Feeling Unloved! The Struggles we Discovered on our Narrowboat. Ep 234

[@sueg1530]

That was some day, exhausting!!. I love how sociable you are and how you make friends, a lovely community

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It really was Sue. We were all exhausted at the end of that day. The community is amazing and it is great to meet new people. Have a lovely week ❤️

[@mollieslack9815]

Another great video , love watching you guys thanks for sharing your journey with us.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Aww thank you. Glad you enjoyed. Have a lovely week ❤️

[@JoeAcarnley]

Love all of your blogs Paul and Anthony. What an incredible amount of money been raised in Dexter memories. Looking forward to your next blog and I have been thinking about you both a lot since your sad loss of Dexter and you both will stay in my thoughts

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Joe. That’s really kind. We are absolutely blown away by people’s kindness. Hope you have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@JoeAcarnley]

@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked same to you both I have also been one of so many who have donated in Dexter's memory.

[@ChristineCarter-q4i]

Hi guys Sorry late comment about last week, been really busy. Really worrying about the state of the canels,all that weed. Still great to have support from friends and the boating community. Fabulous news about the money raised in Dexters memory, let's hope it continues to rise.❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

No worries Christine. It is worrying seeing the decline. The community is still amazing. We are over the moon and overwhelmed by the amount raised in Dexter’s memory. Hope you are having a good week ❤️

[@neildaly6787]

That's a long day...and a lot of locks! Thanks again guys!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was exhausting Neil. The drinks at the end were a nice bonus 😊. Have a great weekend ❤️

[@joanmccarty6445]

I really love you guys thank you for a very kind, informative, totally helpful positive, aloha Nui loa from Camp Aloha Farms.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Aww thank you Joan. Glad you enjoyed. Have a lovely week ❤️

[@maevecolvin]

Another lovely vlog. Sitting on my boat by the stove watching and the nights have definitely drawn in! xx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

We have noticed the shorter days too. I love autumn but hate short days 😢. Have a lovely week ❤️

[@terriedelph3721]

Glad i found your volg You are wonderful

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Terri. Welcome aboard ♥️

[@davestanding7540]

Fantastic to meet you guys, we had a proper good laugh at the bottom of the flight that day. Great that you mention the state of the flight and the disgraceful treatment of Peter Baxter (lock keeper of the year) just a few years back and a very good friend and mentor to myself and many others. Love this volg as the flight is very close to my heart and Im there most days, sometimes helping, sometime just having a butty and brew on my favorite lock gate (71), its a really nice place to be..Best of luck on your travels and on the new boat. I look forward to seeing you again soon.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

We had a cracking end to the day and brilliant meeting you guys too. It really is a disgrace that the flight has been neglected so much and the treatment of the amazing volunteers too. Sure our paths will cross again. Have a lovely week ❤️

[@davinajarvis]

Omg can’t believe the amount of weed absolutely crazy. Another great vlog thank you ❤

[@rikkiharcourt3868]

I had no idea weed could be so heavy. What an experience. Glad you won the battle.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It really was Davina. Made it difficult to navigate the canal. Have a great week ❤️

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Rikki. It was really difficult with all that weed. Hope you have a fab week ❤️

[@MelG-ut3hs]

Wow doing so many locks must be exhausting so well done.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was Mel. I was really tired at the end of the day. Have a good week and take care ❤️

[@penelopecarpenter5166]

Thankyou for taking us on this lovely journey and meeting friends.Hope your take out was good.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Glad you enjoyed Penelope. The takeout was amazing. Have a great week ❤️

[@rasferrastfarian739]

Loving it all boys. Great episode, so much fun you can have with all the people you meet along the way. I love the spare of the moment drinks on the bank!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It really is all about the people you meet and the friends you make. The impromptu drinks were brilliant. Have a good weekend ❤️

[@jules9303]

Thank you 😊

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Jules. ❤️

[@fp30e]

Hello Paul and Anthony. Nice intro. Boris looked amazing Paul. You have a great talent. My goodness all that weed around the locks! I would have thought the Wigan flight of locks would be a really busy part of the canal and well-maintained. Yikes all those Spiders. Don't like Spiders. Nature is wonderful at times in a strange sort of way. The poor pigeon that had fallen into the canal, when it saw a recuse pole reach out, it immediately swam to it and climbed onto it. I never knew pigeons were that clever. Glad he was saved. 12 hours of cruising (from when you started to your final destination) you both must have been worn out. Another excellent Vlog. Thank you. All the best. Spoolbox

