Leaving Our Narrowboats and Heading North | EP72

EPISODE 72
All three of us hit the road in our tiny camper for a 3 day road trip and 3 night gig tour for Benny!
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[@PixieLid]

Came for the narrowboats, stayed for Benny’s outfits

[@BenandEmily]

Im glad you appreciate my choice of cloth 😀

[@IJ_uk]

Like a casual Willie Wonka 😂

[@scottlomas5509]

Alan has been more places then most people ever go in their life time 😅

[@user-wc3qm9tv8w]

It makes me smile to hear a cat with the same name as myself.I have my eye on half a dozen boats but it is a giant leap to progress to even having a serious viewing which is how I am watching several of your videos. None of those vessels is Pea Green.

[@tessapetters3936]

OMG Alan is so good, she is really a dog in cats clothing. I wish mine would walk on a lead and travel with us too. Great gigs too.

[@queenieb61]

Very nice tour of these pretty little towns and canals, enjoy seeing the different type of watercraft and enjoyed the music 🍺

[@BenandEmily]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you ❤️

[@oneshoan]

As a subscriber from the beginning, I’m so proud of the both of you and Allen. What a great weekend and you shared it with us!!!!! Thank you 🙏

[@michaeldavies9533]

Thanks for the journey,great gig Benny,your outfits are something else Benny.loved the scenery,just one thing I would love to ask,why have two narrow boats would not one bigger in stead of two.i am sure you know best.Ps great video yet again..👍👍👍👍👍

[@shirleygreaves9650]

I loved this vlog. Alan is the 2nd coolest cat in the world….the 1st coolest cat is my cat Rio who also goes on car trips and walks on a lead like a dog, we even take him to the pub with us. You two are the most interesting boating couple on KZbin, never change you’re perfect as you are. Stay safe and keep doing what you’re doing, I love you 3.❤️

[@elelegidosf9707]

Yes, storage costs do mount up. After storing an old washing machine and a sofa plus some other household junk at Big Yellow for a year and a half, I realised that I had spent £1,500 in total to keep them. As soon as I added it up, I sold the washing machine and sofa for 50 quid each and called it a day 🤷‍♂

[@veronicabalfourpaul2288]

Great music and a hard working weekend. ❤

[@meryuk]

Blimey how great your videos can be... and the music certainly helps

[@GeannXD]

Hello guys, I just found your channel after searching about narrow boats and canals, I Gean and I'm from Brazil, my wife @xoejoanna is a British citizen, we live on a 34ft sailboat currently passing through Brazil but coming from Southern Chile, we lived down in patagônia in the last 5 years, anyway I guess we have a different way of boating but we live on the water, nice to see your adventures, cool way of living. Beautiful places, I hope one day our headings cross. Bye guys. Hugs from all.

[@jennyfulcher8035]

Enjoyed your gigs and music, as always, Benny. The different towns and canals were fun to see and explore along with you, and Alan was entertaining too. I love her Cat-Cam videos as well. Jenny

[@BenandEmily]

Thanks so much 😀

[@glynnisross7974]

Thank you for sharing your weekend with us and Benny’s gigs, which seemed to be received and enjoyed by everyone. Alan is such an amazing cat, and being able to take her with you is such a wonderful thing. I’m sure she thinks she’s human! The areas you visited looked beautiful and popular and the eateries you chose looked so tasty. Take care, keep warm and see you soon.

[@stevenwilliams-mp5wo]

Loved Alan making buscuits in her bed in the van 1:39 sweeet

[@juliebecker6049]

Thanks for taking me on your adventure love your music Ben

[@winstonsmith8441]

Next to being held hostage in a bank robbery, travelling in a camper van would be my next most horrible experience. I know many enjoy the experience, but I am utterly immune to its charms.

[@MelG-ut3hs]

Just loved this vlog visiting different places. I have to say that Alan is the star. Such a chilled out contented cat who seems to adapt really well to your life and travels.

[@julianwatts1399]

Wow what a mission glad you made it back safe. Would love to see a full Benny gig!! Xx

[@daveallen63]

I'd give just about anything to see some of those towns, just not going to happen unfortunately. I'm glad the music is working out for you Ben, I hope it continues to grow for you.

