Ep21 Narrowboating the River Soar - Soaring, swimming and strumming

[@marting652]

Something my Heather and I would have loved doing. Sadly my dreams have gone now, losing her in 2019. She would love these films and your zest for this way of life. I wish you the very best, you only get one try, so I hope this has great success for you. And thanks for the escapism, it's wonderful. 💜

[@irenedavo3768]

Hope you find a friend!

[@priestland1]

That shot of the swans was worthy of a BBC natural history programme.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Ha thanks Peter, that shot was a Dan Chapman special! It was so good we stole it off him :-D

[@michaelhiggins7365]

Oh ! That jazz piano five minutes in, was just heavenly !

[@playerj8574]

that's what i love about the canals, no reason to rush. Plan ahead and take it slow

[@SongOfEire]

What a wonderful, beautiful, introduction! I could play it on a continuous loop and just while away my otherwise mundane day with a smile on my face! Mostly, I want more of your poetry!!!

[@orchidhouse297]

At 7.30 ish. You'll never rope a steer if you can't steer a rope. Great videos. Binge watching rationed to four a day until I catch up. Love the conversational style - so relaxing.

[@mattcoope76]

Me and Claire are sat waiting impatiently for your next vid !!!! Come on chaps !!!!!! 🦥 ❤️

[@okt1637]

Starting with Holly -WILL - make you continuous boaters....the world is waiting!! Absolutely love you two, your filming and talents abound 👍🏻😄 Xx

[@wolfk4213]

Wow. Serious talent with the cameras, editing, sound, great looking people, and access to the genuine you (that's plural there). You have a new subscriber. I watch most of the narrowboat videos and just found you. What you do is distinct, and in my opinion, is very good.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks so much, that's great to hear :-) Welcome aboard!

[@starwater9828]

The beauty of canal boating ... 12:17 "Shall we stay here? - "Yep". Done.

[@marilynriccio4095]

We are new to your channel. We love you both. Your smiles are awesome. We were wondering if Dan had a channel as well. We are in our 60's from the US and we love the adventures you take us on. Thank you!

[@brucea7805]

Class act videos you two put together, been following David and Kevin for a couple years from Palmer, Alaska and now you from the few months you've been on the air, you're all telling the story about living on a narrow boat from different eyes and the stories are so different, enjoyable and excellent productions. By the way I am in disagreement with some folks and honestly believe that Holly will be a success, between scores of boats and tow path people you are going to be very busy. Never been to England, but will track you down when I get there.

[@mungmungie]

Delightful! Your sense of humour and love of life are infectious. That's a good kind of pandemic to have.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Peter :-D

[@waynesallotment7757]

This is the first video/ vlog I have seen from you and it is fantastic thank you. All the best Wayne.

[@OmarSher]

Jolliest episode of all. Very nice soundtracks 🥰

[@AndyCutright]

Love that 'Dream a Little Dream of Me,' and the guitar work.

[@TimVirnig]

Back cruising and it's so exciting even the cows showed up to watch the spectacle! All the work is paying off it seems

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Haha so many cows! Thanks Tim :-)

[@MakingNewMemories]

Great to see you back out on the water! And we were treated to a little serenading at the end!

[@Smokeysbandit]

You guys are just great. Can’t get enough of you. Keep up the great work and stay safe.

[@susanslater7892]

Love your videos, you two are like a breath of fresh air. Lovely couple. Lots for me to watch yet, looking forward to seeing your adventures, thank you.🚤💖

[@busesandroutes6984]

Another great vlog guys. Now get Holly finished I want my coffee ❤️

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

haha we're back onto it today! :-)

[@irenedavo3768]

Did you get a ☕ ☕ ☕

[@frankgardner8143]

You both seem so much happier now you are cruising .

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Yeah it was a really nice break from the DIY routine! :-)

[@joshuaharlow4241]

I love your edits! I love the parody and humor!! Keep on going!

