NARROWBOAT Living - CHASED along the towpath … Does he want US?! Ep90

In this week’s vlog, we cruise our NARROWBOAT floating home from Crick Wharf at bridge 12, through to just before the Braunston Tunnel! The tunnel is so wet, my camera gets soaked! We see how a butty boat is taken through locks without an engine and we work the Watford Locks on our own, without the volunteer lockies!! We get diesel and a pumpout at a lovely marina, then try to carry on up to Norton Junction ….. however, watch, to find out why we end up going back the way we came! After a ‘noisy’ night, we wind the boat and cruise back past the marina and turn right at Norton Junction. Martin starts to prepare for his nemesis Braunston Tunnel and takes a quick look break. On his way back to the helm, Martin notices someone running …. is he after us? Keep watching to find out!
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[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

If you enjoy our videos and would like to support our channel, you can buy us a coffee here, just click on the link, bmc.link/JulieandMartin Thank you so much, it means a lot to us ❤️

[@markjones1337]

Please, stop using the word "literally", it's incredibly annoying and makes you sound like a 2010 teenager.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

⁠@@markjones1337Thanks for your feedback Mark, I didn’t realise I did that on our videos, or that it could be annoying. I used to get ribbed at work that I always said literally, it’s one of those words, I’ll try and be more aware of it. However, being compared to a 2010 teenager, I’ll take that as a compliment lol 😜 Thanks Mark xx

[@user-yy7ho4uc9b]

Great reply, numbers never mattered to me and living as you are, you both probably feel like you're 24!@@JulieandMartinonRIB

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

@@user-yy7ho4uc9b aww thank you Janice! xx

[@michealpercy1741]

I'm deeply honoured to share your channel, even running after you in wellies!!!!!

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Michael, we were blown away that you ran up to see us! Thank you so much! xx

[@chrispassmore4461]

Great running

[@onedaymoreaboard]

You’re one dedicated viewer Mike! And very speedy in your wellies 😂😊

[@landbk5015]

​@@onedaymoreaboardI thought you were going to say 'running in his speedos and wellies'. What a sight that would have been. Perhaps that could be his next challenge. 😅😅 Barry

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

@@landbk5015😂😂😂

[@GB-bm9fe]

Just to let you know that I enjoy your conversational style of commentary and coupled with your very engaging voice means that I could listen to you all day. The quality of the editing and choice of camera angles makes for a perfect match with the audio. I watch a lot of canal related videos and have never seen better. Thanks for posting.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Wow! What a lovely comment, such great compliments! Really makes it all worthwhile, thank you so much! xx

[@BurfordBoy57]

The SRN-4 hovercraft which operated on the Dover to Calais and Boulogne crossing an the Pegwell Bay to France had a design life of ten years but were kept going long beyond that thanks to the dedication of the engineering staff. Long after the marine Proteus engines became obsolete, the company was buying anything which used that engine for spare parts. The former hovercraft terminal at Pegwell Bay became a breaker’s yard after Hoverlloyd and Seaspeed merged to form Hoverspeed.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Oh wow, great info, thank you! xx

[@j.a4982]

Yes me and my husband will be doing the same thing living on our river cruiser in 2 year's time as we are Refurbishing it to go self- Sufficient, Because we too can't afford to live in a house anymore 👍And we too love travelling ❤️ 💙

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Oh wow, so excited for you, you will love it, bet you can’t wait! Good luck on the refurbishment, and hopefully see you out on the water one day! Thank you! xx

[@bethanyperry5337]

Excellent story telling style ! Very brave to tackle staircase locks without the lock keepers. I bet this wasn’t your first time !

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Bethany, those volunteer lockies really needed a break, so we didn’t mind, like you say we had done them before 😃 Thank you so much for your kind words Bethany xx

[@michealpercy1741]

I meant to add it was a pleasure to meet you both..... hopefully at Crick. Regards Mike.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

We loved meeting you too, hope we get to see you and Alison at Crick! xx

[@alisonsimpson616]

Hi Julie and Martin, thank you for taking such a lovely shot of Sarah Kay, she is beautiful outside and in!!! Mike cannot run as he suffers with his calf muscles!!!! He has been waiting to see if he will become an Internet sensation 😂. We love watching you both every week. Mike is currently at Yelvertoft needless to say we will not be going in for diesel. Take care both, I hope to meet you on our travels kind regards Alison and Mike Narrowboat Sarah Kay ❤❤❤

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Alison, your Sarah Kay is beautiful, Martin absolutely loves Steve Hudson boats and yours is stunning! 🤩 We were chuffed that he ran and caught us up to say hello, even more so now knowing he has bad calves! It was lovely to meet Mike, hope we get to meet you too Alison, perhaps Crick! Thank you! xx

[@alisonsimpson616]

