NARROWBOAT | DANCING GIRLS on the towpath in OUR LIVE ABOARD LIFESTYLE | Episode 68

Hi Guys
Welcome to our latest episode in our WATERWAYS ADVENTURES in our TINY FLOATING HOME.
In this episode we have some great banter on board BORDER REIVER as Jac tries to have a quiet cruise but fails due to the technical wonders that are the ‘walkie talkies’. Michael sees some Spanish ladies trying the flamenco on the towpath, keep watching to see what happens!!!
We debate on the origins of a beautiful wooden boat, a DUNKIRK boat perhaps. We see come across men in the canal but thank fully they don’t look like they need rescuing and we cruise by the scene of a gruesome murder before we finally come to rest in the sunshine at GREAT HAYWOOD. We just never know what we will come across in our LIVE ABOARD LIFESTYLE.
We hope you enjoy a look at our ADVENTURING LIFESTYLE xx
Season 2 | Episode 68
We are Jackie & Michael and we travel the British waterways network on our 57ft narrowboat Border Reiver. Join us each week for our latest adventures as we explore the UK.
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[@mickymouse1232]

THUMBS UP AGAIN -- ON CHRISTMAS DAY -- 2023

[@cruisingontheborder]

Happy Christmas x

[@AnnetteCarolanFourie]

Some good folk along the canal cheering you guys on

[@cruisingontheborder]

Love that yes and dressed in style too 😁

[@donnarogers7732]

The Ladies! How fun!♥️

[@lilo7019]

Thank you very much for sharing wonderful gorges enjoyable video take care

[@cruisingontheborder]

Thank you! You too! Always a pleasure to hear from you and so pleased you enjoyed this little episode. Hope you liked the banter x

[@MaggieTremayne]

Your vlogs are delightful!

[@cruisingontheborder]

Glad you like them! Thank you Maggie, great to hear from you and fab to know we 'hit the spot' with our weekly videos xx

[@pilpelet100]

Thanks for this episode. I always enjoy your videos.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Thanks for watching! We're so pleased you enjoyed this one. There was lots a banter between us, just as we like it.

[@davidmilledge221]

Your a very good boat operator jackie a first class skipper 👍

[@cruisingontheborder]

Thank you David, it's the training I received from the Captain that helped me, he is very patient with me. Sometimes though I 'choose' not to follow his orders.... maybe I'll walk the plank for it!! Ha ha.

[@patmancrowley8509]

You got me laughing with the Willow Tree.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Ha ha Pat so pleased we made you smile. Love the comment. x

[@christineprice5463]

Wow! That was really narrow! Good job! I loved the video.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Thank you very much Christine xx So pleased you enjoyed this one.

[@christineprice5463]

You are so welcome.

[@pdxyadayada]

Nice banter, you guys!

[@cruisingontheborder]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. Lots more banter to come.

[@DB2hull]

Thanks for the great views!

[@cruisingontheborder]

Your'e very welcome, great to have you onboard x

[@JeanMorgan-y8v]

Lovely to see you in my part of the world. Walked the towpaths many times.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi, thanks so much for your comment, it means a lot to us that you take the time to message us. It's a lovely part of the world and the canal makes it even more special.

[@michaelshaw1662]

Jackie ! Im convinced you're doing a sponsored walk of the whole canal network and Michael and the boat are just support 😆. Brilliant video both, really enjoyable x

[@cruisingontheborder]

Maybe one day I will walk the whole network. What a great comment, you made me giggle when I read this. So pleased you enjoyed Michael, lots more walking coming up as we make our way further north on the network.

[@howardeastman311]

Very enjoyable. Thank you.

