Narrowboat Loser S3 Ep42

[@gordonchapman222]

Seems to me you're Maximising life Chris. Nice vlog, looking forward to the next one, whenever is fine.

[@Mr1234ajo]

Nice to see you back Chris. I've missed your vlogs and look forward to the next one whenever you get the chance.

[@malcolmjames1866]

Welcome back, Ole Son! That bloomin' wok! I've got one!

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Hi Malcolm. I get it. Is it a sign of age or DNA? It just creeps up on you doesn't it.

[@malcolmjames1866]

@@chrismears-inslowtime Creeps? It😀 positively sprints.

[@ceebee223]

“Peace begins with a smile.” Mother Teresa. This video of simple joys and tasks of everyday life brings smiles during these volatile days. We need more smiles! Thanks for your contribution. You’ve been missed😊

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Smiling leads to happiness. I'm half way there....

[@jeanmann6985]

Great to have a new video from you. We're part way through watching all your videos again from the start. You're about to launch the boat. 😂

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thank you Jean. I think you're responsible for most of the watch time I'm getting.

[@lilysnarrowboatadventures]

Great to see you’re back Chris. Enjoy your trip & looking forward to the next video.

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thank you. I appreciate the comment and support

[@thomascoyne157]

Nice to see you on the tube again, see you when you’re back again you’ve probably picked the right time to be away from this country as they all gone mad here,🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️👌👌🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@sallyr4057]

Good to see you back. Come back again soon please! 🙏

[@andydunne3725]

Great to see you back Chris 👍

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thanks Andy.

[@harrysilvers7519]

What a pleasant surprise when i saw your video, welcome back, Wednesday was not the same without you

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

That's very kind Harry. Thank you. I'll post a few more but not every week. I'm back mid Nov

[@michealpercy1741]

Hi Chris, not only is it nice to see you back vlogging again & making us chuckle with your antics it was especially so meeting up with you yesterday in the marina. Hopefully we can have a beer later when you're back from your trip & sort this shocking government out......with not too many calories!!!!. Regards Mike.

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thanks Mike. I'm back mid Nov and please knock when you're around.

[@stevefletcher4376]

Glad to see you back

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Cheers Steve.

[@danhollifield]

Welcome back, Chris! You've been missed. Glad to hear that everything has been going well on the job. Oh, please do chat a bit more about how aluminum is refined from the ore. That's fascinating tidbits of metallurgy that may interest more than myself--understanding how things I normally take for granted are actually made. Or not, if you don't like lecturing people. In any case, good to see you again! --Dan

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thanks for the support Dan. I'm spending two weeks at the aluminium plant so I may get another tour. I did note there was no photography allowed when I went there last time which is disappointing. .

[@ConrailBishopstownSub1986]

Good to see you back in Blighty Chris.

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thank you.

[@anthonywillis5842]

Having followed you since day one I have been very disappointed that you spend so much time away . Brother in arms.😢

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Good to hear from you Anthony. I'll be vlogging a bit more when I return as I fly out again tomorrow. I trust you're well?

[@richcolgate8929]

Here he is ,,,, lol Glad ur doing well bud Look forward to the next 👍👍

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thanks Rich

[@KatelynsAdventures707]

Welcome back, they are called alumina refinery’s. We have a couple of smelters south of perth. They dig it out of the ground, refine it and send it off to China. Had a lot to do with one of the refinery’s when first came to Oz. Take care.

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thank you Ketelyn. I got a tour of the plant and to be honest it was very interesting. I did struggle with the broken English and the accent as well as the noise so picked up about half of what was said.

[@KatelynsAdventures707]

@ Alcoa run ours, don’t know if same company in Oman, but it’s a huge worldwide company.

[@julie9242]

Hello Chris, Missed You, Missed you, Welcome back matey 😊 🐰 x

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thanks Julie. I enjoyed the editing. Need to do a bit more filming again.

[@annclark5082]

Your back 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

and I'm flying out tomorrow for two week. I'll stick another vid up when I get back. I enjoyed the editing. Thanks Ann.

[@annclark5082]

Just realised that I was in such shock and surprise at your return I said your and not you're. Please forgive my grammar 😔😂

[@sandrakent8049]

Lovely to see you back!

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thank you Sandra.

[@xxxxxx-xx1xv]

yes, good to see you back!

[@Motormad196]

Well, well, the wanderer returns! Great to see you again, Chris, love your meanderings😉

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thanks for your support

[@annewhite8465]

Great to see you back, Chris. Love your accent and self-deprecating sense of humour. Greetings from British Columbia.