@@JulieandMartinonRIB we love her, being on the canal system is so relaxing, especially for me as I still have to work!!!! Just deing away for a long weekend is refreshing as we get to be in different places with different views. Am looking forward to Crick, hope to see you both there. Kind regards Alison and Mike Narrowboat Sarah kay ❤️ 😊 💕

[@stewartscales1564]

Hey guys another great vlog and a wet one too. Julie's strap on it's like a carry on film...anyway you two take care of each other and I'll see you on the next one 😂😂😮😮😊😊😅

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Stewart! I must admit when I was editing this I did chuckle 🤣 Thanks Stewart! xx

[@FIL357]

Caught up at ep. 90, missed the rest! 🫢🤨 will backtrack. Very much enjoyed your video. Thank you. Phil, Suffolk.👍😁🇬🇧

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Aww thank you Phil, lovely to have you onboard! xx

[@nickevans1698]

Could you please explain the bit about the “Strap on” I’ve just picked my wife off the floor from fits of Laughter. 🤣🤣🤣I’m saying nothing, Martin over to you.🤣🤣😎

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hahahaha 😂🤣 That made us proper laugh out loud, Martin nearly spat his drink out! 😝 I was only referring to my windlass strap! So glad I gave you both a giggle 🤭 Thank you so much Nick! xx

[@nickevans1698]

@@JulieandMartinonRIB it’s one of those evenings when you get the giggles lol🤣🤣😎👍🏼

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

@@nickevans1698 lol, know that feeling 😂😂😂🤣 xx

[@OH2023-cj9if]

I nearly fainted too!!!

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

@@OH2023-cj9if 😂😂🤣 xx

[@kbc1883]

That was cool that Mike chased you down. Really sweet!

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

It really was wasn’t it, such a lovely man too! Thanks! xx

[@edwardtc8129]

Another brilliant video Julie and Martin, you have one of the best channels on KZbin and always love watching you

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Aww Edward, that’s such a lovely thing to say, we’re so glad you’re enjoying our videos! Thank you! xx

[@angiedodd3016]

Don't forget some people have to live on a marina because their health niggles force it . Sometimes they are on their own or new to the life . Once you get to a certain age the locks may prove too great a challenge. But it's a nice community on a lock and travelling days out may need to be by car . I love your videos xx

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Angie, yes of course, you’ll remember us saying in a previous video, that when the time comes that we are unable to work the locks and swing bridges, that we will look for a garden mooring, or a marina mooring, as we just love living on the water! We also really enjoyed our time in the marina and have many friends still there. For the time being though, we are enjoying roaming around the waterways and seeing new places, views and people! Thank you so much Angie! xx

[@onedaymoreaboard]

What a fab vlog, but the best bit had to be Mike running in his wellies! That’s a dedicated viewer for you ❤

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hiya! Yes, Mike really made our day chasing us to catch up and say hi, we were blown away! What a lovely man! 🥰 Hope to see you soon! xx

[@DanOpdal]

Another wonderful trip down the canal! Thank you for taking me along. Cheers!

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

You’re welcome Dan, thank you so much! xx

[@DanOpdal]

@@JulieandMartinonRIB You're very welcome!

[@law7897]

Thanks Julie and Martin. You’re both so lovely when you meet subscribers on your travels. Lovely relaxing vlog. Thanks xx

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Thank you so much, such lovely words! We truly love meeting viewers of our little channel, it really makes our day! xx

[@user-pq1zb7gt2x]

Thank you for another great video Julie and Martin. Your cabin looks really cosy and welcoming. Poor Martin getting a soggy bottom bless him. I agree with you Julie that cottage looks absolutely beautiful i wish i lived there, watching the activity on the canal and all the wild life. Take care xx

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Joan! Lol re Martin’s soggy bottom 😂 Thank you for the lovely compliment on our cabin! That cottage is so beautiful, petite and so so pretty, can yo7 imagine sitting out 8n summer watching the canal and boats go by, we love it! Thanks Joan! xx

[@neildaly6787]

Thanks for another gorgeous video Julie and Martin. When I saw Mike Percy running along the towpath in his wellies I was reminded of Cliff Young, the 61 year-old winner of the 6-day Australian ultramarathon, who used to train, and start his race, in gumboots!