[@domwilcox8242]

Great vlog thank you. You certainly pass some beautiful properties on your journeys. Thanks for sharing and best of luck.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Thank Dom yes the houses are amazing. Have you watched some of our episodes on the Thames, those houses are incredible. So pleased you enjoyed this one. x

[@johnsharman76142]

Hi Guys, another great vlog, Those jagged edges of the canal bank were a little dangerous to say the least, Phew!! However, the Capt, saves the Ship! Weather with you looking great, we are still having rain here in Cheshire, Anyway Guys, as always take care and stay safe.😄😍x

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi John, so lovely to hear from you x The Captain always saves the ship... perfect through that narrow tunnel!! Sadly it's raining here to. Look after yourself to xx

[@rachelshonahague5718]

Dont let the captain bully you Jackie😉 he's only jealous of superior handling skills.😃xx

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi Rachel, no chance of that. Sadly Michael's boat handling skills are far superior to mine. He's a great Captain. Lovely to hear from you x

[@rachelshonahague5718]

@@cruisingontheborder your both very welcome. Have a safe and not many locks week you two xx

[@jerrybailey5797]

Great video Jackie and Micheal , l was wonder what would've happened if two boats met head on in the narrow part , who wouod be reversing first . 🤔.... Good Jo Jackie went on ahead 👍.... maniquins on the side dressed as flamenco, what ever next 😅😅.... Great fun 😀 👍

[@cruisingontheborder]

My thoughts exactly, it would off been dreadful to have to reverse. We might of had to pull the boats out by rope???? So pleased you enjoyed this weeks fun Jerry. We hope you are keeping well x

[@patriciabracken7546]

Hi Jackie and Michel . Been a follower .. ah lovely hear your're both Leeds fans . Now as I'm also a die hard Leeds supporter . Love your vlog even more.❤

[@cruisingontheborder]

Ah ah Patrica you just never know where you will meet a Leeds Utd fan do you. Thanks for your lovely comment and MOT x

[@presspound7358]

Grand weather. On this side of the pond we are having equally fine days. My problem is that I’m running a COVID fever. Chills , aches and pains. Never caught it in three and a half years. Go figure. 😂😂😂 Anyhoots….I appreciated the sunny weather and the even sunnier dispositions. Cheers 🥂 🇨🇦

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hello, great to hear from you. So sorry to hear you are running a COVID fever, you were so lucky not to get it in those 3 1/2 years. We hope you make a speedy recover now and that watching our little weekly waterways adventures helps your recovery. Sending our best wishes to Canada. x

[@EdSmith-wb6lx]

Jackie the scenery is great if you are in it. The captain is ok,, good vlog, the ladys get changed every so often so they are always worth a look. Watch you both all the time you are a great pair. I y like your chatter back and forth sounds like you are having a great time, Ed 40 S of Vegas

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi Ed, how is Vegas good we hope?? Lovely to hear from you and thank you for the compliment, our banter is very natural and just how we are with each other. Great fun. Each time we have been by 'the ladies' they have been different. Such fun!!!

[@johnbackhouse3742]

Great vlog, loved the old wooden boat. Very tricky narrow part of the canal, don't know how a single boater would manage it. Should definitely be a traffic light sytem, and signposting to warn you.

[@cruisingontheborder]

John, great comment and yes we have no idea how you would do it single handed. Reversing a boat out of that channel would be so tricky as well. Michael did a great job taking the boat through. Lovely to hear from you. Maybe we should make that recommendation to CRT!!

[@googleUser-xz1lr]

Hi Jackie & Michael Thanks for another great video, great to see the CRT out doing work along the canal All you hear about now is the lack of funding and the cuts the government are making, let's hope the CRT get their act together and start to fund the canals properly Take care Lots of love Jane & Martin.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Sounds great! We hope they do but sadly we think it's going in the other direction. So pleased you enjoyed this video Jane and Martin, wonderful to hear from you x

[@johnmullin1188]

Lol jaq you are no coffee wench you did a brill job being no 1 well done ✅ captain tin tin did a wonderful steering job through the tight stretch I bet there's been a lot of ⛵ with major scrapes on there ⛵ well done Michael it's about time we see some maintenance along what you pay for every year 👍 I had you Michael down as being brought up in Stockport or Cheshire but with you supporting Leeds maybe that's were your from remember the peacock? Anyway what a beautiful journey we have all had 🌹 sorry about the flower wrong colour for you captain lol🤓 all the best keep us followers happy John 😊

[@cruisingontheborder]

Ha ha John, great comment about the 'coffee wench' I loved that. We are both from Leeds, hence supporting Leeds, MOT!! Maybe our accent's give it away??? So pleased you are enjoying, keep watching lots more banter coming up. x

