Going the Wrong Way Down a Narrowboat Canal Tunnel

[@2LockKeepers]

Great vlog guys 👍 and thanks for having me as your guest appearance this week and for the shout out for 2 lock keepers 😃

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Aww thank you. Was great to bump into you. The coffee was amazing, so thank you. Have a good weekend ♥️

[@2LockKeepers]

You are very welcome 🙂 have a fab weekend yourselves ❤

[@HellyAvard-xt6mz]

Thank you for a lovely cruise. I liked the idea of the flotation tanks. One way to chill out

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was amazing. You would love it ♥️

[@lovelyskull3483]

Well that was an interesting journey. Generator, coffee beans and tunnel troubles. Thank God for cake! Thank you and have a great week.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

A lot going on in this week’s vlog. Cake definitely solves everything 😂 A a lovely weekend ♥️ .

[@AlliesBeautyandHealthChannel]

Impressive how you guys kept your cool with the tunnel jumpers. It looked like there were signs before the tunnel.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

There were signs before the entrance 🙄. They definitely took a chance. Hope you are having a good start to your week ♥️

[@NicksAllotmentDiary]

Hi Anthony and Paul. Hope that the generator issue was sorted out. Glad you got through the tunnel and that was no one waiting at the other end. Kind of the two lock keepers boat to give you some coffee. Have a great week 🥰 Take care. Nick

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Nick. It is all sorted. It turned out the duckweed bypassed the filters and got lodged in the water inlet pipe hence the cooling issues. We couldn’t believe that boat. It is timed and they obviously ignored the signs. The coffee was delish. It really was kind of Steve. Hope you have a good week ♥️

[@jacquelineryde7339]

I was lucky enough to visit a flotation thank in bury st Edmund’s. Such a fab experience and so relaxing. You were so polite to the boater that didn’t see the huge signs for that tunnel 😅❤❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was an amazing experience Jacqueline. Wanted to do it for ages. They definitely saw those signs and decided to chance it! Didn’t want to spoil their holiday by being a nark though. Hope you have a great weekend ♥️

[@choclatmajik1]

Great vlog ! Floatation tank looks amazing, Anthony looked really relaxed. Something you both need more often. Enjoy your coffee boys ❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Jan. Loved the floatation tank. I loved it. We definitely need to do it more often. Hope you have e great week ♥️

[@CrichieB]

Another great vlog. Those people , while genuinely apologetic, knew what they were doing I reckon. Never mind you did the right thing ( of course ) the sensory deprivation tank ( as they used to be called) are not for me but they do look amazing. It’s amazing how the camera makes it look like daylight even though it was probably pitch black. ☮️

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

The 100% did know they shouldn’t have come through the tunnel. I can see why people wouldn’t like those tanks, but it was incredible. Not felt that relaxed for ages. We often said that it is weird how dark it is but the camera makes it look like daylight 😂. It is certainly different cruising at night. Hope you guys are good ♥️

[@JohnSmith-q4m]

Very enjoyable, thank you.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks John. Hope you have a lovely week ♥️

[@ChristineCarter-q4i]

Hi guys Great volg ,loved the beautiful picture of lily the dog. The scenery is stunning as always, loved what you made Antony very posh and yummy looking. Love the banter between you both. So lucky you had just started going in that tunnel, it could have been alot worse. So nice you share other peoples businesses, really kind guy with the coffee, we love a good cup of coffee. By the way have to say the floatation tanks sound awesome, but there's no way I could do that as can't do closed spaces. Have a great week see you Friday. ❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Glad you enjoyed Christine. Some lovely villages along the way. The bruschetta things were delish. That boater definitely knew they shouldn’t have gone in. It was a good job we had only just started to go in. Steve was so kind giving us that coffee. It was delicious too. What a shame you are claustrophobic, it was one of the most relaxing experiences I have had for ages. Hope you have a lovely week. Take care ♥️

[@dorothydotson7154]

Happy Saturday! 🥰 I love the drawing of Gilly. What a lovely dog she is. Glad that you weren't too far into the tunnel before you saw the boat coming. Backing up a long way would have been awful. ❤ That tank doesn't tempt me at all. Makes my heart pound to think of it so not relaxing as intended. I hate that I am so claustrophobic. 😵‍💫 Hope everything got sorted with the generator. I won the artwork??? I almost missed the onscreen note. How should I get in touch? Thank you! 😊 Have a great weekend. I hope it is as lovely there as it is here. ❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Happy Saturday Dorothy. Hope you got my message. You were the winner of the competition to get a print. Message Paul on Paul.storey@‘e.com The boat definitely knew they shouldn’t have come through. Hope you have a great weekend ♥️