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Spoolbox. Glad you like the intro. The eyes on Boris were so lifelike bless him. The weed was horrific. It was almost unnavigable. The flight is busy but definitely not well maintained. It needs a lot of money and TLC. I don’t mind spiders but not in that quantity. 😂. Nature is incredible. The poor pigeon. We were glad we could rescue it. Bless. I do hope it survived. We were exhausted after that day. It is so labour intensive. Hope you have a lovely week ❤️

[@jayoneill1533]

I’m a bit late to this party. Great episode but at the end I don’t think I’ve ever seen Anthony so worn out.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was Jay. Such a difficult flight. I definitely felt worn out after it all 😢. Hope you have a lovely week ❤️

[@janebh509]

Good one, cheers and best wishes to the Wigan flight crew and you two❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Jane. I do hope it all gets sorted, they are a great bunch. Have a good week ❤️

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good see you cranking it on the cut and going up the wigon locks keep up the great vogs and meet up with frends keep up the great vogs and liveing the dream and now morred up and chill out thanks lee

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Cheers Lee. We had great time with friends. Have a fab week. ❤️

[@deborahjohnston2808]

What a wonderful journey!Lots of work and lots of fun!The 2 of you are a joy💥💥💥

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Deborah. It was hard work but the views were amazing. Take care ❤️

[@catherine3902]

Hello gentlemen 😊. Another busy but lovely cruise. Thanks for taking us along. Such a shame about the condition of the locks, such a shame CRT aren't able to do much. Keep well both. Lovely seeing you again. Keep warm, and as dry as you can xxx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Catherine. It was an exhausting flight. The state of the locks was horrific. They definitely need some TLC. Have a great week and take care ❤️

[@bill6461]

Looked like an exhausting trip down the Wigan flight, all worth it in the end, I hope. We were at Haigh hall on Thursday, luckily decent weather. Weather changing, so keep warm guys, and have a good weekend.x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was Bill. So neglected. The weed was horrific. Love Haigh Hall. It was beautiful on Saturday. Definitely looks like a change of weather. Have a great week ❤️

[@lockingthroughlife2587]

Oh wow. What a lot a weed. The Chesterfield Canal was just like they in places and we had to to remove loads of it at a lock to be able to get in, only to be told off by a woman who lived in the lock cottage saying we’d blocked her lawn mower and bin access and we needed to put it all in the other side of the lock. Thankfully CRT volunteers were there and said they’d move it. It’s great buddying up with someone through a flight like that. Anthony, you did look tired and cold by the end of the day though. See you tomorrow xx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was horrific. Not sure what they expect you to do with the weed, it is ridiculous. It did make the day better by buddying up. I was exhausted at the end of that day. Great catch up this weekend ❤️

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

Ey up me ducks. Wow, well done guys that's some number of locks to do in one day especially after having to also contend with all that weed. Ay a good'un 🙂👍

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey. It was an exhausting day. The weed was horrific. Glad we made it down the flight safely. Have a fab week ❤️

[@pilpelet100]

Wow! What an eventful and tiring day. That weed looked horrendous. I'm amazed that you managed to clear enough to let you get into the lock. Your relaxation with friends looked great. It's always good to get together with friends. No need to reply. I'm just passing on my take on the video.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was very tiring. The weed made it even more exhausting. It was a fab end to the day chilling with drinks. Hope you have a lovely week ❤️

[@woodytheflyingdog]

Thanks for the map!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

No worries. Glad it helped ❤️

[@maryannewillequer3305]

Booy, I was tired just watching you traveling those locks. The weeds looked awful, and it was obvious they didn't exactly spring up overnight. You both deserved a warm take-out dinner and some drinks! Stay safe.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was exhausting MaryAnne. The weed was awful. The take out was definitely needed that evening. Hope you have a good week ❤️

[@JohnSmith-q4m]

What a busy day, worn out watching you both! Have a relaxing week and stay safe.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks John. It really was exhausting. Such a difficult flight. Have a great week ❤️

[@lovelyskull3483]

I’m tired just watching this video. You have so much laughter with great friends as you travel along the canals. Thank you and have a great up coming week.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was a very busy day. We had an amazing time though. It definitely is about the friends you make. Have a great weekend ❤️

[@James-h3r8l]

A busy day for you Guys! At least it stayed fine. Yes the nights are drawing in, not so depressing for me I love Autumn and Winter, though I understand it being completely different for you. A lovely video as always. Take care....

