Episode 32 - We move ever closer into London on our Narrowboat Journey

We move into London and get dismayed at the rubbish littered everywhere but love the green spaces London has to offer.
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Thanks for watching - love Fran and Rich

[@cheerio3847]

That scarf Fran is wearing at wormwood park is absolutely stunning - really gorgeous color combination and texture.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you x

[@myhillslife27]

Go Fran! You tell 'em !! 🤗🏆🏅👍🚮♻️✅ LOVE YOUR PUPPIES 💕

[@steved8038]

1.2 Million!!!, No wonder some poor sods are making do with floating rafts for homes.wonderfull scenic videoing, and a nice glimpse of city life.Thank you

[@FloatingOurBoat]

You're welcome

[@marty5237]

What a terrific episode! I know I’m behind, but I don’t want to binge because then I’ll run out. 💝 Still a working girl, so I watch when I can. I’m close to retirement and loving your content. Love you showing the old school boat from the 70’s and hearing your relationship to that; love your graphics about the dogs; sad hearing the state of housing and sad to here the state of the Haves and Have-nots; but love your info and interaction with the clean-up volunteers; enjoy it all, even chopping wood, especially your musical selections. Thanks for the respite!! 💖

[@FloatingOurBoat]

So glad you are enjoying them x

[@rigby3780]

i have to say i thought your understanding of london and it's housing crisis (and how this has bled into the canal system) was great to see and not the usual 'move them out of our canals' diatribes i often hear. great to be catching up with your channel.. you guys always bring a smile and i enjoy them very much.

[@bonniehall9551]

Amazing story about the parakeets. London is so like NYC! Autumn colors are so beautiful🤗

[@FloatingOurBoat]

It was a lovely time to see London

[@tanziebeart4052]

The rubbish issue is so upsetting, I totally agree with you Fran. Heartbreaking and utterly frustrating!

[@myhillslife27]

We lived at Kew Gdns when I was little. This took me back to when I was in London. My aunt & family live at Kensington & I remember Ladbroke tube station, last time I was there was about 25 yo, pre child. I loved it back then, I loved Porterbello markets! It was super back then, funny thing is I NEVER knewthe canals existed back then, I wish I did! It does remind you why you choose another life. You're just being real. It's important for any thinking about it. I loved it, thankyou for sharing 🤗🤗

[@FloatingOurBoat]

That is a lovely part of London even now. I also lived near the canals in east London, but knew nothing about them

[@dougzirkle5951]

Bless your concern for the environment, especially the problem of rubbish. It is disconcerting, but no need to apologize when you point it out. I admire your willing to tackle quite a diverse assortment of jobs about the boat. Thank you for another video!

[@loki666100]

Love your vlogs. You tell it like it is and that’s a good thing. I have learnt a lot from your vlogs. Keep them coming just as they are 😁👍

[@twoaussiesgonarrowboating2556]

Hi guys, Nice vlog! We haven't cruised in London for a few years, nice memories, a little more rubbish than I remember. I noticed that you had put your solar panels on stands i this episode. I would suggest you invest in some plastic coated steel cable and a lock and fix it to the stands. This will help ensure your panels don't walk!

[@brianrees3697]

Another spot on vlog saying as it is no sugar coating that,s the best way to be.

[@lisapercywolf3392]

Looking very forward to your canal-view of London. Be safe!

[@tommo45dt]

Lisa Percy Wolf we all look forward to the next vlog XX

[@annie2950]

Hi Fran and Rich. Thanks such a delight to watch. Your so relaxed and enjoying your journey. Thanks. Keep warm.

[@acerone10]

Fran--"You Go Girl" keep them on their toes about the rubbish. And Rich, thanks for the pictures of the bridges. I love them too. From Burton Ohio USA.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Many thanks for watching x

[@sylviapage8572]

Great video. You’re right about London house prices. It’s gone crazy!

[@CampervanTales]

As soon as you mentioned Brentford I quickly went back to the 70s and Alan Freeman advertising Brentford Nylons! Lovely video as per usual. Thankyou

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Ha ha! Memories of brushed nylon sheets and nighties causing plenty of static! Fran

[@sarkybugger5009]

@@FloatingOurBoat And the tiniest bit of dry skin on your feet, and the sheets would catch/ladder. I never forgave my mother for putting us kids through such hell. We woz deprived of our flannel sheets...

