E/P51. The Shropshire union canal. Gnosall to Market Drayton Part 1

[@CosmicPrawny]

We need more channels like this...boats and ale...boats and ale...

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

They go together too well. Thanks for watching 😊

[@sarahstrupinski6863]

Catching up with your older videos and love them. I love good beer too and pub landlords who properly care about their ale. Doombar used to be a tasty pint before the company was bought up primarily for the name! If ever you are in Lewes East Sussex you'd love the Gardener's Arms! Bless you boys and take care.

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Thanks for your lovely comment Sarah. Yes I do get down Lewes every now and again as I buy solar panels from bimble solar who are based there. Will check out that pub also I couldn't agree more about poor old Doombar. It's a shame as used to be a good ale . Thanks for watching 👍. Del and the hounds.

[@carolineolsenarnold7039]

No you don't want that wood, its green. Did you say Smackles? What doggie treat are they? Loving the vlog, everything is coming up green. Here we had 2 days of snow squalls this past week 🤔😮😒😲. I miss the pubs I used to go to. Big open fireplaces, farmers sitting around with their dogs, sometimes wet😀. You would get lots of stories from the older people, it was lovely.

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Pedigree Schmackos are their favorite Caroline. Yes you can't beat a traditional pub. Hope you are well. Thanks for watching Del and the hounds 🙂

[@carolinefiler5506]

Really enjoy you vlog look lovely where you are

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Thanks Caroline . It's a lovely part of the country.

[@grahamkelly3289]

Hiya Del. Good to see you. We love the Anchor pub and was sad when we heard about Olive. When we lived 'ashore' in Stafford we would drive up there for the pub........6X a perfect pint. Loved the prank with the car horn, I also do the same when the opportunity arises. Enjoy your cruising matey and I would suggest going up the Llangollen again, you just can't beat it.

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Thanks Graham. Yes sadly the end of an era when she passed. The bloke with the car horn sped off blasting his horn when he found out it was me . That made it twice as funny. I wish I had recorded it. I laughed so much that I let out a drop of pee 🤣. Yes looks like the Llangollen so far tho have had a few Chesters. Thanks for watching 😊

[@davidbennett906]

Good to hear you're doing the Llangollen again. Enjoyed your previous vlogs on there which inspired us to have a holiday in the area (not a boating one though). All the best and keep up the brilliant work Del!

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Cheers David 🍻

[@annewhite8465]

Hi Del: Regarding your quandary about route to take: In the words of Yogi Berra: "When you come to a fork in the road, take it". Lovely vlog with your running commentary about people and pubs. Love it, plus seeing the primroses. Thanks.

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Thanks Anne. Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching 😊

[@katienorthenmore1892]

i suppose the hire boaters have got to learn somewhere? must be more of them around now as its getting popular... i couldn't do it, so that's why its good to watch these vlogs Del, thanks.

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

A lot of hire boaters are better than boat owners. It's all about experience.

[@talesfromtheswansneck]

I spotted the 6x sign, moored and ran back to the Anchor but it was shut. I've tried it 3 times now and it's always been shut. I was told it only opens on a Friday night, but maybe that's wrong. Anyway, cheers for the mention Del, take care mate.

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

You too me old mucker . Looking forward to our next beer 🍺

[@lostkcfan4280]

Just after Bridge 30 on the right next to the Blue MB van.. 1940's MB Sedan looks like.. Love your Vlogs and Dogs.. Thanks ! Houston, TX

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Yes that man has taste 👌

[@katienorthenmore1892]

just saw the end of the vlog, that pub looks lovely what a great idea to have music still, hopefully it will carry on the same way? nice you talk about the boats and where they come from and the people you know, its a good community, your knowledge is good. the diesel is cheap! blimey its gone up loads now. there is a pub in Exeter called the Double locks , it use to be like the Anchor but not any more , like you said they are few and far between. I should watched these vlogs in order..😂 they are good. nice weather. thanks .

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Thanks for watching Katie. Yes unfortunately they are the rare few.

[@johnmcgaw2753]

About the hangover: The key is to recognize when you are approaching the "pint of no return." I take no credit for the term -- I pinched it from William McIlvanney.

