299. The most soothing way to travel

In order to film the boats featured in my last video, we took them out for a cruise. It was raining. Here is the footage from that gentle trip along the canal.
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#AD Visit ABC Leisure at www.abclg.com or call 0330 333 0590 for everything to do with canal boats. In order to film the boats featured in my last video, we took them out for a cruise. It was raining. Here is the footage from that gentle trip along the canal. Prior video can be seen at kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH22eWOeeKmcZ6M Start point: goo.gl/maps/Jabf1uH3MjozcV2B9 Parkhead basin: goo.gl/maps/zhWXJNfvhuJtN2os5 Birmingham Canal Map: canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network/birmingham-canal-navigations If you have enjoyed the video, a tip can be left via www.ko-fi.com/davidjohns or www.patreon.com/CruisingTheCut

[@canbaba9706]

God bless you! Very cheerfull to watch like these videos in Türkiye on June.

[@roboftherock]

I did try that web address quoted and was shocked to get a message of it being an unsafe site. Googled ABC Leisure Group and found a totally different address altogether.

[@bruceyoung1343]

Even though 5000 RIVITS was only going 4 mph it sure put up a wake. Probably from hull design

[@AMPProf]

MI6 Transmitters??? Ehhh

[@ioanD]

Very big mistake that UK didn't deepened and enlarged it's land navigation channels. It is not too late, but now for a true modern shipment - maritim shipment channels.

[@DanielDenoted]

Thank you for dealing with us rain folks always asking for rain videos. It’s an addiction and we are well aware lol

[@MikaelKKarlsson]

I feel like the occasional bird sounds perfects it. 🙂

[@DanielDenoted]

@@MikaelKKarlsson rain plus the bird chirps, the quiet motor rumbles, maybe a cow or sheep In the distance. Perfection.

[@allaurence1092]

I sometimes scroll thro your videos to look at the titles as they make me laugh! then I see the picture and find I cannot resist to know more, having watched the videos I then feel its only polite to leave a comment 🙂

[@LeoStarrenburg]

Rivits is what we call in The Netherlands an "opduwertje", a small boat just big enough to carry a substantial motor and fueltank. They were used in the transition period from towed to self-propelled barges. Leashed to the side of a former towed barge they saved the owner a costly - if at all possible - refit of his barge.

[@paullaviolette2610]

When I was a kid I grew up on a floatcamp (floating logging camp in British Columbia) the sound of rain on the water is a big part of my life. Thanks for recording that sound.

[@nationalspringwestbromwich6656]

The masts you refer to are Turners Hill transmitters the one is a television transmitter and the other for radio.

[@frankquevedo6001]

I am So glad you didn’t fully gave up the canals. You videos are extremely informative and a serene pleasure to watch. CARRY ON CRUSING THE CUT! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you! Will do!

[@peterandersen8922]

Blue to the mast, red to the fly, yellow to the deck and white to the sky. P and O flag. Love it. Great video

[@eekee6034]

4:58 Well, that's appropriate. A steam engine once pumped water out of Windmill's End mine! ;) That was a lovely video, David! A good balance of peacefulness and, as you put it, the hot hatch of the canals! :)

[@CruisingTheCut]

Many thanks!

[@gubieone]

Love the rain sounds. We don't get much of that here in New Mexico.

[@Babycheezes]

Liked it as soon as I heard "crunchy diesel" 😂

[@FerroequinologistofColorado]

Your videos always are such a joy!

[@darrenwilson8042]

Travelling a peaceful canal ending at a community owned basin. So nice - an oasis of decency in what tonight is proving a corrupt and bitter world. When people mock enthusiasts I have always said it would be a much better place if more people were train spotters and bird watchers and how are happy to pootle up Britains waterways be it as a lifestyle or a holiday. With age I find comes wisdom.

[@WeddingVegetables]

Boshboil, what an amazing name and word. :) Thanks for yet another entertaining and relaxing video!

[@vaughanellis7866]

The transmission masts were probably en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turners_Hill_Transmitter

[@andyrbush]

I always enjoy your videos and especially enjoyed hearing the rain. So cozy on the water in the rain I don't know why.

