Ep5 BOAT LIFE: Eating local onboard our FLOATING home

We cycle up the Erewash canal in search of our local farm shop and continue renovations on our soon-to-be narrowboat cafe!
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[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks for watching everyone! It was really nice this week to be able to venture a little further up and canal and explore, hope you’re all getting to enjoy a bit more freedom from now on. Stay safe and subscribe to follow our cafe boat renovation! Xx

[@mrdfoutz]

Fond memories. Can't believe this was 3 years ago! Zero was such a 10!

[@matthewboyle2263]

I really enjoyed watching that. Thank you guys ❤

[@hymek7017]

Great catch of what appears to be 37025 Inverness TMD at 13:30. A proper train treat on my favourite canals channel. Result! 🙂

[@mikestokes235]

I’m watching your videos from the start, and I’m now on this episode, very entertaining. I had to Google what a windlass was!

[@oregonguy9121]

Just wanted to let you know how much I have been enjoying watching your café Narrowboat remodel. The two of you put a smile on my face just by watching the way that you interact with each other and how well the two of you get along! Keep the vlogs coming and also keep up the good work. 😉😉

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

That’s lovely to hear, thanks Richard! Cheers for watching 😊

[@michaelatkins2616]

Jo, Victor & William Im Mick a 64 year old Lorry Driver from Taunton and I find your Vlog so interesting and I wish you all the very best for what your doing its so interesting so Thankyou and Good Luck XXX

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

That WAS quite a tice nuch, indeed ‘twas. 🙂🐿🌈❤️

[@martinheslip6167]

You pair are like an old married couple.....yet so young.....remind me of me and Mrs H.....back in 1988...stay safe....and I hope you're millionaires in a few years....go for it....xx stay safe....

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Aww that's nice to hear! Thanks Martin. Living in such close quarters must add a good few years to our relationship :-D Thanks for watching!

[@martinheslip6167]

@@HollyTheCafeBoat it's all about TRC xxxx

[@areguapiri]

@@martinheslip6167 There is very little danger on the canals.

[@anthonyg4671]

@@areguapiri water is a big danger for a start .

[@robfryer9962]

Started from the 1st going to catch up over the next week 👍🏻

[@peterjackson7426]

Hi both great video Thank you ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks for watching Peter! :-)

[@galeblair7371]

In the farm shop did you hear my husband shouting : “There’s only one answer when the question is ‘should we get the (any kind of) cheese?’” “Of course!” Cheese love ❤️ Your vlog is delightful!

[@nicholasbriantorrens7783]

Really enjoying your stories. Quirky, unique and engaging presentation. You have all the elements for a successful show.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Nicholas, glad you're enjoying the videos! :-)

[@jenesisjones6706]

"Bless you"...belated ;)

[@BCTGuitarPlayer]

Jo & Vic, Vic n Jo...not necessarily in that order: I’m enjoying the heck out of these. Thanks for entertaining us all;) 👍👍👍

[@coolrunnings1505]

Hi Folks Progressing nicely.👌👌👌 Easy watching and you both are a chilled pair. Looking forward to the next episode. Even looking more forward for you to open up. Steve & Charlotte

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi Steve and Charlotte, we're looking forward to the opening too :-D Slowly but surely we'll get there! Thanks for watching!

[@stuartlydes-uings1876]

Just love your humour! I think you have done a terrific job on Holly! Best of luck with your venture! I hope to visit you one day! And serious props for filming the large logo BR blue class 37 locomotive! Just love their awesome sound!🚂🚃🚣‍♂️🚣‍♀️

[@suzannewch7202]

I’m going back to watch all your vlogs from the beginning (TOTALLY ENJOYING THEM!!! Thank you!) and trying to support you by watching ALL the ads, but I have to give up, when KZbin keeps confronting me with 59:50 long ads….sorry!!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

😂 Ah thanks for watching Suzanne! Oh I don't blame you for not watching the ads, I can see why they need to be there but I wish they'd make better ones. Skip, skip away I'd say!

[@anthonybelcher8569]

Hi guys,it's so interesting watching the both of you,with so much enthusiasm for the awesome job in 🤚,renovating your empty shall of the cafe Boat,it looks like a very exciting venture,to tackle the whole interior of the cabin,the renovation is starting to take shape,l am very impressed with your brilliant wood,working around the windows,l will bee watching your progress in the next video,with great interest,stay safe,

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Anthony, we get some help with the window wood work in our nest episode! Cheers for watching :-)

[@canicebannon]

Lovely! Looking forward to the next video!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Canice!