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Neil, what lovely comments! Yes, we were blown away that Mike ran after us, and in wellies too! Wow, fancy running a race in gumboots! Thank you Neil! xx

[@charleslanphier8094]

Idk anything about narrow boats here in the US but this looks like paradise to me

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Oh Charles, we do love it, living on the water, being close to nature. Thank you! xx

[@EdSmith-wb6lx]

Thank you guys i love to follow you around and see the resect you show to each other i will not comment on the strap on .i will be a gentleman and just smile. Mike was a suprise running along after you in his whellies just shows you have a great channel. Stay safe and well catch you next vlog. Ed 40 S of Vegas

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Aww thank you Ed and lol re the strap on 😜 it was so lovely that Mike ran all that way to say hi, we were chuffed! Thanks Ed! xx

[@donnaheule5275]

Wonderful vlog! The view looking through bridge 11 towards Crick tunnel and coming out of the tunnel looking at bridge 10 was so beautiful, they would make a nice painting. Have a good week. 😃

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Donna, this area is so beautiful, I love that approach to the tunnel and always love it when we exit tunnels, to see the new landscape the other side. Thank you so much! xx

[@theubiquitusgastronaut8273]

Another packed informative vid. Thank you. The pump and and fuel charges mentioned in a previous video were disgraceful glad you found a realist 🎉

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Nick & Debbie, yes, we’re glad we passed the other one by and used the next marina, they were lovely. Thank you! xx

[@naughtystudios]

I agree with that bloke Mike. Love seeing you two chatting on the back enjoying the journey together. It’s Clear to see the Love you have for each other and we love that ❤️

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Aww thanks Ricafella, it was so nice that Mike ran up to see us! We do enjoy chatting at the back of the boat, and we usually end up giggling lol 😝 Thanks matey! xx

[@naughtystudios]

@@JulieandMartinonRIB You always make us laugh. When you’ve got each other you don’t need loads of money. Just being together and waking up to different views each day is worth its weight in Gold. Keep Smiling ❤️

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

@@naughtystudios absolutely! xx

[@Steve9357]

I Really Really Enjoyed this volg. It was so relaxing almost like i was sitting on top of your boat listening to you both.Let's not forget the amazing scenery. And Mr Percy, That was an amazing run in wellies!

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Steve! Aww that’s lovely, so pleased it makes you feel like that, it’s exactly what we aim for, to take you all along with us. Thank you so much for your kind words! And yes, Mike did well in those wellies, it was so lovely for him to catch up with us! Thanks Steve! xx

[@mishkawp8200]

Lovely video. Honestly that tunnel is ridiculously wet - it must make the boat dirty too since I can’t imagine it’s all clean drips! How lovely to meet your subscriber. What a lovely man. Have a great week xx

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Mishka! Crick tunnel is renowned for being very drippy, but as we’ve had so much rain recently, it was as you said ridiculously wet lol! And the water is freezing in there! It was so lovely of Mike to run and catch us up, so nice to meet him! Take care! xx

[@syrenadurager]

beautiful peaceful life. Thank you for sharing.😊

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Thank you so much, you’re very welcome! xx

[@MermaidGirl]

What a lovely & delightful couple you are. Nice vlog.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Aww thank you, that’s a lovely thing to say! So pleased you enjoyed the vlog too! Thank you! xx

[@annwagner5779]

Another lovely video! I love your ant, as well as the Spitfire. Stay dry and safe as you go!

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Aww thank you Ann, we will, hope you take care too! xx

[@gingerbob]

Strap on 🤭 fancy showing everyone 😂 nice Hudson l, im sure Martin liked that one 😊 great to see you chatting at the blunt end ❤ stay safe ❤

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Lil, I know, fancy me calling it a strap on 😜 That Steve Hudson looked beautiful and it was so nice that the owner ran up to meet us! Can’t wait to see you soon! xx ❤️

[@davidcragg2550]

What a great video as always the the sun set's look look lovely glad the man new you lol 😊take care both of you x

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi David, thank you, it was lovely to meet Michael. Glad you liked this one! xx

[@landbk5015]

Hi, Just stumbled across your channel and absolutely loved it. It brought back so many lovely memories of our narrow boat holidays. I have subscribed and rung the bell, so looking forward to watching more. Keep safe. Barry from Essex

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Barry, thank you so much, it’s lovely to have you along with us! xx

[@tessapetters3936]

what a lovely vlog. Thank you both.x

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Aww thank you for a lovely comment! xx

[@joycedellinger2528]

Just found your video and enjoyed it! Hello from USA, Washington State. I also watch One Day More Abroad with Pete and Caroline. I can't get over how beautiful the English countryside is, and the toads made me laugh with their antics! You've got another subscriber!