[@SomchaiSpeaks]

The tranquility, the beautiful surroundings and your joy of being with friends shone through this vid. It was such a refreshing experience. But now you go back to the slog of the final lap. Thanks for taking me along. Good luck!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

That's it, we're back to the slog today :-) Thanks for watching Ian

[@nkiey]

Kudos for syncing the soundtrack with those swans at 01:30 !

[@lordflinty]

ah Kegworth - my old stomping ground - lived for 13 years in the village, right under that flight path!

[@Un-Apologetic]

That boy can play...and sing. Close my eyes and I'm in the Delta.

[@grumpyclark]

Brilliant, just brilliant 🙂

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Andy :-)

[@grumpyclark]

@@HollyTheCafeBoat 👏🏽

[@mikegelson6092]

One of my favorite places on the network 😊, ie on the junction with river Soar, Trent and Alrewas canal. Lovely spot when sailing dinghies are out and about. Always something going on.

[@leonlowe]

I've watched a lot of vlogs but this one has to be my favorite for pure pleasure. Like Wolf K said a year ago, in a few different words - it was super fun watching a superb production by people enjoyinng the journey they've begun. Even under the flight path you gave us a beautiful experience.

[@lordbelvoir2543]

Music and vocals bloody Awesome👍

[@debcameron4204]

You two are just too good looking to be narrowboat vloggers. Really enjoyed this episode!!!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

haha thanks Deb, glad you enjoyed it!

[@jimmycricket6326]

Great episode. Most soothing 21 mins i've spent in a long time! Great stuff! Thank you!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Glad we could soothe! Thanks Jimmy :-)

[@Bender24k]

Superior content. Keep up the wacky & creative stuff - I think it is excellent & fun. Cheers from New York!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks :-) We're having fun thinking up wacky ideas so glad you like them!

[@Minikisses20000]

What a great vlog this week. Absolutely loved it. From the opening to the end. Your friend Dan is a great singer and Jo, you have a lovely voice also. This was such beautiful vlog. Thank you both as always. I can't wait till you say Holly is a go. Will be so amazing to see you both out there with both boats and Holly up and running as the cafe. Love from your friend in Las Vegas, NV. 💕💕💕

[@rodrigodevon1152]

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[@josephchristopher4347]

@Rodrigo Devon Instablaster :)

[@rodrigodevon1152]

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[@rodrigodevon1152]

@Joseph Christopher it worked and I now got access to my account again. I am so happy:D Thank you so much you saved my ass!

[@josephchristopher4347]

@Rodrigo Devon Happy to help xD

[@malcolmjames1866]

Nice strumming.

[@Leonard_Smith]

Vic appears to have missed his calling... Thank heavens for Joanna's calming influence to reassure us for the future sanity of humanity. Oh and another great video folks!

[@lionelmarytravels6003]

Loved the flying swans sequence. You have some wonderful photographic techniques. Your vlogs are great fun. Thank you so much for the entertainment.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Really glad you enjoyed it Lionel! The flying swans were captured by Dan, we're going to try and rope him into doing some more filming :-D

[@narrowboatlongpod4176]

Just past The Otter is a much quieter place to moor but it can be a bit shallow and you end up sitting on a ledge. We used to stay there regularly when we kept our boat on the Soar.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Yes we did have a look down there, very peaceful! Thanks for the tip

[@arthurkettle3010]

Best episode so far (working my way through chronologically).... splendid entertainment 👍

[@beverlyfletcher4458]

Ooh, Dan's the man!

