a V notch butty on a Google image search but I wasn’t sure if I building my dreams on a joke

[@trevlamb9683]

I have just spent 3 days of my hard earned retirement watching all 111 of your vlogs (and quite alot of adverts), and a great time I have had too. I don't have an NB but have hired about 10 times, in fact I think I saw a boat I actually hired when you passed Middlewich Narrowboats. It's been realy good having you as a guest in my home and look forward to your further adventures on the cut. I guess I'm just going to have to check out your friend vlogs now. Stay chilled! :)

[@CruisingTheCut]

Glad you enjoyed them and thanks for watching the ads!! Cheers

[@trevlamb9683]

Does hitting the like button ad a few "p" to your coffers? If so I'll go back and do all 111.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Hitting the Like button adds nothing financially but makes KZbin more likely to recommend the video to other people. The only thing that makes me any money is when people actually watch (at least a decent part of) the adverts, if KZbin plays them.

[@raymondsmith7020]

Ive done more or less the same thing and given the thumbs up but not watched all the adds. that`s why i`m watching youtube and not the tv channels, loved every vlog, Much thanks to the vlogger.

[@CruisingTheCut]

It's a shame, if you appreciate the effort put into the videos, that you are unwilling to let the ads play; it's a small effort but a welcome reward for the work that was put in.

[@arlieendsley4]

"I'm straight out of Compton" had to laugh out loud.

[@anthonymccabe7800]

Full marks for composure, he probably expected you to apologise for existing. What a lovely fella.

[@chriswellstead776]

Clearly the boat that ran into you was in the wrong it appeared he had plenty of room but too much throttle, I think in many cases there would have been a degree of canal rage!! top marks for keeping calm!

[@CruisingTheCut]

I was really angry later but only once it sunk in (and he'd gone)!

[@carpy1970]

Funny I was thinking the same, he seemed to just go full throttle straight out of the lock. He'd have definitely got a mouthful from me. Also, if you have a collision on the canal, are you not obliged to stop, like you are with cars? I mean, if someone clipped your parked car, shouted at you then made off, you would be reporting it to the police right?

[@CruisingTheCut]

If there was actual tangible damage then you'd hope he would but there's no law requiring it. The canals are quite the wild frontier in some ways :-)

[@raymondsmith7020]

perhaps the owner of the speeding black no name NB is reading these replies and realising his mistake and cooling his arrogance.

[@MrShabby169]

You are a lot calmer than I would of been David. Why was that clown coming out of the lock going so fast?. It was clear he was going to hit. I would have had a real go back at him. By the way you told us what he said, it sounded like a Yorkshire man so I guess nuff said... Great vlog all the same..

[@CruisingTheCut]

I was so surprised, I forgot to be annoyed until later!

[@ABusAndBeyond]

Some beautiful scenery in this part of the world. Looked lovely and relaxing! Very jealous!

[@CruisingTheCut]

It was really lovely. Worth a camper trip :-)

[@brianglobe1]

I have just found your vlog and I am finding it very entertaining. Tried to explain to my Russian girlfriend about the cut and this way of life even more entertaining!! Please keep the film's coming it's nice to see the green landscape. It's a bit hot in Spain at the moment best regards Brian

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoy them. You've a lot of catching up to do on the videos!! :-)

[@brianglobe1]

CruisingTheCut I have watched them all over a hot weekend

[@CruisingTheCut]

Wow!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thanks, saw that - also the one from the Minimal List vlog which was great too.

[@adambratvold7671]

I could listen to your voice for hours

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you!

[@cathrynbagley8005]

I agree - very relaxing =D

[@CruisingTheCut]

Maybe I should do audiobooks!

[@slochmiller]

CruisingTheCut excellent idea. Audiobooks Anyone?

[@adambratvold7671]

CruisingTheCut you should

[@avroflier]

Glad to see someone else is also irked by the No Mooring signs at Ashwood. It winds me up a treat.

[@CruisingTheCut]

As it should; it's really quite irritating and pompous!