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Joyce, it’s lovely to have you onboard! Thank you so much! Yes, the countryside is beautiful isn’t it, we love waking up to different views every few days! Thanks Joyce! xx

[@chrisilogan8059]

Sound of the birds heavenly

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

It’s so lovely to hear isn’t it! Thanks Chris! xx

[@jacquelineryde7339]

Lovely vlog as always, how sweet was that man running after you bless him ❤

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Wasn’t it lovely, we initially worried that we had upset him somehow, but what a lovely man! Hope you and Mark are both ok, bet you’re getting so excited now! xx

[@margaretfiggs2606]

Love this video and the China cabinet for all spices. Great idea Janice. 😊

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Thank you Margaret! xx

[@DaveLee-jo6ip]

Hi boss lovely to see you again another call video love you both so much Dave 💋💝

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Dave, thank you so much, so pleased you enjoyed it! xx

[@keithburgess-zf3vl]

Great vlog I've just found your channel on you tube , what a amazing channel to watch look forward to watching your other vlogs

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Keith, aww that’s a nice thing to say! It’s lovely to have you onboard! Thank you! xx

[@maryzylema9699]

What a gorgeous houseboat ! That would be a fun way to travel . Those tunnels seem a bit scary . At least the long one .Could you imagine a creepy water monster or some scary in the middle? 😮 It does look like something I would like to do for a week .😊😍

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hahaha 😝 Creepy monsters lol 😂 Ooh you’ll have to hire one for a week, but be warned…. you’ll be hooked if you do, you’ll love it! Thanks Mary! xx

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Lovely cruise as always. Love the banter. Best wishes.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Aww thanks Trevor, hope you’re keeping well xx

[@seachelle222]

Perfect duck weather! ❤

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Yes, lol, most days it seems 😂 Thank you! xx

[@user-gc1rc1po3c]

Thank you both again for a great vlog love watching you ❤

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Aww thank you Beverley, so glad you enjoyed it, we love seeing your comments each week too, thank you! xx

[@dragnfli520]

Another lovely vlog!

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Aww thank you so much! xx

[@shahannagrey8427]

You need a little umbrella to keep the ‘drips’ off you and your phone. Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 I’ve just joined you on your adventures 😊

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Yes, I think I do, you’re right! Thank you, and so lovely to have you onboard! xx

[@colinturner4158]

Another informative excellent video thank you both

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Thank you Colin, so pleased you enjoyed it! xx

[@garyevans8116]

A really nice view in to your life.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Thank you Gary, so happy you enjoyed it! xx

[@beverleyshaw7210]

Just watching you this vlog on tele now. April 19. Sometimes Alan from my narrowboat adventures does the Watford locks.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Beverley, yes we did look out for Alan, he’s one of our friends, but unfortunately he wasn’t on duty that day. Thank you so much Beverley! xx

[@deballen6147]

Great vlog guys. We are looking at purchasing a Steve Hudson boat love them especially with a Gardner in 🎉🎉

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Oh wow! Lucky you, you’ll have to keep us posted! Hopefully we’ll see you out on the cut soon! Thanks Debbie! xx

[@ericpeacock1479]

Enjoyed every minute of your video thank you.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Eric, thank you so much, so pleased you liked it! xx

[@karenjaques3937]

Your flog is lovely. ❤ you guys. Best wishes from Arizona 🇺🇸 across the pond.😊

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Thank you so much Karen, so lovely to have you with us! xx

[@sue2593]

Yes, I agree we had a bad experience with Yelverton Marina on the telephone.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Sue, yes, his telephone manner isn’t the best is it! Thanks Sue! xx

[@dn744]

Looks absolutely awesome 👌 😊

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Aww thank you so much! xx

[@kneaded9798]

Your channel is so popular they chase you down!

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

😝Haha, we were really chuffed that he ran up just to say hi, it was lovely! Thank you! xx

[@malcolmmcgrath9344]

What a great life you have!

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Malcolm, we do love this life, apart from the canals themselves, the views and the ever changing landscapes, we’ve met some wonderful people too and have so many friends on the water. Thanks Malcolm! xx

[@davidwoodham1307]

Hi there guys wont a great way to travel around England Thank for sharing your great video guys

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi David, it really is, we love it and are so glad we did it! Thanks David xx

[@CarolWhite-il7ki]

Martin has such a cheeky smile.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Aww he said thank you! He’s certainly a cheeky chappie lol. Thank you so much! xx

[@kenwebster5053]

Ah Watford, coincidentially my Great Great Grandfather Charles Mayes CE emigrated from Watford to Australia in 1849, so it's nice to see some of the old country he came from. "CE" stands for Civi Engineer BTW. He worked for Stephenson's Railways before emegrating.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Oh wow Jen, I bet you have some wonderful stories from his time. As you know, the railways took over from the canals for delivering goods much faster, you’ll notice that the railways often run alongside, or near to the canals. So pleased you are enjoying our videos, lovely to have you along! Thank you Ken xx

[@Dawn-su3wc]

The marina were fab last year when we had a problem with our rudder. Very sadly, it’s too shallow for our deep boat, as we loved it there.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Dawn, yes they are a lovely marina, so helpful and welcoming, that’s a shame you couldn’t stay there. Thank you! xx

[@Dawn-su3wc]