[@MB-rp2qg]

Oh! Todmorden. I was born on Oak Avenue in Todmorden. I now live in Canada. Thanks

[@Red-ns9ny]

That was lovely ❤❤❤ thank you xx

[@howlandowlle7953]

. Didn't I see a couuple of snippets of the two of you walking arm in arm? I thought so. It was nice. Very nice.

[@pianoalan1]

Oh I remember the late nights back from gigs into a freezing house, knack'd, unload the car & bed to get warm. Great days 🛏️🎶

[@BenandEmily]

Oh yes! Hard work but good memories

[@davidnichols147]

Fabulous gigs, exceptional episode.

[@MrCptjohn]

Benny you are so talented love your gigs,what ah lovely couple you are .xxx to alun xx

[@echoravenrider932]

I like your music, Benny. This was a fun change of pace!

[@ArchangelMichaelsLaw]

Two creative, wonderful people and their cat 🐈‍⬛ Keep making your dreams happen and enjoy the very natural life you are living… We shall make the old traditional ways, the new ways… Love to you all and thank you for sharing your travels 😊🙏❤️

[@DenaliDad]

Benny rocks those high-water trousers and orange socks quite well!

[@flopsymopsy7088]

Yeah, that is a special talent not shared no by many.

[@johnwhale3774]

Sweet dreams & thank you xxxx

[@RetireMentalityChallenged]

That was fun. I feel like I'm getting to know these little areas near where the canals go. I recognize the names and see stuff I wish I could see in person. So thank you for taking us along on these romps. Loved the music as usual. Cheers!

[@kokomo9764]

Any time I see soneone carrying a guitar I just roll my eyes.

[@annjarvis9300]

Well you are sure a sharpe dresser Benny well packed vlog luv to you all the oldies 👍👍🤗🤗🤗

[@sianwarwick633]

Benny, you're good. Came for the speeded up reno.

[@adeporter6611]

Some amazing and unusual boats in this one

[@user-cl2ds8ul9q]

It would've bene lovely to see more of the gig !❤

[@susanoshea8296]

Great video, Alan's new cushion came in handy for traveling in van, she loves it. Loved all of this video, going to watch it again and again, new towns, great concerts, the food!! Great outfits Benny!🎉. Just love you 3 🎶💙🎶💙🎶💙

[@BenandEmily]

Aww thanks Susan! ❤️

[@jimrivett9926]

Nice video! Enjoyed the three day tour and Benny's music. Alan is incredible, not many cats would be so accommodating when being driven around for three days and spending most of the time in a van, I think she's wonderful.

[@Red-Robin4]

I love Alan and I love watching you guys! And I love listening to Benny’s music too he is really talented.😁

[@yvonnebailey9973]

Thank you for sharing. Great video guys. Take care.

[@debgwilliam8756]

Hahaha I’ve just reached the flute playing intro to ‘Benny from the future’ and I had a flash back to the 1980’s kids tv show of some-kind where I’m sure the presenters were enjoying foraged mushroom soup for lunch in the canteen before filming!! 😊❤

[@bennyhill4228]

Alan Flying

[@ges123ter]

Another great video, it showed how busy life can be 😀Also you could see that whilst Benny enjoyed his gigs which he so enjoys, there is tiredness afterwards which people never realise happens . Great video peeps, keep them coming 👍

[@dr.chrismort8448]

Nice journey and lovely videography 👍

[@kjh789az]

Awesome episode! Love Benny's music and the sunny countryside. Nothing like a bit of van life as long as you have a diesel heater and Alan to keep things under control ...Thanks!

[@kimlegge5197]

Your music is so soothing 😊

[@sallysmith9064]

Crikey, I'm exhausted!

[@Donna-rw7by]

What fun adventures…wish you could have gotten more sleep! Thanks for bringing us along!

[@racebanning6390]

THAT WAS AWESOME!!.. THANKS FOR TAKIN US ON A WEEKEND AWAY. QUITE A PRETTY BUNCH OF LOCATIONS. GOD BLESS YA ALL.👍👍🏁🏁

[@curve2music483]

Thanks for another great video . I feel like Ive had a trip out watching it . Amazing how Alan takes it all in her stride. I can’t believe how much Food you both tuck into ( I remember that massive box of Chips you got through in Wales ) 😊 It’s certainly not an easy life on the road as a Gigging Musician , nice to see you had a good time . Your appearance on the ‘Jools Holland’ TV show is long over due ! ! Fingers Crossed for a mild Winter on the Canals .

