Hippy Chicks - Buying Hippy Clothes and Rescuing Chicks. Narrowboat Canal Life - Episode100

[@pcb1349]

It is so good to be reminded that there are still decent & caring people about.Keep the good work UP.

[@AndyBilham]

That drone was a good buy, Rich. It adds another perspective to your vlogs, and I love the over-lock footage.

[@lesleytagovailoa2256]

Good job Fran backing in to the pump out, excellent…

[@FloatingOurBoat]

It was one of my finer moments

[@posspet]

I love that you BOTH drive the boat and share the load.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

It is the best way and the most enjoyable

[@lesleysilverstone2868]

Good to see you well and happy. Hugs from me.

[@justrandom2105]

Awesome job steering the boat Fran 👍

[@evaodonovan1740]

Love the clothes - definitely going to look up the hippie boat and Fran, take no prisoners, brag as much as you want about that spectacular bit of reversing 👍👍👍

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Ha ha. Thank you. I'm making the most of it as it doesn't happen that often!

[@kimmitchell1189]

Well done with the reversing, Fran!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you Kim, it doesn't always work out like that

[@GaryCSchade]

Very well done indeed Fran!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you

[@skippyjones2077]

Hello you guys I just wanna say you did an amazing job backing up the boat 🚣‍♀️ I love you guys...❤️🙏👍✌️

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you

[@aliciaking2464]

Hero u were to the little ducks,..great video thanks .love the hippie clothes. Enjoy the 🌞 sun.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Who could resist the distressed call of a duckling?

[@johnsullivan2449]

Nice bit of reverse touch parking/docking Fran 👍

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks 👍

[@AdrianJeens]

Great vlog thank you, guys.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks for watching!

[@shawnsalazar5416]

Hats off to you Fran, that was excellent boating, i know that these boats are not easy to steer in reverse! Love the instrumental that was playing in the drone footage and the one that plays at the beginning of your video!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you Shawn. Rich takes a lot of time choosing the music so your comment is much appreciated.

[@shawnsalazar5416]

@@FloatingOurBoat You are welcome.

[@trevorflarty1811]

Respectfully fancy your woman. Apart from that what a great couple yuu are. You've got something quite priceless. Good luck to you both.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you kindly

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

Thursday 14 December 2023, Sydney New South Wales Australia @ 18:33PM, and it’s 37°C or 98°F. And this is after it’s started cooling down 😳 Often when I see some of those weirs along the canals I worry about chicks getting stuck, washed away or falling because of them. I’m so glad that there are people like you on the network, thanks for being a goodun

[@AndyBilham]

I should add, some first-rate helms(wo)manship from Fran too - good effort!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you

[@philipwinter8729]

Tend not to comment on old vlogs as I catch up through the back catalogue, but that reversing, Fran, was a piece of genius. Suspect you'll be even better on the longer boat particularly with bow thrusters.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you Philip, it was one of my better moments

[@katemiller8113]

Ha loved this look back. And loved the trance/dance lounge track.

[@julesjazzie]

My husband discovered your video by chance and we decided to watch it from the beginning. My husband is from Yorkshire and am an American living in a little town at the out back of England, Bridlington. You both are such a joy to watch, a breath of fresh air and totally just gorgeous couple. Love your dogs, You all take care now and stay safe.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hi Jessie.thank you so much for your comment, we are so glad you are enjoying our little videos c

[@TWROC96]

Rich, what a hero for saving those ducks in the dark of night. Fran's driving skills are awesome.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

He is my hero

[@diannedutton6127]

Love the clothes. Enjoyed as usual. Fran, I could always drive the boat we had better too.

[@BarneyLeith]

Kudos to Fran for her reversing skills! And kudos to Rich for his duck rescue!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you so much

[@Jane_and_Meg]

Hi Fran and Rich, so I reached episode 100 yesterday! Goodness what a journey you've had! I have been absolutely gripped and love watching and finding out where you go next - the scenery looks so lovely! I'm also learning so much about herbs Fran. Ian and I are going to do a curry soon and tomorrow we're going to look for nettles with my gardening gloves tho not bare hands! We also want to make some Elderflower Cordial too! Take care both of you and thank you so much for such an entertaining watch! 🙂 See you on episode 150! Btw, I've been liking all the videos as I go along!👍

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Wow, thank you so much and well done. Good luck with the nettles, they are perfect for picking now. Let us know how you get on

[@lucillecash3046]

Great reversing Fran. I like that, flummoxed in a macho sort of way. Ha, ha good on you Rich for your honesty.