Unfortunately they suffer a lot with fluctuating water levels because of the Buckby and Braunston locks.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

@@Dawn-su3wc oh yes of course, didn’t think of that! xx

[@stephanieplatt6138]

Wonderful

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Aww thank you Stephanie, he really made our day! xx

[@rogerr1296]

Ok, I've asked about the Spitfire but, what is up with the black ant on top of the boat? lol. Just a couple of side thoughts.... I love the inside of your boat. The beautiful wood, the colors... Very elegant. And the outside is just as nice, always clean and well kept. Also, love the way you guys laugh and smile with each other so much. I've learned that it really helps make life together so much more enjoyable and fun and keeps the relationship young and strong. Thanks for another fun and enjoyable video. Take care!

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Roger! The ant was something between Martin and his cousin from when they were little. They used to watch Tom & Jerry together and there was a funny episode with ants, they always joke about it, even to this day, so when his cousin saw it, she bought it for Martin and he’s decided to put it on the boat lol 😂 So pleased you’re enjoying our videos, we do have a giggle, thanks Roger! xx

[@rogerr1296]

@@JulieandMartinonRIB Ah yes, the classics, Tom and Jerry, Road Runner (beep, beep), Bugs Bunny, Scooby Doo, Johnny Quest.... 😊

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

@@rogerr1296 that’s the ones! 🤪 xx

[@davidwoodham1307]

You guys are live the Dream

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Aww thank you David xx

[@beverleyshaw7210]

Love the toads!

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Lol, they were funny and so loud! Typically every time we put the camera on, they went quiet 🤣 Thanks Beverley! xx

[@chrisstewart1863]

I wonder if all those trees would affect the banks with their root systems. I know the willow trees damage the earth walled dams here in Australia so many are removed. They aren’t native anyway.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Chris, yes you may be right, they were very close to the water’s edge, it’s such a shame to see trees taken down though. There has been so many trees lost naturally this year due to the high winds and so much rain too! Thank you Chris! xx

[@redjacc7581]

you have a lovely canal boat.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Aww thank you so much! xx

[@ginnied7346]

After I'd left school ( early 90's ) I worked on 2 narrow boats one had the motor the other which I was usually stirring was the butty ( not sure if that's the correct spelling ), which were both done up for about 10 guests and 4 crew It was basically a floating sorta holiday hotel, people either came for just the weekend or a week or two, we started up in the NW and followed the canals down to Oxford and got onto to the Oxford river, I can't remember how far down south they got but they got so far and turn around, but I didn't make it that far as the owners of the narrow boats 2 of the crew, were not very nice people and were quite aggressive to my friend and myself ( the other 2 crew ) as I said I was only 17 and she was only 19 ( i think, about that ) I loved living on the narrow boats, I loved waking up at like 6 ish in the morning to see the mist hang low over the canal and that and all wildlife I used to see, you'd have knigfisher's following the barge's through their patch's to go after all the little fish the barges had stirred up, and I loved sitting in front of the wood burning stove on a chilly evening as I sat and crocheted or read my books, it really was a fantastic way to live and I would have stayed that full term and probably looked for other barge/narrow boat jobs, had the owners that were also crew not been so nasty and bad tempered I must say I'm so jealous of the way you live and of your beautiful narrow barge ❤ Mind you it's hardly surprising I love that way of life, it's cause it's mainly traveling through and staying in the countryside and I grew up in a tiny village more or less in the middle of nowhere Maybe if I still lived in the middle of nowhere I'd be able to leave my house/home, but I now live in a horrid smelly city were people just aren't nice to each other like they are in smaller towns and villages Anyway it's a fantastic way to live and I'd give almost anything to be able to live that way again Thank you for sharing your amazing lifestyle and beautiful home ❤❤

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Ginnie, lovely that you got to experience the canals, but such a shame it was only short lived. Perhaps one day you can try it again. Really glad you’re enjoying our videos. Thanks Ginnie xx

[@MsDenver2]

I should think that dripping tunnel needs maintenance? Love your big ant😊

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Donna, most of the tunnels are drippy, they have natural drainage from the earth above, but we have had so so much rain recently, that it felt like it was raining lol. 😂 Thanks Donna xx

[@hakanfan]

Another masterpiece. I really liked the short clip of inside in the bad weather watching the world go by. Do you think The Humping Toad is a good name for a boat? Stay safe and well and thank you!