[@VanderlyndenJengold]

Those transmitters belong to, and are operated for the benefit of, Noddy Holder. Mr Holder provides all the Bovril to Birmingham and these transmitters inform him when stocks are low etc.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Good point and likely true.

[@geordieal]

Bogwoppit…possibly my new favorite boat name!

[@timothymulholland7905]

I love the patter of rain in the country. I will play appropriately videos to relive it. Thank you!

[@maryjnorwood3962]

Lovely video! It’s so nice to be on the canal again, with you, David. 😎💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🥰

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you! 😃

[@PeterGagen]

This video would have made a very good BBC test film. Your probably too young to remember them. They were used at the start of the BBC 2 service about 1970. They were always fun, as is your video. Well done. I think the masts were turners hill. DAB and TV repeater if I am not wrong.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Cheers

[@robertoler3795]

well done hard to see what antennas they are from the resolution but they look like TV WB5MZO

[@edsageseamaster3440]

A Fantastic video David. Thank you for showing us Ferris and Rivets! Email headed your way (finally) All the best Ed

[@stanleyromanowski9816]

Enjoyed the vlog. It has been 19 days since we've had a measurable rainfall in the Pittsbugh, Pennsylvania area. Almost forgot what rainfall sounds like.

[@helenedansereau9255]

Really lovely bit of filming. Very soothing outing to watch. Almost makes me want to go for a walk in the rain.

[@contactmiller]

the Canal King returns with cheese sandwich in hand

[@markgruenberg6277]

Very informative and enjoyable video. Thanks for sharing. Be well and stay safe.

[@BCTGuitarPlayer]

Crunchy & delicious…only Dave… 😂

[@CruisingTheCut]

So good 😋

[@CruisingTheCut]

🙄

[@BCTGuitarPlayer]

@@CruisingTheCut Some might say, never quit your day job; I say that’s not a problem…you could always double as a comedian;)

[@camdenmcandrews]

Thank you for this amazingly beautiful canal trip. 😃

[@CruisingTheCut]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@xLeaDFusioNx]

Hey would you be able to troll fishing off the back ? Or would there not be many fish in that water ? ❤🇨🇦🍻

[@CruisingTheCut]

Plenty of fish!

[@carolinegreenwell9086]

diesel fumes ... crunchy and delicious ?????

[@CruisingTheCut]

Yes 😊

[@jamesa7506]

@@CruisingTheCut mmmmmm😋

[@youareawesome5236]

Can a person use a canoe/kayak to ride the canals? Also can they take camping equipment n sleep near the paths/sheep/fields? Also, can you eat fish from a canal? Go the Broncos.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Yes (if properly licensed); not really (not enough space on the towpath plus private land); no.

[@markjones4704]

rowley regis tv and radio transmitters i think

[@stephengardiner9867]

Could have called it Ferrous Bueller! Trimly built but it does seem to ride lower in the water than most narrowboats. That's a lot of metal plate to shape. weld and... well... rivet as a build it yourself!

[@stephengardiner9867]

Rivets is both a narrowboat AND a short boat!

[@bongofury3176]

I think the towers are something to do with Captain Scarlet ?

[@williamplank8035]

The two masts that you saw are the Rowley Regis BBC transmitter masts.

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

Since being introduced to Edwin, he now seems to pop up in the background of other videos that I watch.

[@stevehardyuk]

Hi David Do you have something special for your 300th video?

[@CruisingTheCut]

Technically, we're already past that as some were unnumbered and others had parts A and B!

[@davidjones8680]

Yoam bin in the Black Country. Since i retired I walk the route from Windmill End up to Parkhead most day's , but alas I don't usually bother to go if it's raining. If it had been dry I dare say I would have bumped into you at some point. It is a beautiful place to walk all around Windmill End, and the tall chimney we saw is Cobbs Engine house. The engine that was in it is now on display in the Henry Ford Museum in Detroit, USA. David in Dudley.