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thank you Anne. Greeting to you in Canada. I don't recognise the accent of course as I'm just a bloke doing blokey things. More sense of humour to come as I remember I actually quite liked the vlogging.

[@jongibbs1036]

Nice to see your doing alright Chris ❤ been keeping my eye out for you 👍🏻 take life as it finds you and enjoy all the little things along the way / when you look back you don’t realise some of them where the big things / keep safe pappa

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thanks Jon. I'll be doing a few more vlogs in the coming months. I'm hoping to push one out every other week....work dependant.

[@welshexile1963]

Great to have you back Chris we've missed your videos.

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thank you for the comment and support.

[@robertthrossell4321]

Gg8 to see you Chris hope ur well.. And well done canal fishing 😮...

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thank you Robert.

[@davidwoolf6948]

Fantastic to see your back 👌

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thanks David.

[@TopflyerYT]

Good to see you back,Chris. We missed you.

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thank you. I need to get back into it. I enjoyed the break though.

[@TopflyerYT]

@@chrismears-inslowtime Your timing is impeccable- Oman winter for UK winter! Get some logs in and get the fire on

[@helenhall3705]

Chris For removing your spiders’ webs etc try a duster. You can push it up the air vent pipe 😊

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

I need to do more Helen. Thanks for the tip.

[@loraineh59]

😅...Oh nice to see your back....🍰🍰🍰🍰

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thanks Loraine

[@jayne1905]

Welcome back Chris !! 🎉

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thanks Jayne. More to come but not as regular.

[@Jax240jk]

Glad your back Chris. I have followed Barbara O'Neil for a while and she is fantastic.

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

I'm giving all her advice a good listening to. Let's hope it works as I do believe she has the knowledge and I trust her because of it. I'll keep you all informed.

[@kymclinton3140]

So glad to see you back

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thank you Kym. I'll be posting more vids but unfortunately, not as regularly.

[@connard123abc]

Welcome back Chris, I have missed your musings.

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thanks very much for your support.

[@keithweybury5212]

Welcome back Chris.

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Cheers Keith.

[@jacquelineryde7339]

So super to see you back, you don’t realise how good you are. Mark didn’t find the aluminium boring as he knows all the ins and outs of aluminium cable 😂. We have our boat Chris since your last vlog. In a marina love it and go out when we can as still working, and will CC when we retire next year but as you said will use marinas when needed as there are some great positives. You look great, face totally relaxed and healthy. like us doing the no processed food and I also now started following a weights and yoga lady, after crick we were like oh my gawd we look shattered and gained pounds that were not liked. Love the boat life and love your vlogs, whenever they are they and are very much appreciated. Hope to say high one day ❤❤

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Congratulations Jacquline. I'm pleased you're both enjoying life. Which marina are you in. I'll be visiting Mercia in the coming months.

[@jacquelineryde7339]

@ we are at North Kilworth marina, hope to catch up some time

[@jeanmeredith1918]

Hiya Chris we have so missed you and your vlogs,hope your soon back permanently,from what uve said maybe you would be better in the marina for the winter,company,ease of everything water, electric etc but most importantly someone to talk to,and I know sometimes you do get bit low,only a thought. But hurry back we need you having chats with us all,nice to see you👏🏻👏🏻👍👌

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thank you Jean. I'm in the marina for at least a year. maybe longer as work is important in the short term. I also want to do a psychology degree so stability is key. Vlogging will come back and I'll explain a bit more.

[@jeanmeredith1918]

Glad to see you back if only for a short time,we have missed you,did I notice you limping,have you bad knee or hip,hopefully not,get back soon permanently please👌👍👏🏻👏🏻

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

I do have a bad knee Jean. It's been caused by boating. I'll explain on a future vlog. I'm getting some help with it and it's improved dramatically.

[@CariadJ]

Missed you vlogs Chris. Lovely to see you back on the cut.

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

That's kind. Thank you.

[@tonygrove4599]

Good to see you back Chris, take care

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Cheers Tony

[@Marches_FineFurniture]

A Wednesday treat that I have missed. Glad life is still being maximised!

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thank you for your kind support.

[@badfairy9554]

Hi when I opened the lock gates pulling in my tummy and holding it there. Got me in great shape. Nice to see again.😀

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

I have struggled with my knees recently and have put it down to opening lock gates. Note to self, make sure the water is level and lead off with the left foot. Hard to change bad habits.