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Haha. Thanks for watching John 😊

[@paullapper8702]

Good stuff del

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Cheers Paul 🍻

[@bwyyy7306]

I live in Huntsville Ontario (Canada) and all the lakes and rivers are still covered in ice, really enjoy your channel

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Thank you for watching. Hope God turns on the heating back for you soon 🥶

[@Dave-SmilerAlf]

I did the Llangollen about 20 years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it but I doubt that it was quite so busy then. All the best Del, have a drink on me.

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Thanks Dave top man. It's looking like were heading down the Llangollen at the moment. Hope it's not too busy.

[@KevinSmith-tt4xs]

I reckon I saw your mate on narrowboat Becky at Sutton stop last weekend. No doubt he went in the Greyhound if it was him

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Not sure where he is now Kevin.

[@billsavage807]

Great to see the Anchor again, over 20 years since I had a pint in there. Sorry to hear about the landlady passing but next time I visit I'll make it a weekend!!! I'd vote the Llangollen any day.

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Thanks Bill . Yes it was the end of an era when Olive passed. The Llangollen is in the lead at the moment. Thanks for watching 😊

[@livinglifeonfarcanal]

Go left then we might bump in to you on the Llangollen and we could go for a pint 😉!

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Sounds like a plan 😉

[@geraldmorson4522]

If in doubt go right del follow the ale 👍👍

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Nothing worse than crap ale 🍺

[@steveibbotson1214]

Must be over 15 years since I was last in the Anchor - great pub.Miss the days on the cut.

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Yeah it's a good boozer Steve.

[@sarahstrupinski6863]

Gardner's Arms, Cliff Street, Lewes!

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Sounds like a plan 👍

[@biffboff2006]

Definitely Llangollen

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Thanks Sylvia. I'ts looking that way

[@stuartroyle1402]

mal edwards has sold his mooring and is now on the llangollen .

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Yes Stuart. I've had a chat with him since. Thanks for letting me know tho 🙂

[@steven907]

Another great video Del , you should get yourself a little chainsaw mate youl save a fortune on coal all they woods everywhere with trees down , take care mate safe travels

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Thanks Steven. Yes have a chainsaw. Only thing is that you can't burn fresh wood unless it's ash . I'm always on the look out for free heat as coal is bonkers expensive. Thanks for watching mate 👍

[@judybeattie8062]

Chester, no brainer

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Thanks Judy. Llangollen is in the lead at the moment. Chester not far behind tho.

[@cruisingwithnarrowboatiris6161]

Llangollen every time…x

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Noted thanks Linda 😊

[@heatherreynolds1771]

Llangollen, please!

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Thanks Heather. Noted 👍

[@stevebell8552]

Llangollen 👍👍🥃

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Noted Steve 👍

[@heatherreynolds1771]

Just bought you a coffee, and meant to say "something for the doggos", but the stupid machine turned it into "doghouse" 🙄

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Thank you so much Heather. I've spent most of my life in the doghouse haha 😄. Thank you for your continued support ❤

[@Nighttrunker]

Can you not stop and get the wood you seen I know I bloody wood if I could

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Unfortunately the water on that side is too shallow so can't get close enough. Thanks for watching Mike 😊

[@harris4018]

how will you get on with the new laws they are fetching in about dogs must be on a lead all while

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Hi My dogs will remain off the lead in the countryside and on the lead in populated areas. The worlds gone mad.

[@bobbutcher7725]

Not heard about it. Is this right?

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

News to me Bob

[@harris4018]

@@Boatdog_Traveller its on the black belt barristers site

[@davidsedlickas8222]

Brothers in arms with your comments about shit beers and celebratory imagined pubs. Many pubs ruined by idiots. Lovely lovely Shroppie a top five canal on the network if not even number one. With you on your anxiety about not trading from your van I wish you the best of luck with only trying to achieve success from the boat. You might have your own web site and advertise your skills from that looking at the fuel boats how they gen business. I am sure you've done all that. Anyway keep safe warm dry and virus free.

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Thanks for the nice comment David. Yes I'm sure it will all work out in the end. Most of the pubs these days are all chain owned selling chappy old Doombar at over 4 quid a pint. I won't drink the junk. I prefer to find a decent freehouse and support the local breweries.