[@avroflier]

I would go and moor there if it wasn't so close to our home mooring which is just half a mile up the Stourbridge Canal from Stourton Junction. Hang on I think I might just do it one weekend and walk to the Navigation at Greensforge for a night out :-)

[@michaelpilling9659]

The guy who ran into you? - going too fast and wrong positioning in my opinion. Another lovely video David. I said this canal was beautiful! Your commentary was excellent

[@sandyelderkin5245]

Really, really sad. Just reached the last of your vlogs [having binge watched them over the last fortnight or so... canal time reaches out even on land] Thankyou for all your entertaining and thoughtful content- it has been a joy to revisit so many places that we have cruised as hirers over the past 5 decades

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you. More vlogs soon :-)

[@philtully1534]

Hi David , I've been watching your Vlog from here in Australia and enjoying your journeys very much. Compared with travel in the outback here things seem comparatively civilised on the canals. You seem to meet so many nice and happy people so it really makes the inconsiderate ones stand out. I hope you make good time with your current schedule.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thanks Phil, glad you enjoy the videos. Cheers

[@MrUltralight55]

Sir, I truly enjoy your vlog and equally amazed at the canal system. Not a very polite gentleman running into your boat, not everyone on the canal you run into ( no pun intended) are I guess.

[@dudleybiker3738]

Welcome to bratch in my village of wombourne

[@rickdearmont9950]

Another visually stunning video! Thank you so much!

[@moondancer5115]

One gorgeous view after another. Thanks.

[@lovelyfloorcoverings]

I'm so mooring up opposite that bungalow !

[@worngimimajosplaynholmes6907]

Do it!😁

[@ObamaoZedong]

While you're at it, get a big white bedsheet, spray paint "don't buy canalside cottages if you hate boats, thanks for your cooperation" and hang it on the side of the boat facing the property.

[@andyrbush]

we need a rally of narrow boats to hold a weekend party there. What is the law on going ashore, I think it is sort of open to go ashore but not sure lol.

[@aaronparker3376]

Hi David, I have to say I have been thoroughly enjoying watching your vlogs on the life on a narrowboat especially when you talk about the different systems and working on them. Nothing like that in Texas unfortunately so I suppose watching you will have to do. Also to borrow an English turn of phrase don't bother over the Pillock who bumped into your boat :) Cheers to many more beautiful days cruising the cut!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Glad you enjoy them; cheers!

[@Tex1947]

Hi Aaron as another Texan who enjoys David's VLOG I agree. They are pure escapism for me and I love the scenery. This VLOG has some great scenery shots so thanks David.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Cheers Rick :-)

[@rgarlinyc]

I was just thinking that to myself - the effort needed in the 1700s to carve out these canals using just pick-axes and shovels... !!! Exceedingly impressive achievement...👏🏻 (And yes, that burst of color by the side was wonderful!)

[@daveh7720]

A major effort, no doubt. But when I look at some of the canals that were dug in the United States through flint and granite, I gain a new respect for the people who did the work.

[@darth_yoda]

7:43 I think I would be annoyed enough to go "Well just because of that! I am going to Moor right here on the on the other side for a few days.. Thank you VERY much! :P

[@glenr7393]

Am afraid I'd have slung that soggy sleeping bag at the rude bloke who hit you, had I been in your place.

[@andyrbush]

Aimed it discreetly so it got sucked into his prop

[@geordieal]

I always find those "POLITE NOTICE" signs amusing, more often than not the intention is not polite, but the sign poster feels that adding "POLITE NOTICE" absolve them of their intent!

[@CruisingTheCut]

True!

[@schizzlschnitzl]

"polite notice: we hate you. go away." okay... actually: not okay.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Quite!

[@shaneanderson1036]

Lol . Get that sign and re write it so say . Please do tie up across from our lovely garden . We love boats . Say hello and come over for tea !!

[@smudolinithegreatdragobear2433]

And now I eat my comment from 2 videos ago since there is the reference.... Straight outa compton! Crazy cut cruizer named Ice Cube! (it is imperative to spell cruizer with a z here!)

[@dhcrasher1]

I'm going through all the vlogs in sequence David, and thoroughly enjoying the sections you're cruising through now...my first canal boat experience was doing The Stourport Ring......ohhh, the Tardebigge Flight 😳 lol...bringing back lots of happy memories 😃 But that extremely rude guy boiled my blood, entirely his bad "driving" at fault.