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was exhausting James. Quite a difficult flight. I love autumn too, love the change of colours. I don’t particularly like the long nights though. Have a great week ❤️

[@Michael_Sheldon]

Shame there has to be dispute on the canals, particularly when people are so kind to give of their time. The weed near those locks is no joke! I’m so glad you got through them. Xo to you both.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

I know. They are great guys too Michael. We always appreciate the volunteers. The weed was horrific. Hope you are having a good weekend ❤️

[@dorothydotson7154]

Happy Friday! 😊 I just checked and the fund is at 5,510 pounds. People did good and helped lots of dogs. 🥰 What a long, hard day even with taking a good long break. I have never seen anything like all that weed in the locks. I know the CRT is underfunded but that is something that really needs to be dealt with. Loved the drawing of Boris. He has soulful eyes. 🐕 I'm trying to deal with first time hearing aids. I have a lot of adjusting to do and tech to be learned. I had to reduce PC sound from 100% to 65% and I discovered that I have the noisiest keyboard in the world. I didn't think I needed them, but maybe I really did... 😊 It seems to be going pretty well, I think. ❤ Take care and have a great weekend. ❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Dorothy. We are overwhelmed by the amount raised. The flight was exhausting. The weed was dangerous. They definitely need to do something in that flight. The picture of Boris was great. My Mum also got hearing aids and I can’t hear her TV anymore 😂. Have a lovely week ❤️

[@dorothydotson7154]

At home I don't notice much change except ambient noises are louder to me. I need the HAs for noisy places so I can distinguish voices. I'm still adjusting. ❤ Take care. ❤

[@paulinehiggins8239]

Bye Saul and Debby, stay safe and hopefully we’ll see you soon. Those locks were a disgrace and the CRT should be ashamed of themselves, people actually pay money to them, that weed, OMG. There was what appeared to be a lot of traffic on the canal too. Some of that trip was actually scary. I bet you’re shattered, HUGE day and fighting a lot of the way. Great to see you guys, take care and look firearm to seeing you again soon. ❤️

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Pauline. We were sad to part company with Debbie and Saul. The locks were horrific as was the weed. The flight is a major passage between Liverpool and Leeds so always busy. It was exhausting. Hope you have a lovely week ❤️

[@dorissouto]

I’m going to miss your beautiful boat. However, I understand, your beloved Dexter. Miss him too.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

We are kind of sad to sell her Doris but it is definitely the right time for us. We need a new start I think. Have a great week ❤️

[@jacquelineryde7339]

Oh my goodness so shocked at the Wigan flight how hard is that, surely CRT should do something if anything fir safety 😮. Look forward to Saul and Debbie again ❤❤❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was horrific Jacqueline. CRT should definitely do something. That flight was so difficult made even worse by the weed. We look forward to catching up with Debbie and Saul again too. Have a good week ❤️

[@michelefoxton1586]

Good Evening hope you are both well sending lots of love xxxxx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Michele. Been a great weekend. Hope you guys are good. ❤️

[@marthapage4756]

Get a lot of joy watching you folk. Your artwork is awesome! It's my dream to get over there and experience the canal life some day....even though I'm a senior now I think it would be a wonderful adventure. Wishing you both good health, much happiness and lots of wonderful new discoveries. Many blessings from Vancouver Island, Canada. Thanks so much!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Martha. Glad you enjoy our journey. Love Paul’s work too. He is so talented. You would definitely love the experience of life on the canals. Don’t let age put you off. Hope you have a lovely week. Take care ❤️

[@dianalombardi5932]

I love the community spirit! The scenery was beautiful, too. I still don’t grasp the winter weather in summer, but you seem to accept it as normal so I guess it’s ok. Another gorgeous cruise!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It really is a great community Diana. The winter weather in summer is quite normal in the U.K. 😂. Glad you enjoyed. Have a lovely week ❤️

[@markrutter5996]

Loved the vlog guys. . . great journey and a few laughs along the way. We are at Buggy Basin next week for some canal walking so hopefully it will stay fine. Have a great week ahead.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Mark. It really was good to have that morale support. It was hard work doing the flight but we definitely had a laugh. Great company. Enjoy Buggy Basin. We love the Peak forest canal. ❤️

[@lornamoore242]

Really interesting vlog with all the weed and how u all still together to sort problems out. Keep being who u r. Love your vlogs x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Lorna. The community is second to none. We love it. The weed made the day very slow. Hope you have a good week ❤️

[@juliaharris8751]

Hi, gentlemen! WTH with all that weed?!? That was ridiculous. You look like a barge pushing a ship! Sheesh! Can't believe you were able to cruise through that mess. Anthony, nice strip dance. 😅 You had great weather while doing the Wiggan Flight. Those locks are something else. Safe cruising! 💚💚

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was terrible Julia. The weed made it almost unnavigable. 😂. Waterproofs are always difficult to get off and require a special dance. It was great weather but the flight was exhausting. Hope you have a lovely week ❤️

[@biffboff2006]

