Our first taste of London narrowboat life - 147

What is it like to live on a narrowboat in central London? We cruise into the centre of the busy city, and battle the weed and double moorings.
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[@vidalocafamily]

The timing of Rufus whining and Wes' facial expression at 14:39 🤣🤣🤣 Love your videos guys, the upload frequency is just perfect for keeping up with!

[@BoatTime]

Rufus is always on hand to whine 😂😂 Thank you so much! That’s good to know 🥰

[@Faith_Soprano]

When I was in college, I was staying at someone's house for a bit, and their family had a summer cottage in New Hampshire, where they took me one time. There was a lake near the house, absolutely stunning, very clear water. There was a little pier, and right under that pier, was an entire motorcycle. You could see it in excruciating detail thanks to how clear the water was. And everyone was like, "Yeah, that's fine, it's been there a while; when you jump off the pier, just aim a little to the side of the bike". My submechanophobia was having a field day with that one.

[@BoatTime]

Aw no! Yeah Wes was not a fan either, he was creeped out for sure 😅

[@DanniandJoe]

Can’t wait to unlock mooring on top of a motorbike 🏍️ 😂

[@BoatTime]

Gotta be done at some point 😂

[@elainecoll7868]

London is unique. you have no doubt you are there. Exciting with plenty of choice. Brave of you to cruise through so that is another tick. Give the Bairns a hug, Elaine Xxx

[@krisatomic]

Not old Larry’s mooring pin 😭 loving your London vlogs, making me sooo excited to make the trip ourselves! ❤

[@BoatTime]

You never know 😂 Aw thank you so much! We are enjoying it so much! Glad you like the vlogs ☺️❤️

[@ianonline]

Hi Amy, congratulations on getting a mention on BBC News... that's how I found you. I so want to experience this kind of lifestyle myself, just need to work on building a location-independent income.

[@BoatTime]

Thank you so much and welcome! 😊👋🏻 Good luck with the journey, I'm sure you'll get there one day and love it!

[@dogmatictales]

You guys are fun. Old lazzer was a highlight 😅

[@NeurodivergentCrafter]

Oh my gosh, this is where I live; near the stop and shop Sainsbury’s and Westbourne Park tube station. I started watching you guys a few weeks ago as I’m really interested in boat life and London is a bit too busy, but I have a 7 year old boy so I can’t just up and go at the minute. I also have 2 house rabbits 🐰🐰 if you are ever passing back through and need anything at all I’d be more than happy to help!

[@TillerQueen]

There was me telling you about London the other day and you already knew! I feel a bit daft now. 😊 Looks like you had a great cruise and that used to be my cycle commute to work. 😊 Glad Old Lazzer didn't show up with his tasers though! 🤣

[@mamaandharry4573]

The Beeb news article ! Miss Cross and Mr Arthur

[@BoatTime]

Haha! Well 💁🏻‍♀️😂

[@debgraddon8059]

Been watching you for a while and decided to watch you from the start. The water tank being empty. Yep did that as well.

[@BoatTime]

Aww thank you so much, hope you enjoy the older, slightly more awkward vlogs too haha! ☺️

[@andrewh2863]

When I lived on the boat, that was moored up Tinsley flight next to Sheffield. I worked at meadowall. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@BoatTime]

We also used to work right next to it and called it Meadowhell, im sure you know haha! Although it was great being so close ☺️

[@andrewh2863]

@@BoatTime yes its been named that a few times. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@4everanarsenalfan]

YAY! Emirates Stadium been there many times for Arsenal games but never seen it when a gigs on

[@annjarvis9300]

Enjoy your time cruising through London glad you made the concert luv to you both and pets 👍🤗👍🤗the oldies

[@jaynepearson187]

I’m from Sheffield and remember there being a Mr Pretzels at the train station. Don’t know if there still is but could just eat one now 😋

[@BoatTime]

Yessss they are soo good 🥨

[@pamelasmith9784]

Omg what a lot of random stuff people Chuck in the canal just awful. Really great vlog 💓

[@BoatTime]

Thank you! There were a couple of stretches with rubbish but every canal has that I guess. The water is so clear though! 💕

[@NicksAllotmentDiary]

Hi Amy and Wes. Looks like the canals are full of hazards, weeds, carrier bags, motorbikes and dolls houses! So random 😄 Glad you managed to get to your concert 🎵 Take care. Nick

[@bobbing_along]

Old Larrys spot 😂 You've unlocked a new fear for Stu, he started worrying that we had moored up in Midlands Larry's usual spot because of something or other!

[@BoatTime]

The Larry’s are all over 😂😂 you never know!

[@kristiecolon542]

Happy Birthday 🎉 Amy!

[@umbertoyltp]

Whoohoo, well done despite all mooring anxiety and a defective lock. ❤😊

[@RetireMentalityChallenged]

Hope old Larrry didn't show up wanting his spot back! ;-)

[@ruaidhrikathygill8833]

“Definitely not in London” 🤣😂😅 Glad you found Old Larry”s mooring pin, and a safe place to moor. Enjoy!! 🤗😊 Kathy

[@RhianneMurphy]

Bring on Camden!!

