First year of living on a narrowboat (part 1 of 2)

[@sharonpullen8582]

Thank you George for sharing a snippet of your life with us all. You genuinely touched my heart and is probably the most inspirational, honest, funny and entertaining vlog I’ve ever seen. And Douglas!?… I need a Douglas in my life! for when I finally get a boat of my own. Happy travels George! ☺️ I look forward to watching all your other videos! 😄

[@George_Macaulay]

Many thanks! Honestly, Douglas is a top lad

[@chimmy_jim]

Just to say that if you turned this channel in to a narrow boat life channel I would watch every episode

[@George_Macaulay]

Fortunately, I don't have much else going on

[@Londonechoes]

Me too! I'd like to follow his journey, as I'm considering doing the same

[@Londonechoes]

@@George_Macaulay 🤣

[@neilharvey1275]

I admire you for embracing a new way of living and also your taste in jumpers. Looking forward to part 2 ❤️

[@George_Macaulay]

I actually rotate the same 3 jumpers. It's quite embarrassing...

[@zagcatt]

Excellent ! You should do more.. you have the KZbin X factor , trust me on that.

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

You just popped up on my feed. Now subscribed. Never laughed so much at a canal vlog. Love your humour. Brilliant. Going to have to watch it again. Thank u for making my day. 🎉

[@George_Macaulay]

Wow, thank you very much!

[@allantavener7378]

Excellent vlog love your style and type of honesty, hope this is gonna be a regular channel as i thoroughly enjoyed it, roll on part 2

[@George_Macaulay]

Many thanks! I had better get editing..

[@mikesmith-yj3ih]

That was magic please send more soonest

[@davidgormley4419]

Instantly likeable. It’s the life I desperately want to live and it’s great seeing people like you making big decisions for all the right reasons. I think you’ll be up there with my favourite KZbin boaters. Very well done young man. 👍

[@George_Macaulay]

Gosh, this is very kind! I'll have to try to keep it up

[@jackthetrainspotter9727]

Aaaah, It is you George, it's Jack who's bike you fixed 😄. I also made a video of me moving onto the boat but way less edited than yours (it's not my strong suit). I'm following it up with videos of each town we've been through but about life on a boat itself, I think I'm gonna start a podcast with the bf coz it doesn't involve editing 🤣.

[@catherinekitt9321]

As an x boater this brings back great memories xx

[@tims7793]

Apart from the name of the boat and the dodgy stuffed toys, very enjoyable!

[@jaynecopland]

This was absolutely adorable! ❤ Lovely to hear your story, so well told.

[@George_Macaulay]

Thank you!

[@krisatomic]

Hey George! We got chatting under the massive rainbow when we were both moored at Marsworth reservoir last year, super fun to find you here. Loved the video!

[@George_Macaulay]

No way - in Marsworth! What are the chances? I still think about that rainbow (and sunset)

[@helenbarron1729]

Hi George, lovely to see a new face amongst the narrowboat vlogs. If this first episode is anything to go by, we’re in for a terrific time following your new life. Love your production style. Keep them coming. Best wishes Helen & Barney 😀🐕‍🦺

[@George_Macaulay]

Thank you! I had better do some more editing...

[@wandabond4768]

Hello from Canada. Loved your vlog! Hope there is more to come.

[@George_Macaulay]

Thank you!

[@olivervanderhelstraete6416]

A lovely watch 🤓

[@George_Macaulay]

Many thanks, dear brother!

[@seanjamescameron]

Beautiful voice and hair.

[@Roo-s_Life]

Fabulous editing, really enjoyable!

[@George_Macaulay]

Aawh, thanks :)

[@ShaftyandCratch]

Nothing better than seeing a fuel boat ❤ Well done on surviving your first year 🎉 We’re just coming up to our first year anniversary of living onboard - we are also surviving ❤ Well done all of us! I don’t think land living will ever pull me back! P.S. so happy I’ve found your channel.

[@George_Macaulay]

I'm pleased we're now into sunny season! I don't think I could do land living now either... I like being near the ducks too much

[@oneshoan]

Enjoyed the cruising music and this video. Good luck with your future adventures! BTW, I’m happy you figured out the toilet 🤣😂🤣

[@George_Macaulay]

The toilet is something I just didn't think to research in advance!

[@Boatlife1964]

lovely video...im subbed.

[@mariaetheridge8343]

Well, this old woman has just discovered your channel and... subscribed! I follow 3 other long-boaters, all very diverse!

[@George_Macaulay]

That's one of the fun things about the cut - such a wide array of different folk!

[@AMJDG]

Enjoyed the video. Hope to see more. Absinthe is akin to peppermint schnapps on steroids. The one and only time I ever had a shot was in Japan at a small bar outside of Yokota AB when I was stationed there in the USAF. Never again for me...

[@George_Macaulay]

The memory has clearly stuck with you - not a drink to forget!

[@markjewell911]

Not all landlords are dirty Some are boaters and love the canals !

[@George_Macaulay]

I never said all of them were. Out of the three I had, two were in fact average. Only one was a criminal who had cost Islington council £170,000 in legal fees!

[@markjewell911]

@@George_Macaulay Yep there are some bad ones. All the very best to you and boat life. Buying a boat was the best thing I ever done 👍

[@hazgown]

ahoy!

[@George_Macaulay]

Hello @throwback

[@hazgown]

@@George_Macaulay if you’d have me let’s get a drink or something sailor - moving back to the big smoke soon

[@George_Macaulay]

@@hazgown Where are you moving from? I am currently out of the big smoke (future citation: see video 2)

[@hazgown]

@@George_Macaulay I should’ve consulted my crystal ball re: future vid… Moving from Essex atm, but would love to come see ya in a town or city you’re cruising through.

[@George_Macaulay]

@@hazgown I had better get on the River Lea before you leave! (Disclaimer: that will take months - these boats move very slowly. It is more likely that I will find you in London.)

[@Narrowboat.and.offgrid.living]

Hemel hamsted 🤣

[@MrCRAIGJSTEVENS]

Love this, a narrow boat is definitely in my future so grateful for the tips and references in this series. Hope you're well and happy x

[@George_Macaulay]

Exciting!! I really do view CruisingTheCut as the Encyclopedia of narrowboating - would recommend!