[@pinxtonstation7823]

Think you got it right broken Britten litter and people scattered in the street every thing seams throwaway keep the videos up so enjoy them

[@Artimus128]

Not negative at all , u say it as it is the truth , some of us appreciate that 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@negativelybuoyant5835]

Glad you are both ok 👍 Never-ending job list....... We are getting our cratch board fitted this weekend 🤞🏻

[@colingibson8018]

Hi Fran and Rich. just a thought when you were putting in the new switch, instead of fighting with electric tape I use shrink wrap tubing while you have the switch off just slip some short lengths on , connect back up slip brown the wrap tubing little heat and bamm . sealed /insulated connection. I was a trucker here in the USA for 12 years on and off and believe me the state of some of the tanker trailer's I had to pull was down right dangerous. you quickly learned to have a small comprehensive kit of spares and tricks up your sleeve.. The homeless people is a poor reflection of the local government. but you have to be careful. Out here we have a lot of people who sit on the side of the road at intersections with the hungry homeless signs . Well I learned from other trucker's how to tell the phoney ones from the real . offer them food the real ones will take it. the others just wanted money. The one's I would give to would be those with dogs. Anyway I digress , as for the candles ,some are or could be quite talented. how about the local government and courts get them to do something tasteful instead of all the crap that is there trade mark. and maybe Cher up some of the depressed area's. And last but not least (and I'll stop ranting) trash ,that is just a show of the type of pig's that live around there. Anyway thanks for the video really enjoying them.

[@NarrowboatChef]

Definitely rather be on a canal boat any day of the week, come rain or shine! 😊 xx

[@stephenmead8183]

Well done getting your solar panels mounted up! I getting worried about those cables being pinched and shorting out. As for the Stove just make up a scraper thing and go for it ? Burning wet wood will cause the flue to slowly block up with tar etc .. keep on coming with the videos. Cheers from New Zealand.

[@brodie2711]

I actually live just around the corner from Little Venice in Maida Vale and I've noticed that the canals can be a bit of a wind trap and much of the rubbish does get blown onto the canal. But there no excuse for the fly tipping. I really love watching your Vlogs so upbeat.

[@davidbutler4363]

Love it guys,well done 😁👍👏👏👏

[@scottcopters]

Nice to have contrast from the K&A to city noise. Really appreciate the calm of the waterways by comparison.

[@billstarr7224]

Great video of real life in London. Skips the tourist versions. Loved it.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Glad you enjoyed it

Hi Fran and Richard thanks for the update and sharing this video keep safe and warm this winter. For us it's Christmas market and few 🍺🍺🍺🍷🍷🍷 and the kid are coming home for Christmas with the grandchildren. 🤔🤔🤔 👍👍👍😀😀😀

[@petebartlett2229]

We brought a chimney brush off eBay,it fits on a drill and spins. Absolutely brilliant.recommend it to anyone.

[@rmitchell6852]

Interesting video. Best wishes from Canada

[@maxboonkittypoison]

Great video, to bad for the rubbisch all over the canals. Love seeing you two doing ok. Greetings,, Kitty.

[@ColinJaquesNarrowboatBuild]

Hi you guys glad to see you still out there enjoying it , little tip for the kindling ,do it on a block of wood and you won’t blunt you’re axe .

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks Colin will do

[@brodie2711]

The look on Rich's face when Fran mentioned a thumping noise coming from under the bed was delightful. Or was that my imagination Nah I know a smirk when I see it hahaha.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

So funny x

[@carriea4868]

I love that contrast between what's happening in the world above and the peaceful ambience down on the canal towpath.

[@suewalker8454]

what are those large round iron towers. my daughter lives in Little Venice. I wonder what they re. I live in Canada. love your channel

[@myhillslife27]

Same as Australia especially since covd homeless appearing plus developers being unscrupulous. Sadly we're heading for a market crash for correction. You both have the right idea.. trust you're both well & happy 😊🦘🇦🇺🌈💕

[@rogerbrown5558]

You mentioned a low Pound. My turn, GRRRRRRRR. Loved this one, used to live in Brentford for a while. I could go on and on here but I wont. Always look forward to the next.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks for watching Roger x

[@ramseybarber8312]

Hi on the problem with your fire make sure the cowl has a good gap on the flue, or take the cowl off and experiment on a dry cold day

[@marynolan6627]

wow....the litter is crazy!!! Stay warm....lovin your adventures!