[@TheByard]

I moored my boat and lived on her for two years under the Heathrow flight in the days of Concorde, but as I was working at Heathrow and earning a very good salary, had to suffer in peace. It has to be terrible for people who have never flown to suffer from us lot who do. So I take my time as a penance. In fact I live under one know at the point planes come out of the stack for Saigon airport, in fact the engine noise does not affect us and sitting on the roof garden at night watching the pretty lights fly over with some good music and a bottle of something is very pleasant. But I do miss the babble of water against the hull, the ducks pecking at algae, the pike circling under the boat and hitting it with its tail on a balmy summers evening. WOW I miss it all. Now you two have made that vid and put it all on film. Thanks

[@johnmac6202]

Hiya guys, John from NZ here, hey I once lived at Barrow on Soar, "once wife" she had a second hand shop in Sileby. I worked at Rolls Royce just down the road. Sorry watching you video bought back memories I guess. Can't wait to get back and by a Narrow boat. and have a coffee on Holly. Back to your video, very very good production and liked your poetry with a touch of renaissance. John... Kai-ora mi jo and vic

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Glad we jogged some memories John! We hope to get to Barrow on Soar on our travels soon. It would be great to see you out on the water when you get your boat:-)

[@johnmac6202]

Thank you, I know most of you work is busy, thank you muchly for that :-)

[@xkini07]

I was not ready for the intro. Completely choked me up. Sold the boat for the corporate rat race. Keep on living your dreams. I’m looking forward to more about Dan’s adventure. You have once more, made my day. ⚓️

[@170166]

What a glorious trip. Loved the music choice too - very cinematic.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Paul, glad you liked it :-)

[@iamsteviedee]

Fantastic editing and loved the poem. Your skills are so impressive! Bravo. Looking forward to the next one!

[@galeblair7371]

Terrific opening sequence 😁. Also loved that you used Dan’s music in the background for some of the clips. Terrific. Thanks for taking the time to bring us along on your journey. I know it’s a lot of work filming and editing.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Gale :-D Glad you liked the video

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

Ha ha every time Jo sings “ it’s/you’re beautiful” I think she’s going to continue on so I join in each time with the next words - “that’s for sure. You’ll never ever fade” 🤣 And now, as I type this I have that damn (Nelly Furtado) I’m Like a Bird song absolutely stuck in my brain... 🙂🐿🌈❤️

[@jamesfblaisjr]

Among all the NB vloggers opening sequence, yours - this one is the best I've seen (I have watched every NBs vlogs).... and the rest of it is outstanding (my fav music is smooth jazz and oldm easy listening classics) that makes this vlog your best to date. Cheers from Richmond, Virginia USA

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Really glad you enjoyed the vlog James! :-D

[@yeoldfart8762]

Great video. Looks like some Cowboy roping lessons would be good. Liked The music. That song is one I love picking on guitar. Opps, my daughter is waking. Enjoy!

[@AndreasDuessca]

So glad that Jo is keeping the quality of the dad jokes where they need to be.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Someone has to :-)

[@Woodland1234]

Great vlog this week as always...Vic will always want to do another boat...it is in his soul🥰

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Haha it's true, the man loves boats :-)

[@sharonmcdonald3442]

Hi, been watching your channel since it started what a lovely funny couple you are, Holly the cafe boat looking brilliant, hoping to get my own boat very soon, would love to have a coffee from your boat keep smiling.

[@jamesballard3605]

First time watching. Enjoyed the video. Have not seen any of Dans but he seems more Blues. Enjoyed it all.

[@peterrussell9473]

I went up there about 40 years ago - running a pair of boats with about 30 kids on.

[@irenedavo3768]

Wow!

[@patrickmclead5534]

Bravo! What a wonderful and enjoyable vlog. Your mixing and editing is superb. I throughly enjoyed watching.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks so much Patrick, glad you enjoyed it!

[@paulandrews1548]

Lovely.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

:-)

[@deborahingles9392]

Just joined your voyage .....luved the opening it was awesome

[@jackupton8439]

Really nice to see you all out on the river, after seeing all the hard work that went into Dan's boat at Redhill!