Another great vlog glad you got through the weeds😮loved the drawing of Boris ❤ lovely to have friends old and new ❤nice to see you both smiling and enjoying the ride Dexter was so loved hugs ❤have a great weekend xx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Glad you enjoyed Sylvia. The weeds were terrible. Really good travelling with new friends. It was very different without Dexter bless him. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@christopherbutler7588]

Great video glad you came along and your friends Rescue the pigeon great work.have a lovely weekend 😀 x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

We were so pleased we buddied up Christopher. That poor pigeon. I can’t believe it swam towards the net knowing it would be rescued. Hope you have a great week ❤️

[@margojohn604]

Good morning from Melbourne Australia. What a big day out for both of you. Another long canal cruising day with plenty of lock action that allows me to gongoozle from afar. Thank you!!!! It is a little sad that this marks the end (for now) of Spot-the-Saul...almost devestating! LOL. But, as is so obvious, you meet new people and make friends so easily along the way. There will only ever be one Spot-the-Saul, though. The narrowboat/widebeam community seems so open, welcoming, collaborative and supportive. Hubby and I are so enjoying cruising the UK Canal system with yourselves on your lovely narrowboat (good luck with the sale...cue a small tear). The scenery, for the most part, is gorgeous, although there are parts of the system that are showing those signs of weed overgrowth and leaky locks. It is a shame what has happened between the Wigan Flight Crew and the CRT. Volunteers seem to be such an integral part of helping in maintaining the system and helping boaters with the locks...the safer and the more navigable the system, the more likley boaters are to traverse those canals and help reduce/minimise weed growth just through boating those waterways. Having boaters presence on all parts of the canal sytem (and certainly those arms/canals less navigated ) surely fosters a sense of increased safety on the towpaths for the locals who are then more likely to also utilise the paths for exercise.....and that surely brings local communities together and breathes life into some underused canal arms, towpaths and villages. All the while the historic canals are being restored, maintained, preserved, utilised and also slowly reclaimed and added to the network for benefit of so many. Enough rambling from me. Wishing you both another amazing week!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Marjorie. It really was a long and exhausting day. We miss Saul and Debbie too but hopefully, we will catch up with them soon. The community is second to none. It is amazing how quickly you strike up a friendship. We have had a lot of interest in the boat so fingers crossed. Excited for a new adventure. It is a shame that some of the network has been severely neglected. That weed was horrific. The volunteers on that flight were incredible and such a loss. There definitely is a sense of safety in numbers. Have a lovely week and take care ❤️

[@susanleadbetter8639]

Hi guys, wow! what a journey that was. When the two boats were coming out of the lock, it looked like you were on a carpet of weed. 😱. Considering it looked like alot of boats use that section of the Wigan flight, it's so sad that the CRT seem to be neglecting the up keep. You certainly deserved a take out and a well deserved glass of wine. Been watching you on Narrow Escapes again today, where you took ownership of the new Morning Star. Dave would have loved this series. Look forward to catching up with you again. Take care 💙💙🐾

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Susan. It was exhausting. It did look like a carpet. Made the flight almost unnavigable. It really is a busy stretch and very neglected. It is so sad to see. A takeout and wine was definitely well deserved. Aww, Narrow Escapes was great to film. Sorry Dave isn’t around to watch 😢. Hope you have a lovely week. Sending hugs ❤️

[@susanleadbetter8639]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked Thank you . Having work done on my back garden this week. The garden is very important to me, so it will be nice to have it done. Previous owners took ALL the plants out. At least I'm starting from scratch and it will have my imprint on it. It will be a place of healing for me. Take care both of you. 💙💙🐾 xxx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Aww hope it all goes well ❤️

[@lesleym6952]

Lovely vlog with friends old and new - so nice to see you both smiling. Have a wonderful weekend 🥰

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Lesley. We had a fab time coming down the Wigan flight with new friends. Have a great weekend ❤️

[@The_Arby]

Always great catching up with you both...Safe travels onwards, have a good weekend 🙂

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you. Have a lovely weekend too ❤️

[@rossrowntree5905]

Friends and hi visual jacket s will see you through most adversities 😂

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

😂

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Lovely vlog guys tho the weed and the leaky locks omg what a ridiculous state for them to be in ! Let’s hope it’s to be sorted in winter closures. Your giving page is just amazing. What a tribute indeed bless him. Stay safe and have a fabulous weekend. ❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Trevor. The flight is definitely in disrepair and that weed was awful. We are over the moon with how much has been raised in Dexter’s memory. Hope you have a wonderful week ❤️

[@choclatmajik1]