[@tedkane007]

Great video guys keep them coming I have been with you on your journey from day 1 and can’t wait for the next 😁

[@stevehart4062]

Hi to you both. If you cut the bolts shorter you will find the end will rust. Also did your hot water problems get worse after cleaning the flue? You may have dislodged some soot down the back of your back boiler which will affect its efficiency. A good thing for cleaning this is a piece of curtain wire. Happy cruising.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks Steve - I'm looking out for some proper easy fasteners that will let us easily lift and tilt panels. Cheers

[@tanyaroyredcar]

Gosh, you've made good speed since we saw you near Bath. We're off onto the Leeds and Liverpool for an early December holiday. We've subscribed and will download a lot of your recent vids to help us through the very long evenings... That and scrabble, cards, monopoly and a bit of whatever takes our fancy. Take care

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Have a great journey. Did we chat where were we (in a pub?), what's your boat name? Rich x

[@vickiniazi8280]

So sad to see all the trash in London. In the USA I was sickened by the trash in tourist cities…and in my city 😢

[@shanehenderson4809]

great video.you guys look great.hope to do the canals myself in Sept of 2019. i live on Vancouver island BC Canada .take care.

[@APRAPR-nq2wn]

I know that poor people have poor ways but the littering is something I can never understand

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Looking at some of the bags of rubbish, I'm not sure it was all 'poor'people. Fran

[@tim040]

Nice vlog, I did see you at Crick, but never recognised you at the time, you was in beer tent.good man. Hope you have a battery monitor to see where your at with power, we are cruising the midlands for the winter, , good luck, hope we both keep warm, N.B Moonshadow

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Cheers Tim - yes that would be us in the beer tent ha ha - we'll look out for you when we are in the Midlands x

[@Q-ey2jk]

nice

[@RichardReikowsky9005]

I'm just starting to watch your cruising through London Grand Canal. I've been watching a few editions of your canal cruising each day. Floating Our Boat looks exciting but since I live in the state of Ohio in the US I doubt if I'll do any cruising in the UK I love watching what you do.

[@llessibm]

Guess like most big cities you either love or hate them - turning a blind eye helps but sometimes reality kicks in when you see someone sleeping rough - shouldn't happen. There's enough money in this glorious country of ours to fix these problems but its sitting in the hands of those who either don't care or don't care enough.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hi Martin too true unfortunately. We were on a bit of a downer after seeing the poverty and rubbish, this country is swimming in surplus cash but we would rather build train lines that get us to Birmingham 25 mins quicker! Rant over xx

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

I m not so certain the answer for homelessness is so simple. It would be very complicated even if all the emotion were not a factor. Do not assume everything can be solved with money. It cannot.

[@llessibm]

G Henrickson - true, as I know all too well, but you have to start somewhere. We have a distinct lack of social housing, particularly for young single people, and what we do have is poor and not fit for purpose. We have a hostel system that’s deeply flawed and mental heath care that only achieves targets because the targets are set so low. Money isn’t the answer and neither is HS2.

[@malcolmelliott1876]

We see homeless person's stash and then empty derelict warehouses... if owners of such buildings didnt just sit on them as investment properties only to be eventually sold off at massive profits for the already rich owners, to be turned into "luxury canalside apartments, starting at 2.8million" .... but instead turned into cheap accomodation for homeless by central government, not local councils. Local councils dont want to do social projects as it attracts low incomes, not high council tax payers. Tax the owners of the derlict properties on the capital gain of value plus a monthly "empty building tax"... to feed and house those citizens without a roof over their head.

[@simonwright9916]

Bikes on towpaths (or any path for that matter) are a pet hate of mine. Most riders have a total disregard for pedestrians. I recall that once upon a time, a permit was needed to ride on towpaths - is that still the case? If it is, I wonder how many people actually bother getting one, and if it is actually enforced?