[@grahamlewis6062]

Loved it. Your introduction, and fun. SO pleased your having a break and catching up with life and the canal!! Joan

[@snapagog1]

What a beautiful boat you have, tug decks are hard to find 😍

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks! Yes we love having a little 'garden' and 'shed' :-)

[@jazzsounds9076]

OMG...so loved all of that...music.views.content etc..10/10...not that im scoring..just so you know how much i enjoyed it !!......x uk

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

haha we'll take that score! Glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@paulayala4816]

Looks like you had a nice relaxing time traveling with your friend Dan. It's good that he had his own boat to cruise, and sleep on I can imagine it would get quite crowded if you didn't. Isn't that always the case, you think you have a nice quiet spot all to yourselves only to realize your directly under a flight path.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi Paul :-) Yeah we had a great time out even with the flight path overhead! Yeah we love being able to travel with our home, like the ultimate glamping experience :-D

[@paulayala4816]

@@HollyTheCafeBoat We don't have the canal system you do in the UK (a shame) but some of the houseboats we have hired on the lakes were furnished nicer than my home.

[@WeAreZilla]

"𝅘𝅥𝅲𝅘𝅥𝅮𝅗𝅥... seamstress for the band ...𝅗𝅥𝅘𝅥𝅮𝅘𝅥𝅲" Fantastic update! Ta!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

:-D What a tune

[@richardwestwell327]

That train went in one ear out the other! Lol

[@bruceshaw4599]

The most enjoyable and picturesque Vlog along with some very coll music. Well done guys From Bruce in New Zealand.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Bruce, glad it found you all the way over there :-)

[@sheryld1957]

Great Vlog! Nice to see you both just relaxing a bit. You have been working a lot getting Holly ready.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Yeah it was lovely to have a break from DIY! Thanks for watching Sheryl :-)

[@ChrisWilson-mg1it]

Excellent video guys

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Chris :-)

[@richardearth2848]

Loving Dans live streams on Twitch ( whatever that is) All new to this old timer but fab vibes. Thanks👍 now go and get that cafe sorted. I want COFFEE!!!!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Ahh glad you got to see him on Twitch, it was new to us too but it's so cool isn't it! Cafe is being sorted as we speak, solar is on :-)

[@carolcanyoustopthemusicwhe2742]

I love watching you two gorgeous people. You are an inspiration!!!😁

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

:-D Thanks so much

[@quebot1111]

What a great vlog. Your deserve the break. You two have been working so hard. Enjoy

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Susan! :-)

[@qiajenaehamilton6638]

Really enjoy how create and talented you both are. You're making this vlog such fun! Keep onward! Blessings! Q

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks so much! :-)

[@qiajenaehamilton6638]

@@HollyTheCafeBoat You're welcome! Thank YOU both for all the fun! Do look into getting into Patreon, so folks can donate to the cause. You're both so fun & entertaining!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

@@qiajenaehamilton6638 We have looked into Patreon but thought it seemed like quite a commitment for all involved :-) We've just set up a PayPal link instead but really we just enjoy doing the vlogs and using them as a nice break from DIY :-D

[@seanadams6328]

Hello Guys, Great vlog as usual! Thank you for bringing back memories as a 10 year old learning to sail at TVSC...capsizing and swimming in the river warmed by the power station!!! Be well and be safe

[@davidcook6614]

Really enjoyed your video as always , thanks

[@stevepursglove1224]

Well earned break, Chilllllllllll !!!!!!!!! Enjoy. Steve.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

and chilllllll we did. Back on Holly today feeling refreshed and ready for the last push! :-)

[@lesleysilverstone2868]

Good to see you having a break....clears the mind and focus and all that??? Loved Dan and his guitar. Been thinking about your windows...maybe you could have a bit of a competition to see who can suggest the best way to finish.....a cauliflower as the prize...joking. Hugs as always.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Haha perhaps we should! Maybe even a fresh cauliflower, its food for thought!

[@sa9861]

Haha! Loved the opening skit...... Nice to be out in the countryside eh. And your friend has an amazing voice; perfect song, beautiful sound, great location.