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Haha, The Humping Toad 🤣 Thank you so much! xx

[@marksavage1108]

It has now been discovered that narrow boating the UKs canal system is the major contributing cause of crows feet wrinkles. Sufferers are told to not smile so much.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Oh dear Mark, we’re doomed, it’s impossible not to!! 😃🤣 Thanks Mark ….. that made us ‘smile’ 🤪 xx

[@groutmanalan5156]

Hi Julie and Martin - another great vlog. When you were doing the locks, you said, 'red before white and you'll be alright,' What would happen if you did it the other way round? Hope it would not mean dead.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hiya! The saying goes ‘red before white and you’ll be alright, white before red and you’ll wind up dead’ But realistically if you get them the wrong way round, it causes the locks to flood, which could be one quite dangerous! Thanks Alan xx

[@seachelle222]

Thanks!

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Aww thank you so much! xx

[@annedmondson53]

Just found your channel and I have subscribed. Now going to the beginning of your channel xx❤

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Aww hello Ann, so lovely to have you onboard! xx Some of our early videos were a bit primitive as we were still learning, but really hope you enjoy them. Thank you Ann! xx

[@annedmondson53]

Almost caught up . I have enjoyed all the videos. Such a lovely couple 😂😂😊😊xx❤

[@susanhill9166]

Helloooooooooo, what a lovely long video I enjoyed very much, I have a question why is the first tunnel you went through dripping with water 💦 ??? And as for Martin get a wet bottom you silly arse that was so funny. 😂 Nice of that man to run after you. Thank you for sharing Take care ❤ I have subscribed to your channel X X X

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Susan! Thank you so much, so lovely to have you onboard! With regards to the tunnel, we’ve had a lot of rain recently and there’s a lot of rocks, earth and vegetation above, so it is just natural drainage. Some tunnels are leakier than others, this one wasn’t too bad. Crick tunnel is very leaky, it feels like it’s raining inside, but it is literally the land above draining down through the crevices. lol re Martin’s soggy bottom 😂 and we were so chuffed to have Mike run up to say hi! Thanks Susan! xx

[@susanhill9166]

@@JulieandMartinonRIB Thank you for replying to me, others often do not reply 🥺 X X x X

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

@@susanhill9166 hi Susan, I answer every comment, we love receiving the messages and questions and answering them. It’s lovely to hear from you! xx

[@lesjones471]

You would think by now someone would create a mini towns to shop and get repairs or other things you might have broken.What happens if you get engine problems,do you have a recovey tel number to call for help? Do you ever use a radio to listen to?

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Les, yes we have RCR (River & Canal Rescue) a bit like the AA or RAC for roads. But mostly, boaters help each other. Thanks! xx

[@warpig3474]

Thanks

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Aww thank you so much! xx 😘

[@daviddanne5259]

Hi there “ cruisers “ I’m from southern Victoria, Australia🇦🇺 and the closest thing we have got to your canals, is the mighty Murray River that is just over 2,500 kilometres long, which is the state border for Victoria and New South Wales and a very short distance for Victoria and South Australia near Macabe Corner. Just out of interest, on a typical day of cruising on the canals, about how much diesel would you use?? I very much enjoyed your video, thank you.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi David, that mighty river sounds lovely! Going at 2-4mph, we use on average one litre of diesel per hour. Thank you so much, it’s lovely having you along! xx

[@zonabrown9241]

Im just a watcher from NSW luv these canals😂😂

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

So pleased you are enjoying our little videos, thank you Zona xx

[@trevorclarey3336]

High speed chase in a narrowboat ? it's a good job he didn't have a blow out in one of his wellies .🤣🤣

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hahaha 🤣 that made us chuckle! 🤭 Thanks Trevor! xx

[@keithnewton8981]

You should help toads out of the canal as they will drown as the cannot get out of steep sided places

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Keith, there are lots of places along the canal with little tile platforms for that very purpose and the toads use the boats too too. Thanks Keith! xx

[@asanablue]

Towpath. I only know one but maybe other towns have them along the waterways.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Gertrude, yes all canals have a towpath, as before boats had engines they were towed by horses along them. Thank you so much! xx

[@user-yy7ho4uc9b]

Beautiful, beautiful. I live in Ottawa, Canada. You are living my dream, I would love to live aboard a boat and will now live vicariously through you! My step sister and husband have a sailboat and are planning to sail to Florida, leaving in the fall. I spent a few days with them sailing out of Kingston Ontario along Lake Ontario into the St. Lawrence. I cannot find the words to describe being on the water, day and night finding lovely marinas to dock in, then travel on, when you feel like it. Your countryside is beautiful as well as your boat. You both have that relaxed way about you and we can feel it through your video. I'm a new subscriber and I'm hooked. Sorry for the long-winded comment. How old are those tunnels?

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hello! So lovely to have you onboard! We really do love living on the water and you’re right, the English countryside is beautiful. Most of the tunnels are over 200 years old, it’s amazing to think they were all constructed with manual labour! Thank you so much! xx

[@adriankeithwellington5464]

Morning from Whakatane, New Zealand. Martin is sure good operator. How long does it take for the locks, you came down to empty..? And now you are a X rated Vlog!!! . With frogs!!!!!