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hi Simon. There are nor permits required for bikes on towpaths. There are frequent notices asking cyclists to give pedestrians right of way, but unfortunately more and more cyclists seem to think the towpath is for them to race along. There is plenty of room for cyclists pedestrians and fishermen if everyone shows a little consideration and respect.

[@lucillecash3046]

A exciting Exciting to be in London, so much graffiti sadly and noisy but an amazing city.

[@richardholmwood1468]

Did I see you kneeling while chopping the wood Rich??? ;) still loving your vlogs, i,m slowly catching up.

[@davidbell2056]

Great video thanks.played on horsenden hill in my teens loved London 30 years ago wouldn’t live there now

[@anthonymccabe8788]

Thanks for this, you have a great vlog. That bit about the old Shropshire union cruisers rng a bell. We holidayed on exactly the same type of boat in, must have been '87 I think, (not certain, but thereabouts). They were all called after explorers, I forget the name of the one we had, (have boxes of slides at home with the name on) What a wreck it was. The batteries were ready for the knackers yard, and the whole boat smelled of mildew. We did, however, enjoy the holiday. From Norbury up to Chester and along the LLangollen arm to Trevor. 14 days. Would love to have my own boat but it ain't gonna happen, I'm afraid. My wife has advanced COPD and I have blood cancer. We are on Gran Canaria now for the winter and plan to return home,(Mariestad, Sweden) in late March. You are a great couple and I thoroughly enjoy watching your travels. Keep well and look after each other. Anthony McCabe.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hi Anthony thanks so much for watching and your comment. Yes they were all named after explorers we had Vasco da Gama and Sir Ernest Shackleton before Mom and Dad bought their own from them which we called Threshold. I also have boxes of slides waiting to be dug out. Best wishes to you both and safe journey back to Sweden xx

[@thenarrowboatgirl]

We miss summer solar power as well. We use fairy lights as well. Hope you have a great trip through London ❤️❤️❤️

[@FloatingOurBoat]

We are having to really be careful how we use our power now. But it's very cozy with the fire on and low lighting. xxxx

[@Mark-ct5dh]

Rich & Fran As always great video. I appreciate the way you keep things real. I can see that sometimes boat life can be a bit trying for you.

[@robertlussier2944]

I used to clean my wood stove chimney (6" dia.) by hanging a chain about the size of the chain with rings you folks use for mooring, down into the chimney and shaking it back and forth and round and round, and this would usually knock off most of the deposits clinging to the chimney. You probably have this sorted by now😁

[@FloatingOurBoat]

We have a length of plastic drainpipe which works really well at scraping the sides but we have heard of people using chains. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@scottcopters]

Solar is my hobby. I am putting 6kW on the roof to power our Nissan Leaf by summer and also then just power the boat in the winter.

[@albertrowe3351]

Are you looking out for bears (in wellingtons?). It's a long time since I was in London, frankly it looks a dump, they could not pay me to live in London, I would be turning around and heading for the hills!, keep safe.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

ha ha - wondered where the marmalade went to at brekky - Fran x

[@tommo45dt]

Albert Rowe me to Bert xx

[@Chuck59ish]

Seems all the other vlogs have said the same thing about London, nice place visit, but can't get out there fast enough. Thanks for the video.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hi Charles - yep we've had our fill now - looking forward to peace and tranquility of countryside and no light pollution! Thanks for watching, Fran x

[@ChrisJames1973]

You call then graffiti artists, I call them vandals. Great video again!

[@flat5sharp11]

Agreed. The word "artist" doesn't apply to people Illegally defacing public spaces with their unwanted, ugly scrawlings.

[@malcolmelliott1876]

@@flat5sharp11 The self same "art" in a gallery with people having been told it is made by an artist gets bought for thousands by people who believe the "emperor has new clothes".... “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” has been around for a century longer than the spray can.....

[@flat5sharp11]

​@@malcolmelliott1876 The point is appropriate context. If these people can use their ability to create pieces that they can sell or that people want to see at a gallery, then great. But to the guy that's spent time and money scrubbing off unwanted "art" tags from his front wall and to the rest of us who have to endure the ugliness, it's destructive criminal damage perpetrated by unthinking, self-centred idiots..

