I Had to Come Back to Skegness

[@jennifercannon4985]

I would like to say a sincere thankyou for the shout out of my brother Tony, im sure he will of been up there listening. Its still very raw. Also gobsmacked people also commented too. We both had a tear in our eyes. He will remembered. It was very kind of you and just goes to show live life to the fullest . Enjoyed your vlog again thankyou so much. Jennifer and Peter xx Next time you come to skiningrove which you have been to, a very special place we would love to meet you. So si thi and keep up the fantastic vlog. X

[@bythecurb]

Thank you Jen, take care xx❤️

[@suzieq2958]

Sorry for your loss Jennifer and Peter 🌹 So unfair when Tony was just about to retire.

[@kaikito7662]

Credit where credit is due, James. You have come a long way. I subscribed to your channel within weeks or just a few months of the beginning of it. You were very self-conscious. Almost embarrassed by filming people. And, now, you not only sat in the cafe narrating as you filmed, but you had the confidence to invite people to join you. And that is an impressive leap. I'm kinda very proud of you.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you very much, I appreciate that 😊

[@DianeNeedham-c7k]

Hi james another great vlog. I never get bored watching you. So sorry about the gentleman who passed at 66, too young may he rest in peace. Im 66 in November and ive been toying with the idea of carrying on working or not. Im a support worker for vulnerable adults. One thing for sure im definitely cutting my hours down so i can visit some of the lovely places youve introduced us too. ❤

[@wendywilson9002]

Hi James, new subscriber 🎉 my guess is the barber shops are just a shop front for other dirty dealings behind closed doors. It’s more common than we know. That’s where the real money is being made

[@bythecurb]

Thank you for the sub 😊

[@StevenHolmes-s3e]

The charity shops were busy! I can just hear Helen now: ‘Ooohhh! Look at this’!

[@deadlevelwillie]

Well done for going back, that's the man you are, genuine

[@Claire-277]

I live in Skegness I can recommend salts fish and chip shop I’ve had salts since I was a young child and my nan brought me to Skegness… next time you are here give us a shout and I can let you know where to park up etc xx

[@TonyLowther65]

Hi James a lovely tribute to Tony on the video I'm sure his family will be happy you mentioned him 👍

[@kevanparker908]

Going back to my Grandads day (He was in the Royal Army medical corps in the First World War) we always go to Mablethorpe. But however now being a car owner we normally pass through Skegness either on the way there or back! Had many hols camping in Mablethorpe Very friendly place.

[@keithdavis6852]

Hats off to Skegness, it looks very clean.

[@Barbara-yj5tl]

“Ah weren’t gonna cross but that lady stopped so I felt obliged” 🤣😂

[@PatriciaMegna]

I know why England is so green,all the rain you get,it does look beautiful❤

[@madmanjp9315]

Now then fella local Skeggy lad here you was so close to the best chippy in town and you didn't even know it if you ever pop back over check out seaview fisheries its just a little further down from the seal sanctuary and around the corner you wont regret it loving the videos man

[@davethompson247]

23:00 turkish/kurdish barbers are excellent places for getting money washed

[@catevansartist]

The very best in that regard.

[@cosmiccorner2070]

You should of watched the Jayesh Chhaya vlog as they found the winner winner chippy dinner at the 'Seaview Fisheries' chip shop in the north Skegvegas backstreets. Greatest sympathies your fellow subscriber on their loss of Tony. I too have lost and are losing loved ones over the last few years due to sudden death, heart attacks, strokes, blood clots and cancer. Horrible times we are living through right now, but your channel brings us all together and gives us highly inspirational local knowledge, light and laughter. ❤

[@bythecurb]

We are so sorry to hear about the upset, stress and trauma you are going through at the moment. Sending you lots of hugs x

[@catevansartist]

I've lost a few like that too. 😿 Thoughts go out to everyone affected in similar ways. 🙏💜🙏

[@devonsteve2347]

Hey Helen & James, next time you visit Skeggie, theres a street that you didnt appear to go down ‘chip alley’ theres a chippy there called Eptons, when I was 16 in the 70s i worked there for a season. Used to be the best in town, never been back,as i dont live anywhere near. But i would like to see what you think:)

[@skwestgate]

