Narrowboats CRASH on the Coventry Canal! Ep. 165.

[@lkbranniff3298]

I envy you the daily change of scenery when on a narrowboat. After the collision with that hire narrowboat, Otis kept his wits about him, noticed the humans weren't watching, and headed for the treats! Clever puppy. Thanks again for all the incredibly interesting historical tidbits. These are easily the best vlogs on KZbin.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you so much! x

[@arthuralford]

I realized tonight that this is one of the best produced channels on KZbin. It's consistently quality video and sound, the music and cuts just work. Even when a hire boat is speeding around a corner, giving you a punt. PS: Knew I forgot something. In the early 50's, Coventry Climax got a contract to build a lightweight engine for fire pumps, which also turned out to be a pretty good little motor for racing cars. John Cooper adapted a 1.5 liter Climax in an F2 car, which eventually became a 2.5 liter F1 engine, winning the world championship two times in a row for Jack Brabham. In 1961, the rules were changed to 1.5 liter F1 engines, and suddenly there was a boom with British racing cars like Cooper, Lotus and Lola being powered by Climax's little powerhouses. But by the mid-sixties, Coventry Climax's management decided the cost of making engines for racing was too much. The company was purchased by Jaguar, eventually merged into British Leyland, going through a series of owners before disappearing in the early nineties. And one more thing: If you ever get a chance to look at a Coventry Climax racing engine, you'll notice a medallion on the camshaft cover. Yes, it's Lady Godiva herself, on her horse. And now I've told you far more than you ever wanted to know about an engine with a funny name

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks so much, Arthur. Just noticed the medallion too. Well spotted 👍🏻

[@rjmun580]

The late unlamented Hillman Imp had a Coventry Climax engine which I believe was based on the fire pump model. They were the most unreliable car I've ever owned but at least they were easy to repair and every scrap yard had lots of spares.

[@JourneysByNarrowboat]

Thats it, new boat requires torpedo tubes 😂 Glad all were ok. Enjoyed the history 🙂

[@FoxesAfloat]

😁

[@awittyusernamepleaselaugh7481]

@@FoxesAfloat You should put a "helipad" on the roof for the drone too!

[@johnjkellyiii6994]

You two produce my favorite show. The visuals,the music, the editing,the history, the humor and as a 70year old sailor sitting in my man cave in the garage smoking a cigar having a sip I think you are the best show on the internet. Thanks for your attention to details and your splendent communication skills. I sail out of city island in long island sound in the Bronx new York city. If you ever want to see our big apple there is always a spot for you fellas. Stay safe. Have fun. Enjoy life and please keep your videos coming. Thanks ...

[@FoxesAfloat]

Such an awesome offer. It's a few years since we visited the big apple 👍🏻

[@dragonvalo]

i dont know if it my ASD but i find Colin talking about history super interesting

[@FoxesAfloat]

Awesome 👍🙏❤️

[@Mizpah61]

One of the reasons I look forward to Friday's is because I know I'll get to see another new video - full of laughter, interesting info and great videography! Thanks again for brightening my day!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Always a pleasure 👍🏻💜

[@ceeceety2320]

@@thepeanutgallery1699 These two have given new meaning to TGIF!

[@adriancoppin977]

Er, there is no apostrophe in “Fridays” as you are writing in the plural, not possessive.

[@Mizpah61]

@@adriancoppin977 Thanks! I made the correction.

[@adriancoppin977]

@@Mizpah61 good on yer. Stay Safe.

[@margaretwilliamson9659]

All the amazing bits of history and knowledge. Love the episode. Lol, sneaky Otis. 😄

[@FoxesAfloat]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@for.tax.reasons]

I never knew that's where the term cottage industry came from!! I love learning these cool lil things thank you!

[@FoxesAfloat]

You're welcome ❤️

[@richardlowes7183]

Alright - That's it. Myself and some crew are coming round to armour your boat - and install a cannon or two. Glad you were unhurt, that's what counts.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Haha, canons 🤣

[@01cthompson]

And a Jolly Roger to boot.

[@isaactimmins8959]

@@lvthud lets hope they're drinking Ghost ship

[@LilithsOwn303]

3:02 Where you flicked the rope out and the ring fell and went "ping"!! I love that sound!

[@FoxesAfloat]

👍🏻

[@FireStormintheTARDIS]

I can't believe they were going that fast and not paying attention! I think you took that way better than I would have done! lol

[@FoxesAfloat]

You didn't see the bits we couldn't show 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@FireStormintheTARDIS]

@@FoxesAfloat lol!! no doubt!