[@dazr123]

Rich just a few things l noticed, why not mount the Solar panels a bit higher and then store the coal bags underneath,you could then also use the weight of the coal bags to hold down the panels in case of any wind gusts during storms etc (even for now a piece of rope from bracket to bracket and a bag on top of rope for a quick fix until you do it properly)and free up/clear up a messy roof space. Also why not simply drill a hole in the side panel of the ignition cluster and mount the new ignition switch there to save you snapping off the key again when you bump it again in the stupid position it is in ? Looked like plenty of area to do it and completely out of the way, also you will be able to gently" fish " the broken key out of the barrel now you have it free and keep as a spare if you want,simply hold upside down and coax out with a bit of thin wire bent paper clip etc or some times you can reach broken key with a pair of tweezers.A good battery monitor will soon let you know where you are as far as charging and drain and what you can do about it in reality,are you sure you have not got a Air Lock in the hot water system?that will cause the same symptoms/problems if you are sure there is no leak. Final bit that was a sticking out like the proverbial to me is, why not put a lip around your hatch lid to stop things sliding off etc while you have it all piled there,like a old Breakfast /Drink tray ? You could even have it with a couple of Cup/Glass/Bottle Holders so you don't have to worry about your cuppa spilling while cruis'n along . Just a few suggestions from the outside looking in ;) That rubbish looked like a third world country disgusting, you can imagine what is going into the canals,someone needs a kick in the arse.On the good side the dogs must have been loving the big parks to run in,it must be a huge adventure for them as well, a new place to explore and sniff out every couple of days, Doggy Heaven.Seeing and hearing all that city BS would have me longing to get far away back to a quiet country cruise for a long time before my next visit, l am afraid l am all over city life now and don't miss it at all. Happy Cruis'n and give the dogs a pat from us ;)

[@edmundsmith151]

Good to let us know what it looks like in london been a while since being in jolly old england but U S A has same pollution in the citys shame that city folks dont seem to take care of where they live. glad to live 40 miles out of Vegas in the desert. Keep the videos coming enjoy them Eddy Smith aka the englishman

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks for watching Eddy - Hot out there in the summer eh?

[@raymondparr1]

hi you lovely people, about all the old boats and floating sheds...?? bet most of them have no boat safety or insurance. why don't the water way people go round and take the boats away if there not legal on the water way. the council would move a caravan or car if they don't have mot or tax. don't see why they cannot do that to boats. I know we all need to live somewhere but we all have to pay as well. love you two, saying it how it is. keep up the good work.x

[@francesmccarty1544]

It does make you wonder sometimes. Some boats look like they have been sitting there for years with no sign of being lived on. I know it is difficult to remove a boat if it means they will make someone homeless though. I don't know what the answer is. Fran

[@jamesforehan2809]

The "fences" on that walkway must be to slow down the bikers!

[@stephenmead8183]

Just noticed there are two ball valves on the water pipes that go to your stove! Please please make sure they both open at all times when the fire is going ?If not there is a disaster in the waiting as pressure will build up in stove water jacket ! Boom

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Yep Stephen, that's why we've taken the handles off. Thanks for watching x

[@TheByard]

Suggest you invest in a small genny set just to keep things topped up between motoring trips. I bought a cheapo B&Q one and surprisingly it worked well for three years till I sold the boat. I also had had lots of battery powered items to compensate for the charge up ones. Even put an extra 12 volt car battery onboard to run the laptop Sat Nav program, charged by the B&Q genny when running low. I would pop a water sterilizing tablet into the tank each time I topped up, even though like you it was only for washing up crooks and crew!!!!! Never done the canals around London and yes they were built to haul goods from/to the grotty factories and sweat shops of the time. So unless the warehouse's have been turned into Des Reg or swanky offices it's going to be a bit grotty. I used to sometimes drive limo's for the father in law. One day I had a North London customer wanting to catch a train from Euston St. Well I cup through the back end of Kings Cross and St Pancress St's. nipping through goods yards etc. The lady remarked to her daughters school friends. The next time you come to stay we will ask the driver to go the pretty way. As the young ladies alighted the car I chipped in. Next time maybe Madam will book us for a sight seeing tour not a dash to the station.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hi GMV - good idea regards the genny etc, will have to see how we get on in the next few weeks. Like the limo tale ha ha x