[@Dstew57A]

This was lovley...just the relaxing charming, spice of life little bit of heaven needed today...wishing you two much peace and happiness and of course success and many life adventures to come...lovely couple....you definitely made the right decision to quit your big city jobs.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Glad you enjoyed it D Stew! Yeah couldn't agree more, when we're out on the boat it's hard to imagine being in the city :-D

[@johnallen148]

Hi guys ,interesting video this time so different from your last videos,looks like miles was having fun in the water,take care keep safe , John 🌹💐🥃🥂

[@Curve2Theatre]

Thanks, that was great to be out and about on the River (sitting here in front to the TV ) . Looks like you had a great time ,and its given you a chance to recharge your battery's. Bet your so looking forward, to getting Holly finished, and feeling the freedom of getting out on the water again. Where can we hear more of Dans Music ?

[@martinheslip376]

Guys we have a barge boat cafe on the canal in Bude...10 miles down the road from us.....it has it's own website and might give you a few pointers...have a look......good luck looking forward to seeing the next videos......

[@mattsandilands6380]

I love cauliflower 😊

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Mmm cauliflower cheese :-)

[@stevecooney1361]

Love it!

[@rickygreen3967]

Hi brilliant video been here from the start and each week gets better 👍

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Ricky :-)

[@kathybarns8351]

17c!! so lucky. Its 32c where I am at. Hugs! 😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@mickb6285]

Once again a great video, nice to see some countryside in the area. Thanks for sharing. Take care both.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

And thanks for watching Mick, hopefully more countryside coming up soon :-)

[@kellinigh2398]

You had me at Canal.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

:-D

[@derickwood8758]

Lovely vlog ,its good to see you moving plus splendid music from your friend .

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Derick, glad you enjoyed the music :-)

[@chriscross9505]

You make such good quality videos. Thnx.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Chris!

[@TouchdownHouse]

Love your quirky vlogs. Keep up the great vlogs :) And you're music choices are epic!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks so much Mike!

[@DavidLasoff]

Well, look at that...a narrowboating couple...narrowboating. I don't think I've ever seen this before on Holly's channel...Vic, the poet, he's good, you know. And Jo, the epiphany-spot-on-discoverer. Yes, she's got it...taking their home with them on adventures along the English canals serving coffee and treats to friends along the way! Ah-ha! By Jove, they've got it!

[@Un-Apologetic]

My god that lad can sing. Great guitar player too but if I closed my eyes he sounded like a Delta Barrel house blues singer like Robert Johnson. Loved it.

[@didnot6961]

Great video guys good too see you having fun,🇬🇧🇵🇦👍

[@yoyoninjaboy87]

We viewed the green boat on the right as you pulled in to Red Hill Marina. We decided at the time it was too far gone for us to take on but ironically we ended up with a narrowboat thats turned into just as much work. I tracked down a previous owner and the story of how it got in that state is pretty sad

[@stecosgrove3779]

Brilliantly done! Top, top vlog!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Ste!

[@revonda5204]

Great video! They just keep getting better & better. You two are so funny. How about another Q&A video? I would like to know where you are from. Your accents are very different from many of the other British vloggers that I watch. I'm from mid-Atlantic to Southern US & many don't our accents. Keep up the great vlogging. Yhry are always a highlight of my day. Can't wait for Holly to open. 👍

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi Revonda! Glad you're enjoying the vlogs :-) I'm from Lancashire and Vic is from Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire. We'd love to spend some more time in the U.S, neither of us have been down south or over east!

[@katiewillibums3296]

Loving your videos 😍 you're such an inspiration 🤩 you're working so hard, hats off to you both, hopefully I'll see you soon for a brew on the cut somewhere ☕ Vic, is that your poem? It's fantastic 😃

[@suecordingley538]

😁 Lovely video!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Sue!

[@ralphraffles1394]

Just fab!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Ralph!

[@samannsing6919]

Possibly the best Vlog ever, so enjoyable, the singing, the bird flying sequences, the scenery and you and your friends having fun. We always look forward to your Vlogs but how can you better this? Keep safe and well!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

that's so nice! Thanks :-D The bird flying shots were filmed by Dan too, he really brought the extra production value to this vlog :-)