[@nickcheney8937]

Wow, amazing scenery. Thank you for sharing.

[@pootle2768]

Another fantastic vlog. The donkeys were so cute! I can't believe how selfish and annoying the people who put that "do not moor opposite our precious house" sign up are. Grrrrrr. I would moor there deliberately and wave at them every time I saw them. You are the king of the montage of prettiness. Thank you

[@CruisingTheCut]

Wave with a beaming smile! Cheers Mandy :-)

[@10p6]

The fun in 1989. When my parents invited my uncle to drive down from Manchester to meet us in Swindon, not telling him which Swindon to meet us at. Amazingly he figured out which one it was. It was nice having another set of hands for all the locks, as back then no one helped you.

[@stilcrazychris]

Your vlog made me fell peaceful today. Thank you for sharing. That bloke that hit you could of said he was sorry for hitting you. People knot paying attention just make me mad. You take pride in trying to take care of your stuff then others don't give a crap & bash your stuff. Oh gets me heated. I think I'm more upset then you. lol.. And it's your boat. Well you have a great rest of your week. Be safe on the water, Chris

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thanks. I'm moored up and calm now :-)

[@danielueblacker9118]

Ice burg straight ahead....... that must have been Captain Smith that hit you.....

[@Budnbuf]

Loved the greens of summer and the purple too!

[@dulciebarnes6228]

Lovely vlog, really enjoyed it. I would have moored opposite that bungalow on purpose and put a big V sign in the window!

[@thepigwillfly5869]

I've now caught up to you on the vlog....I worked my way through all the old ones. I must say, your adventures makes me want to hang it up and "cruise the cut" as well.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Do it! (after a careful period of consideration and assessment, of course ;-)

[@hasan_z]

^you need an extra bracket to close at the end, the one you put is being used for the smiley and therefore doesn't count

[@markbainbridge3240]

Another very relaxing and professional video. I am guessing the one dislike at the time of writing must be your opponent in the great crash of the lock landing. Once again all the very best.

[@CruisingTheCut]

I have a handful of regular dislikers; they're like family ;-) ;-)

[@RoyCousins]

Your Vlog brings back great memories of cruising on the Staffs & Worcs ten years ago (!). It hasn't changed much, apart from BWB becoming CRT.

[@sgit1]

Wondering about the boat coming out of the lock. Couldn't he have stopped his boat by reversing the engine and given you a chance to get out of his way? You could see how it was going to end up and so could he. Strange - was it the, "I'll show you," mentality or the, "I can't be bothered" personality? Oh, well.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Yes he could have. I didn't have time to untie and move back (not that I should have had to) because he thumped me before I could have done anything.

[@namespacetoosmall]

Even just watching that I wanted to deck him. Which is why I probably shouldn't be a full-time boater. :)

[@tomdallas1211]

Awesome Countryside. I really enjoy your Vlogs . thank you for sharing

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

I think that was one of the prettiest cruises so far David. I could feel the tension as the other boat was about to hit you. Ugh...how rude. He added insult to injury. I'm glad you are ok. Thanks for the trip!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Cheers

[@mjallenuk]

Chances... just this morning I read about the Bratch Locks in John Liley's The Journey of the Swan. A wonderful nugget of canal history and the only ones like them on the system. Mostly because they learned how bloody stupid it was quite quickly! Still... smashing that you included it.

[@CruisingTheCut]

They are rather splendid.

[@dwightturner3070]

One of the most enjoyable vlogs so far!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you

[@cassrailroad5358]

Love all the scenery on all your vlogs.

[@charliewilson4670]

The absolute arguance of the bloke that crashed into you mmmmmm loved the video and the view's ☺👍

[@suesmith6721]

Another brilliant vlog! Get so excited to see the notification flash up. Can't believe those people, lucky enough to live next to a canal put that ridiculous sign in their garden. I hope everyone who passes there now moors up for a while! :-) x

[@CruisingTheCut]

Ha!

[@bagbirdsarah]

I was similarly offended by another of those 'polite' notices on the Lancaster Canal a while ago. Good to know I'm not alone in my (maybe somewhat disproportionate) outrage and immediate desire to do the opposite! Would be fun to have a photographic collection of these obnoxious signs wherever they are spotted on the Cut. Am now working my way through your excellent vlogs from the beginning after hopping about a bit - very entertaining and a wealth of information for a prospective canal wanderer. thank you!