[@haltersweb]

Thanks for the “Electric Avenue” ear-worm. 🐛

[@FoxesAfloat]

You're welcome 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@davethornewell7417]

Coventry Climax also made the auxiliary engine for the Chieftain tank, it was a 3 cylinder opposed piston 2 stroke, last time I went to Bovington Tank Museum, they had one on display. I regularly watch your vlogs, loads of information and fantastic scenery.

[@FoxesAfloat]

👍🏻

[@helencadwallader3796]

I have been to Bovington Tank Musuem. Was on a Shearings hol in Bournemouth. I wanted to get myself to Monkey World and a chap wanted that tank musuem. As they were just over the road from each other we both went to investigate. The chap came to Monkey World and in the afternoon I went with him to Bovington Tank Musuem. Was dreading that. Wow I really enjoyed it. We were so lucky. They told us a Tiger 131 was comming out the building on route to their MOT bit. Gosh it was fantastic to see it get moving. Their was only 5 of us to watch learnt a hell of a lot. A brill afternoon spent in there.

[@dwaynedaughtry1741]

good lord. Coventry Climax with piston 2 stroke could become a running joke for decades. LOL

[@vikkirobinson4131]

I love the mix of history, far-fetched story, and downright myth, really brings the canals to life!

[@FoxesAfloat]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@gthbtn]

Having the industry part of the cottage on the top floor meant they had a loom with a view...

[@FoxesAfloat]

Oh, very good! 🤣

[@georgiaannbicknell6129]

Very punny, Foxes!

[@schlaerth]

good lord.....

[@edtuckerartist]

That's looming brilliant.

[@hughjones4060]

Cash's still make woven name labels in Cov

[@teresaparsley9450]

What a wonderful bit of history. From cottage industries to Lady Godiva. Love it all. I will sound so smart when I bring up peeping Tom.

[@FoxesAfloat]

🤣

[@ruaidhrikathygill8833]

I don’t know how you do it. Every week your Vlogs just get better. This was a visual as well as informative one for sure. Peeping Tom, Cottage Industry, the Lady Godiva story. Music and video amazing. So glad the damage was minor and Otis got a treat and Gorgonzola, forgive the spelling, was able to upright himself. 😊❤️🤗❤️🤗❤️🐾

[@FoxesAfloat]

Gorgonzola 🤣

[@adriancoppin977]

If you go to Cov City centre (i.e. Broadgate), you can stand facing what was, in the good days of Coventry, Hertford Street and on the hour, Lady Godiva does a turn on her horse watched by the Peeping Tom.

[@jeromehebert3184]

the stories of the history of the area you travel through is great to hear. You must be a historian.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Jerome 👍🏻

[@oceana9294]

Such a beautiful vlog, right from the opening scenes to the end. Thank you for your narration too, very informative. And thank you for showing Otis so often, he's so charming and so, so smart!

[@FoxesAfloat]

He's the real star 🥰

[@rethacharette7830]

So glad no one was hurt during the crash with the other narrow boat. Have a safe and wonderful week.

[@FoxesAfloat]

You too, Retha x

[@margf.6773]

You guys really do a superior job of researching the history, and narrating about, the surrounding buildings and towns you travel through. It is very enjoyable. Merci beaucoup.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Always a pleasure 👍🏻💜

[@lindamccaughey6669]

Just love the way you carry on. Always a guaranteed laugh. Thanks for the history I love that. Lady Godiva was a strong lady hey. Thanks so much for taking me along. Please stay safe and take care

[@FoxesAfloat]

Always a pleasure 👍🏻💜

[@tanyapowell8577]

Your editing of your videos is fantastic. I was quite mesmerized by the editing of this video. And I loved your mentioning Lady Godiva. I have worked for the Godiva Chocolatier company for the past 11 yrs. Sadly all the stores in the US closed this year, but it was nice hearing u reference her and her relationship to Coventry🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@FoxesAfloat]

Sorry to hear that! I used to love my chocolate coated strawberries at the Godiva store when we visited Manhattan 😋

[@ceeceety2320]

My wife is going to be very upset. She loves Godiva chocolates.

