Putting Our Narrowboat In Safe Hands (We Hope!) Ep 96

[@neildaly6787]

The Market Harborough Arm is very beautiful. And Phil's beaming smile at the tiller, thoroughly enjoying himself. Thanks for another excellent video guys. Lovely way to start my day.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

That’s great to hear Neil! I love editing this video with Phil’s smiles and the laughter we had. It was a wonderful weekend 😊

[@KarenSFrancis]

when the Poppy loves Phil, you know he's a good guy. What a lovely cruise you took us on. Today this was sorely needed. Things on this side of the pond are getting a bit tense.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Oh, you're is right Karen, she's an excellent judge of character, and she is spot on with Phil. She even ditches her Dad to snuggle up with Phil when he stays over! Glad we could offer you some respite over there. We know exactly what it is like, and happy to be out of out now! Good luck 😊

[@jacquelineryde7339]

Aww Phil is someone we would trust with our boat without a shadow of doubt. Lovely to his big smile ❤xxx

[@shelleyphillips5556]

Lovely journey with some dreamy houses and gardens. Thanks for taking us with you.❤

[@onedaymoreaboard]

You're so welcome Shelley! There are some gorgeous houses along that last stretch into Market Harborough, some owned by Leicester City footballers so we were told! There will be lots more gorgeous houses to see in our River Avon videos in a few weeks time 😊

[@susanhill9166]

Wow, I really enjoyed this video, the trees looked really nice and there was ☀️☀️☀️ sunshine, this week as been really cold top coat on yesterday, nursing a hot water bottle my knees and hands do no good when it's cold, even had the woodburner going last night it was lush. Glad you found a step for Phil we have that problem we are to short. Great reversing Pete well done. Until next time take care ❤ X X X 💋's for Hamish and Poppy X X X

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Hi Susan! We joined you in lighting the stove a couple of nights ago. It's been so chilly hasn't it, but going up the 20s again next week! Crazy weather! I have a hot water bottle with a cover with a built in hand warmer as my hands suffer in the cold, so I know exactly what you mean. That little step that I use when we are sitting up on the back was perfect for Phil to see over the roof boxes 😊

[@susanhill9166]

@@onedaymoreaboard Oh that's sounds lovely where did you buy that from, ???, my hands have osteoarthritis in them, in cold weather really painful aren't they . Take care 😘 X X X

[@onedaymoreaboard]

This is the one I have Susan. And it really helps 👍 amzn.eu/d/7EZnYgt

[@mikesmith-yj3ih]

I love your logs. I really relax and concentrate if a bad day has grabbed me. thank you

[@onedaymoreaboard]

That's so good to hear Mike, and relaxing is the perfect feel I'm going for when I'm editing, and choosing the music

[@shawnaforte6694]

Awe, Phil looked so happy!! He needs to get himself a narrowboat too!!

[@onedaymoreaboard]

He really does Shawna. That's his plan. You can see the happiness can't you 😊

[@gingerbob]

Fancy letting Phil take control for so long 😂 little Phil needed a step to see over the boat 😂 anther fab plod with you, stay safe ❤❤

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Pete was far more relaxed with Phil at the helm than when I take the tiller! That little step was the perfect solution 😂

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Great to see Phil enjoying the cruise. And the Bakewell tart looked yummy 😋

[@onedaymoreaboard]

He had a much needed fabulous weekend I think, and yes, he is quite the baker is our Phil! 😊

[@tteric67]

Ahh, what a wonderful vlog! Beautiful scenery everywhere! I could picture Pete being at the bow going: ‘right a bit, left a bit’ all the time! 😜 so we finally got to see what you all have for lunch: cake! I knew it! Will certainly watch this one back! ❤

[@onedaymoreaboard]

When I filmed us having cake for lunch I was laughing at what your response would be 😂🍰. Let’s just say Pete was far more relaxed with Phil at the tiller then when I am 😂

[@tteric67]

@@onedaymoreaboard all i can say is i could settle for cake for lunch any day! Guess Pete doesn’t want his steering job being taken over so he would have to do all the locks! But i think he could do well as a lockie!