[@jenesisjones6706]

Love the Alan cam 🙃

[@buridanjwh]

i sometimes think that Alan is a wizard casting relaxation spells on everyone.

[@amymadden4631]

Really nice! I love seeing your travels and especially how Alan is able to ride along. 😻❤

[@terrytognola40]

Great episode guys,well done benny 3 gigs in 3 in days some doing that,just love way you two bounce of each other so funny ,keep these v blogs coming

[@peterwillis4239]

Great music Benny. Just wondering are you a fan of the Newcastle's rock folk group Lindisfarne?. Your perfect music. They started in the 70s. We've seen them a few times over the years. This year we saw them at the Tamworth Assembly Rooms and last week at the Town Hall in Birmingham. Check them out, but I'm sure you are aware of them!! Great music, Fog on the Tyne, Lady Eleanor, Meet me on the Corner etc. etc. Thanks to both of you for your videos👍

[@janistotham-davies4300]

What a lovely three days you had in beautiful surroundings. I so very much miss the countryside and canals and rivers in the UK! Your vlogs help me keep reasonably sane while I am stuck in the US having loads of awful surgeries, can’t wait to get home again.😊 I love your music Benny, you have a wonderful talent for playing many different instruments and singing at the same time. Have a fabulous week and please give Alan a kiss and cuddle from me, love to you both, Jan. ❤

[@user-jckentucky]

The wave goodnight made me laugh..

[@blackbob3358]

It be Comwell bottom. Pluralise it, and it conjures up a totally different perspective, methinks !

[@gerrywalsh5766]

Alan is a pretty kitty... Looks just like my Izzy, bless her furry soul. How did you train Alan to troop about on a leash? My Izzy was an odd one...she didn't meow... She made Chirping and Squeaking sounds. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@karenjaques3937]

Brilliant weekend, thanks for sharing. Your vlogs make me feel like one of the family. I look forward to your adventures every Saturday. Benny is cool man of many talents. Emily is so wonderful too. Have a lovely week. Lots of ❤ and best wishes from Arizona USA.

[@BenandEmily]

Thank you so much 😀 ❤️

[@astronorthwet636]

Really like Benny’s music. It has grown on me over the months of watching your videos. The new stuff in this video sounded very great and had lots of unexpected twists and turns.

[@BenandEmily]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you 😀

[@judymurphy3842]

Thank you for taking us on your journey with you. Interesting look at the little towns & eating houses. What a lucky cat Ellen is & she certainly knows it. Your music is very relaxing Benny. Love from New Zealand.

[@NathanWhite-hd9sd]

Superb watching brilliant video's a way of life what dreams are made of.❤️👍

[@joshuaharlow4241]

Please keep posting videos and keep being awesome. =)

[@christinehammell6365]

Best video yet . xxx

[@user-pg4wv1bt3s]

We sure do enjoy watching the three of you on your journeys. You remind myself and my husband many years ago. Always doing, fixing, rebuilding etc. we want to let you know we always look for your boats as well as your yellow van; we have seen it a couple times in different places as other boats pass by. We certainly have enjoyed you so very much. If we were ever to come to your area; we definitely would want to meet you all.

[@obiblooze5902]

Great vlog, loved all of it, the gigs, Alan. Thanks for taking us along x

[@BenandEmily]

Glad you enjoyed it ❤️ thank you for watching 😀

[@sukiebowenenglandx312]

What a lovely natured cat Alan is she is so human ❤

[@Rachellovescheese]

Aww, I felt those little milking paws straight in my heart ❤️

[@pattysommers3566]

Bennys outfit today compliments his personality.

[@PickingPaul1]

You’re my favourite KZbin channel, such a good couple, I wish you both a long and prosperous life. I want to see Benny live some day, love the music you make

[@lexheath8276]

I'm just in love with this couple. Cute & talented. Love y'all.

[@MeatStiletto]

Can’t believe you drove by my house in this video between Tod and Hebden bridge and played at my local and I had no idea you were here 😭😅

[@kimlegge5197]

Than you both I love your videos, hi to Allan.