[@derrickharvey7487]

vlogs just keep getting better and better....love the history, the humour and your personalities......cheers to all three of you.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks Derrick 👍🏻

[@ap94131]

Wow, absolutely beautiful scenery today, and tons of great history...and totally entertaining. Mr. Otis is always such a charmer. Thank you for taking us along for the ride.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@robinl.a.matheson1838]

Love, love, LOVE when you superimpose old pics over the current one. Always LOVE the history,too Keep up doing so!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you so much, Robin x

[@nicolabrewin3062]

My goodness action backed, hilarious, interesting history, I think all teachers should watch the way you make history fun and with humour, you're absolutely brilliant, that must have been quite a shock for you all with the crash, thank you 🌟😀 Nicola

[@FoxesAfloat]

It was a bit of a shock, but everything was ok in the end x

[@kathfinch9453]

Once again, you two have entertained me to the point of tears. I especially liked the story of the origin of peeping Tom.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Glad you enjoyed it, Kath 😘🙏❤️

[@kalu3458]

I love that you can make me laugh at the same time as telling us so much interesting history. You two are wonderful

[@FoxesAfloat]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@30gatoscallejeros83]

You make this look so easy but it must take you hours to research and then the filming, wow its consistently excellent. Thankyou both of you.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Takes a full week to do a vlog from start to finish x

[@flyshacker]

Your history stories are the best part! You should give video history tours! Very entertaining, guys!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Wish we had the time xx

[@juliasilkwood8162]

I’ve been watching you guys for over a year and you are the best narrow boat vlog. Thank you for your historical research and great camera work. Hated watching Silver Fox get bumped.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Julia

[@jameshambrick7918]

How could anyone ever hit a thumbs down…. You two are just so full of AWESOMENESS ☮️&❤️

[@FoxesAfloat]

Most of the thumbs down come within the first 5 seconds of the video being released, it's just trolls. They wait for the release every week we admire their dedication 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 They don't realise that it all counts as interaction, which is great for our channel 🤣🤣🤣

[@pascalcoole2725]

I'm depressed. I'm angry, I feel sick, I had a lousy week. I switch on my computer and see two hunky sailors on the screen. Now a smile rises on my face... Thanks boys.

[@FoxesAfloat]

As long as that's all that's rising when you see us 😕

[@pascalcoole2725]

@@FoxesAfloat a dirty mind is a joy forever ?

[@JCDiamond]

That was quite a speed that hire boat was going - and quite a bang! JD was born and bred in Coventry so we know it very well. We were visiting once when they found an unexploded bomb right by a Sainsbury market - and my MIL was actually IN the city the night of the big raid.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Wow! Never knew that. 💜

[@scottk3034]

As an American I really enjoy all the little bits of history that you share. Very interesting to learn bits of local pasts that I'd never of heard of otherwise.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks Scott

[@afm62]

Thank you again for the history lesson and entertainment. Most enjoyable.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Always a pleasure 👍🏻💜

[@gabrielsan1672]

Greetings guys from Argentina !!!!! I wait for you every Friday as always. Hugs!!!!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hugs back at you x

[@gabrielsan1672]

@@FoxesAfloat one video better than the other !!!! they are great!!!!!!

[@Handidude]

Sorry to hear about the collision. I have a boat and anytime something like happens it isn't good. For both parties that is. The saving grace is your hull is steel.

[@FoxesAfloat]

It's happening too often now though x

[@davidmbell]

Have to admit your production skills are up there. Don’t imagine many watching fully appreciate what it must take to get each shot, each angle, the drone footage and so on. Brilliant job guys.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Really appreciate that, David. Thank you 🙏

[@stephholder7884]

Last time we were on the Coventry canal was when they were demolishing lots of old factory buildings. I do recall being a bit bemused by the towpath ‘art’ work, I’m with you on that one Shaun! Lovely to see the regeneration that has taken place, it really was a bit of a wasteland way back when. 😊 xx

[@FoxesAfloat]

Yeah the art was a bit strange xx

[@elliecallick2999]

I can't express how much we look forward to you vlogs. You make the facts and history so much fun. Thank you both.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Always a pleasure 👍🏻💜

[@tlcrf80mins73]

"After watching the footage, the hire boat owner apologised..." - we sense that there's another video entirely condensed into that one sentence. Glad all three of you are unscathed - keep on doing what you do: love your work.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Yeah, we did cut a lot out 🤣

[@westcoastbronco]

Naughty Colin. You guys bust me up every week.

[@FoxesAfloat]

🤣

[@palmermccall7309]

Terrific. I've enjoyed seeing your vlogs become more and more polished, right from when you ordered the Silver Fox. The increasing inclusion of detail & history, along with great photography and always affable humour, make this a superior travelogue bar none. From your big fan in North Carolina

[@FoxesAfloat]

Awesome, thank you!