[@davidpowell5437]

Actually, that's not quite correct. Henry Ford did obtain an engine from Windmill End, but it wasn't the big beam engine from the Engine House, it was a winding engine, apparently from the complex around it. I got curious and asked the museum! There were several pits on that hillside and the beam engine carried on pumping for all of them, long after its original pit closed. Mining finally ended in 1927, after the General Strike, when it was found to be uneconomic / impractical to restart work. Another David in Dudley 🙂

[@pamelajohnson9260]

So peaceful in the rain. Loved it.

[@janebrown3587]

Me, too. I love it when the weather is fine, but something about the rain is especially comforting. Things are also so beautiful and crystal clear when wet.

[@drdomestos]

If I ever buy an aluminium narrowboat I shall name it 'Non-ferrous'! 😆

[@robertlalor8090]

There you go risking catching your death of cold all for us tea and biscuits brigade. Thanks David. We do appreciate it

[@CruisingTheCut]

It was tough going, especially holding the umbrella in one hand while filming on a monopod with the other!!

[@sallysmerchek3660]

Always enjoy watching your videos on KZbin. Your videos of just cruising were wonderful. I miss you not having your boat and doing those. But you are still on the canals, but more like a reporter now. You do a great job. David, I am glad you have a house now too. That can be very comforting in the wintertime especially. I watch all the time and enjoy your KZbin channel. I just wanted to tell you it made a nice difference for me to watch you all these years. I especially liked when you met up with Anna and Kath from Lazy Days. They were favorites of mine too. Thanks so much.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you! 😊

[@grahamrussell4300]

I’m amazed that more people haven’t commented on the breaking wash, the small boat was creating. Having lived onboard a Narrowboat for over three years, the guidance has always been, if you are creating a breaking wash, you are going too fast.

[@CruisingTheCut]

It was overtaking us, briefly. No other boats were there to be disturbed and the canal bank is brick lined so not being washed away.

[@dennyporter2447]

Totally enjoyed both videos David!.. the homebuilt boats are so cool.. thanks for sharing!

[@thejerseylady1]

Hi David, I really enjoy our outings and look forward to each new video being posted. All the best, Gloria 🐂

[@CruisingTheCut]

Many thanks 😊

[@philipheinhold5340]

Enjoy the trip very much David and thank you for taking us along🙏

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thanks 👍

[@Wild_Bill57]

Thanks again, David! About to hit number 300! Holy mackerel!

[@paul.oregan]

I googled Michael Jackson's Thriller leather jacket but Edwin's was a little different. He hee.

[@craigbowie8925]

David those towers are operated by UNIT to block the control signal of Autons.

[@CruisingTheCut]

🤣

[@heber0101]

Lovely video of a day out in the light rain. The boat you were on, Ferrous, had a very quiet engine and exhaust. Allowing you to record the rain noise. reminded me of the electric boat video I watched a couple of months ago.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thanks 👍

[@HeatherWoods-u1s]

Thank you for this most relaxing video. I always enjoy your videos. I started watching Great Canal Journeys, and found you shortly afterwards!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Welcome aboard!

[@HeatherWoods-u1s]

@@CruisingTheCut thank you so much

[@randyw2539]

6:27 Bogwoppit, what an unusual name. Thanks for posting, this was just what I needed today, a few minutes of calm.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Apparently named after a children's book or a character in one.

[@randyw2539]

​@@CruisingTheCut I had hoped someone would know the source. Even if I could've searched for it myself... I forgot to after commenting!

[@robertl6196]

Ah, but which one is the Real World?

[@bruceshaw2402]

Netherton my home town ( where a lot of this was filmed ) is where the chain and anchor for the Titanic was made at Noah Hingleys , theres a full size replica of the anchor in the town , you probably went passed Hingleys as its loading bay was right on the canal .

[@CruisingTheCut]

We did

[@hectordelvalle4428]

Thank you David for the sound of rain. It's been awhile since we had rain. You have a knack to bring out pleasant videos to soothe the soul. Your prospective is very much needed in this chaotic world. Thank you again, Maranatha. to soothe the soul.

