207. Yelvertoft to Cosgrove by Narrowboat - Part Four - Buckby Bottom Lock to Nether Heyford

[@shinystones]

The way you greet fellow boating folk is such a joy Alan. Your videos are as soothing as the shipping forecast! What a good man you are.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks Paddy for watching and commenting, cheers.

[@d_smith]

Your videos have such a calming affect. You seem like such a nice person, it’s refreshing to see your interaction with other boaters. Thank you for taking us along.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

That’s so kind of you to say Donna, thank you. I always try and chat to boaters I pass. Glad you enjoyed watching x

[@JCDiamond]

Always a pleasure. Thanks for taking me back on a stretch of canal I know really well!

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

My pleasure Justine, I'm glad you enjoyed watching. All the best.

[@sunswifttan2346]

Nice weather with lush greenery & bird chirping! Fantastic that no locks to crank open and push to close. Very pleasant journey throughout. Hope many more come your way Alan! Stay healthy and be safe!🌈💐🌻

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you so much Madeline for your lovely words, I hope you're keeping well, take care, all the best Alan.

[@brianbrian760]

Very enjoyable love the bird song🐦🐦👍👍

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks Brian.

[@vickic1743]

Thanks Alan another great watch...stay safe and happy cruising..😊

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you so much Vicki, take care.

[@TimVirnig]

This was a particularly beautiful stretch of the canal. Even the threat of rain didn't spoil it. I'm glad you called out the bird song. I'm always listening for bird songs on your vlog that I'm not familiar with. I'm not an expert by any means but I love listening to them.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks for watching and commenting Tim and for your ongoing support, I'm glad you enjoyed this episode, cheers.

[@xrayteck7]

Hi Alan. 👋 You passed alot of different boats in this VLOG. We enjoyed it very much.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

That’s so kind of you to say Cindy, thank you.

[@creativeartist2]

Just great Alan! Soooo relaxed and calmed . Its just beautiful there. Thanks for your hard work. Cheers

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Glad you enjoyed it Tammy and Glen, thank you for your comment. All the best.

[@wingrider2789]

Greetings from Australia! I do enjoy your style of vlog as I am able to watch the canal go by and listen to your commentary. Many thanks....

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Greetings from England, that's very kind of you to say, thank you. All the best.

[@christinehammell6365]

That was indeed glorious .

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you so much Christine 😀

[@bobt3374]

Good morning Alan. Well have to say that was a very nice cruise for a Sunday morning. I like you enjoyed many of the areas you went through very pleasant. I hope your enjoying your family visit have a good rest. Take care.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you so much Bob for your good wishes but the family visit has not quite started yet, it is imminent though. All the best, cheers.

[@stevesrepairs5778]

Thanks Alan for a beautiful cruise in lovely english summer weather. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

That's very kind of you to say, thank you. Keep safe.

[@sissysimpson792]

good night friend

[@timkarenarnold1136]

Alan Thanks for the cruise! Enjoyed 👍🏻 Cheers Tim.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks for your comment Tim, I’m glad you enjoyed watching.

[@GrandadPunchy]

Evening Alan. Hope I find you well. Terrible week weather wise this week for cruising, so I expect you've been in the marina. Another fantastic blog again & cruise along the cut with you. As always some fantastic scenery & listening to your musings is always of interest to me. So, so relaxing travelling along with you virtually. I'm sitting on a sofa, but it feels like I do every mile of the cut with you. Looking forward to Sundays video. In the meantime....... "Bye for now" Stay lucky. Stay safe. Stay healthy. Alan L200

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Alan I have been out cruising this week with family and managed to avoid the bad weather. I try and give the viewer the impression they are on the boat with me and many comment that I achieve that. All the best, take care.

[@toddsnider6848]

Wonderful to catch up with you Alan. Be well.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks, you too Todd, all the best.

[@alanjackson4646]

What a beautiful few miles of canal. Regards AJ

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks for your appreciation Alan, all the best.

[@vonmikeore]

Very enjoyable, good cruising weather.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks Mike.

[@naughtysquirrellyndatee96]

Great way to start my Sunday💜 always a pleasure… thank you.. have a nice week

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Very kind of you to say Lynda, thank you so much, enjoy your day x

[@craigorford9932]

What a lovely peaceful vlog, see you next time Alan

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you so much Craig.

[@jukeman57]

Enjoyed the ride Alan. Many thanks.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Glad you enjoyed it Michael.

[@charliewilson4670]

The boat you past sounded like a WW2 gatling gun excellent video really enjoyed watching ☺ 👍

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

That's very kind of you to say Charlie, thank you.