[@lindaharper3937]

You have the absolute best sound in your videos!!! I really appreciate it. So level.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks so much Linda! I spend a lot of time making sure it's right 👍🏻

[@darrengreen9957]

Thank you as always, but I particularly liked the old to new photo fades, or whatever the proper term is. Getting them lined up must be a faf, but they are something special, thanks!

[@FoxesAfloat]

It's definitely a faf 🤣

[@wischvic]

I hope my fiancee and i have as much fun and love in our lifetime as you do. These videos are an absolute joy

[@FoxesAfloat]

Aww, thank you so much, Eric.

[@josephblansjaar5871]

You're great entertainment, thanks. We're in an extended lockdown here and you make me smile!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Always a pleasure 👍🏻💜

[@janistotham-davies4300]

Otis is such a cuddly bunny and a true blondie. It was fun to see him sneak a little treat, thank you for composing that and fitting this fun vlog together and for all the history, just brilliant!👍🏻

[@FoxesAfloat]

Always a pleasure, Janis!

[@tykematlack7588]

I love watching you guys soooooo much! Also your taste in music for each part of the videos is exquisite! Happy travels and moorings

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you so much! x

[@joannebarrett1837]

Fab vlog. Thanks guys. I need to win the lottery so I can follow your lead and get my own barge. Enjoy Braunston!

[@FoxesAfloat]

🤞

[@sissysimpson792]

thanks guys love the Lady Godiva history

[@luludufuret4585]

My daily fix of your channel….please continue gents, you’re quite appreciated.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Lots more to come xx

[@susanmohler8561]

Thank you for always producing such great videos! Always a treat to see Otis in videos too. Thanks for what you do, you bring so much happiness to so many people (including me). 🙂❤️

[@FoxesAfloat]

Always a pleasure 👍🏻💜

[@grhmsmth]

Having lived in Coventry for nearly 40 years I've just learned several new things about, what is now, my home city. Another excellent video, thank you. You should have called in for coffee and cake!

[@FoxesAfloat]

If we'd known the offer was there we might have done. Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@brodie2711]

I'm a real sucker for canal history so I really enjoyed that one. Colin, you've always been quite nifty on the camera but I've noticed a real improvement especially in experimental things. Really super viewing.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks so much Stephen

[@anthonybelcher8569]

Hi Colin and Shaun,what a wonderful video,I definitely enjoyed watching your magnificent cruise on the beautiful canal system,your banter is fantastically brilliant all the way through your amazing journey,just love your awesome history lessons about the building alongside the incredible cut,it's so very impressive what you have found out.. about the goings on back in the days gone by..utterly fantastic,for sure,tony⭐️👍🌹🛥,

[@FoxesAfloat]

Glad you enjoyed it, Tony 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@julielongstreet7041]

Hi guys, Been watching your vlogs for about a month now. Don't know where to start about what I like best, just love them all!! Great scenery, history; thanks Colin! Humor, your wonderful love for one another, and of course sweet Otis Thanks so much for all the work that you put into editing and putting out such great vlogs for all of us to enjoy. Take care and be safe out there guys.❤🦆

[@FoxesAfloat]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jamesnorton2518]

Penelope Pitstop! :D Thanks for the reminder!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Always a pleasure 👍🏻💜

[@alistairbruten8526]

Parallel experiences: I showed a Coventry lady the basin she had never seen before and we enjoyed the cafe there. And I also explained to visitors in the town centre what the peeping Tom story was. The centre is much polished up as Coventry is celebrating its history at the moment and has never looked so smart. Thanks for adding to its higher profile.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Our pleasure 👍🏻

[@paulhutton4621]

You’re my favourite part of Friday. Sorry about your bump! Lots of love to you both! ♥️

[@FoxesAfloat]

Yay! Thank you!

[@robmez]

Wow that was some smack , I’m surprised it doesn’t happened more often with such long boats and narrow canals , wonderful blog again guys , standards just keep going up . Always good to learn something new every day, peeping Tom was my brain filler of the day , keep well guys and keep enjoying every day

[@FoxesAfloat]

It happens quite a lot xx

[@suee6835]

Brilliant vlog guy's......Many Happy Returns of the day for Sunday Colin.🎂🎁🎈

[@FoxesAfloat]

Aww, thanks Sue! x

[@akb5531]

Another stellar 20 minutes! Thanks so much. Glad your crash was uneventful.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Always a pleasure 👍🏻💜

[@Lynette21122431]

Y’all, I thoroughly enjoyed this vlog, especially the video from the drone and maybe still the drone, not up in the sky then, at canal-level at the turn at Sutton Stop. Thank you for every bit of it, give each other a hug for me, and hug Otis as well! I’m off now to catch up with yesterday’s new vlog. ♥️

[@FoxesAfloat]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@daveerickson9524]

Lovely. My narrowboat fix for the week. Yeah foxes !!