[@mkoenig52]

Enjoyed sharing your day! Holly is taking shape. Keep up the good work!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Michael 👍

[@ericarowe7510]

@@HollyTheCafeBoat mmm lnlnml m c

[@ericarowe7510]

@@HollyTheCafeBoat mmm lnlnml m c

[@keefbrown]

Well time warp - blue British Rail!

[@deanstopford6515]

Love your videos, living in Melbourne where coffee is king I’m sure your on to an absolute winner. With your entertaining videos your hard graft is going to pay off in more ways than one. Good Luck guys!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Dean! We've got a lot of learning to do along the way but we're hoping it pays off :-) Hope all is well in Melbourne, thanks for watching!

[@charliemurrell-edwards4292]

Your boat life looks absolutely idyllic! My boyfriend and I have been saving for our first boat for three years now and we are hopefully going to view one next week! Best of luck with the renovation!

[@mikesmith-yj3ih]

Just like the BBC I am watching the repeats😀 but loving these more 😘

[@richdean4040]

First time viewer love your show Virginia & Richard from Florida👍

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks and welcome 😊

[@cackieart]

Taking Shape, it will be nice to see it up and running, good you two , stay safe .

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Mick, yes we can't wait. We're hoping to have a good few productive weeks ahead! Stay safe

[@borderreiver3288]

need to get youselves a trailer to tow on the bike so you can load it up.....much better sound quality....just whereabouts was that amazing farm shop...you need to give it a shout out to advertise it as I'm sure other people would go there who watch your vlogs....unusual to hear an owl during the day....

[@edappi8172]

Hello HTCB another great video, nice sound too!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Ed, much appreciated! :-)

[@richstudeny]

An excellent and interesting video vlog. I too will be joining narrow-boating life as soon as I find my dream boat to fix up, or maybe even an empty shell to kit out.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Richard! Ah that's very exciting, good luck with the boat hunt. As novices at boat fitting it's been difficult at times but really rewarding. Hope you find your dream project. Thanks for watching :-)

[@inspiredbynature3]

🙏 Well edited. Kept me tuned in. Worth the subscribe . ☺ ♥

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks so much Dave!

[@Chris_In_Texas]

13:23 that was the loudest narrowboat that I have heard... Quite the exhaust on that little 3 or 4 cylinder, it even has turbo's on it! Oh that explains it! 👍😎

[@SBCBears]

I think that was a British Rail Class 55 Deltic locomotive. It's an heritage loco-- notice it wasn't in service. The appellation "deltic" comes from the triangular arrangement of the engine's cylinders.

[@mobiusfugue2582]

Well I've got a new favourite channel... loving it.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi Mobius, glad to have you along for the ride! Thanks for watching :-)

[@jillgresham9966]

Really enjoying the blog..thanks

[@dreams..forlove1402]

So super video.my love for you guys.you are awesome and your boat home and the coffee boat.my love there for you stay safe

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks so much, glad to have you onboard :-)

[@chrismears4937]

Probably the most engaging tubing channel on narrow boating life. Your style is excellent. I understand your fears of filming in public. If those chimney coolers are at Ratcliffe-on-Sour, my narrowboat will be built very near there at the end of the year. I'm so looking forward to it. I hope the cafe works for you and well done for doing your own fit-out. I can't draw a straight line with a ruler!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

That's lovely to hear, thanks Chris. Good spot - they are the chimney coolers at Ratcliffe -on-soar! Are you having your boat built at Redhill? Ours went in the water there for the first time so we have fond memories of the place! Thanks for watching and commenting :-)

[@lumitoca]

Good luck on your project.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Miguel! 👍

[@peterhoutkamp5581]

nice videos guys ,all the best from down under🤗

[@AndreasDuessca]

Love your videos. Fun and engaging.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

:-) Thanks Andreas!

[@justplainlaser]

Hi guys.... Thanks for sharing... Such a refreshing take on narrowboat vlogs... Awesome.... Wish you all the best for the future with your Cafe boat... Awesome job you guys are doing with it...Keep safe...