[@BoatTime]

I think you’ll like todays episode! 👀

[@Roy66Nott]

Never moor on big Larry the hatchet's spot from London 😮

[@BoatTime]

Damn it we should’ve known 😂😂

[@mazack00]

The urban vibe is sooo different! Super crazy... Thank you for sharing the experience!

[@BoatTime]

It really is! So fast paced but exciting too! Thanks for watching! 🥰

[@fp30e]

Hi Amy, Wes, Rufus and Doops, Nice cruise, its amazing how the scenery changes as soon as you get close to London. Why are the canals so full up with vegetation, where the other canals seem to be fine? Is it because London has a slightly warmer climate? Well done for getting thru the weeds, and great that Amy was on Underwater watch. Well done for finding a place to moor. Doops looked great sat under his fan, Rufus did not seem to impressed. Bless them. Glad you enjoyed your concert and your visit to Westfield. Another great Vlog. Thank you, Spoolbox

[@journeytakesatrip]

“New fear unlocked” for the submerged motorbike and “Old Larry’s mooring pin” had me laughing. 😂 I wanted to tell you last week when you mentioned wanting fans that we’d just found some good little USB powered ones in Dunelm but didn’t as I thought you’d probably found some by now, and this week I see you’ve got exactly the same little fans! (Albeit from a different shop.) Looking forward to seeing the rest of your adventures in London.

[@BoatTime]

Great minds think alike haha! ☺️ thanks for watching ❤️

[@BearsAboard]

Love the London vibe 😊. Glad you found a mooring. ❤. So different to any other cruising 😂❤

[@BoatTime]

Soo different, always on weed hatch watch! But never a dull moment haha ☺️🏙️

[@star2fall971]

Love a Friday catch up with you two. Enjoy London.

[@BoatTime]

Happy Friday!! Thank you for watching ☺️

[@dellyboot2703]

I love watching your channel! I've only walked a few towpaths and have never been in a narrowboat but I love the atmosphere and in another life I would have loved it as a youngster like you two obviously do :-) Reminds me of my adventures!! Hugs to all 4 of u x

[@BoatTime]

Thank you!! 🥰 it comes with its cons, but the canals and rivers are so peaceful in general! We love it 🥰

[@yossarianvanducci1565]

So very funny 😂

[@BoatTime]

Thank you! 😅😅

[@donnabarnes4930]

glad you guys were able to carry on moving.... hope old larry didnt come back 😂😂😂

[@BoatTime]

Haha yep, he must’ve been away for a while 😂😂

[@shieldmaidenlovesoli9387]

I really love you both ❤❤

[@dominicpaul8539]

Yay! Looking forward to watching tonight! ❤❤❤

[@BoatTime]

Yay! Thank you! Enjoy ☺️

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Wow the Londoner canals look full of rubbish such a shame. But all said and done must be awesome visiting the capital by canal. Great vlog. Best wishes. ❤

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Oy Lazza sed I can av is moorin pin, so scarpa. 😂😂😂 Enjoyed the 5 attempts at mooring. 😊

[@rickonnye2001]

Lovely video 😊thank you 😊

[@rachelshonahague5718]

So I guess you didn't hear the local legend of old Larry the axe murderer then?? Only kidding lol🤣🪓😱

[@BoatTime]

😂😂 you never know!

[@chrisbodum3621]

The BBC article was neat, was there a video or radio broadcast relating to it ?

[@BoatTime]

Thank you! 😊 just the article I believe!

[@simonbiggs9102]

Any hints on how you have such a relaxing and peaceful time.

[@cotcottage2788]

❤

[@praebsovanney9744]

Wow good 👍

[@BoatTime]

Thanks 😊

[@samwright8599]

You wouldn't get a tan that good if you lived in a house ❤❤❤❤❤

[@BoatTime]

haha very true!

[@flossey100]

💖💖💖🇦🇺

[@_Tiamat_.]

💜💙💚

[@simonbiggs9102]

Where did you get the cool coat for your 🐶 from?

[@BoatTime]

Pets at home I think! 😊

[@yorkienick_og]

Do you mean the Mr Pretzel has gone from Meadowhall??? 🤬🤬 Even though I live 10 minutes away, I shall never go there again ☹️

[@BoatTime]

It might still be there! It’s just we haven’t been back there for ages since we got the boat! 😅😅

[@yorkienick_og]

😂😂 Just read your interview for the BBC 👍🏻👍🏻

[@BoatTime]

@@yorkienick_og thanks for reading! 😊

[@stevewrissy9748]

No “Mardy Bum” when you got back to the boat then?

[@BoatTime]

Nope, but we laughed and joked around 😉

[@stevewrissy9748]

Don’t know if your still in London ,but the “walkie-talkie” building is well worth a visit, top class restaurants and sky garden with a 360 views at the top, it’s free to go up if you book in advance and just want to look around.

[@ThePerson444]

108.9

[@BoatTime]

? 🤔

[@Scudpuddle]

only a gamerscore of 20???

[@shanehumberstone5262]

I know a couple of the lads in arctic monkeys,absolute w⚓️s