[@AndyJarman]

Kerala is a lovely part of India. High level of literacy and beautiful people.

[@evelynsutton4411]

Fran & Rich, you lovely people! Such good reversing Fran, you do the reputation of women drivers a power of good! Looking forward to seeing you in your lovely new clothes too! How about a tow-path fashion parade?! xx

[@FloatingOurBoat]

We'll see what we can do!

[@pattiekilley5439]

I adore the way he shifted you out of the way and quickly dragged you back in front of the camera! Made me laugh out loud. You guys are a cute couple~

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you Pattie

[@FrazzledPup]

Rich: Savior to Ducks, Consumer of Chips, Master of the Speedzone. All hail!

[@megankazukibuttons9334]

Yup,but.... leave the reversing around to Fran. 😉

[@andyrbush]

Just such a pleasure to watch you guys on the canal and meeting other people.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you Andy

[@philb5188]

Luv watching you two. Fish and chips with a few beers. I also watch the foxes too.. Everyone is different to me. You all do the canals and rivers proud.

[@roberttyler6454]

Hello there, very nice n interesting viewing Thank you for sharing your video cheers take care

[@FloatingOurBoat]

You're welcome

[@autumnnite1803]

Well done on a brilliant bit of reversing Fran and then both of you saving those ducklings. Chips and a beer were well deserved!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you x

[@williamsmith2919]

I don’t want to rub it in, but very good at reversing. Excellent rescue of the duckings, well done Rich.Best wishes. Xx

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Many thanks

[@qiajenaehamilton6638]

Rich & Fran it is always fantastic to see a new vlog from you both!!! Great reversing, Fran! Wonderful new shots & angles, was that you, Rich! Just fab. Love the clothes! Oh, & Jess is a wee bundle of fun! Peace! Q

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you. Rich does most of the filming and the artistic shots, so it was probably him. X

[@brodie2711]

I love nearly all of the Narrowboat Vloggers but you and the Narrowboat Silver Foxes 🦊 Are the ones that have improved out of all proportion from your beginning.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Aah, Thank you so much Stephen

[@franklealand1181]

Happy 100th vlog may the next 100 be as good thankyou for sharing your lives with us

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks so much

[@paisleyjane9606]

That's the first time I've seen that hand-on-the-wall maneuver. Very effective!

[@eirishemd]

Pretty snazzy reversing there Fran! Kudos for the duck rescue. Great to see you on the cruise. Great music with the vlog. Stay safe🇨🇦💕

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks so much!

[@TheBoatingAdventure]

We used to see a lot of that when I was a youngster and living in rural Northamptonshire, an amazing sight. Many thanks. Take care guys. Alan x

[@paullapper8702]

Fran rocks

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Woo Hoo!

[@barbarastevens3053]

What good samaritans you were in rescuing the ducklings. Love your vlogs, they are full of interesting facts. Thanks a million. Best wishes and loads of good luck always.🐞🤗.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

We just coulkdn't have slept knowing they were there. So glad we got them out.

[@mackman1172]

Love it duck rescue, karma be with you both 🙏

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you x

[@theannecrossett7761]

Thank you for rescuing the young ducks...wow...episode 100 for you, congratulations!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Our pleasure!