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks for watching Mike :-) Glad you're enjoying the videos, stay safe

[@lesleysilverstone2868]

I am impressed with how well you eat...very healthy...good job guys.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks for following Lesley! Duck update: no eggs hatched yet and we're working on a plan to able them to get on and off the boat :-)

[@lesleysilverstone2868]

Now that the CRT says you can cruise a bit and the 14 day restriction etc has been reimposed...will you have to leave your mooring?? And then there is the Daisy the Duck. If you don't have to move the "live aboard" boat perhaps you could make a ramp from the boat down to the water where it would float. That is what my friend did. They used a plastic floaty pool thing (LOL), attached it to the side of the pool and then let the other end float on the water?? The little guys seem to love it. It occurs to me that they wont all be able to live in that tub....seriously Daisy what were you thinking.

[@bdh3949]

This is a great project for you, congratulations on your tenacity. Many years ago I tried something similar on a popular whitewater river. I filled my raft with ice chests of water, soda, and pre-made (by me) sandwiches all fresh and rowed the river every weekend in summer and sold (had a restaurant license) to hungry thirsty folks both on the boats and those who lined the river banks....great fun for me and a chance to expand my business in the summer. Good luck to you.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

That sounds like a great way to spend a weekend! And I bet you were like a mirage to those hungry thirsty folk! Thanks for watching!

[@barbarastevens3053]

Hi my lovies, love your enthusiasm in everything you tackle. Like the money spider 🐜I wish you both good luck with your cafe venture. Best wishes, good luck 🐞 in everything.🤗.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Ah thanks Barbara, hope you're keeping well! We find lots of those money spiders, fingers crossed they're a promising sign for the business :-) Thanks for watching!

[@truckubuddy]

Did you forget that you have to carry those groceries back on a bike? Lol

[@neilcampion3118]

I usually watch sailing channels but also loving your videos. Just subscribed.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi Neil, we love sailing vlogs too! Hope we can provide some light entertainment in lieu of high seas jeopardy :-D

[@yeoldfart8762]

It’s looking good. Reminds me that I should look at the garden and see if it’s dry enough to work the soil

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks YOF! Let us know what you've got going on in the garden, we'll have to live vicariously through you since the duck has taken over our outside space :-)

[@yeoldfart8762]

@@HollyTheCafeBoat Here in Alaska we are about a month behind you in spring and garden time. We had lots of snow so have to wait for all that water to drain away. Almost got down to freezing last night it the sun is out so it will warm up.

[@raydickos]

What a lovely couple you guys are . All the best for your venture from me 🤗

[@chevyimp5857]

Loving your videos .. great edit..

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks chevyimp ☺️

[@canalboatpics16]

Great vlog/blog to you both x

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Canal Boat Pics! :-)

[@richardrobinson4086]

Recently found your video's guys..... Really enjoying your adventure, keep up the good work! 😉👍

[@measureoncecutthreetimes8677]

Thank you, Joanna and Victor, or is it Jo and Vic? Thanks anyway for such an interesting look at life in and around the canal. That Farm Shop looks great with all that yummy local produce. I have heard a lot about the camaraderie and bonhomie of the canal folks and getting chocolate cake and fresh Mint is such a treat. Thinking about "Holly" and the tasks you have taken one. At some time could we please have a back story video? What you used to do and how you fitted your 5 years of cruising with your jobs. How much experience you have in running a cafe and food service. What "Holly" looked like before you began to work on her. Do you have any shots of the day you first saw her? Why was she so derelict that they even took out the floor, walls and ceilings? Will you be lifting her out and blacking before you start your travelling coffee business? Some more suggestions for good Vlogs if you are not already watching them: "Narrowboat Chef" - they are both well-experienced chefs who have worked in big hotels and restaurants around the world even though they both come from Australia. Their cooking segments are interleaved with their cruising segments - when cruising comes back. Another good one is "Cruising the Cut" with David. He has now built up to 135K subscribers and he does some lovely videos. Also, check out the lovely ladies at "The Narrowboat Experience". They are such lovely people and they do great videos. Take care, Stay Safe and please keep us informed about the progress of Jemina and her eggs,

[@jimconlin2110]

Enjoying your vids! Keep them coming. -A frustrated narrowboat enthusiast in Columbus, Ohio.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi Jim, glad you're enjoying them! Thanks for watching :-)

[@mikesmith2401]

Wow you are so brave to take on such a challange LoL xxx

[@honestemily2566]

Recently found your channel, love your videos especially your editing hahaha :) cant wait to see how you get on xx

[@steveb5584]

New subscriber. Love the videos . Keep up the good work !