You two have amazing hearts. I love all your vlogs. You make me laugh, which makes my day. You both look exhausted after all the locks, deserve a good feed. Stay safe and happy ❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Aww thank you Jan. It really was a tiring day. It was made better by the impromptu drinks and chat. This is exactly what boating is all about. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@tommymaguire2839]

HOW you are managing to do all of that with limited sight in your right eye AMAZES me. I love watching you guys and I pray that one day when I am over there, we can arrange hugs and a pint or two. LOVE LOVE LOVE from Philadelphia USA.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Tommy. He said it was hard work. I was exhausted with all the dilapidated locks. Aww hugs and a drink sound perfect. 😊. Have a fab week ❤️

[@susanclarke485]

Great video guys . What a shame the canal is in such a terrible state . And how sad that the volunteers were treated so badly x i love the way everyone on the canals helps each other . Take Care

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Susan. Couldn’t agree more on both counts. It does sadden me how neglected that flight is. Even more saddened to see some amazing characters from the Wigan flight tossed aside. It is not in the spirit of the community the canal forges. Have a lovely week ❤️

[@MarieRiordan]

Fab video yet again thank you both

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Marie. Glad you enjoyed. Have a good weekend ❤️

[@marionphelan1105]

That was such hard work today. I wanted to climb in and help with the weeds. 😊 From Cape Town with love

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Marion. It really was hard work. The weed was so heavy too. Wish you had been there to help 😊 . Have a lovely week ❤️

[@CrichieB]

Another great vlog and that’s an epic amount of locks in a day ! Well done. By the way we have been travelling with Anita from narrowboat travels with charlie, so you may get to see us on t telly soon 🤗

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Crichie. It was exhausting. Not in a rush to do that again. Aww we know Anita and Charlie. She is lovely. Have a fab week ❤️

[@patriciashaw9735]

Another good and informative episode, sad to see state of overall decline of canals in general for us boat users. On the positive side we do have LOTS of shiny new CRT signs 🙄

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Patricia. It really was sad to see the decline in the flight. It needs some major work and TLC. We rarely criticise the CRT but on this occasion, it was definitely needed. Hope you have a good week ❤️

[@alisonh6533]

Hi both another lovely vlog. That weed looked crazy! Glad you got through

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Alison. The weed was horrific. We struggled getting in that lock. Have a great weekend ❤️

[@lindasquires1786]

Wonderful Vlog as usual ❤❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Linda. Have a lovely week ❤️

[@mishkawp8200]

Wow, such a long day. I’m not surprised you were both exhausted. You did fantastically well to get so far in one day. Absolutely loved watching your journey. I hope you are going to be travelling with other friends soon - it’s good for you both to have the support at the moment. Sending hugs and love. Have a wonderful weekend xx 💕

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It really was Mishkaw. Absolutely exhausted by the end of the day. We love company. We have had an amazing time with good friends. It has been lovely to have some time to ourselves too. Have a great week ❤️

[@MarinaTheJournalingGypsy]

Wow you two that was a long hard day 😊😊. Agree only take - a - ways will do to satisfy hungry, hungry tummies 😂. 🤗🤗😘😘

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was exhausting. Great company though. We certainly worked for our supper that day. Have a good week ❤️

[@MarinaTheJournalingGypsy]

😘😘

[@ColinOBear]

So shocked to see all that weed! Hopefully your vlog will get the situation some publicity and get it sorted. Oh and those spiders!!! 😮

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Colin. It made it very try difficult to navigate. I do hope something is done. I don’t mind spiders but the amount on that wall 😬. Have a lovely week ❤️

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi Paul and Anthony, I can’t believe how much weed was in that lock. That was absolutely crazy. Specially when you are paying to be on these canal’s they must know about it anyway I’m glad you got through it. Wonderful to see you both and travelling along with the buddy boat having a bit of fun, must be a bit warm it’s been a long time since we’ve seen Anthony in a pair of shorts anyway keep up the good work always appreciate your boat Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia. We are on the big island

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

The weed was horrific Cliff. They definitely know about it. It was almost unnavigable. It was definitely easier buddying up. They were great company. It really hasn’t been the weather for shorts so was nice to be able to get some sun on the legs 😊. We must try and visit Australia again. We loved it last time we went. Have a lovely week ❤️

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked hi Paul and Anthony, yeah thank you. I’ll live looking forward to next week’s episode hopefully next year a friend of mine and myself will be travelling to England Ireland and Scotland it be wonderful to catch up with you guys or somewhere along the line. Have a wonderful week.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Keep us posted ❤️

[@alllisonandthekids]

Hello love your videos come from Preston but sadly live in Worcestershire love to see your videos ❤❤❤❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Allison. Glad you enjoy the vlogs. Have a great week ❤️

[@susanseller5825]