[@Dyfhi]

Nice 1 Chris. Congratulations to your son and daughter…

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thanks Tony. I hope you are well.

[@Dyfhi]

@@chrismears-inslowtime floating good, hope you are too…

[@patriciarussell5142]

Welcome Back! Missed your longs,looking forward to the next one x

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thank you Patricia.

[@umbertoyltp]

Absence makes the heart grow fonder😂, great surprise to see you again!❤

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thank you.

[@stoatmcgroaty1586]

Good to see you back Chap ... was only wondering how you were getting on about a week ago ... been missed you have ... and with the world the way it is these days it's good to see you're okay ... glad you swept the vents for bugs and all that you international man of mystery you 😉😉

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thanks Stoaty. I appreciate the support. I'll be vlogging a bit more as I've had a rest. I just won't be uploading every week.

[@stoatmcgroaty1586]

@@chrismears-inslowtime I think people are starting to realise with youtube that inconsistency indicates authenticity ... your subscribers will understand

[@mishkawp8200]

Glad you’re doing well and keeping safe and busy.

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thank you Mishka.

[@wayneharris7534]

Hi mate great to see you are back safe and well.. Take a look at the narrow boat pirates vlog about the homeless veteran's.??? Anyway keep yourself safe and well mate

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thanks Wayne. I'll give it a watch.

[@therealfosgate]

Welcome back

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thank you.

[@joysmith6721]

Yup…..still fancy you😂❤

[@mottmott5156]

Missed you!

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thanks very much for the support.

[@tonyhill3182]

Great to see you back on the tube! Good job on recovering your glasses...Luckily it was summer! Thanks for the update. Take care and enjoy! Looking forward to more vlogs 😁

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thanks Tony. Not sure what I would have done if I had to go in the water if it was today. Buy another pair. Which does remind me...I need to go for a check up. Perhaps I'll ask Keir Starmer for some glasses!

[@010Tracer]

Hi Chris you were never a wok smuggler when I knew you made keeping fit sickeningly easy despite all that German beer....😅 cheers Billy

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Those days are all and truly gone due mainly to knees. I look back with envy of Sqn runs on a Friday morning after 20fags and a belly full of beer. If only I could turn back time...Cheers Billy.

[@jillipepper5353]

Whenever I have to take anything apart I put all the bits I take off on masking tape and attach to the main part so they never get lost . If it’s long term storage situation I use a stronger tape, duct or packing for example. Nice to see you back again Chris, you’re saving me from getting sucked into the endless menagerie of political videos that get me with shocking titles. I swear I’m not going to watch them as they are stressful with dire predictions but then another one comes along😂. I’ll be glad when that is over ,😅but now Canadian politics are kicking off and I will have to pay proper attention to that. Enjoy your daughter’s wedding🥰 and your travels ,take care. 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thanks Jilli. Both weddings were great. Thank you. Good point on the tape. I agree with the political AI vids offering dire predictions. They've all been saying the same thing and using the same AI generated B Roll. I'm slowly stating I don't want to see content from those AI generated vids. AI generated thumbnails wind me up too. They all sensationalise and strangely shape our minds. Keep strong Jilli. All the western world is suffering.

[@davidgodfrey1815]

Welcome back! We missed you.

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thanks David.

[@davidanderson2598]

very glad to see you back Chris. Good luck with everything.

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thanks David.

[@johnchristmas310]

Hi again Chris, great vlog as allways, glad you got some cruising in. Agree with marinas and their benefits,spent a week in Droitwich Spa to catch up with stuff. But out on the cut is where we are happy. Look forward to some more vids when they come.

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Hi John. I agree with the cursing bit. Work has got me fixed for a while at least. I also want to do a degree. I maybe fixed for a while longer.

[@johnharrison9317]

Nice one Chris. A totally watchable easy on the eye, content and pace thingy. Message to myself.. clean air vents, do exercise, hold on to glasses…..and enjoy life

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Hi John. I'm back mid Nov and I'll pop up to see you.

[@jamieg5419]

Great to see you back Chris, nice surprise this morning, you are looking well

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thank you Jamie.

[@alisonsimpson616]

Afternoon Neighbour! Glad you are back on the KZbin!!!! Mike and I have missed you! You are brave going into the canal, I would not go in voluntarily!!! Get some string for your glasses, mine is invaluable!! As my glasses are on and off all the time. Looking forward to a drink when we are in the marina together. Mike will be so happy you mentioned him, he gets onto other peoples KZbin vlogs!!! Great to have you back regards Alison and Mike Narrowboat Sarah kay 2 doors down

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Hi Alison. Thanks for the message. It'll be great to catch up with you both in the near future.

