Narrow Boat Holiday Day 1

[@colintowndrow7953]

I have obviously come late to the party, can't believe I haven't stumbled across this before. A thoroughly captivating and enjoyable video. Just like when reading a great book, I think I'll stay up late for another chapter. Thank you.

[@papabeepbeep2727]

We spent a week on a narrow boat holiday when I was a lad in the 1960s. I now live in the U.S. and this brought back some fond memories. Thank you.

[@KeithGordon]

What a gem, a beautifully told story, well shot and well told! A definite subscription. Thank you

[@jimhawkinswalkstheuk]

Thank you for your king thoughts, Keith.I am pleased that you obviously enjoyed it so much. The are more episodes telling the full story.Kind Regards, Jim

[@jimhawkinswalkstheuk]

Hello Keith, sorry I have been so long replying to your very kind thoughts. I am very pleased you enjoyed our our narrow boat holiday adventure. May I recommend you watch Our Big Adventure Parts 1,2 & 3. I am sure you find it worth a watch. Kind Regards to you, Jim

[@neilmurfet3392]

Not sure if you are still on KZbin but we have just watched your holiday and thoroughly enjoyed. We live near Skipton so your visit there was interesting. May we ask how is Harry? He was amazing....All the best, Tricia and Neil....

[@jimhawkinswalkstheuk]

Hello Neil, Firstly THANK you for writing. Yes, I am still on KZbin. You might be sad to learn that Trish and I split up in 2018, but pleased to know that Harry celebrated his 99th birthday earlier this month. I am now living in Derbyshire. Now 75. but fit and well. You might be interested to know that I walked the coast path on England, Wales and Scotland soon after Trish and I split. All 390 days of the walk were videoed by me. You might like the full adventure covering 5,000 miles ( on KZbin. All the best to you both, Kind Regards. Jim

[@qmmo]

So heart warming for a lovely long lady to take her Dad & Grandad on a gorgeous canal holiday . . . . . ;)

[@qmmo]

lovely young lady - not long!

[@Simon-rx7sv]

HI Jim, I have watching the whole series and found it very enjoyable and relaxing, I googled Harry to see what he was up to and was sad to see he has passed away, I read a lot about the work he done for St. Andrews and other charity work on hes obituary on the St. Andrews webpage, thank you and Trisha for sharing your videos and I would like to send Trisha my sincerest condolences on the loss of he father, Best wishes to you all. Simon

[@leer798]

Very sad to read that about Harry :(

[@paulmiller4316]

A Digestive over here please Trish. What a lovely video, perfect on a nice quite Sunday morning. Excellent narration, well done to the 3 of you.

[@jimhawkinswalkstheuk]

Hi Paul, Thank you for your warm and enthusiastic responses to the first day of our narrow boat holiday. I hope you enjoy the next six days of our adventure. Please may I ask you to subscribe to my channel which will give you access to other adventure films we have made over recent years, in particular Our Big Adventure Parts, 1,2,& 3, which is about Trish crossing the Atlantic in a small boat with 3 friends. Once again, thank you for your kind thoughts. Kind Regards, Jim

[@paulmiller4316]

Hello Jim, subscribed as requested :-)

[@52memor]

Thank you so much for sharing this with me. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Please pass my kind regards to your Harry.

[@jimhawkinswalkstheuk]

Hi 52memor. Thank you for your kind thoughts. Harry reads all the comments . So thanks again. I have a new adventure film that starts on 12th April. I am walking on coastal paths around the UK. You will find it on youtube. Once agin, thank you

[@areguapiri]

My goodness, this is such a pleasant viewing experience. Even better to watch if you have a relaxing day of free time.

[@stevenandros4586]

Acoustic Alchemy! My absolute favorite! Excellent choice in background music.

[@jimhawkinswalkstheuk]

Thank You Steve. I too am a big fan. You must watch Acoustic Alchemy live at St. Lucia if you haven't already. Kind Regards, Jim

[@Oscarsadventures]

An apsolutely amazing video. It's brilliant and I thank you sincerely for the video. Thanks

[@jimhawkinswalkstheuk]

HI Ozzy, thank you for your kind comments, I am delighted that you enjoyed our holiday so much. Kind Regards, Jim & Trish

[@robertbaxter4021]

We hired sorrel from this hire company back in the year 2000. It was a good holiday. I remember there were a lot of swing bridges. The edges of the canal were very shallow and if you weren't careful you could get grounded. Also it rained most of the time.