Seems like the past few vlogs have contained some type of weed but todays was ridiculous. Good job for buddying up to share the load, for moral support, and to battle the weeds with, and an added bonus of an enjoyable day. Although 12 hours is a long day but productive and many clories burnt. And yes the nights are definately drawing in. Happy cruising, and resting xxx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Susan. It was horrendous. It was like a carpet. We had a great time with Nettie and Alan. Such good company. 12 hours was a very long day. Glad we managed to complete the flight, we won’t be doing it again in a hurry. Have a great week. ❤️

[@MortenHjrnevik-ti6sg]

Great vlog…what a nonsense upsetting volunteers! And that weed build up Getting colder up here soon be snowing….keep them coming look forward to the vlogs. Stor klem fra Norge

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It really is Morten. They are great guys too. The flight is going to ruin. All that weed was ridiculous. 🥶. We can tell the seasons changing here but at least the sun is out. Look after yourself and have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@SuperRobertwillis]

Enjoyed that boys good content 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed ❤️

[@hazelthorne8397]

Hi! I’ve been following Wes and Amy boat time for a while and the other day (im now addicted to narrow boat living.. something I wanted to do when I was younger) I came across narrow escapes and I saw you get your beautiful electric boat. You’ve just popped up on my KZbin suggestions. Sorry to hear you lost Dexter…you’ve done amazing raising money for the dogs trust ..I believe was it?..we had a dogs trust rescue, sadly lost him January this year. Looking forward to watching more videos

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Hazel. Love Wes and Amy. They are lovely. Welcome to our channel. Glad you found us. Thank you for the condolences. We are devastated. We are over the moon by the amount raised in Dexter’s memory. Such a good cause too. So sorry for your loss. I truly appreciate the heartache. Hope you have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@sheepdog1102]

I’m with you Anthony I don’t even like to speak before 9:30 in the morning but after three cups of coffee I’m okay and reasonably normal. Enjoyed your video!😊

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

😂. Coffee always helps 😊

[@BrigidC]

Another awesome vlog! Bye Debbie and Saul 🥺 Wow, those eyes on Boris ❤ OMG the weeds are horrible. It was like the boats were pushing a carpet of weeds out of the lock. Hope the weeds didn’t cause any problems with Morning Star. CRT needs to get in there with some machinery and get that stuff out. Ugh! Ha! Those daddy long leg spiders are creepy. They mean no harm, but still…Expecting a massive spider like in Harry Potter to ascend upon us 😮 Thanks again for sharing your journey with us. Take care you two!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

We were sad to part company Brigid. They have been great travel companions. The weed was so limiting. They definitely need to sort it. Almost unnavigable in some places. The spiders reminded me of the scene in Harry Potter 😂. Hope you have a great weekend ❤️

[@nigelblair2182]

Love your videos. So upset that I cannot be at Aqueduct Marina tomorrow. Was lovely to see you there in July. Please keep safe and well and hope to see you soon ❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Nigel. Thank you. Sorry you couldn’t make it. It was a beautiful day. They definitely picked a good one. Hope you have a lovely week ❤️

[@sarabaldeschwieler7763]

I do hope Anthony got some food fairly quickly! Thanks for showing the dreadful state of the locks and all that weed and for touching lightly on the Wigan Flight debacle. It's important. Have a good week !

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

I did Sara. I am not good when I need feeding 😂. We thought it was important to raise awareness of the decline of the flight and shocking treatment of the volunteers. ❤️

[@TheDR411]

We saw you guys with Heidi last night in Parbold Nice video.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you. We had a great time with Heidi. Has been ages since we saw her. Glad you enjoyed. Have a lovely week ❤️

[@jammyjay917]

Thats crazy all that weed.... great video 🥰🥰

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed. The weed was like a blanket, it made the day very tiring. Have a great week ❤️

[@ALifeFullofMeaning]

The Wigan flight looked like a real challenge. Thanks for taking us along on the journey. Love to you both xx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey guys. I certainly won’t be in a rush to do that again. It was exhausting. Only made bearable by the great company at the end. Hope you are both ok. Much love from us ❤️

[@daveforster6617]

Nice to see you passing through the capital Wigan 😊. Great vlog 👍

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

😊. It was a long day and hard work on that flight. Glad you enjoyed Dave. Have a great week ❤️

[@TheOzturner]

It’s a great relaxing life style. On my bucket list.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

We love it. You should definitely experience it if you can. Have a lovely week ❤️

[@layalabi1667]

That really was a long day!! Glad that you did enjoy it... I enjoyed it, too!! 😊😊😊 Many thanks!!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was. Absolutely exhausted by the end. We had real fun at the end with the group we had a drink with. Have a great week ❤️