[@CruisingTheCut]

You are very welcome

[@johnsonslawnserviceministr4038]

I Love the little small dinghy boat is very cool

[@MrHabilis]

At 2:44, you asked about those odd looking structures... I probably shouldn't be telling you this, but they are part of the secret "Earth Alliance Alien Defense System". 😉

[@CruisingTheCut]

Crikey!

[@Innerspace100]

Absolutely. It's being powered by "Special 5G Evil Magic Juice" by appointment of the Illuminati and Space Lizard Overlord Ltd. It's a tiny, tiny part of a vast and elaborate scheme to hide... something, apparently... It's all true, though. Honest! Somebody made a video about it and put it on that fancy internet thingy, see, so it MUST be true...

[@steveowens398]

A lovely little run on the canals. Perfect for winding down from a busy work week. Thanks David!

[@jamesfoley6555]

Brilliantly done, thank you🙏✝️🙏🇨🇦

[@thomasbernecky2078]

ok, David, a question: How does one weigh a narrowboat?

[@CruisingTheCut]

Umm... carefully? (actually, when you lift it with a crane I suspect they may have some kind of readout. Other than that, I don't know!)

[@bofor3948]

@@CruisingTheCut ah I was going to ask the same question. It doesn't look like a closed in area where Archimedean principles could be used. My mind conjured up an old boy chewing on a clay pipe squinting at the boats and judging their size and freeboard and then declaring "ooh ar tha be aboot........"😆

[@gregbolitho9775]

Sounds like it landing on your jacket shoulder, if I remember right, wearing one in the rain a few years ago. Aww yeh! The Bogwoppit is a boogeyman like animal creature from England. Nice work David, Thanks m8!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Haha you're almost right - I was clutching an umbrella in one hand and the camera in the other, hence the loud rain sound. Had to do that else the camera (and lens) would have been soaked. Cheers Greg 👍

[@janebrown3587]

@@CruisingTheCut I liked the sounds ❤

[@robsin2810]

Nice one David. Always enjoyable 🇦🇺🙏👍

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thanks 👍

[@surfearth1]

Once industrial but beautifully maintained. Kudos to the folks that make it that way

[@rwisti11301962]

What a very unique and lovely way of describing diesel fumes "crunchy and delicious " it is actually an odor I don't mind!! Great video David!! ❤

[@CruisingTheCut]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

How brilliant it this!? Thanks again for sharing your adventures with NB Ferrous and family. Much appreciated. 🙂🐿🌈❤️

[@CruisingTheCut]

Glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@kateflies3930]

8'40" ... my idea of Cruising the Cut... stop in at pubs and Inns along the way...in an out of locks on the drafts of narrowboats ... imagine I'm on The African Queen..... '-)

[@stifledvoice]

Capt Nemo and crew have a fine craft in the Ferrous.

[@BadMonkeyTouring]

Hi David. Fun video. You mentioned that boats were weighed and charged. How did they go about weighing them back then?

[@CruisingTheCut]

Displacement in the water, indicated by how low the boat sits

[@selfcorrectingunit8671]

Don’t know how it works but every one of these videos lowers my blood pressure about 10 points. Every time. Sincerely appreciated.

[@rickonnye2001]

Lovely rain sounds 😊lovely video 😊thank you

[@glencrandall7051]

I always enjoy your trips. No hustle/ bustle. Calm and serene. Beautiful countryside and great narration. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@timothybearne147]

Having grown up in the West Midlands, I agree that it can be a little grim away from the canals, even when it’s not raining. I don’t think passage through Dudley Tunnel is currently permitted at all for powered craft.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Correct, you have to be towed through by electric tug apparently

[@lukedaniel7669]

Or the adventurous can leg through, escorted by the tug.

[@invinoveritas6859]

I can't imagine a better way to spend a day.This is very soothing ( very me ! ).....😁

[@thoughtsonnarrowboatingwit3882]

David, you have the floor once again, i immediately stop whatever it is I’m doing to watch. Rain,rain go away, leave David alone for another day.