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Happy Saturday Dorothy. Hope you got my message. You were the winner of the competition to get a print. Message Paul on [e-mail] The boat definitely knew they shouldn’t have come through. I absolutely loved the floatation tank. So relaxing. Not as claustrophobic as you think to be honest. Generator all sorted. The guy thinks it was it was because of all the duck weed on the Leeds Liverpool canal. Hope you have a great weekend. Weather isn’t too bad at all. ♥️

[@kathyrapiejko6318]

Yikes! That "tunnel incident" was frustrating & stressful! Congrats on keeping your cool & being the gentlemen you both are! ❤ xx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Aww thank you Kathy. It was stressful. They definitely knew they shouldn’t have come through. Hope you have a great weekend ♥️

[@KatelynsAdventures707]

Hi guys, interesting vlog, just as well you had your wits about you Anthony as you went in the tunnel. What a pain in the you know what. You needed that relaxing bath after all that. I searched for it here in perth and found two, one not far from me so guess what I’m going to do. 😁 hope your coming weeks are better. I do like seeing autumn on the canals, it’s so pretty. Take care love K ❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks K. We absolutely didn’t expect someone to ignore the signs! 😬. The floatation tank was amazing. Definitely want to do it again. Let me know what you think if you visit one. I love autumn on the canals too. I don’t think you can beat the Llangollen for the colours. Have a great weekend ♥️

[@irened7986]

Another great vlog - I am delighted you are meeting up with Caroline and Pete. Have a lovely weekend.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Irene. Glad you enjoyed. We are looking forward to seeing them both. Have a great weekend ♥️

[@susanclarke485]

Another lovely vlog as usual x And you are right the scenery was stunning !!! Must admit I don't think I could do the floatation tank though I had a panic attack thinking about it !!!!!! Take Care x Safe Travels

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Susan. We had an amazing time at the spa. I can see why it isn’t for everyone. Hope you have a great week ♥️

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

Nah then, ey up me ducks. I've always fancied having a session in a floatation tank, now I'm definitely going to give it a go. Ay a good'un guys 👍🙂

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Aww you should give it a go. It was one of the most relaxing days I have had for ages. Have a great weekend ♥️

[@NarrowboatMark]

Hi Guys Well, that was a very eventful trip for you both. Can't believe Believe that boat came through the tunnel so late. I guess he was trying it on..😂 Your skylight look amazing in the tunnels. Good job you didn't meet them in the middle of the tunnel. That would have been fun. Love you guys, stay safe.❤xxx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey guys. It was an eventful trip 😂. I think if we had met them in the centre, I would have insisted they reverse out as we had another 2 boats behind us. Definitely trying it on. Hope you are both good. Take care ♥️

[@LoneTraveler-nc6rf]

Lovely journey!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed. Have a great weekend ♥️

[@deborahjohnston2808]

As always,a delightful time watching and enjoying your journey🎶🎶🎶❤️

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Deborah. Glad you enjoyed. Have a great week ♥️

[@jayoneill1533]

Paul, you are so correct, your favorite word is stunning. No worries, it’s become part of your charm. 😊

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Saul keeps telling him off Jay. Hope you have a good week ♥️

[@judithfarkas2636]

As always a great vlog you two sure keep life interesting. Not sure I could do the tanks is it claustrophobic in them. Nice meeting the guys with coffee for you how kind everyone is and oops in the tunnel not easy to have to back out 😂. Love the artwork of the whippet. Have a great week ❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank Judith. They didn’t feel claustrophobic to be honest. I absolutely loved it. The coffee Steve gave us was amazing. People are really kind. I am not sure why they came through. It is timed. Lucky we saw them to be honest. 😬. The whippet was really cute. Hope you have a good weekend ♥️

[@margaretwillis736]

Thanks for another great video. The trees have beautiful colour. The zero gravity tank looked amazing. Go and experience it as often as possible. You will both be really chilled then, even more than you are now. You have a lovey life and you really enjoy it. Lots of love.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Glad you enjoyed Margaret. Love this time of year. The flotation tank was amazing, absolutely loved it. We do have a great life aboard. Have a good weekend ♥️

[@AtaleofTattonTug]

always an adventure on the canals - great vlog - love that stretch of the canals

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Glad you enjoyed. We love that stretch too. Have a great weekend ♥️

[@11mkgatens]

Float spas are amazing. Love going to the one in Napa, CA

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Never done it before but definitely be doing it again. Have a great week ♥️

[@mandellaedwards5400]

Sorry we kept you up so late 🤭 There’s lots on this week’s vlog to like, a new coffee roaster, blissfully floating and autumn colour coming in. Glad you only just got into Preston Brook tunnel when you saw the boat coming the other way! Remind me to tell you what happened to us in Braunston Tunnel this summer …