[@Davidspurs1882]

Phil seems to making celebrity guest appearances on the narrowboat channels. Beautiful day for cruising guys.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

We said it must have been Phil Week in the world of narrowboat vloggers! It was a beautiful day to cruise for sure. Thanks for watching 😊

[@lockingthroughlife2587]

I never realised how much you’d actually filmed me. It was a fantastic weekend and just what I needed. It really was a beautiful cruise down to Union Wharf. Thanks so much for putting up with me all weekend. See you soon ❤xx

[@dave_a81]

Hey Phil 😊 any news on your boat? 👍🏻🙂 Hope all is going ok

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Any time! You already know that! I love that I got so much footage and to show you so happy at the tiller. It was just what the doctor ordered! 😊

[@neildaly6787]

You were obviously having a great time Phil! Well done!

[@molinarodriguezteo]

Un día más a bordo...esto es vida!

[@onedaymoreaboard]

¡Realmente es una vida maravillosa! gracias por mirar 😊

[@philipizzard2584]

What a beautiful cruise to Market Hareborough canal I don’t remember it being this lovely ☺️ but thanks again for showing us.😊

[@onedaymoreaboard]

It was such a beautiful day, I think everything looks better in the sunshine doesn't it! 😊

[@johnhill9381]

Looks like you guys had a great day cruising, even the weather was in your favor. Looks to me many places on the canal could do with a very good clean up.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

It was a fabulous day for cruising John, finally! We were starting to wonder whether we would actually get a summer! You're right, some places are starting to look a little run down and unloved, and some overhanging bushes and trees that definitely need cutting back to make it safer to see around corners especially 😊

[@dorothydotson7154]

Poppy certainly loves Phil. She's such a bouncy girl but she was so content on his knee. Glad you made it to the mooring. It really looked like the sky was going to open up after such a lovely day and cruise. But did it actually rain? British skies seem to be deceiving. That sky here in Indiana would definitely mean rain. ❤ The houses and gardens along the canal were lovely but my favorite was the modest little summer house.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

She really does Dorothy! She's a great judge of character, and snuggles up to Phil when he says over, choosing him over her Dad! It actually didn't rain that day but was very chilly the next morning! There are some beautiful houses along that stretch, but you are right about that lovely little summer house. You will see lots more beautiful houses on the River Avon in a few weeks when I publish those videos 😊

[@cotcottage2788]

Great vlog as always and the music and black and white stills 👍🏻. Good to see you both and a catch up. 😀

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thanks so much! So wonderful to see you both, and perfect timing with your very much appreciated help through those staircase locks! See you a little further up north again soon we hope 😊

[@molinarodriguezteo]

¡Gracias!

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Muchas gracias por apoyar nuestro canal de youtube. Te apreciamos mucho y nos encanta que estés disfrutando de los videos 😊

[@wendycrooks875]

What a beautiful wharf. 👍

[@onedaymoreaboard]

It really is Wendy! One of our favourite places, although we feel like we say that about a lot of towns and villages we visit 😊

[@tompinnef6331]

Thank you for the video. Always a great time watching you 'guys' cruise down the canals and 'arms'. Mother nature threw us a curve ball. In the 80's F again. Next 2 weeks will be warmer again. Hope the puppies / friends / family and you are doing well. As always God Bless - Be safe. Spinner

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Glad you enjoyed it Spinner! We will take some of your 80s please! You won't believe it but we have just had to light the fire. It's forecast to go down to the low 40s tonight. We tried to brave it our last night and woke up very chilly! The dogs are happy though, as they like nothing better than snoozing by the fire. Take care 😊

[@cdrocrossdiscovery]

I am so envious! You have no idea how much I would love to join you for a few weeks of adventures. It would certainly help train me up for when I take to the canals on a narrowboat myself.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

We started this life with no experience between us, apart from Pete having hired a day boat years and years ago, and me on my half hour trip boat at Stoke Bruerne on the Grand Union Canal. We just jumped in feet first and no regrets! Thanks for watching 😊

[@cdrocrossdiscovery]

@@onedaymoreaboard I appreciate that. It's just that I studied KZbin videos for weeks before I tried to overhaul my commode. I tend to overstudy things that are important to me. But, I hear your words, perhaps renting a narrowboat first, thank you for your advice.