[@robertpearse9952]

Another very enjoyable vlog thanks Alan.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Glad you enjoyed it Robert, cheers.

[@billstarr7224]

One of the widest and nicest canals we've seen. Usually we recognize places from watching the many NB' s we subscribe to, but don't remember seeing where you are.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks for your comment. I cruised from Buckby Bottom lock via Weedon to Nether Heyford.

[@rosszs]

We moor at heyford fields, and agree we have the best lock free cruising around this stretch for weekends and the like. Great video, thanks for sharing

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

My pleasure Ross, your Marina looks very appealing when I cruise by. Thanks for commenting.

[@Kat69nh]

Hi Alan Happy Sunday

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you, Happy Sunday to you also.

[@jamessmith6402]

Nice video 👍 thanks Alan

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Glad you enjoyed it James, thank you for commenting.

[@RedfoxCGLM]

2:51. Absolutely georgeous

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks Greg.

[@ralphwood9865]

Lovely vlog Alan I'm just back from the Cottage as I have some apointments on Monday .A very relaxing vlog just glorious English Countryside ,thanks Alan that was very nice .Cheers stay safe.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you for your kind words Ralph, much appreciated. All the best, take care.

[@michaelhibbert4393]

What a beautiful cruise....glad you don’t cover everything with music....enjoyed your vlog as always...

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you so much Michael, I rarely use music, I’m trying to give the viewer the impression they’re on the boat with me. Cheers

[@sissysimpson792]

wow that was one loud boat

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

It sure was!

[@jamesmowthorpe9614]

long cruise Alan but it looked like you enjoyed yourself, lots of interesting boats on the way, looking forward to the next one!

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks James, glad you enjoyed watching.

[@peranhammers]

Evening Alan, another interesting vlog, I really do believe it's your "Ordainariness" that makes your vlogs so watchable, coupled with a presenting style that reminds me of a time gone by (and that is meant as a compliment!) Two questions this time - One c that the variety of boats on your odyssey is really engaging. as usual, keep safe. Cheers.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks for your comment Martin, I’m pleased you like my presentation style but what are the questions? Cheers

[@peranhammers]

Hi Alan not sure what happened to my questions, one was regards the signage on boats that show " No. 1" next to the boats name, and secondly, have you ever purchased anything on the canal from a Narrowboat Merchant? Cheers.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Just lost my reply. Will start again. Not sure I’ve seen that, usually the number is it’s build number. A Number One was a person who owned their own boat, as opposed to working for a freight company. I’ve never purchased from a fuel boat but have from a crafts boater.

[@penneynoss9552]

Hi Alan, lovely cruise. I always enjoy reading the names of other boat's and seeing how they are painted. The Mad Hatter stands out and I have seen it a few times on different vlogs. Thank you for a great cruise. Hope you have a great week 😊

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you so much Penney, The Mad Hatter was a new one to me. I had a lovely cruise and have family visiting this week, so am looking forward to that. You too have an enjoyable week x

[@markrutter5996]

What a lovely stretch of water . . . Very beautiful and peaceful. Loved some of the canal side properties that must be worth a fortune. You never seem to get harassed by anything Alan . . . Some boaters can get agitated and stressed and even aggressive so do you think it’s down to sheer volume of traffic on the canals due to staycation . Anyway please keep doing what you are doing and take care out there.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks for your comment Mark. I think some boaters want to move about more quickly than they can at times and get flustered. Hire boats can be a problem, as they have a deadline to get the boat back and may travel too far and then need to rush. It's very difficult if you're new to boating, to know just how long it takes to move around. Cheers

[@markrutter5996]

@@MyNarrowboatVenture That makes a lot of sense Alan. . . Thanks for the reply.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

@@markrutter5996 Thanks for acknowledging.

[@stevehoare6378]

Evening Alan, I can't tell you how much of a treat that was. We've made that trip from Weedon to Nether Heyford countless times, as a little day cruise and I must say I've always thought it to be one of the prettiest stretches of canal that you'll find anywhere. Such a treat to see it again.. Thank you for the trip.. 🍷🍷

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

That’s really nice of you to say Steve, I agree it’s a very pleasant cruise and I’m pleased you enjoyed it so much.

[@timothyqtully807]

Nice vlog Allen just watched it. It's a shame that so many old boats are left on the canals. Have a lovely evening.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks Tim, the older boats do sometimes get brought back to life. Take care.

[@rdyfhi]

Nice 1 Alan...