Hi James, loved your video as always, cheers! Skegness looks really nice. Could I just mention please, when you were in the pub showing us your fish n chips, we found it hard to hear what you were saying as your background music was coming through stronger. It might be just our telly & how the speakers balance music & speech, but thought I'd mention it 😊 xx

[@bythecurb]

Thanks for letting me know, I'll keep an eye on that in future 😊

[@skwestgate]

@@bythecurb cheers, James 🥰

[@christoguichard4311]

As much as anything James...I enjoy listening to your "musings" about...life...the world...people...etc You are ten years younger than me, but many of things you say could have come from my own mouth mate. I think there is a HUGE untapped resource of life experience and wisdom and skills in this country, with middle-aged, and older, men. But...no-one cares or wants to know anymore. We are just seen as "Gammon" now 😢 But...in other societies, especially in places like Japan and India, older people are revered and respected for their wisdoms. At least you have a platform to air your philosophies...and that's a good thing. My eldest daughter says she doesn't like any of the t.v programs that I watch, because it is..."just old men...talking" 😂 Nothing wrong with that. But...I wonder if we are just becoming an echo-chamber? "Kids" (by which I mean 20s and 30s) aren't interested in our wafflings. But I suppose we were the same when we were that age. Anyhoo...I enjoy listening to your philosophies about life etc mate. BTW...those barber shops are fronts from money laundering. There's about four here in Ramsgate. 😏

[@bythecurb]

I completely agree mate, I'd much rather spend time with people my age or older. I'm not down on young people it's just us older generation are far more interesting. 😊

[@roybarratt5609]

I've recently stumbled across your channel James because I was watching your Morecambe vlog and my wife and I are regular visitors to there for a weekend. In fact we're heading there this weekend. We had a week in skeggy a couple of years ago. We went in The Jolly Fisherman and I had the chicken tikka masala. Well it was that nice I went back the next night to experience it again. Next time you're in Skeg opposite that castle place there's a cool all you can eat place that's worth a visit.

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Roy

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

Lol a wee cameo appearance thanks , funny enough I have a travel day video coming out soon u appear on the plane think it is benidorm one lol

[@bythecurb]

Haha brilliant, hope to bump into you sometime mate

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

@@bythecurb for sure thanks

[@stephenesser5375]

curb theme ringtone.....class mate

[@always.wondering.wandering]

I can see why you came back, there's a lot to see and do. Sorry to hear about the loss in Tony's family, he died too young. So gald my dad retired when he was 62 so that he could enjoy taking it easy and do some traveling. I liked that aquarium and gardens, and the butterflies. And, you got to have some much better fish the 2nd time around. I was out in the back of the property today and there was a big gopher snake, they're harmless but they make you stand back to be sure they aren't a rattlesnake. Have you come across any snakes while hiking? Okay, have a good weekend enjoy family and friends...and treasure them.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, snakes are incredibly rare in the UK in fact we only have two types. Grass snakes and adders. I've never seen either in the wild. They are both quite small too.

[@stuart4024]

Seen baby Adders on the banks of the Selby canal while walking just off the bypass

[@PatriciaMegna]

That joke about the leg of lamb had me in tears,so funny.😅

[@julieryan1616]

Thanks James for trying it out,by the way New port near Shrewsbury is a nice place lots of old pubs and blue plaques, to read ,,,,the indoor market is the most beautiful indoor market I've ever been to really lovely,,it has an upstairs too, nice to gothere before you go back to Shrewsbury,, only 30 mins drive away, sending love from the potteries,, Julie and John 😊

[@neilt1889]

That little lane you walked up with (xmas decs) up used to be full of chip shops top to bottom had the nick name of chip ally .

[@traceyrowell2468]

Yes we used to go to skeggy for the day and that was our last walk down chip shop alley as we had parked at the cricket ground x

[@CarolBass-t9w]

Awww really enjoyed your blog was lovely to hear the lovely Helen calling you up on live .glad you revisited and tried some different fish n chips . Sorry to hear about the Man U mentioned who died 😢.

[@ColinOBear]

Great to see even more of Skegness, sorry to hear about Tony - I guess it shows we have to take our happiness when we can as tomorrow is never guaranteed. 😔❤️

[@AlanJackson-h2r]

thanks again James great viewing .