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Welcome Steve, thanks for watching :-)

[@thomasm1964]

13:21 How sad am I? I knew that that locomotive was a Class 37 long before I saw it! They have a very distinctive sound. To think that that engine - built some time between 1960 and 1965 - is about twice your ages!

[@richardearth2848]

As a friend sold up and bought a Narrowboat 18 months ago and started Vlogging ( Well Deck Diaries) I recently started watching other Narrowboat Vloggers and this week I found you guys. Love what you are doing and cant wait until the cafe boat is finished. How far behind do you normally film/ upload as not heard and Lockdown news from you guys yet? Stay safe and good luck.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi Richard! Ah yes we follow Well Deck Diaries ☺️ We film pretty much real time so have been in lockdown since we started uploading! We moved the boats in January and since then we have been in a marina whilst we work on the cafe boat so we aren’t feeling the same effects of lockdown as continuous cruisers. Thanks for watching!

[@kaywood3849]

Hi Holly lovely to chat to you today. Hope you enjoy your choccies and let me know your verdict on the spiced apple 🥰 xx

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi Kay! Lovely to meet you too. The chocolates were DELICIOUS!!! The spiced apple.is a new fave, as is the strawberry mousse 😁

[@athistleinmyheart2478]

I have just binged watched all your videos. Thank you for creating such incredible and beautiful content. I did have to open a bar of dark caramel chocolate because if the chocolate cake!! I'm so much looking forward to your next video. Love, from Scotland

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thats so kind of you, thanks Victoria! Haha I don't blame you for cracking open the chocolate, just hearing Vic editing that bit made me hungry :-)

[@TheDonnyOne]

Don't worry about the edges, just use a shit load of trim!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

haha, that’s the plan! Thanks for watching 😊

[@AlfieVLOG0]

Best narrow boat channel on the whole of youtube by a mile!!! Love it! Quick questiom though - where do u guys store ur bikes?

[@lordbelvoir2543]

Jo...ya completely Nuts🤪......what time does Vic have to get you back to the unit???🤣🤣🤣

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

🤪🙋‍♀️ I think Vic just edits me that way 🤷‍♀️

[@Quackingdaffs123]

Love the videos. Out of interest what did you both do as jobs before HOLLY😍

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi Alison, thanks for watching! We have a video coming up where we talk about our previous jobs 😊

[@savegan4005]

hey first time viewer . wuuzzzz uuuupppppp. would love to do what you guys are doing but can't here in Vancouver. also noticed you had a Yosemite campground shirt on. we were supposed to go but covid hit and couldn't go. did you go and did you like it ??

[@johnekins4408]

You guys need a little trailer for your bikes, much safer.

[@paulashton5990]

Good luck with your venture. I had a similar task when I introduced a coffee shop in a book store I had purchased some years ago. This was in the USA and I am sure the building/ fire regs and health department would have made it impossible to install on a narrow boat. What are the permitting rules in the UK? Here all public access buildings/structures must be wheel chair accessible, have wheel chair access bathroom. fire alarm systems and a food prep/ service layout approved by the health, building and fire departments. The Health Dept rules require a t least 7 ( yes seven) sinks, food service certified refregeratoon etc. You couldn:t fit that on a narrow boat, . What are yout rules and inspection regime?

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi Paul, thanks for commenting. That sounds quite nightmarish, and must be off putting for anyone wanting to start up a little coffee business! Here there are quite a few hoops to jump though, we need a special boat license, there's a different standard of boat safety certificate we need as well as Environmental Health and Safety guidelines to adhere to. We'll make a video about it soon (if we can manage tomato all that red tape interesting! :-) Do you still have the bookstore and coffee shop? Thanks for watching!

[@paulashton5990]

@@HollyTheCafeBoat JUmpping through hoops was, as you suggest, an expensive nightmare. Planning approval took 9 mpnths, installation 3 days, and then 2 weeks ro get the three inspections done, Just to serve coffee and scones.