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Don’t be daft. We had a great night. The coffee was amazing. Absolutely loved the floatation tank. You should definitely give it a go. Can’t believe that boat came through! Hope you guys are good ♥️

[@EHKodiak]

Great vid, Lymm looks lovely. That tunnel trouble was very awkward!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you. Lymm is a great place. They would have seen the sign and just chanced it I reckon. Could have been dangerous. Hope you have a good weekend ♥️

[@emmaginger7160]

Love watching your videos. My Grandad had a boat when I was little and it was kept at Preston Brook Marina. I've been down that tunnel a few times.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Emma. Glad you enjoyed. Aww, bet it brought back many happy memories. Hope you have a great weekend ♥️

[@MrTimsvids]

coffee, cake, beautiful surroundings, sunshine, lovely people.............................FML, 😄

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was a really good weekend ♥️. Hope you have a good one. ♥️

[@neildaly6787]

That was a bit of adventure! A lot happening...boating in the dark, boating in a dark tunnel, boating in a dark tunnel with a boat heading towards you...Phew! I checked out 2 Lock Keepers. I roast my own coffee at home and was interested to see how they do it on a narrowboat. Well worth a look. Thanks for another great video guys. Cheers.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was very eventful Neil. The coffee was delish. Really kind of Steve to give us the bag and cups. Nice guy too. Hope you have a great week ♥️

[@juliaharris8751]

Hi, gentlemen! That spa treatment looked like an amazing experience. We could all use that level of relaxation. 💤 It seems like you've had to cruise in the rain for months. Getting plenty of use out of your umbrellas. ☔️ Yikes! Boat issues. Bummer. Glad you were able to resolve the issue yourselves. Looking forward to your meet up with Caroline and Pete. Use the horn! 😊 Safe cruising! 💚💚

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was amazing Julia. It hasn’t stopped raining 😢. The generator is finally sorted and we feel like the boat is starting to perform as she should. Look forward to seeing Pete and Caroline again too. Have a great weekend ♥️

[@juliaharris8751]

😳 I don't think I've ever seen a cruise through a tunnel at such high speed! 😅

[@CoralBalmoral]

Haha very entertaining journey in this video, guys 😂 good job you've got all that lovely Two Lockkeepers' coffee for that early start, looking forward to watching it 👍😅☕☕

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Coral. It was amazing coffee, people are so kind. Not into early mornings at all 😂. Hope you have a good week ♥️

[@deballen6147]

Hey great vlog. Loving that floating bath, sounds amazing . I haven't been to Lymm, but it looks lovely. Really need to visit there. We was following a NB there for months that was for sale bit it was the wrong time for us . Have a fantastic week .❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Deb. Definitely visit that spa again, it was amazing. You would love Lymm. It is a great little village. Aww, shame about the narrowboat. What is meant to be won’t pass you by. Have a great week ♥️

[@layalabi1667]

That was an eventful trip!! Thank you!!!😊;

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It really was 😂. Have a great weekend ♥️

[@mollieslack9815]

Another good video guys ,always look forward to the next.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed. Have a great weekend ♥️

[@LornaT460]

Your artwork is beautiful Paul!🧡

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

I love seeing these pictures come to life Lorna. He really is super talented 😊. Have a lovely week ♥️

[@Cariboukid]

We have a place here with those isolation tanks and I've been curious about it but have not yet gone. After watching this I'm thinking I really should give it a try. I feel your pain Anthony, early mornings and I have never gotten along either! Paul, your artistic talent never ceases to amaze me!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Aww, honestly, so think you would love the flotation tank. So peaceful. Definitely don’t enjoy early mornings. 😂 . I love Paul’s work too. Really proud of what he does. Have a great week ♥️

[@catherine3902]

Pleased you made it onto the Llangollen 😊. Love the idea of the flotation chambers - although a bit too far away from our island 🏝 home 🏡. Enjoy your weekend and keep warm, safe, and well x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Catherine. So are we. The flotation tank was amazing. Absolutely loved it. Shame you don’t have anything like it. Have a great weekend ♥️

[@markrutter5996]

Wow. . . Flotation tank looked amazing. It’s something that I would love to try. I think Morning Star is probably the most day lit boat I have ever seen. . . It absolutely streams daylight into it which is great if you were to suffer from SAD. Loved the vlog guys. Have a great weekend 🙂

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Loved it Mark. It is nice for a bit of R and R every now and again. You should definitely give it a go. We do love the amount of light in the boat. Hope you have a great weekend ♥️

[@jillipepper5353]

The floatation tank looks interesting, something I’d like I think, I love lighting a nicely scented candle , running a lovely bath, turning out the lights , sometimes with soft music, sometimes with an audiobook or just quiet, very relaxing. Hopefully you found out the generator problem its fixed and you made it to your destination. Happy cruising🥰🙋🏼‍♀️