[@jimhawkinswalkstheuk]

Hi Robert, I was impressed with the hire company. The boat was perfect in every way. I would recommend Pennine Cruisers to anyone. We were more fortunate than you in that the weather was good through our week hire, especially being September. We grounded on the odd occasion, like you say it was shallow in places on the edges. Kind Regards to you, Jim

[@numberplateguy8511]

Great video Very enjoyable to watch going at a much slower pace than the cars etc a relaxed pace of life

[@jimhawkinswalkstheuk]

Thank you numberplate man. I am pleased that you enjoyed day 1. May I ask did you watch any of the other days ? I can recommend them to you

[@numberplateguy8511]

jim hawkins not yet but will do in the coming weeks

[@52memor]

I've just seen 2 dislikes !!!!!! obviously "Trolls." how could anyone not like this ???? Keep up the good work. Great vid

[@jimhawkinswalkstheuk]

Hi 52memor, Can't please everybody. Thank you for your support and enthusiasm. Kind Regards, Jim

[@thewebtutorguy]

Thank you for sharing your holiday; a great video.

[@jimhawkinswalkstheuk]

Hello Mike, thank you for your kind comments, I am delighted that you enjoyed our holiday. Kind Regards, Jim, Trish & Harry

[@steveellis9004]

Very enjoyable video.

[@sunnycampers4249]

Simply lovely, thank you for sharing

[@jimhawkinswalkstheuk]

Thank you very much for your kindness. I am very pleased you enjoyed it. May I ask, did you watch all of the episodes ???

[@000hahh]

Hireboaters back in the 60's 70's were almost entirely responsible for the interest in the network today. Without them and their revenue the canals would be long since forgotten!

[@leer798]

The ‘live aboards’ forget this.

[@sheilaknight5370]

Very interesting and professional . Thank you !

[@jimhawkinswalkstheuk]

Hello Sheila, thank you for your kind thoughts. May I ask, did you watch all 7 days of the film ??

[@sheilaknight5370]

No , not yet , getting there !!

[@Merseysiderful]

Very enjoyable to watch and thanks for uploading. Great to see Harry enjoying the trip and am amazed how active he is. Incredible as he is in his nineties !

[@jimhawkinswalkstheuk]

HI Mersey Merlin, thank you for your kind comments. I am delighted that you watched our film and enjoyed it so much. Harry is a fantastic guy.He is a retired GP, very knowledgeable, intelligent and with a great sense of humour. This morning Trish and I are taking him for a ride to one of his favourite places, Louth in Lincolnshire, where he buys his Lincolnshire sausages. Harry is very good preparing his own dishes in the kitchen. Once again, thank you. Kind Regards, Jim

[@furryhenry]

Very interesting, thanks for sharing.

[@jimhawkinswalkstheuk]

Thank you Fred, glad you enjoyed it. Kind Regards to You

[@davidbernard7256]

Great video! shame we dont have boats like this in australia!

[@ladybearbaiter]

a dream come true..............

[@martinheslip376]

Watching again......

[@jimhawkinswalkstheuk]

Thank you Martin. Instead of walking West Scotland which I have postponed until 2021, I am walking the Leeds & Liverpool canal instead. from mid July. Will bring some great memories. Harry and Trish are doing well. Kind Regards, Jim

[@martinheslip376]

@@jimhawkinswalkstheuk Great take care.....look forward to seeing the videos......

[@colinbelcher9320]

I'd butter trishers muffins

[@jimhawkinswalkstheuk]

Hi Colin, I am sure Trish would agree to that. Thank you for your comment and humour, glad you obviously enjoyed it. Kind Regards to you, and may I wish you a Happy New Year. Kind Regards, Jim

[@areguapiri]

Too funny!

[@frankcurley]

Sorry, who is Jimmy Hendricks....just kidding!

[@joncoe9046]

Nice....but VERY side tracked. Wanted to see your narrowboat holiday not a life story.

[@jimhawkinswalkstheuk]

You are entitled to your opinion Joe. Thank you

[@jimhawkinswalkstheuk]

Hi Jon, watch Day 1 to Day 7 and see if you feel the same. I am sure you will enjoy it, Kind Regards, Jim

[@paulberesford9360]

If it's a video about a narrowboat, holiday, then why spend the first 13 minutes just bragging about your other holidays which have no relevance?

[@jimhawkinswalkstheuk]

Hello Paul, This is our holiday which we shared with you. If you don't it I don't mind and I don't care. Out of 22,000 views, I have had two miserable people like you complain. I won't lose any sleep over that.

[@swamprat69er]

Nice holiday. Shame on you teasing Her Majesties' swans. lol

[@170166]

What a great watch - thanks very much for sharing.