[@dapper30001]

Im so looking forward to seeing the new boat to come to life being following a while now and will continue to do that😃

[@BenandEmily]

Thank you, glad to hear it ❤️

[@sparsh415]

Proper Lovely up your way. I`m on the South coast(Gosport opposite the Isle of Wight). It`s ok here but the nearest canals are Basingstoke feeding into London. I`d love to live on a Narrowboat cruising through the countryside, rent my flat out and retire. The only thing stopping me is if I moved to the Midlands i`d be hundreds of miles from family and help if things go wrong. 🙂

[@Jemma.and.Ganymede]

Adventure Time and Pizza Time in one episode! Fantastic!! Good to see Benny gigging too! I love how chilled and well behaved Alan is, I dream of having a boat cat like her in the future…

[@denisefreeman2123]

Allen cam, yay! 😂

[@yeoldfart8762]

A good video to see and good timing. We played for a Contra Dance last night. First dance since the tree fell on me that it wasn't a struggle for my left hand to make the chords. Still lots of healing needed but so good to have that feeling back. I could see that feeling in Ben's face. 👍

[@sharoncampbell206]

When I was in small market radio, I could do trades with restaurants with a line of credit in exhange for advertising, to bring in my clients and we could both choose from the menu. In exchange, ,I would write the commercials so it would be that listeners could see, and "taste", the food in their minds, and they would want to go to that restaurant. Worked great!

[@shanehumberstone5262]

Get yourselves a ridge monkey toastie pan(well it’s two pans connected by pins to make hinges,they can be separated)they’re absolutely amazing for making a whatever the heck you like sandwich,then pop it in the ridge monkey and keep turning it over about every 20 seconds(open it to check how toasted the just cooked side is) honestly fantastic,I use mine with my square camping stove and it’s just the right size flame ring,takes about a minute and a half to fully toast a sandwich 🤘🏻😃🤘🏻 10/10 from me

[@simonbiggs9102]

❤1000 out of 10❤

[@lizadoolit3933]

Always love your pleasant casual videos and real life style. Thanks a bunch.👍🇨🇦

[@yureituesday]

Alan is a kitty of leisure

[@jeanniehyde8090]

Fantastic vlog as always guys 🤗👋🏾thank you for sharing your amazing gig weekend x Alan is adorable 🤭🤗 💕👋🏾👋🏾

[@ScuderiaTurini]

Alan lives in her own cool world. ❤ .

[@scottlomas5509]

Happy weekend guys 😊

[@BenandEmily]

Thanks! You too! 😊

[@samfoster619]

Lovely vlog guys, really enjoyed it ❤

[@Daytona2]

It's always lovely to see the area 😊 I was only there on holidays, but towns seem to have been transformed since forty years ago. Some lovely venues & eateries, by the looks. Perhaps the way to cope with the lack of mooring is to moor Roisin Dubh within striking distance and launch Rambler from the mothership to carry out raids. Lovely vid, thanks for sharing 🙏

[@user-hl8lp7bb4x]

Well, that was fun! Thanks for the super sized vlog this week!😸

[@davidm6553]

You are such good cat parents.❤

[@rebeccafreer8757]

Great snippets of the gigs. Also loving Alan-cam she’s quite a good videographer. I really want to venture over to those locations, they look so lovely. Thanks for a fab blog.

[@sallysmith155]

Well I must say I really enjoyed the vlog. Beautiful scenery and lovely little villages.Alan is so adorable and cute and I love her cat bed.Have a lovely week all three of you.😺🩷🩵

[@veronicamoss2597]

You lead such an exciting life with all your travels... And loved the singing❤🙏

[@samwright8599]

You packed so much in! Ty for taking us. And I wouldn't worry about the fast food. Its got to be hard xxxx

[@theemporersnewclothes]

Good to see you3 following YOUR dreams ❗

[@susanpearson1341]

Hi love you video the last place you went looks really nice place Benny has got a great voice

[@BenandEmily]

Thank you ❤️

[@taphouser]

The music is top notch 🙌✌️ great video, great adventure ! Thanks ❤

[@lindapearson7268]

I watch you on a weekly basis and my parents came from Sowerby Bridge , I did a hike in Hebdon a couple of weeks ago . Beautiful area . Have fun x

[@LoneTraveler-nc6rf]

Love Alan’s POV!

[@emilydrayna2472]

Alan walks so nicely on a leash😂 I love that she goes with you❤️

[@Jagnatown]

Love Hebden me :) Im going there for Christmas market in 25 of November xxx