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Dawn. If you enjoy a nice bath, you would definitely love the floatation tank. So nice. The generator is all sorted now. The engineer reckons that duck weed got trapped and hardened and clogged the inlet water. Now on the Llangollen canal. Absolutely lovely colours. Hope you have a good week ♥️

[@fp30e]

Nice trail at the start of the Vlog. Lymm looks really nice. Yikes that bath thing with a lid on. No way would I get in one, it sounds so Claustrophobic. Glad you liked it Anthony. Nice drawing Paul. The cakes look like scons (not scones) and looked delicious Anthony. Sorry that you had generator issues. Is that another hair cut Anthony. Looking good. Anthony You gave an amazing talk about the generator…Wow! You pass another Crane on the tow path. Goodness, not the thing you want, to meet an oncoming boat in a single lane tunnel. I don’t blame you for hating tunnels Anthony, especially a long one, as you are so on your own, and in total blackness if something goes wrong. That was nice you stopped to help 2 solo boaters. I like Paul's “Full of Exaggeration” on what blackness is. When you moored up, there was steam at the stern of the boat? Another great adventure. Well edited, in fact, Well everything. Excellent Vlog. Thank you. Spoolbox

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Spoolbox. I think you would love Lymm, great little village. It didn’t feel claustrophobic in the flotation tanks. I absolutely loved it. Loved the dog pic. Amazing. Had to google scon but still not sure what it is 😂. The generator was a pain. It was a cooling issue. Something has been sucked up into the inlet pipe and hardened! All sorted now thankfully. I think I did ok explaining it. 😊. Thank you for liking my hair 😊. That boat definitely knew they shouldn’t have come through. It was scary. We always try and help others if we can, especially solo boaters. He is definitely prone to exaggeration 😂. It was steam you could see. The generator has a water/gas separator and the byproduct is steam from the cooling system. Hope you have a great week ♥️

[@FrankC321]

Morning Star is maintaining that brilliant eco-green color. Noticed the outside lighting has motion sensor from last weeks video. This weeks video was full of all kinds of cool stuff. Glad the generator is working.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

She really is Frank. We bought the motion sensor lights. They are brilliant for guiding back to the boat. She has some amazing features. Hope you have a great week ♥️

[@NickiTravels-fn3mo]

Great vlog 👍

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Nikki. Have a great week ♥️

[@dr.chrismort8448]

Anthony handy with the spanner👍. Lovely scenery

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

I thought I looked quite butch in that engine bay Chris 😂. Hope you have a good week ♥️

[@dr.chrismort8448]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked I can see a Christmas calendar Anthony 👍

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

😂

[@ruaidhrikathygill8833]

With all the stress from this cruise, the generator, the tunnel, and cruising in the dark, you are both going to need a Zero Gravity visit soon. I have never heard of one, sounds blissful. Hope all works out with the generator and Anthony gets some rest. Another beautiful portrait Paul! 😊🤗❤️🐾 Kathy

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was quite a stressful time Kathy. The flotation tank was amazing. So relaxing. Generator all sorted and working a treat. 😊. Loved that dog pic. So cute. Have a good week and take care ♥️

[@jammyjay917]

Great video, even though you had a couple of issues...all turned out ok 🥰🥰

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you. Yeah, a lot going on. Glad we are all sorted. Have a great weekend ♥️

[@angelarochester116]

I love going for a float 🩵 Lovely video 👍 xxx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Angela. Been wanting to do that for ages. First time and definitely won’t be the last. Have a great weekend ♥️

[@Michael_Sheldon]

Love autumn but the short days are a kick in the shorts! Sunrise in the Rockies this morning was at 8:15 am. 😟 Floating in a hot tub for an hour may just be the perfect anecdote! Sending love. 🙌❤️

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Sorry for the late response Michael. Your comment was held for review by KZbin 🤷‍♂️. Totally agree with you, autumn is my favourite season but hate the short days too. Oh wow, that is a late sunrise. The floatation tank was incredible. Probably the most relaxed I have been for ages. Hope you are keeping well. Have a great week ♥️

[@LiverpoolHarmonica]

Great vlog - thanks

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you. Have a good week ♥️

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

great vlogs on travels thanks lee

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Cheers Lee. Have a great week ♥️

[@ic7505]

Hope the boat’s okay, kind of a stressful day with tunnels and timing. The float tanks looked great. I’ve been tempted but haven’t looked into their accessible features, if they have any. Enjoyed spending some time with you both. 🤗

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

The boat is all good now thank you. Loved the floatation tank. Oh, I never thought about accessibility. It is well worth looking into it. One of the most relaxing days I have had. Thank you for coming along with us. Have a lovely week ♥️

