Foxton Locks, Done and Dusted , Summer Daze | Ep 33 Life in a Nutshell

[@NarrowboatFirefly]

Funny watching this as we came up Foxton this afternoon after having spotted Nutshell at Debdale. Foxton is the best 10 locks you can do they are so easy and fast.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi guys. I wish we knew that you had passed we would have said g'day. Foxton is a fun flight.

[@bixrog]

G ´day to you both. Thanks for the video of foxton locks, it brings back many childhood memories. I was brought up about 15 miles away in the county of Rutland, as kids we used to get on our push bikes and go there for a day out...with our jam sandwiches that our mums made....now when we visit friends and relations in rutland we try to go there every day, for me the place is so interesting.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

The place is certainly very interesting. So much history in those locks

[@garleto]

Love the chemistry!

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Cheers Gary

[@sarahmartella3381]

That's good going half way through already.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

It was fantastic

[@sarahmartella3381]

Hi Magnus, Wendy, Thanks for another good Vlog..The history part is good to hear.I always like to know more about our canal history as it was the backbone of transporting our goods around the country, before transporting by road and rail.The Foxton Staircase Locks look a dream.We have'nt got to do them as yet."I thought" the part for your Drone had been delivered to you fast!!!Ha!!The drone footage was wonderful....but yours is just as good Magnus !! Debdale Marina looks lovely, and quite good prices for a DIY weekend the facilities look exceptional. Hope that the blacking goes well it"s a big job, but needs must..Thankyou again for the brilliant Q & A. ( l am sure i have already mentioned that, just a few times ) : - ) 'Cheers' and 'Not Bad' ... xx

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Sarah. Foxton was fun. The blacking is going well. We are more than half way through already.

[@mattlad6935]

That first beer looked rank! Glad you took it back

[@LifeinaNutshell]

It had an interesting flavour

[@cuzinitr]

I thought that the ice breakers were cool, could see myself crewing one for the beer! I loved the Harvest Gypsies song! As I'm watching this, my bride is working the Cherry harvest as the Harvest coordinator and will work 600 hours in the next month or so. There is a lot of truth in that song. Well done my friends, cheers! Rich

[@LifeinaNutshell]

There sure is

[@cathycahoe6888]

Love this one as well and love the music.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Thanks Cathy.

[@nbflyingfox4672]

excellent... but what really made it for me was the aerial views from the drone as I have only seen the locks from ground level.. thank for that...

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Youre welcome

[@georgebrown3359]

Another great video, thanks. BTW, which version of "Harvest Gypsies" are you using? I cant seem to find it! Many thanks.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi George. Its By Jez Hellard.

[@smittysmith3227]

Love history so keep it coming when possible! You are now on the same course as the author of "Narrow Boat" L. T. C. Rolt which I am now reading on Kindle. I have just read the chapter on Foxton Locks and the boat lift so your video couldn't have better timing. The drone footage is awesome (or should I say "not bad" lol!) and adds so much to your story because now you are telling us a or your story of adventure and exploration including the history of the canal system and narrowboat life. Once again "well done" and cheers"

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Thanks Smitty. I love the history too. I wasn't sure if the history would bore people.

[@williamjordan811]

Great video!! Loved the drone footage, very nice! Cheers

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Thanks

[@grahamBearman1]

Hahaha...cream teas....I tried to teach my Mum in law how to cook Aussie scones, but they always turned out looking like fishcakes! Needless to say my wife is from Derby, nice to have you back on board Magnus and Wendy. It's a long time since I have been served a "proper" Devonshire Tea complete with fine china. Cheers Guys

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Graham. One day we'll sample a proper devonshire tea. Thanks for watching. W.

[@grumkulltharaka4283]

another spot on vid........love following your journey.........keep it up :)

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Thanks for being part of the journey.

[@canalboatpics16]

Great vlog/blog awesome drone footage

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Thank you. I can't claim the drone footage. It was kindly donated by Dronescape.

[@sonic3333]

Awesome drone footage.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

It was amazing. But I can't take credit for it.

[@lmorrison17]

That Magnus guy really makes me laugh. Thanks.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Yeh. He's been keeping me entertained for years. W

[@ronnielloyd4676]

Well done guys...another thing to tick off the list of canal must things to do :) I guess you're now in training for the rubbing down and brushing on of the thick blacking :) Looking forward to the vlog of that :)

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi mate. We had a great afternoon. First coat on the sides. We do the bottom in the morning. Debdale Marina is the bomb. Fantastic place and fantastic people. It's weird being up in the air and not moving in the evening though.

[@ronnielloyd4676]

No pubs nearby though :( I hope you have a few beers and some wine in stock :) Isn't that where the boat painter John Barnard is based? His work looks good.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Hi Ronnie. Yes, John Barnard is here somewhere, but I haven't spotted him yet. W.

[@miketipping1583]

Watch the last cruising the cut from the Anderton boat lift. The foxton one works by the same principal but more importantly he tells you how to pronounce Caisson.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Oh well. English is my second language. I gave it a go.

[@dulciebarnes6228]

Great vlog. Not bad! 👍😂

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Thank you

[@geoffupton]

jeezz so clean you could do surgery in the pub?! 😳😳😱😊 thats a brilliant description! now are you sure it wasnt the dentists?! lol as per norn great vid... those views are WOW! great work! I'd say great vid, good content, definitely up there with your best, 20 out of 10 (as usual!)