[@CarolWhite-il7ki]

Bless you Dexter.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

❤️. He was an amazing boy. 😢

[@klausm5460]

I have to admit I was a bit irritated by your idea of getting another new narrowboat after you were so chuffed about your Oakums boat until quite recently. But now I realized what caused the disconnect. For us landlubbers the prospect of a life on a boat is mostly a dream of adventure and the expression of a sense of longing. We don´t have to deal with the moans and niggles everyday. So I hope you find the right boat format for your needs and also work out a good intermediate solution. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Klaus. We knew that this may annoy some people but it is no different to someone wanting to buy a different house and this is our home at the end of the day. We were amazed when we got Morning Star but the fact we have had to sort the issues out ourselves has left a bitter taste. Thank you for the honesty and hope you continue to follow our adventures. ❤️

[@claraburton3173]

Great vlog,, loved seeing you guys ❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Clara. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@nelliemcdowell2575]

Hi guys. Such a beautiful territory. Enjoy your day.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was a great stretch Nellie. Have a fab week ❤️

[@karensmith2204]

I just found you guys and I subscribed. Great watching

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Karen. Welcome to the channel. ❤️

[@snickeas1]

just FYI there are 23 locks on the Wigan flight (I am a Wiganer)! Great video by the way as always.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Glad you enjoyed. There are 21 locks in the flight itself. The other locks, although at the bottom of Wigan, aren’t actually part of the flight. Paul is a Wiganer too 😂 . Hope you have a fab week ❤️ canalplan.uk/feature/8

[@snickeas1]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked I bow my head in shame! 😂

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It alway confused us to start with to be honest. 🤣

[@jackiehanning8808]

Well done for keeping your cool with all that weed ..what a challenging day ..love your videos x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was horrific Jackie. Can’t believe we couldn’t get in the lock because of it. Glad you enjoy the vlogs. Means a lot ❤️

[@philstevens9914]

Everything's going to hell in a handbasket, and obviously CRT is no exception. I grew up on that canal and it's disgusting to see what's going on now. The one lock with the spiders, them things looked like a spider we have here in America called the brown recluse which is only small but poisonous. They were mainly in Southern States but now spreading north and we have them in Pennsylvania. The poison will literally rot your skin then spread. I had a friend that needed skin graft after an experience with one of them buggers. Well, the country's biggest RV show is going on in Hershey this week and I'm off to it. Have a good weekend guys. I'm sure you'll have a good watering hole in Parbold Village.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It really is Phil. Such a shame it has been let to go to disrepair. Those spiders were a bit creepy! Your friend sounds like they come of lightly by the sounds of the poison. I would love to go to an RV show, Hope you enjoy it. Have a great week ❤️

[@susanmccarthy5977]

Hi Anthony and Paul. It has been a busy weekend for me. It was good to sit back and watch you gardening in the lock 😂. That was a long, hard cruise, guys. Thank you for sharing the Wigan Flight and new friends. Take care ❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Susan. Glad you managed to relax watching us garden 😂. It was an exhausting day but brilliant to have a chill with friends at the end of a long day. Have a lovely week ❤️

[@sue2593]

All the best for Thursday Paul. Take care.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Sue ❤️

[@Scarey1933]

Enjoyed the trip so much! You’re good company. 👋

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Aww thank you ditto ❤️

[@catherinekitt6500]

Hiya paul and Anthony, beautiful as ever. Anthony please don't worry about replying we know how busy you are, yes they are nice but I don't mind waiting. Ive just had 5 days in Torquay it was great. My second time visiting the eden project its fantastic. Take life as it comes and don't sweat the small things. Love to you both cath xxx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Cath. Hope you had a good time in Torquay. I love it there, haven’t been for years. Boating is all about not sweating the small stuff. Have a great week ❤️

[@judithfarkas2636]

Great vlog guys those locks looked brutal all that weed. You both looked exhausted a lot of work getting through the locks definitely needed your dinner Anthony🤣. Hope you have a more restful week❤️

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Glad you enjoyed. The weed was horrific. It was exhausting doing all those locks. I certainly worked for my supper that day. Have a lovely week ❤️

[@Nbwarriorlifeonthecut]

Fabulous video of Wigan Flight. Will be going up next month 😊😊 take care guys. Regards to you both xx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Good luck. It is really rewarding once you get to the top but very poorly maintained. Glad you enjoyed the vlog. Have a great week ❤️

[@bethp1530]

Thanks for sharing another great video ♥

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Glad you enjoyed Beth. Hope you are ok ❤️

[@bethp1530]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked ...doing well, thanks so much for thinking of me ❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

❤️

[@sunswifttan2346]