[@williamjordan811]

You win the Internet Title Contest By FAR!! hahaha Cheers, and as always, God bless

[@CruisingTheCut]

Haha, thanks William :-)

[@blitzie1233]

Beautiful scenery. I love your videos, the music the water the boats . So relaxing to me. Nice after a long day in a building. Thanks great work!!

[@Designsbyg]

i love some of the names of the places you pass thru. I must admit that places like Cowroast sounds much more appetizing then Stewpony...

[@hogwashmcturnip8930]

The Stewponey was a pub/Hotel, with a 30s Deco Lido. The name came about because the man who had it built and owned it went to Estepona in Spain and met his wife, a Spanish senorita. He brought her home with him, they started the hotel, but us Black Country folk struggled with Estepona, so it became Stewponey. She was apparently a much loved lady who took great care of people in need. The hotel was a landmark. It is long gone, but the developers who built an estate on the land kept the name, so my friend lives at Stewponey! Nothing sinister about it at all.

[@mikerobson1786]

David Lovely scenery, really nice. Again looking at the map I just would not have expected it. That collision! you must have been furious. The angle on exiting that lock looked awkward due to the lock design, but the strange things was, as you pointed out, the collision appeared inevitable from some way out, but no attempt seemed to be made to slow down - and then claiming it was your fault, unbelievable! Re staircase locks. There is a 3 lock staircase at Grindley Brook on the Llangollen. At non peak times of the year you have to operate it yourself. It is a real bottleneck in summer so the operators are there in summer to calm and organise the frustrated queues of boaters as much as to operate the locks I was told. Unlike single locks, you obviously can cause quite a flood if you get a staircase wrong. Also, they often differ, apparently at Grindley Brook you have to half fill the middle lock to a marker before you commence the descent sequence. If you ever have to operate a staircase on your own it would be very interesting and helpful to see you do it in some detail, as operating a staircase lock is an aspect of canal boating that I have yet to take on and a task that fills me with some trepidation. Mike

[@CruisingTheCut]

That staircase sounds interesting! I wouldn't worry about them; I've done two now (both a pair of locks, in sequence) and you just need to ensure they're filled / emptied per the instructions and don't take anyone else's advice on how it should be done (I went in one with a pair of "experienced" boaters and they promptly emptied both chambers, where the top one needed to be full!)

[@carpy1970]

I'd have felt very tempted to stop and moor directly opposite that sign and stay there for 14 days just to make a point lol, but that's just me.....

[@CruisingTheCut]

Me too, if I'd not been trying to get a move on. Also, it's on a corner so not a great spot anyway. Don't know what they're so fussed about!

[@carpy1970]

Stuff like that is like a red rag to a bull to me. The way it's worded annoys me as well, very passive aggressive. I'd have possibly considered making a big sign that said "POLITE NOTICE. Please f^&k off. Thank you for your cooperation." and proudly displaying it on the side of the boat while I was moored there haha. I've got a thing for standing up for my rights, even if it means going out of my way to do so.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Haha, true

[@plod97463]

carpy1970 I know several who will now that they know it's there!

[@beeurd]

Is it bad that I'd have moored opposite the bungalow whether I wanted to stop or not, just to spite them?

[@glenr7393]

so would I

[@jugglerjim01]

I want to get a boat just to go and moor there lol

[@bwghall1]

sleeping bag. I was out to sea in a choppy sea. old rope around my prop. I was on my own. I am a male and was 25 at the time. there's only one way to clear the rope wrapped around. and that is to dive in and cut it free. so in I jumped with a rope around my waist so as I and the boat did not separate and I drift away, after much cussing got prop free but trying to get back in around the carvel-built boat was very exhausting, nowhere to latch your feet on, so, John, I would have given anything for your hatch. Enjoy all your Vids and clear presenting so big thanks. I`m 80 plus now armchair sailer.

[@CruisingTheCut]

That sounds somewhat scary!

[@mdcbert]

"Straight Out of Compton" bwahaha, your titles crack me up! Easy-E would be proud!