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi Paul and Anthony, thank you once again for a wonderful video. The guy was a little bit crazy not watching where is going before he went into that tunnel but like most people they just walk around with the eyeshot LOL. Lucky you guys were there and you’re aware anyway keep up the good work guys Always enjoy your videos. ,Cliff from Logan City, Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺 I’m on the big island 🏝️

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Glad you enjoyed Cliff. It was an eventful day. He definitely knew he shouldn’t have been going in the tunnel. I honestly thought his tunnel light was the exit! Good job we sounded the horn. Hope you have a great week ♥️

[@maviscarless4304]

well liked your posh bath , real treat . Glad you also forget things cotton wool head , join the club . People so kind , nice to find them . we have had rainbows tonight magic. take care in the dark travels.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was Mavis. Definitely just what the Dr ordered. We definitely forget things all the time 😂. We also had a rainbow and the skies were incredible. Hope you have a lovely weekend ♥️

[@RetroRegan]

Flotation tanks and tunnels. All thats missing is the MRI and you have my top three claustrophobic, scared of the dark nightmares lol 😂 I love the idea of the flotation tank if i could leave the lid open and all the lights full on, but I'm guessing that defeats the point of it. Thanks for showing it though as I've wondered how big they were.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

The experience was amazing. You can actually leave the lights and lid open if you want. Not sure you would get the full effect. Aww, I used to be a manager of an MRI unit. Had to deal with a lot of claustrophobic patients. Hope you have a great weekend ♥️

[@Moonshadow84]

Love the Floatation Tanks .. Absolutely Loved the Dog, his little face looked a little like my Toy Fox Terriers ,Artwork is Just Stunning. My Favourite time of Year is the Fall Colours are Amazing,Soon enough we will get Snow ⛄️ Happy Adventures Safe Travels Love To Both 💕🇬🇧🇨🇦

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was one such a relaxing experience. The dog was really cute ♥️. Agree about autumn. My favourite time too. Don’t like the short days though. Have a great weekend ♥️

[@SuperRobertwillis]

Thoroughly enjoyed that boys 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Robert. Have a great week ♥️

[@AfterTheRains]

You had me searching floatation tanks guys. Seems your price was good value since the one closest to me is £60. Sounds like you both need another after your mechanical issues, almost collision and late night cruising. Don’t forget to turn the clocks back! 😃 Early dark….Yuk.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It really was so relaxing. Definitely up for it again. We did have quite a stressful day 😂. Oh, the good extra hour in bed was welcomed 😊. Have a good week ♥️

[@stevenpanter5386]

Just watching this while moored at Anderton coincidentally. We've been through Preston Brook tunnel six times in the last 12 months and always linger at the entrance for five minutes after seeing Heidi (Narrowboat Pirate) have exactly the same problem as you guys, except hers was worse, as the muppet hit her boat as she tried to reverse from close to the entrance. Timings are clearly signed!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Steven. Couldn’t agree more. The signs are very clear, they just chanced going through. Wouldn’t mind, but we waited 30 mins for our entrance. I remember Heidi having the same issue. 😡. Hope you have a good weekend ♥️

[@tteric67]

Great vlog, guys! Loved the isolation tanks, that reminded me of an episode from Absolutely Fabulous where Eddie was in one too😂 and who knew Antony was so technical, knowing what to do in the engine bay, very impressed. That saved you a lot trouble i’m sure. Loved the gorgeous dog you did, down to the tag and everything. But now you need to mount a good camera on the bow; that boat in the tunnel freaked me out. Have a lovely weekend now. ❤❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Eric. I used to love Ab Fab. I am not too bad with mechanical stuff. Felt very butch in that engine room 😂. I loved the dog pic too. He looked really cute. We used to put a go pro on the bow. Not sure why we haven’t don’t that for a while. Thanks for reminding us. I initially thought that boat was the tunnel exit 😬. Hope you have a lovely week ♥️

[@jenhanlon3840]

The floatation tank looks great and you’ve sent me researching near here🤭

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Absolutely loved it Jen. So relaxing. You should definitely give it a go if you get the chance. Hope you guys have a great weekend ♥️

[@marionphelan1105]

Haha you just said the swallows have migrated to South Africa and just today I saw them in the sky above Cape Town. 😅

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Aww good to hear they have arrived safely Marion. Have a good weekend ♥️

[@susanseller5825]

Another boat problem, good you could sort so you could cruise but roll on mark 3 narrowboat. The floatation tank looked excellent, was it nice for the skin as well? Lots happening i the vlog, great to see, thank you. Look forward to next weeks as its part of the T&M that we have cruised on, Anderton area. Have a happy week xxx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