[@nigel9843]

Great video and Fran’s reversing skills are amazing.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you

[@m.d.grimes1622]

Another entertaining video, thanks so much for the distraction...we're being tRumped over here! He obviously never understood Hippie Chicks. :)

[@stevehoare6378]

Hi Fran and Rich. Fran, I take my hat off to you, that was a serious piece of reversing...very impressed. Our boat doesn’t go backwards in straight lines, and so even reversing in to our berth at the marina is a challenge..! You both look so well and happy, I hope that you have had some luck with the cottage sale? Stay safe and stay happy...Steve and Sue...🍷🍷

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hello Steve and Sue we exchanged contracts last week 👍. What are your plans for cruising and where is your boat again? X

[@stevehoare6378]

Brilliant news! We are actually due to move house on the 22nd of July so our plan is to spend a few months living on the boat whilst we look for somewhere new. The boat is at Northampton on the GU so we'll probably just potter about between Weedon and Gayton so that we are close to the car for coming home on house viewings etc. 🍷🍷

[@craigsteele8912]

Really enjoy your company. Watch you on a Friday morning while I have breakfast, then off out for my day. Great. Take care.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thats lovely. Thank you Craig.

[@tomrobinson2919]

So nice to see you on the move again; it's added bounced to your steps! Thanks for your efforts!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Yes! Thank you!

[@nanrod981]

From - 'Still Following Your Boat' - a few observations - Fran a Helmswoman extraordinaire really really really impressed - needs the Captain's hat. Rick - 'Shiruka' - blown away by your eclectic taste and lastly - it's art, not a Vlog. Helps keep me afloat in a continuous Florida revolving lock...

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you for that lovely comment James

[@edmundsmith151]

Fran Rich so good to see you out on the cut both looking so happy as is normal for you two. Great vlog good music good rescue and the hippie boat was good for you both snazzy new gear I had to watch twice in case i missed any thing Ed 40 south of Vegas

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Oh no!, surely once is enough for anyone

[@spadaspares]

Well done guys, you're an inspiration.

[@markames3688]

Definitely +1 to Fran's reversing skills. Yes lovely sunset.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you

[@derrickfelix6206]

Well what can be said. Navigator Fran, canned the maneuver, what a woman! Capt Doolittle, you just play with the ducks! Bloody good looking shirt. Love the vlog thank you, Cheers

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you Derrick, made us both chuckle x

[@scottfw7169]

Like the shade of blue on that boat at 3:58. UK sure has some nice landscapes.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

It certainly does

[@whitecompany18]

Best pub garden in Llangollen is the hand hotel , over the bridge, left at the war memorial, hundred yards on the right and the garden is on the opposite side of the road on the left looking over the river and castle. I've done loads of videos in Llan , most beautiful village I've lived in.

[@knitsatknittylicious8823]

Hi both, still catching up. Now up to number 24 on vlogs and wait for it hubby has now joined me in watching. He thoroughly enjoys it too, what with watching Foxes Afloat Colin and Shaun...usual TV just disappears now. Wonderful weaving Fran, only recently sold my weaving loom and now just have a lap one. I went the whole hog at one time. Pure fleece from sheep, washed carded it, spun it. It was great fun, but times change and life moves on. Anyways thank you for the fun viewing you give. X

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Glad you're enjoying the videos. Times do change and it is important to move with them. I have thought about getting s lap loom just as I could pick it up easier in the evenings rather than taking over the whole boat, but I'll carry on for a while as I do love my loom.

[@janet5551]

I have only just discovered your channel and am now binge watching.. I was born in Ashton - in - Makerfield near Wigan and I do have a vague memory as a child of seeing a canal with clysdale horses pulling a long boat but Im not sure where. I now live in Australia and do have a chuckle when you say you had a hot night and it was 22C... a hot night here is when the temperature doesnt go below 30C .. I will go back to the UK one day and visit my home town but in the meantime Ill keep watching your videos :)

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Wow, 22C is quite enough for us! Thank you for joining us. x

[@judithkitchingman4419]

Another vote for Fran and her amazing reversing. We have had to manoeuvre in there so often, we know how bad it is.xxxx

[@FloatingOurBoat]

slowly but surely, the only way. I don't want to do it again in a hurry though

[@RichardVobes]

Chick rescuer extraordinaire - well done guys. Love the reversing - excellent work. Can't wait to get back on a narrowboat this October with the lovely Julia. Hope to see you soon!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Where and when are you going to be on the boat?