[@bobham919]

the titles with the words that allude to current cultural phrases seem to have been copied by some other narrowboaters for their titles. if i am not mistaken

[@ourbackyardwildlife]

Well, this has been one of the most enjoyable Christmas breaks in a long long time. Starting at episode 1 about a week ago this is where I need to slow down as back to work tomorrow. Still hope to get a few episodes in each night moving forward. Hopefully you will see a little bump in your next youtube check (sorry, cheque) I sat through as many ads as I could stand to.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you!

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

My goodness how rude to hit you and the sign too. Beautiful scenery.

[@CruisingTheCut]

:-)

[@ltrtg13]

The Dunsley tunnel reminded me. A couple of years ago I was reading a short article about someone cycling from Sandwell Valley to Aldridge along the Rushall canal. From memory they got off when the canal changes name to the Daw End Branch. At one point in the article they said they went through a tunnel. I'm not sure where the tunnel is. there are wide road bridges under main roads. Plus I thought tunnels went through hills. Not over the top. As there is 9 locks on the Rushall canal and they still have at least 2 or 3 locks to get to the top.

[@stevencarter9401]

Lovely! Apart from shouty man, we've met some of those. If he had come out very slowly and then turned, he'd be ok and so would've your boat! Busy re-blacking our sides now after 500 miles and over 400 locks this year! You should've got that chap to autograph his bump!! Thanks.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Slowly would have been much better.

[@RobbieCumming]

3:25 Your poor boat.8^( What a plonker and far too proud to say sorry! Perhaps he's related to the people with the snooty garden. Hope you enjoy your upcoming summer break.

[@CruisingTheCut]

It's been very pleasant :-) Cheers Robbie

[@0HARE]

Thanks for another great episode. I really enjoyed it. Your island is quite lovely at times, and this one showed it off well. Good Vibrations

[@CruisingTheCut]

Good; cheers

[@kmanison]

Well Timothy West, in one of his narrowboat trip programes, did say narrowboating was a "contact sport." No excuse for not using reverse through. Great vlog, wonderful counrtyside, thanks.

[@CruisingTheCut]

It bloody well isn't!!!

[@michaelhickman3790]

We had our wedding reception in 1984 at the Stewponey Inn which was a landmark that used to be near the canal. It’s been knocked down now for houses. We lived in Stourbridge prior to emigrating to Canada in 2004. Great part of the canal system. Steeped in history.

[@zargon4]

The scenery along this particular leg I would personally rate among the top I've seen. I particularly enjoy your format of chatty narrative, sans distracting music, with insertions of points of interest. Many things, big & small that catch the eye, i.e. anglers with extremely long poles, a prowling cat, bumper boats at a lock entrance, MGB in bristol condition, grazing donkeys, staircase of locks, burst of color, & Devil's Den, etc. A couple of questions, if I might: (1) What is the large pipe behind you & overhead, seen behind you after leaving the last locks before Swindon? Irrigation water? (2) Are most narrowboats painted a dark color for a practical reason, tradition, or aesthetics? (The "look" is great, and most look well-kept!) Thanks!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you. No idea about the pipe; could be water, gas, oil, electric... I suppose it must be tradition, though you sometimes see brightly coloured ones. Cheers.

[@dbpearce0946]

Thanks!! Love your Vlogs,,,,So Comforting,Countryside So Beautiful!!!!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Cheers Don

[@samredfearnmtb2773]

I also really enjoy watching your videos

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thanks

[@mikedudley3053]

Keep it up Dave, still wintery this end, so enjoy your trips as a diversion.

[@CruisingTheCut]

More cruising soon :-)

[@olavlovaas]

great video and again very pretty natur.You do a good job to blend in nature and the life at canal.Amazing that i was handmade,thats hard work

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you. Yes, lots of hard work!

[@derrickfelix503]

Grand video David Cheers.

[@sarahaugustine4185]

Great episode. Thanks. After the crummy day I had at work today, your vlog made my soul alright. No pressure on your timeline for future vlogs but I seem to need them regularly.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Ah, they turn up when I feel like editing and that's all I can promise!!

[@nbflyingfox4672]

As ever a top notch vlog David.. not going to delve into the lock incident as others have voiced the same sentiments as myself. Once again fantastic scenery and great looking canal journey. Look forward to the next one. Good luck..