The engineer reckons it was due to all the duck weed on the Leeds Liverpool canal Susan. Absolutely loved the floatation tank. So relaxing. Skin felt so soft afterwards. It was a very busy week. Hope you are keeping well. Have a good weekend ♥️

[@bill6461]

Evening guys, Looks like one of those days where nowt went right, or reet as we say. (Had one the other day) Thought you changed the Genny filters not long ago. Like you say must have picked something up on the intake. Short days now, and even shorter soon, so probably get more journeys in the dark. Hope all turns out well in the end. Have a good weekend. x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Bill. We did change the filters not long ago. Engineer reckons the duck weed clogged the inlet pipe and caused it to overheat. All sorted now thankfully. Hope your similar week got better. Hate the short days. Not looking forward to the clocks going forward. Hope you are both ok. Have a great weekend heart

[@michelefoxton1586]

Good Evening hope you are both well? Sending lots of love xxxxx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Michele. We are both good. Hope you guys are too. Have a great weekend. Love from us. ♥️

[@michelefoxton1586]

@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked we are all good, and I break up today, so a week off to recharge the batteries x

[@lesleym6952]

That flotation tank looked fab. I do restorative yoga every week which looks like a less wet version and I would highly recommend. Very good for my wellbeing and just switching off from everything else! Happy weekend both 🥰

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was an amazing experience Lesley. I have been to yoga years ago and enjoyed. It is a great way to disconnect from the world for a short time. Have a lovely weekend ♥️

[@karlsugden4161]

Hi Paul Anthony, I hope you are both keeping healthy and you are having a positive, joyful, happy 2024 so far another great video it won't be long till it's Christmas again we're dose the time go woshing you both a lovely weekend together best wishes Karl 😊

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Karl. Good to hear from you. Hope you are enjoying my favourite season. The leaves are incredible. I can’t believe how fast this year has gone. Time is one commodity we can’t get back. Hope you have a fabulous week. ♥️

[@karlsugden4161]

@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked Hi Paul Anthony, it's a beautiful autumn's sunny day 😎 we need to enjoy every brand new day new chapter as time is so precious wishing you a positive wonderful magical day best wishes Karl

[@howardplatt1029]

The tunnel time sign is actually above the stop lock, possibly should be before the tunnel with the other two signs it can be missed

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Yeah, not the best place Howard, although they definitely knew. Girl on the front said a boater said just go for it and the guy at the back said he hadn’t seen the sign 🙄. Sorry we missed you at the marina. ♥️

[@lornaeaketts-rogers2812]

Hello 👋 gosh I do hope you have managed to get your generator fixed 🥹 gorgeous footage thank you! Can you believe clocks go back this weekend? It’s soo dark in the morning isn’t it? I hope you are both having a good weekend x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Lorna. We did manage to get the generator sorted. Working a treat now. Glad you enjoyed the vlog. I hate the dark mornings and the longer nights. I do love autumn though 😊. We have had a great weekend so far. Hope you have too ♥️

[@lornaeaketts-rogers2812]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked oh yay! Happy days yes I also absolutely love autumn 🍂🍂🍂x

[@debbievidal9536]

I think i' d be scared going through that long tunnel. 😢

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It isn’t too bad Debbie. Have a great weekend ♥️

[@BrigidC]

Watched your vlog on the big screen with Frank. So enjoyable! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. Hope you had/ are having a great weekend. Take care… Is it fall back this Sunday for you all in the UK?

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Brigid. Glad you enjoyed. We have had a lovely weekend. It is fall back for us. Shorter days from now on 😢. I do love autumn though. Hope you have a great week ♥️

[@davidwatkinson7552]

Well gentlemen, I no longer watch your vlogs to help guide me. I watch them to help reinforce that the way I have chosen is the way for me. Marina life is really suiting Jen and me. Much like Anthony, I now talk to 'everybody'. I have no idea where I get all the time to do this from. A colleague told me it is because I live in Victorian times. :-)

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey guys. I am so glad that this life suits you too. It really is a sociable way of life and it def is better by water. It makes me laugh when people think it is because you have no other choice. How little they know. Have a great week and take care. Love to you and Jen. ♥️

[@franmacmillan6939]

@MidLife Cruising...Angela and Steve, you indicated that you would like to explore /go out on a narrowboat. This is a great channel to view and get a taste of narrowboat life.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Fran for the recommendation. Hope you have a great weekend ♥️

[@franmacmillan6939]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked You're welcome. I've been following you both for a long time but don't feel comfortable commenting very often. Love, from CANADA!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

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[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

As always a lovely relaxing cruise. Was the floatation bath not claustrophobic ? Does look great but I’d want the lid up all the time lol. Hope ur genny got the ok when serviced. Every best wish guys. ❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Trevor. It was amazing. You could have the lid up if you wanted. Gennie all sorted. Thank you. Hope you are having a good week ♥️