[@pippalicious9505]

Thanks for the mention 🤩 I thought 🧐I'm sure i recognise that chap, Thanks for making the trip back & it was great to meet you. I think you've done great PR for our town 👍 cheers, Pip 🤗

[@bythecurb]

Lovely to meet you too Pip 😊

[@carolcr4024]

Hi James, another great vlog. Can I ask for your expert opinion, I don't have a channel but I occasionally post clips from concerts and hotel entertainment etc. that I've loved. Is this allowed or do I need to remove them. ie noticed my Imelda May now has copyright next to it. What's the worst that can happen? 😱

[@kathchandler4919]

Ah, I have a Chipolo for my purse but I need something similar for my TV remote, spend hours looking for the damn thing, give up & have to walk to the telly to change it manually!

[@sarahmcgrath364]

Hi, it was lovely meeting you while you were eating your meal, hope to see you soon in skeg again😊

[@bythecurb]

Lovely to meet you too :-)

[@mariosultana1478]

I’d keep the Cayenne Johnny. It’s such a nice car and it’s paid for and it’s not like you drive it all the time so fuel shouldn’t be a concern. You’d end up regretting stepping down to a cheap small car plus you need 4wd or awd that’s in the cayenne especially in winter!

[@thelmabrindley2369]

You can tell what a genuine person you are when you go back to visit a place to go to a place that has been recommended to you. How lucky were you to get the butterfly to land on your hand. Was nice to see Kevin "Scotsman in Tenerife" on your TV. Very sad ending, RIP Tony and condolences to your family

[@bythecurb]

I loved it when the butterfly landed on me, I had a bit of a 'moment'. I felt connected to it, as if it trusted me and we had a bond. Maybe I'm going daft in my old age 😂

[@thelmabrindley2369]

@@bythecurb You are not going daft in your young age. It was a special moment which doesn't happen very often

[@maddi3582]

Loved the Skeggy return vid. Laughed out loud about beard styling - you went from Uncle Albert to camp in less than a minute! I was left with thoughts of a Monty Python lumberjack. Thanks again for making me laugh, and condolences to John's nearest and dearest 🙏

[@Sheffield_Steve]

All those years going to Skegvegas with the local club and I never knew about the Seal Sanctuary, I'd have been there most of the day! 👍

[@raydegs1602]

Always loved your content, always come across as a down to earth honest man ,but your comments at end ,took you to higher level..😊

[@sterobwilk]

BLESS YOU TONY

[@bit-of-this-bit-of-that]

Looks like we was in Skegness the same time you was. We had a holiday at a Haven site. We would have loved to bump into you. We're converting the back of our car into a camper so we would have bombarded you with questions lol..love your videos. Keep them coming 😊

[@callumtew2693]

Hello James and Helen I am really sorry to hear your bad NEWS R.I.P lost of love to everyone take care peace and love xx

[@geraldpreece2403]

7:52 That alley you walked down with all the shops was chip pan alley with loads of nice cheap fish and chips so the next time you are in skeggy have a look and give one of em a try 😋 also condolences to Tony's family RIP Tony you will be sadly missed 😢

[@septme9618]

Another great video, the more i watch you two the more i think you both great, hope you find a decent chippy soon, .mablethorpe is nice, only went once cos it feels like driving for weeks from Liverpool lol..sorry your friend passed away..take care 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@ShelleyBentley-j7v]

Thanks James,another lovely trip to skeggy 😊 Fish and chips much better 😋 Those Barber shops are fronts for other things going on😮 That's sad yes 66 just about to retire and well another sudden death 😢 You and Helen just make the most out of your life like you do 😅 ❤

[@rosieraver1]

Here’s an idea for a vlog for you James,I know when you came to Lowestoft last time it was a flying visit but Saturday 22nd there is are first light festival on,there’s a lot going on a DJ from Brazil that plays some good music plus a lot more bands ,may be worth a vlog. It’s all on the beach and the park,pavilion nr by.

[@kevinmulligan6858]

James, i have started having just a fish and a buttered barm when going into a chippy as it is very hard to get decent chips today. Most fish though are pretty decent and getting a good one with a barm cake can be as enjoyable so that is my way of avoiding the chips. Great to see you back in Skegness after being there with Helen but it just is not the same especially as you had sunny weather when Helen was with you. I wish i could bump into you both one day and we`ll have a pint. Many thanks once again.