Hello Anthony and Paul! Great video - once again 😂! Cheers me up to meet with Alan and Nettie! I had tears brimming when Debbie and Sol parted ways. A huge accomplishment to complete this many locks in almost 10+ hours. Hope you have had good rest and recharge after this journey. Guess your battery would need some rest too 🤣. Hope you have a well deserved dinner to fill your belly after working hard this long day! Take care my friends! Looking forward to next week’s video🫶🫶🫶

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you. It was an epic day. Alan and Nettie were great company. We went to their house a few weeks later and had a lovely meal. We miss Debbie and Saul. We had a fab time with them. Those lock were hard work. We certainly did need a recharge after that. Hope you have a great week ❤️

[@davidwatkinson7552]

Hello Gentlemen, you really manage to capture the 'community' aspect of boating. I could 'rant' for a while, about society, but that would not be helpful, so I won't. I think that I am beginning to 'get it', whatever 'it' is. This is the way, indeed. Currently, I am on my boat, I'm utterly content and wondering why I wasn't before. The answer, community ity. Thank you, from Jen and I. :-)

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Absolutely spot on David. It is the community that keeps us on the canals. You just don’t get it in a house anymore. Life most definitely is better by water. Hope you guys are keeping well. Love from us both ❤️

[@rogerr1296]

Hey guys. It breaks my heart to see the problems you are having with the canals, and I don't even live in the UK! lol. I hope the government comes to the realization that the canals are a national treasure and should be better maintained and preserved for future generations...(and for any old(er) non- citizens who have the crazy dream of becoming a continuous cruiser😁). As always, thanks for sharing a little part of your lives. Take care.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Roger. It is certainly sad to see the slow decline. The government definitely needs to step in to preserve this amazing heritage. It is an incredible piece of history and we absolutely love the lifestyle. Have a great week and take care ❤️

[@heidimacarthur7205]

Great painting of Boris. You are so talented Paul. Those were a lot of weeds to push through. Do the canals get full of weeds like that towards the end of the summer? It looked pretty stressful going through all those locks. I was happy to see you get to the end of them. Have a great relaxing weekend. Cheers!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

The eyes on this painting were so soulful. He really is talented. The weed was horrific Heidi. Not sure why that particular stretch is so bad. The flight is very neglected. It was an exhausting day. Glad we got to share the burden. They were great company too. Hope you have a good week ❤️

[@johnboughton7451]

As always Bev & I thoroughly enjoyed your video & was interested in all the gossip & the one Question Bev wants to know is “Why Pete” wasn’t allowed to help?

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey guys. Glad you enjoyed. It was CRT that has prevented Peter from helping. Quite sad. Have a good week ❤️

[@jsim9042]

Great video again - I’m shattered just watching!😅 I wonder if CRT are making a political statement - making the new govt aware that without volunteers the canals struggle to operate, funding needs to increase! I certainly agree with that 😮 Finally, well done Dexter for raising so much for Dogs Trust ❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Glad you enjoyed. It certainly was hard work. I am not sure what the CRT is doing. It is sad that funding has been cut but they were aware that this was the date it would happen. They were meant to find alternative funding routes. It is sad that the volunteers aren’t cherished more. We are overwhelmed at the amount raised in Dexter’s memory. Have a great week ❤️

[@fraserrowedianekincaid6988]

Our most terrifying canal experience was on the Wigan flight where a leaking paddle almost filled our engine bay. The flight needs a lot of TLC. We didn’t have volunteers assisting us at that time but you can see where their knowledge of their flight would save a lot of boaters from having bad experiences.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It really is a terrifying flight. How awful for you guys. It does need some TLC. Such a shame re the volunteers too. Have a great week hearti

[@ic7505]

Well, that was a lot of work! All those weeds - why isn't this particular canal looked after as well as the others you've passed through? And why piss off the volunteers? The world runs on volunteers and also gives a lot of folks something to do and to be involved with others, gives them purpose. I hope you remember to check the weed catcher thingie we've seen you clean out, so you don't have to buy a new filter. Hope the take out was amazing because you both certainly worked for it today! PS. Thanks for making such great efforts to answer comments. I really appreciate it 🥰

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was an absolutely exhausting day. Great we had such good company though. Not sure why this flight is so neglected. Really sad re the volunteers. They are invaluable and Peter is a great bloke. We did check the weed hatch. All was good thankfully. Take out was fab. Hope you have a great week. Take care ❤️

[@seavoicetraining]

Another great Vlog, WOW how much weeds was inside that lock and yes why dont the CRT clear that away??

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Glad you enjoyed. It was really heavy going with all that weed! Definitely time for CRT to give a bit of TLC to the flight. Have a great week ❤️