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Adrian! Each lock takes around 5 minutes to actually empty of water, but the whole flight from top to bottom took 45 minutes, so not long. Thank you for the compliment, Martin does do a good job doesn’t he! 😃 Lol re X-rated!! 😜 Thank you so much! xx

[@garypollentine194]

Have you ever come across a boat called appolo I used to work on it years ago must be at least 50 odd years zinc I last seen it

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Gary, we haven’t as yet, but we’ll look out for it! Thanks Gary! xx

[@nicholassimpson5646]

Cannot believe its Thursday again it goes so quickly I think there only one day a week Thursday and Thursday great vlog again although Martin was a bad boy he did not blow his horn going into crick tunnel but let him off as he did it later on glad you got pump out and diesel right got a question I had to watch video twice to member my question red before white you be all right white before red you be dead and so would everyone in five miles my question is there not a single vlog off anyone doing the full thing to show when you do red one how soon do you do white one could you do a vlog on this thanks I love the ant on front off your boat looked fab you must feel like film stars when you get chased down tow path to chat last off did not think you are that old Julie to be strapped up to do locks lol have great week stay safe and watch out for humping frogs what a way to go if boat crushed them xx

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Nicholas! We did a vlog about the red and white paddles at Foxton and I did an animated diagram explaining how they work, here’s the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/bofZn5l5iN6dn6ssi=iFLOMG9JHSGqLkTv We love it when people say hi, it was so nice of him to run after us. Lol re the toads! 😂 Thanks Nicholas! xx

[@lorabor8967]

What a nice channel you have. How nice to be able to boat on the canals, you get to see alot of countryside. Does your Boat just follow the current or do you also have a motor?

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Lora, thank you for your kind words! Our boat has a big Beta 43 diesel engine, there’s not generally a current on canals, it’s not like rivers where they have a flow. Thanks Lora! xx

[@emmajudson5945]

How fast are you cruising if he had to ruuuuuuun, maybe im too used to steering a butty towed by a very old motor with a very very old engine LOL! Nice of him to come and say Hi!

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Emma, we were only going approximately 3mph, but he saw us go past and had to finish a phone call before deciding to come after us, so we had about half a mile plus head start on him. It was so lovely of him to come and say hi, it ready really made our day! Wow, we’re always amazed at the skills of a boat towing a butty boat, we only have to steer the one boat lol 😂 Thanks Emma! xx

[@emmajudson5945]

@@JulieandMartinonRIB You go like the clappers compared to the wooden boat pair I worked with. Lilith (the butty) was a 'joey' built in 1901, both ends are 'pointy' so instead of winding them you could just take the tiller and rudder off and pop it on the other end! 71ft and some change. To steer takes some muscle (huge wooden rudder) and you have to be watching what the person driving the motor does... and they are approx 75/80ft ahead of you! Liliths motor was usually Forget-Me-Knot, former horse drawn, 1927 built wooden boat, now motor, also 71ft! So you have to really be watching where the front of the motor is going.. then calculate for whats going to happen over 140ft away about 5 minutes later, it's a VERY different beast indeed. Both still 'live' outside the museum in Ashton-under-Lyne if you're ever that way!

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

@@emmajudson5945 oh wow! They sound wonderful! That must have been quite hard work and you will have needed your wits about you! We’ll definitely look out for them when we’re that way! Thanks Emma! xx

[@emmajudson5945]

@JulieandMartinonRIB happy to boat-geek any time, particularly about happy memories. I'm a wheelchair user now so boat's are something I remember fondly, love seeing the canal through your videos!

[@tonyadeney1245]

not sure if helpful on market now super power torches and lamps with attachments to fit on vehicles boats etc .... not expensive even rechargable ------- best check reviews some long tunnels can be tricky ... also good deterrent at night ... safety security etc ..if suspicious etc ... //// similar in sailing boats at night on a rocky beach .... // nice video sweet ..... used to live nr rickmansworth canal junction not canal boats dinghies on coast --- and trained artist so often used to sit and watch the canal boats .go past .....

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Ooh thank you Tony, we’ll look out for them, thank you! xx

[@bigtenor62]

March 19th Happy Birthday To Me LOL!