[@neilhickman6502]

Great video James,thank you

[@johnconnick3796]

Thank you for the upload James 👍

[@FionaKeenan-x6n]

Saves me going wanted to see seal sanctuary now I have thanks

[@BluebellM]

Thank you once more James for an enjoyable evenings entertainment and hugely informative content. My sincere condolences to Tony's family! 66 is way too soon! 😭

[@sueterry7300]

Great blog James. Xx Condolences to Tony’s family x

[@jennifercannon4985]

Thank you for your condolences .

[@radfordred]

Best come back again go to Tony's on the front, Churchills best pub in Skeggy, the Jolly Fisherman used to be Yates's.

[@neilwiltshire1467]

Ha ha ha ... Can't believe you went back to Skeggy, walked up "Chip Pan Alley" (the pedestrianized section of the High Street) and still didn't show any of the three fish n chip shops up there ! Eptons is the first one on the right, family run since 1929, with Simpsons & Flippers slightly further up nearer the Lumley pub at the top. I don't expect you to return there for a THIRD time, but if you ever do, well you know where to go for a proper chippy tea ... ;-) That Natureworld place was a good find BTW ... good work James

[@jhepden]

Hi James ,many years ago we had fish and chips from Salts fish and chip shop on the left at the top of the front it’s still there on Google .Cracking videos thanks .

[@spags8294]

Atlantica off the high st are best fish and chips round there or salts on Roman bank

[@davemulready]

Nice One Pal .RIP Tony .

[@jennifercannon4985]

Enjoy life to the fullest is my motto now, my brother has certainly made me think twice about things. Thankyou for your wishes

[@stevengarnham8913]

Yet another great vlog , R. I.P. Tony

[@jennifercannon4985]

Thankyou for your wishes was such a shock...so sudden live live to the fullest

[@annregan5330]

Hi James well you went all the way back for those fish and chips fair play to you top man.that's so sad about that gent!eman.my God you just never know RIP.prayers to the family 🙏take care james👍👋

[@thomasdunkley7867]

You should go to Felixstowe on your travels and park in peewit caravan park. Motorhomes are allowed And u will have the best fish and chips at regals on the sea front

[@micro_adVANtures]

Had to laugh. When you weee chatting about Toby Carvery - I am parked up for the night behind one in Doncaster - been coming here for ages and just had a week or so here - the staff treat me as a regular. They are friendly helpful and welcoming.

[@bythecurb]

I hope you have the app. It's great value

[@markgrunnill1286]

I'm skeg born and bred mate the jolly fisherman is not the best place to go for fish and chips. Would you go to a yates for a traditional fish and chips it's part of the same chain that owns them and slug and lettuce.

[@IanBirch-h7l]

Maybe your best solo so far mate. You are blossoming as a content creator/

[@bythecurb]

Thank you 😊

[@ibez07]

That van is sick

[@geraldpreece2403]

James can you please let Helen know she is right in the Beverly video she said it was a Gennel she should be right she's a Sheffield Lass 👍🏻she's also a Blade Good Lass 👏👏👏

[@craigarmour2374]

Another fantastic watch love the videos have yourself or you and Helen thought about doing a road trip also I have been considering buying a little micro camper would you suggest buying one that’s already converted or buying one and paying someone to convert it? Carry on with the cracking work.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, we're off on a road trip in July 😊

[@blueviking8216]

Found it funny you watching a Scotsman in Tenerife 👍one of my other channels I watch but I’m still viewing yours

[@angeroper6839]

Hi James sorry to hear that gentleman died thought's are with his family We allways go into the jolly potter's nice staff .We love going in the seal sanctuary ,we are there on the 1st of July fur 4days shame you wasn't there would of come on camera for sure love the vlog Ange ❤

[@countmurcielago9802]

Another top Vlog James and a good call from executive producer Checking up on you Well I don’t know if it’s age or just me , but I don’t really mis U.K. probably to many bad memories and had to get away but you know where I am and it’s just like for me U.K. 50 years ago. Just with all the modern tech , but still many older cars you never see on Britains roads Looking back at your very first few videos, your video editing and content gets better all the time you have put your own stamp on your vlogs for sure 😊

[@bythecurb]

Thank you

[@janetkelly-s9h]

No keep your beard short. Watched you guys in Skegness with Helen and them Fish/Chips. Love your Blogs. Love your music in butterfly's. Your a great Guy and Helen really injoy where you go So interesting, Janet Kelly North Wales.