[@richardfoote4518]

Good job guys, enjoyed it

[@EmmaCraib]

Delightful "visiting" with you two today. It is wicked hot here today, so sitting inside and watching YOUR beautiful day was just the thing. And I enjoyed going shopping with you Fran!:-)

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mikehooz]

Nicely done with that reversing at Middlewich! Never realised that arm went back so far. Really tricky with their whole consortium fleet being in at once too - that must be a rarity. I love stopping for fish & chips from the Kings Lock chippy, and The Branch generally.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

It seems to go back even further when you're going in reverse!! Lovely chips though

[@measureoncecutthreetimes8677]

Thanks for another great chapter in your storybook adventures. Rescuing chicks in the middle of the night and buying lovely fashions from the towpath. But how did you reverse all the way past those boats to get to your pump out, Fran? That was amazing work because others have said what a difficult manoeuvre it is to reverse in a narrowboat. Well done. So with difficulties like that have you thought about going to compost toilets like a number of other Boat-Tubers have done? Wow, you two are having so much fun. Good onya!

[@carolinechapman307]

Well done you two for rescuing those ducklings,I admire you.The foxes afloat rescued a deer which you,ve probably seen.Beautiful.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

yes, we did see the foxes and their rescue. You can't ignore an animal in distress

[@seanadams6328]

Great navigation guys (well Fran ! !) Got great envy over the chip supper...nowhere open locally! Be safe and be well. x

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you. Get to the chippy as soon as you can. It brings back a sense of normality

[@jillfrancis8380]

A 👍 for saying malarkey, haven't heard that in ages. Lovely vlog.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks 👍. You have to keep these old words going

[@martinkavanagh196]

WHAT a Team:

[@MrEveready299]

Great vlog and skills. Keep in mind the safety because a lot of our bars (pubs) are being shut down again. Keep up with the smiley. Have a right nice pint for us in the USA. We'll have one for you both.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you Rick. I think we will avoid pubs for a couple of weeks until the madness settles down. We'll have a drink for you on the boat though

[@ladderman6938]

New to this channel. Lovely couple, first class driving fran.....!!!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you

[@peterwyndham5352]

Fran you are totally amazing. I have trouble backing a trailer on dry land! I'm impressed!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

It was a case of having to really. Just a matter of slowly and a little at a time

[@davidbutler4363]

Loved it guys thanks 😁👍👏👏👏

[@KatelynsAdventures707]

Well done on the reverse Fran, just like parking a car ae. And you saved the ducklings Rich 💗💗

[@johnallen148]

Hi Fran Rich,great video some nice revieceing Fran ,beautiful sunset by the way and some beautiful views as well ,did you buy some of the hippies clothes, they looked very nice and cool looking ,take care guys keep safe,John,

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hi John. Yes, we did have a little spending spree, 7 items for under £100, not bad!

[@Tony-nn3gl]

Really enjoyed the video beautiful country side.

[@MaritimeFox]

I was moored on the aqueduct for 12 days and also experienced boaters gunning through there. When I first moored up my pins worked loose because of the waves. I then moved onto the rings. I think also because the concrete is so new the waves bounce back perfectly formed. There was trouble down there with lads nicking barge poles and knocking plant pots off boats at 3 and 4am on 2 occasions. Nice spot but not without its issues.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

That's a shame that you had trouble there. We had no issues like that thankfully

[@Jennifer62389]

The red dress👍

[@stevesrepairs3815]

Thanks for another lovely vlog, Fran the ace narrowboat reverser and Rich the duck rescuer should be waring capes as The Foxes do. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@vhesketh715]

I love the little businesses that run on the canals. I wonder how many there are?

[@FloatingOurBoat]

There is a Facebook group called floating traders, I think, and often they group together to make little floating pop up markets.

[@onzlobucket]

Hi Rich & Fran thanks for all your vlogs I’ve really enjoyed them. I’ve just binge watched them over the last couple of weeks. You 2 have helped me get through this crazy time. I would like to thank Rich for bringing the the Moody Blues back into my memories. Being a teenager in the 60s listened a lot to There early albums,I’ve had to go & drag them out & have a listen again what have I been missing all this time. Thank you & keep up the good work both of you enjoying your lives.