[@jeanrobins745]

What a beautiful canal to Market Harborough! Maybe this could be our autumn cruise from Dunchurch. It looked amazing! Thank you for the lovely video. Hope Pete enjoyed his brief sojourn from the tiller !! Jean Robins x

[@onedaymoreaboard]

We can highly recommend it Jean! It is a lovely cruise, except for that one heavy swing bridge! And Union Wharf is great to stay for a few days and explore wonderful Market Harborough. It's only a short walk into the town centre. Pete never really knows what to do with himself when he's not at the tiller! 😊

[@julie9242]

Hi Both, A lovely chill watch has normal and I always sing the end song❤😊

[@onedaymoreaboard]

That's always good to hear Julie! Exactly the feel I aim for. I don't think we can ever change that end song now, it's just us 😂

[@lynneandmalcolmwiddison9553]

Lovely video of canal’s and countryside ( also decent weather 👍)

[@onedaymoreaboard]

We were so lucky with the weather that day! Glad you enjoyed the cruise 😊

[@LizWorsley]

What a leafy calm journey! Enjoyed the trip! Thank you!

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Our pleasure! Glad you could join us 😊

[@christineprice5463]

Thanks for the virtual tour!

[@onedaymoreaboard]

You're so welcome Christine! We are glad you could join us 😊

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

great see you cranking it on the cut keep up the great vogs thanks lee

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thanks as always Lee 👍

[@shanedavis9166]

Ahh, the old glue / bone works at 10.10. Trust me when I say it used to stink. Not been passed it for a few years, on the tow-path anyway, so it's probably much better 🙂

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Well it’s fine we went past in the boat but Pete rode the bike back past it later to pick up the car and said he was quite smelly then! 😂 Thanks for watching 👍

[@rogerr1296]

Hey guys. Hope all is well. We've actually had some nice temps here lately, finally. Hope things have cooled off a little for you as well. Before you know it though we'll be turning on the heat and stoking the fire. lol.. Thanks for another one. Take care.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

You're so welcome Roger! Funny you should say that, as Pete is just about to light the fire! It's got so cold in the last couple of days and we have finally given in! 🔥.

[@colinwilhelm8784]

I hope you realise a "expert" is now just a "drip under presser" poor Pete, thanks for sharing you lovely videos, always makes my day

[@onedaymoreaboard]

You're so welcome Colin! Pete had to explain that to me sorry 😂😂

[@1258-Eckhart]

I realise that one would be out of the loop, but I'd be tempted in Pete's position to vanish off to the well deck to take in the scenery and listen to the water sploshing round the bows, out of earshot of the diesel.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

He really doesn't know what to do with himself when someone else is at the tiller! Our well deck is not the most comfortable space, as it's quite short and used as our garage really, with the folding bike, and folding chairs, and bags of coal and logs. It's something that we would do something about if there ever were another boat. 😊

[@rocka-cb7kk]

hello both and hello to your guest

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Hi Derek! Hope you enjoyed the video 😊

[@lindseyrains3724]

Do the bridges, you pass under, have dates on them as to when they were constructed?

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Sometimes they do, but most often there are no dates on the bridges. Thanks for watching 😊

[@tucsontom7244]

How bad are the mosquitos?

[@onedaymoreaboard]

We have never experienced mosquitoes over here. The odd gnat, and they get midges in Scotland, but nothing on the level like we used to get in Texas, thankfully. Thanks for watching 😊

[@GrahamSwan-yi5gw]

What beautiful scenery accompanied by an excellent choice of music - also enjoyed the drone footage at the end - plus what a lovely round cockpit table for coffeee and cake! have fun, cheers Swanny PS check your email…..

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thanks as always Swanny. Pete's getting quite the pro at the old drone footage ow, and I love choosing the perfect music to make the most of it. The table is the perfect size for drinks and snacks up on the stern deck, and even better that our friend had our boat name etched into it! Just looking back at your email now, don't know how we missed it. An answer is on its way! See you soon we hope 😊

[@MrFQL]

That was the very first stretch of canal I ever navigated after hiring at Union Wharf. Canal Boat Club used to operate out of there.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

It's a great stretch to start, except for that very heavy swing bridge! We love Market Harborough. There is still a day boat hire company and another small hire company operating from the wharf I think 😊