[@michaelmerrett3675]

Nice one Chris, Glad to see you back on here...

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thanks Michael.

[@christinew9310]

Was only saying yesterday we hadn’t seen you for a while. Lovely to hear you again, we’re looking forward to seeing you again in November. Have a great time at the wedding.

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thanks Christine. Both weddings were great

[@christinew9310]

@ just the best thing seeing your children so happy, starting life together, isn’t it. My children’s weddings were 16 and twenty years ago now but I remember everything as if it was yesterday. Take care.

[@nickevans1698]

Nice to see you back Chris, have a good time at the Wedding. 😎👍🏼

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Cheers Nick. Great weddings by the way.

[@nickevans1698]

@@chrismears-inslowtime Glad to hear it, Proud Dad. 👍🏼

[@nbWolfMoon]

Great to see you back Chris .

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thank very much.

[@pennykingsley-xb8ub]

You're back at.last! Missed your ramblings..oops..thoughts lol😂❤

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Ramblings is about right Penny. Thank you.

[@jackiejones1684]

Good to see you again and listen to your musings.

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thanks Jackie.

[@margaretbradley4904]

Great your back hope it’s for a while missed you x

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thank you Margaret.

[@trevormegson7583]

A welcome rovers return.

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Cheers Trevor.

[@rogersimpson9197]

Nice to see you again. I missed your vlogs .

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thank you Roger. That's very kind.

[@billsavage807]

How spooky is this? Walking my dog this morning I only thought I hadn't seen you for ages and how you were getting on abroad. I come home sit down with my bowl of bran flakes, turn on the laptop and there you are!! Good to see you back and, until next time, Chow Pappa😂😂😂

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Cheers Bill. It's nice that you consider me in the morning, but I suspect it's not in a 'windy walk' way! Another vid to come in November...maybe two!.

[@badfairy9554]

RIP Bernard Cribbins❤

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Top bloke.

[@mommahil4323]

This was a surprise. Haven't watched yet but glad to see you

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thank you.

[@lindsayliddell4297]

Good to see you again . . see you next time

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thank you Lindsay.

[@davidcollishaw2771]

Nice to see how you made it as a fat RSM - promoted for personal safety reasons as dangerous around all forms of tools and machinery so best use of this airman is marching up and down a bit. it also explains why you had the boat built and we havent had four years of the 'Chris mears tries to get afloat' channel. best part of military life - being in nature. worst part - having to get out of your bed and become part of it.

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Not sure how to take this comment David? I don't remember if I was never a fat RSM

[@davidcollishaw2771]

@@chrismears-inslowtime is that not an issue wok then?

[@davidcollishaw2771]

like your softy?

[@martinkavanagh196]

New watch Cobber ?? - Dooty Free? Welcome back to my compoota from Oman. - Missed ya.

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thanks Martin. I fly out again today for two week. I'll hopefully push another one in November

[@tinalopez1522]

Hey Chris, missed u, honestly! Love the way u say " I don't know " it's great. Must b uncomfortable @ a wedding w/ an ex,.I haven't had the chance, wasn't invited,but it's okay go abroad enjoy! C u when u get back! ;-)

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thanks Tina. I didn't really speak to the Ex on wedding No2. Too busy. Not that I don't get on with her now, it's just there were other people to talk to. More vlogging to come.

[@Georgieband]

nice one fella .

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thank Mute. I hope you are well.

[@mikelowres4425]

Welcome back.

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thanks Mike.

[@nathanberry4339]

youre a much braver man than me mate getting in the canal , only time i got in the canal was when i fell in head first a couple of weeks ago lol and yeah i know the feeling my phone died when i fell in and i lost a brand new large amp hour drill battery in the canal also i dont know if you saw the news article but earlier this year there was a man who fell off the stern of his boat earlier this year and had a chunk of his arse cut off by the propeller and when he was able to get back on board his wife had to push some of his organs back inside his body before emergency services arrived and yes id never go back to a house unless later in life i gained to many medical problems and could manage living on a boat

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Good to hear from you Nathan. Jumping in at this time of year; it must have been cold! Another side of canal boat life that thankfully doesn't happen often. I feel of that fella. I'll push out another vid before the end of the month.