[@andrewgallier6452]

have watch a good portion of your vlogs today been off work all week with a groin injury and i can hostility say i love your vlogs clear precise info and you say it like it is so saying that keep the great work with the vlogs and all the very best for the future

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you so much Andrew. Hope the injury gets better soon x

[@christinegibbins6105]

Lovely vlog, thank you both, hey Fran, that reverse was a good one!! The clothes look great. Tale care

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@penelopeallsebrook6618]

Well done fran 👌 you tell them Ric 🤪🐾 always love watching love canel life and the wild life 😎

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks 👍

[@tracydooris6255]

Hello Rich Fran Archie and Jess, I have watched all your videos from day one and loved every one while in lockdown, I shall continue to watch your adventures. I love your home on the water and seeing different places you have visited, we live close by the Staffs & Worcs., canal and we often have walks or canoe along the cut, I shall look out for you. Keep smiling and enjoy life xx

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you for your message Tracy and for watching our travels. Be sure to shout out if you ever see us

[@rogerwhittle2078]

I've had conversations (via comments) with Michael about reversing 'Perseverance', which Michael says 'has a facility for going astern' or he's very good at it. During lockdown, when they were moored opposite Cadbury's, Mark had to travel quite a long way in reverse each time they needed to get water, but I have to say your reversing evolution at Kings Basin was epic, Fran. Very well done. When I next get to drive a narrowboat - in October doing the Tardibigge locks - I can only hope to be able to do it that well. Enjoy the beer!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you so much Roger, but please don't ask me to repeat it x

[@lynnbigner570]

It is always some deal with birds. Lol. Looking forward to seeing the new duds. Fran could give boating courses in her spare time.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

That was a one off Lynn

[@ourfloatingfamily235]

Haha loved when the guy walked past you while vlogging! That's my main fear haha Awesome vlog, thoroughly enjoyed it xx

[@ourfloatingfamily235]

Give us a shout when you are on the Llangollen! That's where we are based it would be lovely to meet you x

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Just carry on whatever happens. Most bloggers edit these bits out, but we don't worry, it seems to make it more real. We'd love to say hello. Where shouts are you? Loving your vlogs

[@ourfloatingfamily235]

Natural and real is best! We live in a village 5 minutes away from Ellesmere 😁 Would be lovely to see you x

[@ellej6574]

Hi FRAN and RICH! Another fun adventure with the two of you! Always enjoy your videos and thanks for your hard work and sharing! 😘

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Our pleasure!

[@mailhaulerus]

As a 46 year veteran truck (lorry) driver, I know skilled backin' when I see it. :-) Well done, Fran! : We're caught up! The wife and I have spent the last month watching your vlogs in order from the beginning and now we'll have to wait for the next one like everybody else. We have so enjoyed them.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Wow, well done for getting through them all

[@markwilliams6472]

Great video again guys, enjoyed that a lot. 👍🏻

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks 👍

[@Handidude]

I've got one of those hats when I"m cruising. Gotta save your ears and neck from all that sun. Don't want to get skin cancer. Rich what kind of fabric was the green shirt? It looked really good on you.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you. The shirt was very fine soft cotton.

[@marilynpease8782]

Congratulations on your 100th video. I love them all.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you so much!

[@stephenwalters8061]

Congratulations - 100 great episodes. 🌹🥃. 🇦🇺

[@alanjackson4646]

Lovely vlog, glad to see you both well and on the move again. Stay safe Regards AJ

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you!! 😊

[@lisapercywolf3392]

Another best! Be safe!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you

[@TheBoatingAdventure]

Thanks guys for that the new focks look great even yours Fran. Looking forward to following your progress up the Llangollen canal. I loved it when I walked some of it last year, seeing the Chirk aquaduct all lit up was brilliant. Just need to fill up with fresh water tomorrow and then I'm ready for the great escape on Saturday. I did the Trent on that really hot day last week it was brilliant. Take care cheers. Alan.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Big day tomorrow Alan, hope you're ready.We should be on llangollen on a couple of days.

[@AhmedKhoga]

thank you

[@FloatingOurBoat]

You're welcome

[@kathyowens9901]

Lovely cruise in the height of summer and shopping! Best ever.

[@opathesecond5438]

Sorry Fran. Good job getting into that slip.

[@garym518]

Well done on reaching a ton.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you kindly