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks, cheers.

[@TheDunadan01]

Love the video Alan, as always. Nice to see a wider view of Rugby Boats and Stowe Hill as I follow Rugby Boat Sales on KZbin. I enjoy watching the tours of pre-owned boats for sale even though I live across the pond and I couldn't stand up in most of them because I'm a little over 6'4" tall. I hope you're getting a little break from constant editing, I know how time intensive that is.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks for your comment John. I find it quite pleasant where Rugby Boats is based, I often look at their videos as well, just out of interest. I can see a narrowboat would be difficult for you. Yes thanks, I am still filming but more relaxed about it. Cheers

[@bobcharlton9970]

great video

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks Bob.

[@paulthomas2943]

What a lovely section of canal I can see why you like it. Watched a video yesterday of some motorhomers taking a weeks holiday on a narrow boat and they were on the stretch of canal where your marina is. Fully expected to see you go by lol

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you for your comment Paul, I've been out cruising locally a fair bit recently and often meet viewers of the channel. I may well have passed them!

[@hughcarson6837]

Another great cruise Alan, I do enjoy seeing you out and about. Stay safe and well.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you so much Hugh for your great comment, all the best. Take care.

[@floatingfreedom6091]

Very nice vlog Alan. We’re down by gayton junction . Will keep eyes peeled .

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks for your comment, this was filmed some while back, so I'm not about there any more. Cheers

[@pauldixon9327]

another nice vlog Allan, the birdsong you heard was a blackbird, nice for you to meet up with some of your viewers, they'll be after autographs next!! stardom eh!! bye for now and a cheese top roll for supper, [really] honest.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks for your comment Paul, can’t beat a cheese topped roll. I’m out cruising with family presently with very changeable weather. All the best.

[@anthonybelcher8569]

Hi alan,thank you for a very interesting and informative video,I totally enjoyed watching your magnificent upload,the countryside Looks so idyllic where you are,it's so relaxing,just watching you cruising the cut,,Tony ⭐️👍🛥have a wonderful Sunday,

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you so much Tony for watching and commenting, have a great day, all the best Alan.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on the cut crank it alan stay safe lee

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks, you too Lee.

[@brodie2711]

That was a lovely cruise, I did enjoy it, especially passing some of the more weird and wonderful boats, I often think to myself now that one would have suited me. You were lucky with the weather because I can remember May being a washout here in London. Thank you, Alan, for allowing me to ride alongside you and listening to your thoughts as you pass interesting things. Hope you are doing well and enjoying the warmer weather although today, Sunday is a bit wet. All the best and bye for now. Stephen.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you for your comment Stephen. You haven't seen the bad weather yet, it does come in later episodes. There was rain every day at some time, not necessarily when I was cruising. Recently it has been a little too hot for me, I prefer it cooler. Thank you so much again for your kindness. Take the utmost care, all the best Alan.

[@brodie2711]

@@MyNarrowboatVenture I knew the hot weather couldn't last. We are being battered by Thunder ⚡ Storms right now in London. They do look spectacular though.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

@@brodie2711 I see parts are flooded, you're in a good place for a magnificent view of the action. Dull and overcast here.

[@gars1074]

This video was spectacular. You are right, this section of canal is VERY beautiful and scenic. Just curious about your solar panels and how much power they provide. Perhaps a short topic for a future video when you need to fill in some time. An update about your opinions on them, their effectiveness, your expectations vs the results??

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks for your comment I enjoyed the latter part of this cruise very much. There’s not a lot I can say about the solar panels, as I’m not a techie. If I’m moored up and the sun is out they do a great job but if it’s cloudy not so good. They’re definitely worth having. Cheers

[@floatingfreedom6091]

Thanks see you cruised past “poppy “ of “ boating beyond” fame !

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks for your comment, it seems that I did. Cheers

[@northwalescoast7911]

How lovely !

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you Robert.

[@silashouse7541]

Hi Alan, Another successful journey for the ships log. I envy you doing what you enjoy, I cannot get over with all the restrictions governments have still, I talk to her every day problem is she lives in Essex I live in NZ, but I will make it Alan, Kaiora mi tatou john

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you for your comment John. Sorry to hear, it’s still not possible for you to get over here, let’s hope it won’t be long before that is resolved. All the best Alan

[@NatureAndOther]

Great video Alan. Such a beautiful scenery, and all the other boats along the way.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks for watching and commenting Roni, glad you enjoyed.