[@sarkybugger5009]

Only turn the inverter on when you need 240 volts. Even small ones draw 0.5 - 1 amp on idle. Use 12 volt USB chargers instead of 240V. Charge everything when you have the engine running. Is there a diverter valve on the engine coolant/calorifier line? Check it's not stuck in the wrong position, or sticking. Check the thermostat. Don't forget to wear your stab vests/life jackets. ;o) All the best, and good luck.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks again Sarky for the advice - :) x

[@johngrubb007]

Enjoying your video (as always). I would think that a vacuum with a custom-made tube would solve your chimney cleaning problem. Some PVC pipe and heat and careful forming would make your job a breeze :)

[@ukexpatpennsylvania7304]

Or a bottle brush. I use an aquarium tubing brush to get into tight spaces, has a long bendy wire handle.

[@debbielowrey]

Did you feel, safely wise, ok mooring round London? Enjoyed your vid as always!

[@debbielowrey]

That should have said safety not safely!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hi Debbie - there are stretches that you definitely wouldn't stop at but in the main you're pretty safe moored next to other boaters x

[@muckshifter]

How does the Postman know where you're gonna be to deliver your mail & stuff?

[@RobbieCumming]

Ha ha yep gotta have a job list! 8^)

[@ukexpatpennsylvania7304]

Mine is called a 'Honey' do list

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hope your list is getting shorter buddy :)

[@DrRobert7898]

Sad to say the rubbish comes from the boaters that's why that park had signs saying no mooring

[@stevehoare6378]

Love watching you both....!.....can you remind me....which episode was it when you bought a coffee table which was also a speaker for music to play through....struggling to find it...!....🍷🍷

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hi Steve you mean hou dont have photographic memory of all our episodes? 😀 It's episode 20 👍🏼

[@stevehoare6378]

I do really... Was just testing you both to see if you remembered... 😏... Were you pleased with the speaker... I was thinking of getting one... Keep up the good work... 🍷🍷

[@FloatingOurBoat]

It sounds great on the boat. We love it.

[@maxboonkittypoison]

That song at the end (28;36) i am looking for that song and you dont have this song in the song list could you get me the title of that awesome song?

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hi Kitty kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHbPdaJsgK2Sq5Y play it loud - I love it too Rich x

[@maxboonkittypoison]

@@FloatingOurBoat omg thank you kissss

[@bethevoice-thelifeofsteve6354]

Never mind , the house prices across the rest of the country are going to boom again soon due to the "moving out of the London to expensive to live craze" . "One million , one million , million , million." (and the rest) . As Danny Devito said . When you suddenly realise you picked the wrong city to buy a house in during the 80's .

[@MartyLJ57]

At 12:06 what are those tall narrow trees

[@fiveminuteman]

Poplar or known as widow makers as the branches easily snap and climbing is a no no

[@stevedavis68]

I quite often take my fridge for a stroll don’t you😂😂😂👍🏼

[@TheByard]

Cool man

[@FloatingOurBoat]

ha ha x

[@christinehammell6365]

Love your scarf Fran. Did you weave it yourself ? Enjoyed the video as always.😊

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks Christine - yes it's Richy's scarf actually that I wove last spring. x Fran

[@numberplateguy8511]

Velcro should work temporarily for the solar panels I have found a couple of good KZbin channels for solar recently V & M 900w + on the roof of a van but they have got their solar in such a way that they can tilt the solar as and when they need to And Tinywattssolar Who has 1000w solar roof deck that they can walk on that is on the roof of a merc sprinter type van Always good seeing the gsk building but great to see that part of London from the canal Great video as always

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks Numberplate Guy - we'll check them out :)

[@itsmeintorrespain2714]

About the chimney. It's a shame you can't call Fred Dibnah, He would have sorted it for you (at a cost of course!)

[@sarkybugger5009]

Guinness and a pie?