[@KevinNewton-z9m]

Tell you what mate you are a breath of fresh air you and your wonderfull Helen dont get me wrong I dont sit in im out alot of the time far from boring life but I look at what you two have and the success your having on here and it comes across your both genuine and your content is always spot on I look forwars to your vlogs so pleased your a success at what your doing keep it going mate il see thee from a sotherner that loves your work take care both carry on the good work

[@bythecurb]

Thank you 😊

[@giorgipiorgi]

Common theme that with Turkish barbers… all the staff sat outside smoking substances while the shop is nearly empty 🧐

[@sallybutler1005]

Only except cash.

[@martinleak7813]

Are they really laundering money????😂😂😂😂

[@neilbould2540]

James I think you should try George A Green fisheries at lupset Wakefield they've had a lot of good reviews, we called today and ate them at pugneys......very nice indeed

[@neilbrailsford3239]

Brilliant vlogs, we called at the chippy next to the pirates probably the worst chippy we've ever been to don't even do scraps, must be a Yorkshire thing we're originally from Rotherham keep up the great work I'll sithi.

[@Paul_owie]

I just wanted to say, I really enjoyed your show today, I really did. It reminded me of when you first started. You want to stop then jokes 😂 When you said I can't find me van you should have left one of those cards in it. ill Si thi next time 🤓 PS, I loved the music at the start and I just love the way you did it

[@margaretnicol3423]

Read the title and thought - of course you did - there's a fish supper waiting there with your name on it! 😀 Now I'll watch the video!

[@TeamkillerHenry]

Just subscribed the other day and me and the Mrs love your content. You should come to Gainsborough Lincs, it's got the Old Hall, Heritage center, plenty of Charity shops for Helen and plenty of history. Keep up the great work and good luck for the future.

[@TeamkillerHenry]

Market is on Saturdays as well.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, I made a video in Gainsborough recently but I need to come back soon

[@TeamkillerHenry]

​@@bythecurbis it out already? I need to watch it if it is.

[@TeamkillerHenry]

​@@bythecurbJust found the video. Definitely come back to the Old Hall at some point. Saturday is probably your best shout. Another good place to pop to is Upton chippy, queues out the door, only a few miles outside of Gainsborough.

[@parasinthephilippines]

RIP to Tony. Godbless.

[@jennifercannon4985]

Thankyou for your wishes

[@JeffRoberts-iq9sm]

James you both need to go to southport,the chippy there is the swan,you'll never taste fish and chips like it,absolutely amazing

[@biglen957]

Love the channel James. I’ve just got a campervan. Only had it 3 months and I’ve been to Wales Scotland and France. One thing I missed was a bit of telly if an evening. Could you tell what your set up is? What kind of screen have you got- how is it powered and all that malarchy cheers .

[@bythecurb]

I had it fitted when the van was renovated. It's a 12v TV which runs off the leisure battery. I think it is just a generic brand. Before the renovation I used to watch TV on my tablet

[@biglen957]

@@bythecurb cheers James.

[@cornwallandbeyondwithsmith8119]

Not been to skeggy for years but it looks a lot better than I remember. Gonna have to visit I think. Thanks Jame been a good laugh. Rip Tony 😢

[@jennifercannon4985]

Thankyou for your wishes

[@neilb7758]

Great little town going back in august to premier inn 2nd time this year cant wait

[@PhilArn713]

What a guy you are James going back to try them fish and chips what mark recommended to you , glad you enjoyed them, I will let him know, he will find it funny 😅 👍 Phil.

[@erniejohns3750]

A full vlog of Skegness, very interesting. Well done.