[@grahamallison2990]

A bit more explanation of how the toll bar worked, especially as to weighing the boats would/could be an interesting video. 🤔

[@CruisingTheCut]

Just how deep they sat in the water, I think

[@quarlow1215]

Of course he's a clever bird, he's Canadian. 😂

[@kiltedbill7594]

The rain also sounds like bacon frying...yummy.

[@brutusl2786]

You should make an same tape of just the rain ( I know it’s not tape lol ).

[@janebrown3587]

I was just thinking how enjoyable the rain sounds in this video.

[@christinetaylor6897]

Really enjoyed that thank you David, I love the sound of rain, I love rain; being a gardener. Best wishes Christine x

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Fabulous ❤️

[@oceana9294]

It's good to be on a cruise again, thank you. And thanks for a bit more information on the boat and the crew...nice to have family involved in your favorite pursuits.

[@punkypink83]

haha my goodness! that tiny boat is smaller than some of the canoes at my club!

[@dr.chrismort8448]

I love the industrial heritage signage David. Edwin, a mechanical engineering genius.

[@ianjones997]

Lovely to see my local area look so nice, even in the rain. The Turners Hill Transmitters broadcast tv and radio to most of the Black country btw.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Ah, thank you!

[@thegregdavieschannel]

I love the sound of a gardner engine. This is the perfect inspiration to crack on with my project.

[@thrift154]

Riveting. Sorry, someone has to...

[@morgidvmw0mdv]

The sound of rain on our roof at night puts me to sleep right away. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

[@ben31tube]

The sound of rain usually puts me right to sleep! My eye lids are getting heavy just watching the video!

[@samuelfellows6923]

Reminds me of sleeping in a tent 🙂

[@donw0wnod]

Those towers are the Turners Hill Transmitter - as per Wikepedia -

[@CruisingTheCut]

Ta

[@StevePrice-zh7vo]

Aka the Rowley Hills transmitters.

[@kenc2257]

Interesting...as the closest antenna/tower's bottom section appears to be made of concrete.

[@markjones4704]

so is it the rowley regis range of hills but but the transmitters are on turners hill

[@zapfanzapfan]

Didn't you get a ride in the little race dingy?

[@CruisingTheCut]

Nope, I was too busy filming

[@zapfanzapfan]

@@CruisingTheCut Too bad, it looked like fun.

[@mellissadalby1402]

Hi David! I'm happy to see the seaquel. I sure wish we had some of the rain here in Baltimore, it has been quite dry.

[@SinisterMD]

Edwin looks like he's shopped in Michael Jackson's closet. I like the jacket.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Haha there is a hint of expecting to break into a moonwalk!

[@bensmith4563]

The tiny boat makes a big wave because of how fast its going compared to hull speed

[@re33ce]

Great Blog As Always ❤️ Amazing 👀 👏👏

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you so much!

[@gavinhammond1778]

As you're exploring aspects of boating now I wondered, does anyone still use horses, is it even feasible? When did narrowboats as holiday homes or liveaboarding become the standard, as opposed to commercial use? Finally does anyone use boats for freight or trade? It seems as if a lot of the capability still exists, if perhaps a bit slow. Enjoyable as ever, Thanks for the content.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Although the horse has now retired, I did make a video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqDcqqR8p750ick

[@eekee6034]

In the lower part of the Chesterfield Canal, they still have a horse pull the reproduction wooden boat, Dawn Rose. In the upper part by contrast, there are places where it's hard to see how they ever used horses. They're barely suitable for bikes now. I suppose things must have changed since the canal was built.

[@extrahappy6769]

What is that post with the 4 colours for at the front of the boat?

[@CruisingTheCut]

The tunnel lamp is mounted on it

[@richardlaundon]

Thought I recognised the area. I usually go to the Black Country Boating Festival at Bumblehole in September. A great event with a lovely collection of boats. The tunnel is always fun to walk though.

[@123danvc]

Hello from America! Englands waterways are truly beautiful!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Hello there!