[@mishkawp8200]

Lovely episode. That narrow section was a tight squeeze!! Good job you’re both so good with the tiller 😁

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi Mishka great to hear from you and yes it was so so tight. x

[@lovelyskull3483]

The two of you are definitely having fun. I love it. Some tight squeezes there, yikes. Thank you for a fantastic video, as always.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Our pleasure! It's always a pleasure to hear from you and read your lovely comments. x

[@devon6482]

You looked so nice going under the Willow tree you should frame that ! :o)

[@cruisingontheborder]

Great idea!! Thank you for your lovely comment. Jac x

[@theubiquitusgastronaut8273]

Insteresting episode. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge 🌻

[@cruisingontheborder]

You are so very welcome and lovely to hear from you, we've missed you xx

[@theubiquitusgastronaut8273]

@@cruisingontheborder I have been recovering from a fully ruptured Archilles. I am in a happier place now 🙂

[@cruisingontheborder]

@theubiquitusgastronaut8273 ouch 😫 that sounds painful. So pleased to know you’re happier 😃😃 x

[@theubiquitusgastronaut8273]

@cruisingontheborder Thank you. The most expensive injury that scuppered our boating plans. Onwards and upwards now 🙂

[@sharoncampbell206]

Tight squeeze reminds me of a tiny bit of road that has a pass under a railroad with laid stone and a blind right hand curveboth directions, narrowing to about a car and half with a 5 mph speed limit.. Hard to negotiate listening for other vehicles and trying to figure what to do if one appears.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi Sharon yes it was so so tight. Lovely comment thank you .

[@juliedouglas2888]

Hi Michael and Jackie. Great to see you both agian on your adventures, and like many others say, you really do make me smile every week. All the very best to you both from Alcante.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi Julie, great to hear from you this week and you are so very very welcome. We are so pleased to know we make many people smile. Wishing you all the best on the Spanish coastline. One of our favourite places.xx

[@mikeforce5926]

Thank you.

[@desmondsouthwell3529]

Michael and Jackie, as soon as I open the next episode of your lovely boating, I start smiling. It's such a pleasure to follow you on your travels and enjoy your chats along the way. I've said it before, but I'll say it again. You are my favourite couple, among the many couples I like to watch, on the canals. Thank you so much. Carry on with the good life you have. Best wishes.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi Desmond, what a lovely amazing comment from you. It is a total pleasure to have you onboard and following our adventures. What you see is 'just us' and our sense of humour and banter. We are so pleased you are enjoying it all. Best wishes to you too xx

[@johnsharman76142]

Me too.🙂x

[@patmancrowley8509]

"Wee Willie Winkie running through the town, upstairs, downstairs in his night gown." I don't remember the rest but it sure can be interpreted as a perverted poem.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Even better comment Pat... we were just thank full we made it through without scratching the boat....

[@pamelamckenzie2685]

I love you two you lovely souls and I love your videos if and when I find my Mr. Magic I will look at having a boat with my pets and my Mr. Magic. Love and Blessings are sent your way.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Best of luck! We hope you find your Mr Magic too.... x Thanks for the great comment Pamela.

[@peterrice9800]

That narrow section was originally Armitage tunnel which if I remember correctly had no towpath and so was wider. The towpath was added when the tunnel was opened out thus restricting the width. I went through the tunnel when steering a working boat in the 1960s.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi Pete. That’s so interesting. It does have the feel of a tunnel in a previous life. Not sure that the addition of the towpath (which is quite wide) worked really. I’ll bet there’s a lot of boat paint on those rocks! Thanks for your interesting comment. 👍❤️

[@peterrice9800]

@@cruisingontheborder you are welcome no problem. Also the lady that was murdered and pushed in the canal was in fact a lady who required transport to London from I think the Stoke area and hitched a ride on a working boat with two men on board who tried to be over friendly having imbibed too much and when she rejected their advances they killed her and dumped her over board.