[@MortenHjrnevik-ti6sg]

Loved the vlog…flotation tank looks cool..since my first heart attack I have felt claustrophobic…I wonder how I would feel in there. You do have lots of niggling issues with the boat …hope it’s ok now. Stor klem fra Norge…Morten

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Morten. The floatation take was incredible. Not felt that relaxed for ages. It doesn’t feel claustrophobic to be honest. The engineer reckons it was the duck weed that caused a blockage in the water cooling system but all sorted now. Hope you have a good weekend ♥️

[@GillBrooks]

Aah, a greyhound called Gilly - how fitting :) Muddy towpaths.....so used to those around here. Is there much at Preston Brook other than that scary tunnel? Stuart wants to go there as it's on the mile-marker signs along the canal by us. The other way is Shardlow and we've been there already.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Gill. Loved the greyhound pic. The towpaths are getting really bad now 😢. The only thing at Preston Brooke is the chandlery. Not much else to be honest. Hope you have a good weekend ♥️

[@tmcmurdo826]

Another great video, lads. However, I will let you have your time in the flotation tank. i don’t do baths. Something about stewing in human soup creeps me out. Hope the generator issues turn out to be something simple.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you. Oh, I do miss a bath to be honest. It was one of the most relaxing days I have had for ages. The engineer reckons it was due to all the duck weed on the Leeds Liverpool canal. All sorted now thankfully. Have a great weekend ♥️

[@KevDYAD]

I've watched "two Lock Keepers" videos as they have the same Russell Newbery engine as I have on Ultima

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Steve was great but didn’t meet his wife. The coffee was incredible. I do love the sound of the engine. Hope you have a great weekend ♥️

[@nbmaybeetomorrow2196]

Now we know why Alec didn't arrive as arranged to work on our boat....the power of vloggers 😂

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

😂. Sorry. I think it was a bigger job than he thought 😬. Have a lovely weekend ♥️

[@nigelblair2182]

Nice one guys. I now know one of the Christmas pressies I am getting for my wife. If she can stay quiet for an hour😮 Please don’t tell her I said that. Keep safe and well ❤️

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

😂. Nigel, at least if she can’t keep quiet, no one will hear her. It was a brilliant experience. So relaxing. Have a fab week. ♥️

[@eclectictraveller]

Lovely video thank you. I read on the CRT website recently about challenges that some continuous cruisers face from not having a permanent address, just curious if you ever find this an issue on your travels? All the best.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Glad you enjoyed. We are currently lucky as we use parents’ addresses. I get it can be an issue for some though. Hope you have a good weekend ♥️

[@SlurpyDave254]

Great vid as always lads, such a variety of things going on..dodgy tunnel cruising from that other boat😮..ps how much is a licence for the Bridgewater..cheers boys👍

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Dave. He definitely knew he shouldn’t have gone through, proper chancer! Not sure of the cost of the Bridgewater license. We are allowed 7 days and another 3 to get off as part of the CRT license. This is probably enough to be honest. Not allowed to return within a month. Hope you have a great week ♥️

[@SlurpyDave254]

@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked I live on Isle of Man and the Bridgewater is owned by Manx Company Peel Holdings. Not sure if I like them ruling the roost on one particular canal amongst the network. Anyway keep going boys, great vlogs. Just back from the Coventry/Oxford, cheers👍

[@rasferrastfarian739]

So did you find out why the generator overheated? Lovely trip guys! *hugs*

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Apparently, the duck weed had bypassed the strainers and completely blocked the water inlet. Vetus said they had never seen it before. All sorted now 😊. Have a good week ♥️

[@Jay-qq7so]

Lol 7.15 really early! Try leaving for work at 6.00am 😢 👍🏻

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

😂. Early for us Jay. I hate getting up for work. I get up at 5:50 to go to the gym first. Need my head seeing to. 😂. Have a good weekend ♥️

[@Jay-qq7so]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked Don’t we all lol thx!

[@Boating_David]

I dont think id have been so polite to the hire boat, could have caused serious problems there !