[@NathanBerry-f8y]

@@chrismears-inslowtime what's worse is I hadn't run my engine that morning so I had no hot water 😆😆 , iv got my new solar system installed it cost nearly 11k in the end and your welcome to come down and have a look and film it when your in the area I'm still on the K&A

[@christinetaylor6897]

Hello Chris, thanks for recording, thanks for editing and thanks for downloading, much appreciated. So good to see you back! Best wishes Christine x

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thank you Christine. More vlogging will happen.

[@intrusivenature9758]

The lawnmower man would have a blower that would blow them air vents out a treat

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Good point. Perhaps I'll ask next time

[@shaunlawlor8516]

I was only thinking about you the other day, wondering what on earth you’re up to, presumed you were living in Oman and given up the boating life. Anyway good to see you back blogging. Hope that water wasn’t to polluted 🤢

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Hi Shaun. I don't ever plan...in the short/medium term....to sell the boat although, I am working to get a place on land. Hope you are well.

[@shaunlawlor8516]

@ All good thanks Chris, trying to adjust to my girls leaving the nest, one gone to Canada to work a ski season, and the other starting at Cranwell this Sunday, so a bit of adjustment for me and the Mrs😔😊

[@cbrown9555]

Chris, you’re a wild man…..

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Back in the day, perhaps.....Now, a tame version.

[@jamescunningham1973]

aha,youre back,good to see youre still breathing

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Cheer James. I appreciate the support.

[@angiedodd3016]

I'm glad to see you back . Are you glad to be back om the boat ?

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

I do like life on the boat and have been in and out of the country since April. I also needed a break from vlogging. I'm back but not weekly. Not enough goes on. Thanks Angie.

[@davidcollishaw2771]

leave the heating off all winter and the wok will soon get burned up. run a dehumidifier instead

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Did the lack of heating in year one. Didn't necessarily like it but, you're right. More calories are burnt in the cold.

[@marcrobinson2560]

hi chris so pleased your back cant wait for next one you have been missed big time marc

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thanks for the vote of confidence Marc

[@markrant1460]

Hi Chris, Welcome back, you are looking well. I will be looing forward to your next vlog as I have the past ones. I have a question for you, as you are a solo boater. "How do you prevent your boat from getting hung up on the sills when you are going down in a lock?". Mark Alberta, Canada

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Interesting point Mark. I'll do a vid on it. In short: I'm not complacent and I use the centre line to ensure I'm able to control the boat regardless of double or single locks. It's my home and I want to keep it afloat. It is one of the extra things of solo boating.

[@markrant1460]

Thank you Chris, I'll look forward to the video. Do keep looking after yourself as age tends to creep up on one and staying in shape gets more difficult as each year passes@@chrismears-inslowtime

[@CarlGoodwin-z9k]

Hi, firstly, thank you for your service, I don’t know if it’s been mentioned but the mushroom vents are able to be adjusted for warmer/colder weather by reducing their height and also to remove by unscrewing to clean inside I assume. When did you start at RAF Swinderby? I went in ‘83.

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Hi Carl. I'll look at that in the near future. I've tried twisting the vents but they might just be screwed down a little tight. It'll make life so much easier if I could remove the mushroom. Dec 83.

[@sircaptainchaos2388]

hello again

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Hi. It's good to be editing again. More to follow......

[@davidcollishaw2771]

as a kitchen fitter and cyclist I stopped with the expensive glasses and have about twenty pairs of different strengths everywhere. what happened to your larry grayson strings?

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Lost the strings. Typical.

[@Tass...]

Are you alright Chris? This is the ramblings of a madman. Random inner thoughts and sporadic video clips. What have I just watched? A mental breakdown? I hope not.

[@Jax240jk]

Wow you sound like a guy I know. Assuming something that is bs. Chris seems just fine to me. But you seem very negative and want to push that on to him!

[@cbrown9555]

It’s his sense of humor….

[@susanulrich4012]

Troll!!

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thank you all. @Tass. they were odd clips that I strung together to produce a storyline which I think worked. I needed a break from KZbin to relax and not worry about trying to find content. I keep mentioning, I find it quite hard to talk about life on a boat when I travel alone and there are many reasons why I don't travel the network. I will in time. For now, it is what it is. @Jax240jk @cbrown9555 @susanulrich4012 - thank you.

[@joysmith6721]

Personally I thoroughly enjoyed the video and was really happy that Chris found time to put one together xx

[@alanbaker681]

Great to see you back 👍

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thanks Alan.

[@Alan_AB]

Welcome back Chris.

[@chrismears-inslowtime]

Thanks Alan.