Nice, pleasant trip Will lad. Some interesting spots thanks.
@NarrowboatWill2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I love the canals of this country. So much history. Cheers
@leedavies36292 жыл бұрын
Cheers Will ust to work in a cotton mill like that in Oldham when we were kids every mill has a lodge next to it full of water it ust to keep the steam engines going and pump round so the water in the lodge was hot all the time the fish in there were massive-goldfish mi dad told me about the fish .in the 70 the lodges were still there but we’re cold and full of crap we uts to c who had the balls to swim across it but when you did the leeches were all over you .we must have been nuts Nice one Will stay safe🔧🦢🙂✌️ pal
@NarrowboatWill2 жыл бұрын
Wow it must of been like getting a hot bath. The smell of the steam and sounds of the engines must of been amazing Lee. Cheers for the info. Good old days when health and safety were more relaxed. Have a great Sunday
@tonycarter37562 жыл бұрын
I can remember 17 🤪 l’m glad l misspent my youth as it does’nt look like l will get another chance ! Hope your long Johns are holding up .l’m preparing for the great spring removal 😱
@NarrowboatWill2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha ha very good. Happy removal day...
@grahamsherwood52122 жыл бұрын
Hi Will, finally caught up with the vlogs , hope you enjoy the Maccy and peak Forrest we certainly did 👍
@NarrowboatWill2 жыл бұрын
I loved the peak forest. The Huddersfield is another story. Not one of those nice stories where people run through fields of flowers holdings hands. No, not one those Graham. Ha ha vlogs coming.
@julesstone79902 жыл бұрын
A quick question! Has anybody ever walked passed your boat and whispered "Look at that silly old sod talking to his tiller pin, poor man" bahahaha x
@NarrowboatWill2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha ha I always wait till the coast is clear otherwise it's the funny farm for me Jules. Have a great Sunday Tiller man's shouting me. Better go..
@julesstone79902 жыл бұрын
@@NarrowboatWill you popped up on my fb under a different name so I am confused but requested you anyway x
@kathpayne43642 жыл бұрын
Thank you Will for another great cruise, 👍👍
@NarrowboatWill2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome Kath.
@sandihandi78312 жыл бұрын
Glad to see your feeling better. It is Mar. 27 here (USA) and we have had the usual March winds, rain, snow. 26 F degrees here today, but in 4 days supposed to be 70 degrees. Then drops back in the 30's again. WELCOME TO SPRING. Take care out there Will.
@NarrowboatWill2 жыл бұрын
It's lovely here now Sandy. Sun's shiny it's warm but that changes to freezing in a few days. Welcome to our spring. Ha ha Take care
@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft52042 жыл бұрын
good vid on cut thanks lee
@NarrowboatWill2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Lee
@iandavenport8423 Жыл бұрын
I was moored behind Strawberry Fields on the inside of the Marina
@NarrowboatWill Жыл бұрын
That's a nice area. Good shops and fishing. The people didn't seem very happy. Ha ha
@TheNarrowboatPirate2 жыл бұрын
Filthy thumbs up! 😂 another fab video Rippers 🏴☠️
@NarrowboatWill2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha thankyou Mrs pirate..
@keithknightson44102 жыл бұрын
Great vlog Will. The magnet fishing people sometimes there findings on the towpaths and That's why the CRT don't like it. I glad your tiller pin sounds a bit happier.
@NarrowboatWill2 жыл бұрын
Tiller man is cheering up. Ha ha Magnet fishing is handy for boaters but not nice on the towpath. Have a good evening Keith.
@iandavenport8423 Жыл бұрын
I am back there now till next spring
@johncave91812 жыл бұрын
The tram line as you called through Higher Poynton was actually a standard gauge main line from Macclesfield to Marple
@NarrowboatWill2 жыл бұрын
Oh ok. Thanks for the info John. Abit late to correct now. Take care
@johncave91812 жыл бұрын
NarrowboatWill, just for when / if you do the Macc again. You passed me moored near Clarence Mill, bridge 26. I like your take on the vlogs, they're different.
@azzytwoz2 жыл бұрын
Hi Will, love your snappy chatty format 🤣. Just interested if you managed to meet Dave on Narrowboat isness as I enjoy his vlogs too. Cheers, Tony
@NarrowboatWill2 жыл бұрын
No I didn't. I only met him when he passed me moving off. Shame. I like his channel.
@azzytwoz2 жыл бұрын
@@NarrowboatWill I get the feeling he likes to keep to himself and not mix with the boating community. I know Captain Gary enjoys his channel too.
@carolinefiler55062 жыл бұрын
Loving the vlog
@NarrowboatWill2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou Caroline. Have a great Sunday..
@Kat69nh2 жыл бұрын
You need to get a mug holder installed! Insulated
@NarrowboatWill2 жыл бұрын
I've got a shelf inside. I wasn't expecting the strong win. Waste of good coffee. Ha Thanks Kat
@lancepeters64972 жыл бұрын
Have you ever heard of a guy named Fred Dibna how collected steam engines and they did some really good documentaries on his life ?
@NarrowboatWill2 жыл бұрын
Love old Fred. Grew up watching him. Take care Lance.
@borderreiver902 жыл бұрын
Time the CRT did something about the grotty muddy tow paths……
@NarrowboatWill2 жыл бұрын
The section I'm in now they're spending hundreds of thousands tarmacing the towpaths but the canal is in a shocking state. Leaks, very shallow, no moorings. Topsy turvy mate. Have a great days.
@Kat69nh2 жыл бұрын
Hi Will!
@NarrowboatWill2 жыл бұрын
Hello Kate
@englishcountrywalks46132 жыл бұрын
Interesting to watch the fish get caught then be left- wasteful 😳
@NarrowboatWill2 жыл бұрын
I know it was a shame. I'm sure it didn't go to waste. You have yourself a wonderful Sunday.
@Kat69nh2 жыл бұрын
Are you a qualified narrow boat engine repair man?
@NarrowboatWill2 жыл бұрын
No I used to be a motorbike mechanic.
@umbertoyltp2 жыл бұрын
@@NarrowboatWill I will be in Uckfield around April 24 on my old Popup Katana, not sure if I can make it to meet you and say Hi on my old bike, all the way up North.
@thomasfilion90642 жыл бұрын
They poison the loon eggs here because they're so bad for the fish.