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Thanks Geoff.

[@peterrutter7332]

Guys I am struggling to keep up with all the vids lol well done.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

No worries Pete. Enjoy.

[@Rameman33]

Too many pubs in this country now are sterilised looking with a clinical feel,sadly.Give me spit n sawdust pubs any day! I'm enjoying your travels a lot.Regards,Andy.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

I'm with you Andy

[@callingcelt9015]

Hi mate great to have you back on the cut in the mother country, ha ha. This is the second video on which you have used the song Harvest Gypsy.I have researched the interesting history that inspired the song and discovered the history of the Californian fruit farms in the 1930,s. Who is the artist on your version? Anyway i love your vids and your inquisitive outlook. Thanks i will carry on watching.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

The artist is Jez Hellard. Great guy. I just love the lyrics.

[@callingcelt9015]

Thanks Magnus.I have watched him on tube at the Bath folk festival i share your good taste. I also like pubs and beer, give Ruddles County a try.

[@guzzi1948]

poor cream tea and you should have taken that cloudy beer back

[@LifeinaNutshell]

I took it back and they gave me a fresh one.

[@roddypryce454]

Are you coming to Scotland on your travels? Great pity if you didn't.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Roddy unfortunately we aren't. The canals don't connect. We did a trip to Scotland 15 odd years ago and had a ball. We must do it again one day.

[@stevecapper9321]

Hi Magnus Wendy what beer sticks in your mind as the best one so far and was it here in the Uk or was it back in Australia or somewhere else I would you guys are on a mega pub crawl. happy sipping and good boating and may nutshell carry you both on to the next pub have one for me.. SC

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Steve. My favourite is Theakstons Old Perculiar. However I have rated a couple of 10's on our journey.

[@ohbobpleez]

I was going to ask if you need a special permit to use a disabled mushroom but looked it up instead - Canal and River Trust Mooring FAQ says In some places you may see a mooring bollard with a wheelchair sign indicating priority usage by people with mobility difficulties. Please be prepared to move to a different mooring if the mooring space is required by another boat whose crew have mobility difficulties. Looks like its voluntary compliance instead of enforced.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Most of the canal is like that. Voluntary compliance seems to work 95% of the time.

[@bengunn9254]

polystyrene cup! the nerve.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Well at least things can only get better.

[@miketipping1583]

That wasn't cloudy, that was canal water! "Give it to the auzzie, he won't notice"

[@LifeinaNutshell]

It was Wendy that said "you can't drink that". Glad that she spotted it.

[@johnnypettersson6594]

Hej Magnus och Wendy, jag följer er Vlog med stort intresse från södra Sverige väntar redan på nästa avsnitt. Om Wendy inte förstår svenska får du hälsa henne. Skål.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Thank you. I translated for her. Skål

[@mjallenuk]

T-Shirt jobbie ... I'm not nasty I'm truthful.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Nice one.

[@roddypryce454]

It just seems odd .to travel all the way from Australia and be content to just motor up the ditches in England checking out beers considering the ambitious sailing trips you have planned for the future. You could have done some excellent vlogs on the Caledonian canal and sailing on the Clyde. Some of the beers we have here are not bad either! Anyway, Good Luck and happy drinking!

[@LifeinaNutshell]

Thanks Roddy

[@guzzi1948]

see yuo did , but they should never have given it you in the first place

[@paula8544]

that was a travesty of a cream tea. a proper Cornish cream tea, normally consists of, two large homemade scones,, 1plain 1 fruit or your choice, lashing of clotted cream served in a china bowl not stainless steel, same with homemade strawberry jam. with generous amount of tea ( loose leaf) served in china teapot, china cups, tea pot, milk etc. the whole point is to take your time, relaxing in the luxury of a holiday or day off,

[@sarahmartella3381]

you are quite right Paula. : - )

[@LifeinaNutshell]

We agree. It should be done properly of not at all.

[@jamessd7677]

Cream teas belong to Devon really.

[@paula8544]

James S D I know we are very loyal towards our Countys, a friendly rivalry.. for the sake of harmony on this channel, may I politely suggest Devon scones and Devonshire Jam, Cornwall supply the clotted cream. What would you say, Jam first?? Many hours this topic has hotly been debated. For the sake of international relations lets just agree, both Countys excel at producing superb food and welcoming friends.

[@jamessd7677]

Jame first yes, ( I'm not a Devonian by the way, just interested, lightheartedly ), thanks.

[@mikeshipp2580]

I've never seen Foxton so quiet. The folk of Leicester obviously don't like the cold weather.

[@LifeinaNutshell]

We didn't have a single Gongoozeller all the way down. We were the first boat of the morning though.

[@ericcadoo8970]

The clown who served you that first pint ,should be sacked .

[@LifeinaNutshell]

He was only a kid. So I let him off

[@ericcadoo8970]

I live close by in Mkt Harborough, all the locals use Bridge61. Loving your posts.

[@donfink7063]

No govner worth his salt would have served you that bleeding cloudy beer. What's the world coming to?

[@LifeinaNutshell]

I agree Don. The barman was only a young fella. I doubt he even drank real ale.

[@donfink7063]

When I was a lad it it was rarely about the brewery, it was the pubs govner, his/her standards and how they looked after their beer and patrons. A sloppy govner has sloppy staff and questionable beer, that's one pub that I'll never darken the door of.