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Aww Gappy Birthday! 😃 xx

[@peterbrown1208]

Have to ask. Is the background music you play Heidi's? Good choice for your cruising scenes. Nice match. As always be well.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Peter, no it’s not Heidi’s music, but we’ll take that as a compliment, as we love her music! So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! xx

[@pim1234]

Have you been there earlier ? How, are you doing the same piece of waterways all the time ? I thought you could get all around England

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Yes, we have done this stretch before, but sometimes you have to go over familiar ground to get to another place, similar to roads. We are going to the Crick Boat Show at the end of this month, so we need to be around this area for a while, after that we will be going North. Thanks! xx

[@user-gp4si3mx7z]

Good dy Julie & Martin. I have just come across your KZbin channel. Great content. I have watched Ep 90 & 91. At first my attention was drawn to the lovely camera work. It was up there with the best. What camera or cell phone do you use? I especially liked the map you showed & the details of where you are & where you are going. I am able to follow you by Googling the maps of the areas you travel, thank you. I have subscribed & will be following your trips. Travel safely. Granddad Dave Johannesburg South Africa.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Dave, so lovely to have you onboard! Thank you for your lovely compliments, the nap is a relatively new feature that I taught myself, so glad you like it. I use my old iPhone 11 Pro Max to film with and edit using iMovie on my iPad, I know it’s not a special camera, but we’re happy with the quality for now. Thank you so much! xx

[@user-gp4si3mx7z]

@@JulieandMartinonRIB Thanks for that information. I am very impressed by the clarity of your Iphones clip. Have a great day.

[@YorkshireHeathen]

So, I hope I misheard, but I think I heard Julie say "So I've got to get my windlass, and get my strap on"... Hope you're OK Martin 🤪

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Lol 😂 You heard correct! But don’t worry, Martin was perfectly safe, it’s my windlass-strap! 😜😂🤣 Thank you! xx

[@ginnied7346]

Your both so lovely

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Aww thank you so much Ginnie xx

[@bigbang7897]

Can I ask a question about right of way, Before you entered the 1400m tunnel how do you know there's not a boat coming the other way, you can tell from the question I know nothing about Narrow Boating but it does look to be a nice life.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi John, with this particular tunnel, it is a two-way tunnel, s no need to wait. Boats can pass, it is quite snug, but you just slow down and pass each other slowly. When there is a tunnel that is one way, single file, then they usually have a timed passage, ie boss travelling south go on the hour and boats travelling north go on the half hour, or depending on the length of the tunnel some are manned with CRT volunteers. Hope that makes sense! Thanks John, lovely to have you with us! xx

[@holdthewinds]

What happens if you don't have a wrench with you to turn the lock nobs?

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi there, if you are going to go through locks you will need a windlass, there is no other way of operating them without one. You can get them at all chandlery outlets. Hope that helps! Thank you! xx

[@kbc1883]

How do you know that it is safe to pass through a tunnel like that? Is there way to be sure that there isn't another boat coming through in the other direction at the same time?

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hiya! Thank you for your comment. If the tunnel is a two-way tunnel like this one, then you know you can pass another boat. In previous videos you will see us passing other boats, we will be going back through this tunnel soon, so if we pass a boat, or boats, then I’ll make sure I film it so you can see. It is quite close, just inches either side, but so long as you go slowly, then it is fine. Sometimes you can see through the tunnel and if there’s a boat coming, you can choose to wait until they are out, but as soon as you’re in the tunnel, another boat can come in at any time. On single tunnels, one-way, then they usually have timed passage, so that you know there won’t be a boat coming. Hope this makes sense! Thanks! xx

[@lesjones471]

I notice the hats but what happens if you get a gust of wind and no chin straps being used.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Les, we have to keep our wits about us if it’s windy! There was one time when Martin’s hat did blow off into the canal, but luckily he managed to retrieve it! Thanks Les! xx

[@timkirkpatrick9155]

Is that Crick proximal to the Crick Inst.? the genetics research center.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Tim, no, this Crick is in Northampton, whereas the Francis Crick Institute is in London near Kings Cross. Thank you! xx

[@MsDenver2]

Like your hat very nice what kind or make is you hat please as I love hats😊

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Donna, thank you, I bought the hat at the Crick boat show a couple of years ago. Not sure what kind it is, but the make is Eureka Stockade, hope that helps. Thanks Donna! xx

[@gregsims5156]

Is there a river above Crick tunnel?

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Greg, lol, there may as well be 😂😂 It’s just natural drainage through the earth. We had had similar much rain, we knew it would be wet in there! Thanks Greg! xx

[@dereksmith6126]

Bit of a personal comment. But may I ask how big your black water tank is and how often you have to pump it out? I wanted to get an idea of monthly costs.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Derek, that’s not too personal, wondered what you were going to ask then! Lol 😂 Our black water tank is 347 litres and lasts us approx 3 - 4 weeks, so roughly one a month, if you budget for 15 in a year, that should do it 👍Thanks Derek! xx

[@dereksmith6126]

@@JulieandMartinonRIB Thank you both. I've being doing some costings and would rather have pump out than emptying cassettes. You've been very helpful. Loving your vlogs.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

@@dereksmith6126 aww thank you, yes, we prefer the pumpout 👍 xx