[@FoxesAfloat]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@QPRTokyo]

Thank you for your hard work. Stuck in my small apartment on Saturday morning . 0.50 am. Hot and humid outside. Your videos are like a cool balm. Thanks for the memories. 😀👍🏼

[@FoxesAfloat]

Always a pleasure 👍🏻

[@timrichardson1324]

Hi Guy's and Otis. Another great vlog, Nice piece of history told very professionally. So sorry Silver Fox got rammed, the guy obviously had never done Canal boating before as he was going to fast and was to near the middle and didn't take any evasive action before he walloped Silver Fox. Glad you where able to paint over the wound.. You Guys take care of yourselves and Otis. Very Best Wishes Old Skipper :) xx

[@FoxesAfloat]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tjanderson575]

Oh the drama! You Colin, yes you, really do deserve some sort of Emmy-equivalent award for doing such a good job with these vlogs. A “Vloggy”? Well done! And that is the only “Vitamin Compliment” I feel like today!

[@FoxesAfloat]

A Vloggy....... that would be ace xx

[@Irysh77]

Oh my goodness, that must have been scary! Glad you three are alright. Well, Otis is extra alright after that special treat he got himself. lol Take care and be safe. 🐾💚

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Rita. You too!

[@davehumphreys3559]

OMG you two make my Friday not only a geography lesson but laughter to go with it. Keep up the good work and a big thank you from me x

[@FoxesAfloat]

Our pleasure!

[@emit9462]

Ambient trip well that was your best yet love it guys ....

[@FoxesAfloat]

Cheers 👍🏻

[@darrenlawson6689]

Had some great times as a kid late 60s early 70s playing on the old steel barges

[@FoxesAfloat]

I bet 👍🏻🤣

[@alicewilson1874]

Great ride, Wow, "peeping Tom" what a great story. Learn something new everyday I say. Be safe guys

[@FoxesAfloat]

Cheers Alice !

[@Btipping99]

When Colin sits on top of Silver Fox and does a piece to camera, I can't help but remember Ronnie Corbett's armchair monologues! ;) ;)

[@FoxesAfloat]

Errr, okay 😬🤣

[@paulglombick4634]

I really enjoyed the camera work in this vlog. Especially like the drone footage which offers a unique perspective. Great stuff Foxes.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you, Paul x

[@dwc123fitlady]

Missed you guys! Distracted by the Olympics so just catching up. Nice quick cut to the crash, holy smokes! Colin you were on an excellent history roll on this one. So many quips! And Otis stealing was precious. Good on you both!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks so much, Donna.

[@kevindavey9128]

Hi Colin /Shaun. We watch your blog every Friday evening religiously even this last week whilst on our annual narrowboat holiday which we have done for the last twelve years. This year we passed through Crick, Husbands Bosworth and Braunston tunnels; I believe three of the longest tunnels on the network. Colin with your historical interest and research skills could you do a feature on how these tunnels were built? I would also be interested to learn about just how the canals themselves were also built. Where does the water come from in the first place to fill the system and to maintain the water level with all the water movement through the locks. I recently heard that a lock had to be closed as the bottom had collapsed into a void, I’d just assumed the bottom was mud but this was described as being timber? Cheers Kevin & Di Annual canal boat holiday makers.

[@FoxesAfloat]

I'll look into it xx

[@sdone7672]

Some great historical content today gents.👍 I wouldn't mind seeing the edited bits of the crash.😬 Stay safe on them canals.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Mostly swearing and the other chap apologising.

[@richardvoran5514]

So glad the crash wasn’t a major problem! I really enjoy hearing about the history of the many places you visit. I have visited Coventry on different trips to England, and found the history of the area fascinating, especially the facts surrounding Coventry Cathedral. It’s quite a moving experience to stand in the ruins of the original. I’m still playing catch up on your playlist; just this morning watched the launch of Silverfox. Can’t say why, but found it quite emotional. Beautiful boat and beautifully filmed! Best to both of you ❤️.