[@CruisingTheCut]

Cheers Liam

[@Thecarguy1254]

A tidy MGB, I too would love one of those!

[@maryanngriffin6428]

the scenery is awesome! and beautiful.

[@andrewriley1664]

I've watched this episode for the umpteenth time and realised that 50 years ago I lived behind the wood at the beginning of this vlog! Spent many days as a 10 year old playing in the fields shown...happy memories!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Lovely!

[@eddyquette]

Dear David, only discovered your vlogs a few days ago. Your screenshot captions for each video crack me up - thanks for "Straight out of Compton", as well as "Shugadelic" and many others.

[@harryharry8384]

loving that don't more opposite the bungalow sign.. reminds me of the boater down from the boat inn cheddleton who shouted at me on the road opposite while parked up in my camper for a night.. Apparently our 60 k motorhomes make us gypsies and we pay no tax and we should beep beep move on.. and far worse. it was amusing to record it and play it back full volume through vehicle stereo while she sat outside the pub for all to hear !!!

[@lorispain1]

Was the guy who hit you not going a tad too fast?

[@boatfaceslim9005]

Yes. Too fast and not in full control of his boat.

[@greathodgy22]

I do enjoy the countryside you are Cruising through being from the foothills of the Rockies here in Alberta. Having my own channel I do admire your editing skills and the narration blends the scenes together perfectly. Thank You.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you!

[@BeechSportBill]

OK , vandemonium videos caught up. Back to the ‘CUT!

[@bren106]

Bridge - under, tunnel - through, apparently. I feel an invention coming on. One of those boxing gloves on a spring we see in Roadrunner cartoons to fend off poor navigators. I'll call it a bow puncher for the patent.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Wise words

[@CruisingTheCut]

"Bow puncher"; sign me up for one!

[@colinsutherland8965]

'Dudluuy' a very decent rendition of the accent sir! 🤣

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you kindly

[@peters8583]

Better late than never 😊I appreciate dis vlog immensely. Thank you very much !!!!🖐🖐

[@wbrown62]

Great video! Thank!

[@1trackmind_]

I like the look of the Dunnley “tunnel”, much more inviting than the Harecastle.

[@ronnielloyd4676]

Hi David, You're getting so good at tunnels these days! You took that Dunsley Tunnel as though it wasn't there! I remember the days when you used to make a fuss over them ;)

[@CruisingTheCut]

Hahaha, tunnels are easy :-) :-)

[@Oscarsadventures]

Ronnie Lloyd He'll be doing Stanedge tunnel soon !

[@CruisingTheCut]

Let's not get carried away...

[@aussiechickonaboat4187]

Great video, this whole stretch is right by me and where I'll soon be settling into my own boat shortly

[@cpl4]

Compton to Stourport...? I'm sure I didn't see Stourport on that vlog! Haha! Kinver really is a beautiful place. Spent many weekends there as a scout years ago at the village scout camp. The Rock Houses (owned by the National Trust) are well worth a visit! I was also hoping for a bit of footage through the lock at Wolverley. Oh well! Excellent vlog as always!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Dang it, you're right and I've changed the title. That's what happens when I split a too-long vlog (to Stourport!) into two!!

[@cpl4]

CruisingTheCut Glad to be of service! Looking forward to the next vlog now!😄

[@norburynarrowboater]

My dad used to help run those scout camps at Kinver! I have some very happy memories of barbeque evenings there; and that grassy smell under canvas - so evocative - is coming back to me now! :-D

[@eamonfire]

Surprised the CRT people didn't have a word with the bloke who epically failed to steer properly out of the lock!

[@CruisingTheCut]

They’re not CRT staff, just official volunteers so it’s not really within their remit to do so. They did shake their heads and comment to me though.

[@eamonfire]

@@CruisingTheCut well it sounds like they were on your side anyway! Keep on cruisin!

[@RealLuckless]

If I ever do a canal vacation out that way, I think I'll try to remember to see if that property still has the sign up asking people to not moor across from them... Then get a speedo, moor across from them, and spend a few days doing fat-white-guy-yoga on the roof...

[@CruisingTheCut]

What a splendid thought. If that ever happens, let me know how it goes eh?!!