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

😂. Maybe not. They definitely took a chance. I don’t believe they hadn’t seen the signs. Missed you when we passed Venetian. Have a great week ♥️

[@Boating_David]

@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked Do think another timing board would be handy at both timed tunnels down there! I'll have to save the Jam Shed for later 😂

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Yeah. Others have said it isn’t in the right place for people to see, although I still think he was a chancer 😂. Look forward to sharing a glass or two next time we pass ♥️

[@nbspudley]

Do they change the water after every person in the floatation tank? Hope so. 😱

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

😂 They do a cleaning cycle as soon as you leave the room. It was an incredible experience. Great to see you at Brinklow ♥️

[@dianalombardi5932]

I love the scenery! Are some of the canals one-way? When you were traveling past those moored boats at the end, it did't look as though you could possibly have more than one boat traveling through that stretch.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Diana. Definitely some beautiful scenery. None of the canals (apart from tunnels) are one way. Some stretches only allow room for one boat so you have to be really careful. You can usually get 2 boats through though. Have a great weekend ♥️

[@BevHousley]

We had someone come through a tunnel at the wrong time same area, but it’s the tunnel that’s got a bend in it! We were nearly through when we saw the light! Scary !! He eventually twigged on & back out!! When we told him he was going in too early he didn’t understand! 😳 In all fairness on that particular tunnel the sign is a lot further back!! We both said it’s in the wrong place 🤷🏼‍♀️ xx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

I guess if we were all in half way we would have expected them to reverse too. They definitely saw the sign as someone on the front said another boater had said just go for it and the one on the back said they hadn’t seen it 🙄. Tunnel stank of weed when we entered. Hope you guys are keeping well. ♥️

[@jennyscott1740]

How long does it take you to create a pet portrait? The flotation tank looks amazing, did you feel claustrophobic?

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Anything from a week or two Jenny if he does 5-6 hours a day. The floatation tank was amazing. Didn’t feel claustrophobic at all. Like being in space. Have a great weekend ♥️

[@londonschoolofwigmaking5793]

How far do you have to travel due to being a continuous cruiser?

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It’s a bit of a grey area to be honest. CRT say 22 miles but you are expected to be going in a positive direction and can’t go from A to B and back again. Hope you have a good weekend ♥️

[@_Tiamat_.]

💜💙💚

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Have a good weekend ♥️

[@DaveAppleton]

What a load of hogwash, he didn't check the sign, it's a single boat wide fairly long tunnel why would you not check the sign. 🤦🏼 Anyway I'm not religious but I burst into the hymn, we plough the fields and scatter when you showed the farmer 😂. Thanks for the vid guys

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

We said the same Dave. There is no way he didn’t see that sign! I remember that hymn too. I do love to see the tractors ploughing the fields. Have a great weekend ♥️

[@caravanstuff2827]

There's only one thing wrong with your posts...there not LONG ENOUGH!!!.🤣

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Aww thank you. Glad you enjoy them. Have a fab weekend ♥️

[@philelliott5327]

£45 to float around in second hand bath water??😂 Its a no from me.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

😂. It was incredible Phil. For me, just having that peace for an hour was worth every penny. Hope you have a great week ♥️

[@philelliott5327]

My luxury is a night in the premier inn, with bath tub, followed by a full English breakfast.😂

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

😂. That would do it too.

[@colin125gwr]

hi

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Colin. Hope you have a good weekend ♥️

[@edwardhoughton2565]

Xx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Have a lovely weekend Edward ♥️

[@craignelson-swiftyenzed7578]

What a plonker. (Wrong way guys in tunnel). Are you allowed to say plonker on the youtubes? 😅😅

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Absolutely Craig and yeah, plonker work. 😊. Have a great week ♥️

[@zonabrown9241]

You seem to have a nothing but problems😢😢

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It does feel like that but we have systematically sorted them all. This was just an unfortunate event due to all that duck weed. Pleased to say that the generator is working great again. We do feel aggrieved that we have had to sort many of the issues ourselves. Hope you have a great week ♥️

[@terenceseymour-tf8rptassie725]

I must follow 2 Lock Keepers on Tik Tok. Are you also on Tik Tok?

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

We are but don’t really use it that much to be honest Terence. Steve was a great guy and the coffee was fab. Have a great weekend ♥️

[@paulinehiggins8239]

Had a wedding last night came home very happy so bonus I had to watch this vlog twice so I could comment, just doing a bit later than I planned. One more problem, oh boy. Very scary with the tunnel then in the dark, “it’s getting dark”. “No it’s not dark”. LOL. I’d love to try one of those floatation tanks but I couldn’t handle being closed in. Obviously very relaxing as you really slept Paul. Another great and beautiful journey, shame about the rain. Another beautiful piece of art Paul. Thanks for the trip guys. Stay safe and see you next week. ❤️

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

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[@tedhuges8275]

You should respect pedestrian and don’t park on pavement

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

A little sad that this is your only takeaway from this vlog Ted. To be honest, there was plenty of room for pedestrians and the road was busy and narrow. If you had looked at the other vehicles, you would have seen they were parked in exactly the same way. Have a lovely weekend ♥️

[@rugrat7227]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlockedpoor excuse

[@tedhuges8275]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked you know that I am right so you are the sad one

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Aww. 🥰

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

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