[@williamannen1629]

I wish you would have mentioned that the PM knew that Coventry was going to be bombed by the Germans during WWII but didn't tell the people because he didn't want HItler to know that the British had learned their enigma code... tough choices by a great British man & PM!

[@sandiemable]

Hi Guys! It is so nice to see your sweet smiling faces. I am so glad the silver fox did not have any major damage from the fender bender. Have a great weekend! xoxo's Sandie

[@FoxesAfloat]

Always a pleasure

[@jeremyburton1443]

Your vlog is so informative. It's good fun to learn so much about the amazing canal system. Thanks for bringing it to life so vividly.

[@FoxesAfloat]

You're welcome, Jeremy. Thank you x

[@susanseller5825]

Thank you, that brought back lovely memories of our first two narrowboat holidays which included the Hawkesbury junction area, and the first lock I did. Hope the hire cruiser learnt his lesson, pleased no major incident. Love the drone shots which bring together the areas. Very enjoyable xxx

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks so much, Susan! x

[@patmucklow9741]

Same for us we did the Coventry basin to Hawkesbury junction a few years ago and really enjoyed it.

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Lovely history lesson as always guys. Glad the bump wasn’t too bad. Andy UK

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you, Andy x

[@cseelertwfg]

Thanks guys. You really did a bang-up job on this week's video.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Craig 👍🏻

[@granthostheflatulent]

Loved the ref to Electric Avenue - Random trivia - my bands previous drummer (day job is helicopter pilot - left us 'coz he retired from navy and went to fly for the oil rigs) was Eddy Grants first bands drummer.

[@FoxesAfloat]

WOW!

[@petebest3729]

Another great vlog guys, I really used to hate history at school, but you make it so much fun, I have learned more history from watching your vlogs than I ever learned in school so thank you for that. Stay safe

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hehe, nice one! x

[@dustymiller7758]

Great entertainment guys, fantastic scenery and knowledge of the areas you visit. Thanks for sharing. Otis is looking very demure, but I'm sure he's a little tyke.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Oh he definitely is!

[@yellowrosek2146]

Thanks guys for another great video. Glad you’re both safe. Of course Colin I now have today’s new ear-worm, gotta luv 80s music! Cheers.

[@FoxesAfloat]

I love the 80's! x

[@jackmedcalf6254]

Oh that was a bit scary. Glad everyone is okay. First time I've ever seen Narrowboats crash like that. Glad Otis got a treat though lol Enjoyed the video! Best bit of my Friday !!!! Cheers

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Jack 💜

[@ruthmichigander]

Wow did that boatsman think he was on a power boat towing a skier behind him? Glad all is well! You 3 have a Great Weekend!💜 Rumors are there is a Birthday onboard Silver Fox this coming weekend. Happy Birthday Colin! Cheers 🍻

[@FoxesAfloat]

Haha! Might crack open the Cherry Coke 👍🏻

[@dmmaui]

Aloha lads. Let's go on a boat ride. Good to see you. Must be aloha friday

[@FoxesAfloat]

Sounds good!

[@kathyrapiejko6318]

Morning Guys! Great vlog!! So glad that "bump" wasn't any worse! 😮 Always love the history you share along the canals- SO interesting! Hope you enjoyed your "chill days off" - you deserve it! Love & Hugs xxx❤🐶❤

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks 👍

[@valeriemcginnis5857]

Glad your boat is alright. And you didn't get hurt.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Cheers

[@brucewallace4455]

As a newbie to your vlogs me and her indoors who must be obeyed would like to say how much we enjoy them. The quips , humour and the historical bits. Keep doing what you're doing and good luck in your future traveles Bruce and Pauline

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks guys, and welcome!

[@belovingkindness]

You two are the most fun history teachers ever!!! Absolutely the best! My ancestry is English and yet I've never been there. I enjoy your vlogs so much!!!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks so much! x

[@caroldemulder236]

Mutley and the ant hill mob a blast from the past how l enjoyed them thanks guys xx

[@FoxesAfloat]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@carolsmith707]

You certainly have some excitement. Glad everything turned out OK. Love the music today. The hero of wacky races has to be Dastardly.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Yeah, everything was fine xx

[@micilknights3013]

Nay Nay Nay Mr Wilkes, another excellent vlog thank you so much very entertaining and informative as always 😊

[@FoxesAfloat]

Ha Ha Ha, Nay Nay Nay Mr Wilkes..... Love that xx