[@catherineatkins7908]

Loved the “Mad as a Hatter” boat! The only thing about owning one of these beautifully painted boats is that I would be mad as heck if it got scratched.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

That's the issue with any boat that has a beautiful paint finish. If you're going to cruise, scratches are going to happen and annoying as it is, it must be accepted.

[@catherineatkins7908]

@@MyNarrowboatVenture I agree....if you’re going to spend all that money on a fancy paint job you can’t complain when you know what’s going to inevitability happen. I guess I’m too practical (cheap?) to spend money like that. I do like seeing them though!

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

My boat being one colour allows me to touch in the paintwork and not get too uptight about it. Scratches along the cabin are though very annoying.

[@judiehenderson8904]

Morning Alan, great vlog as normal you've certainly had the weather for enjoyable sail...

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you Judie for your comment, the weather was good at the outset of my trip but it was to change as you will see in later episodes.

[@willybee3056]

Hello Alan,, I watch , and enjoy your channel.. A question that I have had for quite some time.. Do narrowboaters ever fish as they travel? I America ,, we call that trolling... Thanks again for all your work, and sharing your videos....

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Willy, thanks for your great comment. Fishing has been quite topical today. Narrowboaters do fish when moored up but I've not seen anyone fishing whilst cruising, that would seem very unwise to me. I'm not into fishing, so I can't say any more. Cheers.

[@paulturner7837]

Lovely vlog Alan, I also found the later half of the cruise nice to look at and lots of interesting craft too. What was the trip counter you mentioned?

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you Paul. I agree the latter part was more interesting. The trip counter counts the hours. It was fitted when I bought the boat but it keeps resetting to nought. Cheers

[@tonycarter3756]

Lovely video Alan . Was that the original ‘PHOBOS’ ex working boat once crewed by Sonia Rolt ?that you assed just after your bow cam packed up.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you Tony. I'm sorry but I'm not familiar with the boat you mention, I only recall NB Cressy from Tom Rolt's book. Cheers

[@lynettecoates4272]

Another great vlog down the GU. Nice to see where we would have cruised down to our marina.... did you work out why your hours mileage restarted!!? Xx

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Lynette, thanks for watching and commenting. The hours counter is a mystery, it's an 'add on' as the original one built into the control panel doesn't work. It has reset itself since then as well xx

[@castingshadows282]

Hi Alan. Those weather apps are pretty useless at the best of times. Have you ever used the Shipping Forecast to provide a truer report. In days gone by I would always had tuned in to get the latest update. Another brilliant Vlog too. 😎 That Boat was a bit noisy you could hear it a mile away. 😉

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi. I don't listen to the Shipping Forecast, not sure how that would help on inland waterways. Sounded as though it needed a new exhaust. Cheers, thanks for commenting.

[@yvonne..]

Lovely video 👍 When you use your horn at blind turns etc, does a boat coming the other way stop & wait?

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks Yvonne. Yes hopefully. If the boat replies to the horn, at least you know there is a boat there and I would certainly expect it to wait. Whereas, if I heard another boat's horn, I would wait. Cheers

[@yvonne..]

@@MyNarrowboatVenture Thanks Alan, I assumed that would be the case but kept forgetting to ask.

[@martinworrall5888]

Have you ever done any fishing Alan?

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

No I haven't Martin, it's not my thing.

[@martinworrall5888]

@@MyNarrowboatVenture understand 👍

[@ronaldbell446]

See you passed boating beyond PoPPY after that very noisy boat Alan

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

I certainly did and what a noisy boat it was, cheers.

[@wattck]

Harmonics making the rattle appear at critical Rpm. Good Luck sorting it out. I wonder why so few women fish? One of Life's many mysteries I guess.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Dan, I sorted the rattle as soon as I got back, just had to add another layer of foam sealant. I actually wonder about the opposite, why do so many men fish, it's just not my thing!

[@wattck]

@@MyNarrowboatVenture Maybe because they're hooked? (Ouch!!) ^-)

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

@@wattck Or perhaps they don’t have the right catch at home!

[@kokomo9764]

I am curious why you do not have your cameras on charge all of the time?

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

I think you're suggesting that whilst filming the cameras should be charging. That's not possible with many cameras, as they cannot record whilst charging. The thought had crossed my mind but it can't be done with my cameras.

[@kokomo9764]

@@MyNarrowboatVenture OK, I understand.

[@hmarc417]

There the mystery of the missing gas bottles is now solved. Everyone go get them while there still hot. CCHHEERRS 22:25

[@hmarc417]

Rugby Boats.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

They're not missing though, as we know where they are! Thanks for watching, all the best.