[@cruisingontheborder]

That’s a dreadful story so sad 😞 thanks for sharing with us 💕

[@karenthomas5886]

Really enjoy your videos. I always wonder if people travelling around on the canal have houses too, or literally just the boat and that is their life. I often think I’d like to sell up and live a very less complicated life on a boat, but would worry about getting back on the property market in years to come xx

[@cruisingontheborder]

Good question Karen, yes many do only have their boat, it's a simple ways of life you are just worried about the essentials, water, where to moor, enjoying life and quite a bit of logistical planning. But we love it!! The thing is narrowboats are so sort after they are holding their price so it's not a bad investment and you get to see some great places. Lovely to hear from you, keep watching lots more fun and banter to come.J&M x

[@thefurrybastard1964]

Glad you got through that tight squeeze ok!

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hmm it was very tight, not sure the Batmobile would make it through there!!

[@thefurrybastard1964]

@@cruisingontheborderThe 1989 Batmobile would have.

[@Elaine-nn4ep]

Were those actually rhododendron blooming in October? Gorgeous! Your boat is quite goodlooking!

[@cruisingontheborder]

Ha ha Elaine this footage was recorded earlier in the year. We record footage every day and have so much content that it gives us the opportunity to show our subscribers the beautiful countryside from late spring and early summer when the leaves are turning autumnal now. Hope you enjoy our waterways fun. It's lovely to hear from you. xx

[@dianeewoldt3035]

Beautiful sunrise!

[@cruisingontheborder]

Yes it was! Thanks for taking the time to comment, it means a lot to us. x

[@davidhall4079]

Never a dull moment on canal for you two. Love your vlogs to bits keep up the great work 👍 🎉❤

[@cruisingontheborder]

Thanks so much 😊 David. Every day is a real adventure with so much fun along the way. x

[@davidmilledge221]

That is a very beautiful wooden boat a floating work off art 👌be alot off work keeping the outside maintenance up to scratch every year looking beautiful a big credit to her owner ❤💯👍

[@cruisingontheborder]

It sure is David, must take so much work. Not sure there are many of them still around. We originally thought it was a Dunkirk boat but after some research we found out where they were built. Incredible. x

[@gazmalks8918]

Very well navigated through that narrow bit of the canal my nerves would have been shot 😩 black paint to the ready !!😁😁 great video as always 😊

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi Gaz boy yes it was so so tight. Michael did an amazing job, no repainting necessary on this occasion!! Lovely to hear from you and thanks for your kind comment. J&M x

[@scottgordon1781]

Villans all over

[@cruisingontheborder]

Great comment thanks Scott.

[@rickonnye2001]

You are both excellent drivers 😊lovely video 😊thank you

[@cruisingontheborder]

Thank you! 😃 Rick so pleased you enjoyed this video.

[@rachaelfratczak1846]

Hi, I'm new to your vlogs and they're very interesting. Love seeing the houses and gardens from the canal side. You show lovely scenery and what the water is like. Really enjoying watching! 🙂

[@cruisingontheborder]

Thanks for subbing Rachael! So lovely to hear from you and great to have you onboard our cheeky waterways adventures. Yes seeing places from the waterways give such a different view on towns and cities. Until next week take care xx

[@Roy66Nott]

You two make our weekend, we would love to do the same but it's difficult without a boat.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi there we are so pleased to bring joy to your weekend. Maybe one day you'll get a little boat??

[@mikeforce5926]

Great video guys. I once was a coffee boy for my mom. She passed in 2022 after a long sickness. I use to joke with her about being her coffee boy. It was just a joke we shared. Now I am no ones coffee boy and i do miss that. I never drank coffee myself I drink sodas I have been for years.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi Mike. Thank you so much for taking the time to drop us a comment. We both send you our condolences for your loss. I'm sure your Mom is looking down on you with fondness and love and 'smiling' about your coffee joke. We hope you continue to enjoy our videos and they make you smile. xx

[@darlene9154]

Do you live full time on the boat? The sound of the birds are so nice.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi Darlene, yes we do and isn't the bird song incredible. We love that and the amazing fresh air and sense of freedom boat life brings us. x

[@RB-yq7qv]

😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@cruisingontheborder]

Thanks for all the smiley faces x

[@susanpgi1579]

Interesting vlog, as usual. I “demand” you do the Huddersfield Narrow and Standedge Tunnel. Then you can see canals tighter than the one you’ve just driven through. I don’t know why people are against it but we thought it was the best choice, ever. We did it during the hot weather in June and it took us no less than four weeks for an approximately 6 day trip because of no water. It’s underrated, beautiful and we were quite happy to be stuck here and there for a few days. Everywhere we moored was brilliant and never once had a sniff of trouble anywhere. Enjoy cruising.