[@aimeewilde1564]

Quality KZbin viewing there - Scotsman in Tenerife!! 😊

[@goolie8100]

Aaaaaw thats really bad news James about Tony. 66 and about to retire so so sad Rip Tony

[@user-ang2666]

Hi James, great videos. Whilst watching this one saw your TV was on, we have a campervan and struggle with TV signal and internet - what systems do you use? Thanks

[@bythecurb]

I don't really watch TV, that was KZbin. I connect to the internet via my phone. I use EE which is not the cheapest but I find it's the best.

[@polly5819]

Hi James those barbers in Skeggy are money laund. All over country. ❤yr vids thank you x

[@T3RRAFORM]

I was just talking to my brother earlier about Turkish barbers being money laundering outfits. Like the American candy shops mainly in London I think but probably all over, I know I have one in the next town over to me and I’ve never seen anyone in it. The prices are ridiculous as well. There’s some interesting videos about them on KZbin. I’m sure there are obviously some legit Turkish barbers.

[@andywrong3247]

Hi James, I'll have to watch your original Skegness vlog I was saying recently on your channel you were going through a bad run of selecting disappointing restaurants, I noticed you watch Kevin the Scott's man.have you been watching the latest escapades of baldie food guy..

[@bythecurb]

Yes I've seen his vlog about his accident

[@andywrong3247]

James check Gareths vlog after the accident it gets you thinking most people are routing for him @ least gaz has addressed his own issues it was a hard emotional watch.on the bright side its done wonders for his views..

[@lcfcgrayforeverafox3603]

Glad you moved from that parking space you dodged a bullet now the seal sanctuary me and the mrs went there loved it now if you go down stairs they have massive spiders behind glass cabinets thr mrs froze lol we're back skeg vegas in September another great show jame nice helen seeing how you are right I'm just going to watch the Barnsley vid vya later

[@jackhall4648]

There is a lot of disabled buggies like Benidorm is it the English that like them so much I have lived in Thailand for five years just north of Bangkok and I have never seen a disabled wheel chair being used

[@carolinespivey8280]

Loved your slurping of the coffee while sat next to my other half belching 😂. Nature land is my fav place in Skegness. Fish looked great but no to chips. Well done for going back and risking life and limb parking near Macdonalds 😂😂

[@bythecurb]

Haha thank you

[@JanetBrown-px2jn]

Sorry to the family of the gentleman who passed,much too young.I am curious about all the mobility scooters I see on the British streets,I’m in NYC and absolutely never see any here,occasionally a wheelchair,but that’s about it.Those scooters were everywhere in Skegness!😊

[@p___w9103]

These seaside towns tend to have lots of retired people, hence the scooters. I wouldn't fancy riding one round New York tho.

[@bythecurb]

Skegness has quite a lot of mobility scooters. A much higher proportion than other places. It is quite a poor town and suffers from higher rates of obesity and ill health which will contribute to it.

[@JanetBrown-px2jn]

@@p___w9103 Thank you for the reply.

[@JanetBrown-px2jn]

@@bythecurb Thank you for the reply.

[@lynnedavies7512]

Love you 2 so much😊😊😊😊

[@Mach_One_Photos]

they do say that some Barber shops are being used as a front for crime gangs so do they actually need people in getting a haircut to stay open?

[@nedkabinder]

Nice one james so glad you went back .there's so many unkind names given to skeggy

[@rupertbath2748]

Were you drinking Guiness cos you missed Helen, if so that is soooooo sweet.

[@Gazr965]

It is a fact that if you get a McDonalds or any other type of 24 hour fast food outlets, then it is harder to get a mortgage, harder to sell / re-mortgage, but property's not near to any takeaway's hold and have a higher value. It's not the takeaway's themselves but the antisocial behaviour that comes with the territory, hence you had to move your van, imagine if you had a property next to one😎 Gaz Yorkshire.

[@Adendri38]

I know this isnt the right area to be asking but just wondered what insurance do you use on the van, is it van insurance or motorhome insurance? I am looking into possibility of getting myself but insurance is proving tricky at the moment for some reason, many thanks

[@bythecurb]

If you want to message me through Facebook, I'll let you know who I'm with

[@Adendri38]

@@bythecurb Great, have done so

[@linpownall4381]

What you like loved it again ❤

[@sanxionholmes577]

Hi pal try mathews chippy in grimsby £3 for fish and chips