[@danensis]

Luckily the Equality Act only requires you to make the best efforts to provide for access. On the barge "Sun" we fitted a wheelchair lift, and an accessbile toilet, but they're quite expensive and we had charitable funding.

[@johnmac6202]

Vic- Joanne, John here from NZ, you guys are making clear moves and I can see what you have done, you could be serving coffees in your cafe next vlog 8-) I love NZ but often miss Nottingham. take care John..... Kai-ora mai

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi John. Thanks for the encouragement! We'll try and show you some more of Nottinghamshire as the weeks go on :-) Take care

[@dominiccox330]

What are you guys using to video on? Really clear video keep up the good work

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi Dominic! We’re filming on a canon 600D, it’s quite old now (I think discontinued) but it still does a great job for what we need it for!

[@Seymenuger]

Hi VIC and JOANNE , my wife and me enjoy your show. We think you are doing well refitting the boat your two selves and seemingly no plan. Are you electrically trained, doing the wiring, as you do? We have only one complaint, which is that we can't always hear what yous are saying, but the visuals are good and also musical background. Keep up the good work you folks!

[@riannedavies4736]

Watching you renovate your cafe boat is getting me excited for when I finally get one myself! Is that boat in a marina while it's being renovated, or just private mooring? :)

[@sldjfd]

Hi! I was wondering where you keep your bikes? Enjoying your channel!

[@anthonyg4671]

Why do you need a new bike ha ha .

[@Bicyclehub]

You are lovely people and the videos are full of fun but please do get a gimbal. I got terrible motion sickness trying to watch this and had to give up after 8 minutes.

[@madelineorvis4175]

Love your videos! We’ve just recently bought a narrow boat and currently renovating to live on😊 what software do you use to edit your videos? X

[@pocketchange1951]

👍👌🇨🇦❤

[@chrisharris6461]

The mooring where your fixing the boat is so much nicer why not live there

[@thebigchip]

Hi guys, When did you film these videos. You may have said, but I have missed it.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi Bigchip! We film pretty close to real-time!

[@thebigchip]

Holly - The Cafe Boat I was watching the farm shop visit and didn’t see any hazard tape and such like do thought it must have been a bit ago.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

@@thebigchip Ah yes, they did have all their social distancing in place as well as gloves provided, we probably just didn’t do a very good job of getting it on tape 😂

[@johnswimcat]

A lot of projects like this fail simply because people give up. They don't plan their project and split it up into "bite sized chunks" so it all gets on top of them. I used to be a yacht designer of sorts so have seen many projects fail and many succeed. You two seem to have "the right stuff" and my guess is that you will make it. I don't think you have a lot of choice with several thousand people watching!! Only joking!

[@matt-analoguelife]

13:50 ish - a 'Deltic' - you don't see many of those around anymore... 2nd'ly - I'm a professional Canoe Instructor/Guide and I'd like to hear a bit more on the Why, How etc of your pretty decent skills you've acquired... 3rd'ly - been sorta binge watching and catching up on your story - very entertaining and look forward to more.

[@brianrayment5019]

Please wear camera helmets, for safety reasons and you will live longer🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@lordbelvoir2543]

Always wondered what the secret was to a long life🤔🤣🤣🤣

[@brianrayment5019]

@@lordbelvoir2543 ☺☺☺☺its called live long and prosper,,,,,,lol

[@lordbelvoir2543]

@@brianrayment5019 yes spock have a 🍺on me and stay safe👍

[@chevyimp5857]

How do you guys earn a living ..? Continuous cruising around and about..

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi chevyimp! Our jobs were based in London so we’ve been stuck to the canals and rivers around there for the last 4 years but now we’re working on the cafe boat we plan to move around the network a lot more. Thanks for watching 😊

[@lizhaydon2250]

You need a 🐈

[@paulowen680]

Where is Jo from? i can't quite place her accent!

[@sunnybnk]

@4.47 "I'll just put the camera away for safety". How about putting your cycle helmet on "for safety"!!

[@avidviewer1]

OMG! 😮No more unbonding experiences, please! We don't like that sort of thing . . . 🤗

[@A.Nozzlin]

Sry to say the filming is pretty bad and the sound is worse, A bit better quality and I would watch. Keep practicing and you'll do good eventually.