[@cruisingontheborder]

Ha ha Susan, we don't normally get demand and this one is a particular challenge and BORDER REIVER is a little too tall to get through the tunnel. We measured and the Cratch at the front makes us too tall sadly. We also heard from other boaters just how tight it is... scary I would have to close my eyes all the way through. Jac x Eeek sounds like you had a really challenge doing it too!!

[@thetravelingridgways]

Hi guys, love the content, my wife and I are also full time boaters, mainly mooring around Castleford, I think I saw your boat last week moored at Woodlesford lock? We have a Widebeam, what is your opinion on those? I'm able to binge watch your videos atm as I slipped on the canal bank on Sunday and snapped my quad tendon, just waiting for the op date, so all I can do is watch KZbin atm lol keep up the great work

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hello there, wow we hope you make a speedy recovery and that our little waterways adventures keep you occupied with a smile on your face. Thanks for the lovely comment, didn't realise we were neighbours, you can see how far we have travelled on the network since this episode. We have so much wonderful content from our journey north.... it's a pleasure to be able to share it with all our subscribers. Widebeams' are amazing we are always stunned with the amount of space, how long have you had her?? Take care and get well soon xx

[@mickclark427]

Hello Jackie and Michael mick from Hull really enjoyed this episode hope you are both well I'm ok down just had my last knee operation last Wednesday night and I will look forward to your next episode xx 😊😊

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi Mick. Hopefully your on the mend after your knee op. Must be difficult to get around? At least you can watch our latest offering! Hopefully our ‘bants’ give you a laugh! We might be bringing the boat to Goole in the near future so if you are mobile again maybe you could nip over to say hi. Take care Mick. 👍❤️

[@mickclark427]

Thank you so much Jackie for that I really do appreciate that and yes maybe if I am OK and I get a Chance to see you both at Goole I will come and say hello xx☺️☺️

[@cruisingontheborder]

Perfect 👍 we’ll keep in touch and let you know 💕

[@andrewthomasfinney752]

Why don't they have a traffic light system like there is at Harecastle Tunnel?

[@cruisingontheborder]

Yes it would be a great idea if they did. Sadly it all comes down to money. Thanks for taking the time to drop us a comment.

[@mgtfbluestreak3956]

I think a traffic light system would be a failure because people jump red lights on the road so why should the canal be any different…you could meet a marinised pushbike ❤

[@andrewthomasfinney752]

@@mgtfbluestreak3956 ...Or, a triathlete?

[@keithanderson7419]

Leeds? Villa? You guys forget the ultra best clubs in England and even the current top club in the Premiership, they've only half the titles of the real club. Thank you Sir Alex, no wonder you got a knighthood, can't see Pop coca cola getting one. Cmon you reds

[@cruisingontheborder]

Hi Keith.. probs best we don’t venture into the Leeds v Man U rivalry I guess 😂😂

[@keithanderson7419]

@@cruisingontheborder oh boy that was many, many, many years ago. I was a teenager then, Billy Bremner was the one we didn't like ... boy I loved the 60s for many this and to be honest it was music, Beatles and the other psychedelic wondrous stuff coming from chemicals .... gosh all so long ago but so remembered. Thanks for bringing it to the front my friend, wasn't it awesome. Sadly I never got to the massive one in the States but I did get to the regroup in 85 and Phil doing a slot both sides of the Atlantic and of course Mick and David ultra famous duet.... awesome times, makes my heart cry so much.

[@thefurrybastard1964]

Wait, you're *_Leeds Fans?_* *_That's it!_* *_Unsubscribed!_* 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cruisingontheborder]

Ouch that hurt... ha ha . We won't ask about your team!! Hopefully you love the game as much as we both do? Great comment Batman!