[@buddyhirshfield5970]

What I don’t understand about boaters in the UK why don’t they pick up a trash in the water,In South Florida boaters will stop and pick up trash in the water

[@joannebedford2]

I think you would get along well with the You Tubers whose channel is called Life is too short

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you we will take a look

[@martinkavanagh196]

I'm a bit ancient (74) but may I ask about Fran's accent ..as it reminds me of my mum's family from near Wisbech & Peterborough? - I'm in New Zealand since 1976, Cheers

[@TheByard]

Hey we're not ancient, just going round another time!!!!!!b Best is the UK driving licence is free now.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hi Martin I'm an East London girl but there may be a touch of Essex and Norfolk in there xx

[@martinkavanagh196]

@@FloatingOurBoat Cheers anyway & Thanks for your excellent Vlog .. very interesting.

[@martinkavanagh196]

@@TheByard Oh you're lucky - Here I have to next year get a doctors certificate to say that I'm safe to continue driving .. and nothing much here is 'free'.

[@tommo45dt]

Yummy wish i could eat with FRAN XX

[@lewisgardner1660]

Very good video thank you Watching your videos makes us more determined to get our own boat, just something for weekends and holidays to start with, we went up on the Oxford through hillmorton locks on hire boat in Sep it was lovely. Do you fill you drinking water bottles at the canal side tapes? How long do you leave it in the bottles before you drink it or change it?

[@FloatingOurBoat]

We do fill our 3 litre water bottles each time we stop to fill the tank and that works well for us.

[@brijones]

she wrote a list that he has to do

[@michaelcoker3197]

My scarf!

[@elegantinfusions]

Must admit London and city life is not for me, ill keep to the Rhondda valleys, If that was me on the narrow boat then, I would of kept going until I got to the outskirts.

[@peterwilding4012]

fit akevlar liner

[@andymurch1057]

Hi Fran and Rich. thanks for another excellent peek into your lives. I was shocked to see all of the rubbish, not only in the water, but also by that picnic bench. It's awful. A nasty side effect of living in a big city I suppose although there's rubbish everywhere nowadays. I hope you have a trouble free time in London. It has a bad reputation for trouble for boaters. Take care and safe travels.

[@malcolmelliott1876]

Just discovered your video gems after being addicted to certain other "narrowvlogs" .. so doing some catch up binge viewing, as you are doing exactly what we intend to do when we return to UK later this year(19). Love the honest reactions whilst you discover your way through every aspect of life on the cut.... warts and all. Agree with you Fran.. Britain has a litter problem even worse than the 60's & 70's before Keep Britain Tidy did a bit to improve matters. Unfortunately that generation who grew up with an attitude of 'take it home' or 'find a bin' has given way to a lazy, "someone else's job to tidy up after me" pompous attitude. Singapore is a city of the same density as London yet hardly a speck of rubbish to be seen.

[@stevedavis68]

First😂👍🏼

[@lth1072]

That area must be a favourite for rats

[@patsmart1653]

H

[@johnhorne1685]

London rubbish, it' no different to cities in India or elsewhere in that part of the world I well remember when in the Med on the way to Suez you could smell it before you saw it.

[@michaelbenton2518]

So many go on about London house prices like it is the only place in the world with high house prises ,new York, Tokyo,,So not happy with your political spin on things ,were there is success there is wealth .In central park there is a new residential tower were prices make London look cheap .And the difference between rich and poor ,there are people who get on with life and make there own greatness and many who are incapable me included ,but the wealth in houses has changed life's, like yourselfs were you had a holiday home but sold it ,which if I guess right made a difference, if it was worth a lot less would your dream have been the same.The worst thing to happen was thatcher and the tories that sold of council homes which was the safe haven and affordable ability in terms of rent. Many will not be upset with a housing crash were young have got on the market but end up paying a mortgage for a house that is worth massively less .Many go on about second homes ,but when you look at the percentages of second homes it is only 3 percent, and to be fair how many would all play the rich person's life if they had wealth ,many would .so many are just jealous, I see it plenty ,secretly most would want that million pound house .

[@jenhowell8535]

I’m enjoying your videos during the isolation - but this one was depressing with the increasing focus on negativity, graffiti, rubbish etc. I’m hoping things are cheerier in the future ones.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks for watching. We always tell it how it is.