Sad Times

[@taniaallison7253]

A very open, touching and eloquent vlog Gary. Your emotion is very plain to see and I salute you. It must have been a very hard vlog to make. Your down to earth honesty makes your vlogs feel like a chat with a close friend, and are very much appreciated. I hope that Chip and Dale enjoyed their walk - and you enjoyed the banana loaf on your return with a big mug of tea. xxx

[@algernon9324]

Love the fact that you are already thinking about your future cruising plans with your dogs and that you consider yourself lucky compared to others. Your attitude to life is first class mate!

[@barrywhitley2535]

I can see you are going through hell pal. I am so sorry. Unfortunately, at times like these, there is very little one can say that will make the pain go away. You have a lot going for you in life and I hope it will not be long before you find someone special to share it with. Just remember you have a lot of friends who care about you and want to see the 'Happy Gary again'. Let 's hope the pain eases soon, but in the meantime, stay well, stay safe and think on the positive side. Take care Pal.

[@jiloute22]

I am glad to see you again and at the same time I am sad about this situation, I have passed the same test as you in the past, and I understand you, do not take on you all the responsibilities in this story, the disease that you have, you have not asked for it, you are undergoing it, with all the unfortunate consequences on life in general, I have been sick for fifteen years and I know the song. Be courageous, you know that we are all with you.

[@nessiebarton6519]

I'm so sorry to hear your news Gary and Sandy, even when you think it's for the best it doesn't make it any easier. You've both been through so much together, I hope you can manage to have everything go as smoothly as possible and soon turn a corner to happier times. Don't worry at all about not replying.

[@stevehoare6378]

Gary, so sad for you both. I've followed your vlogs from day one and it's awful to see you both apart after going through so much. I just wish that I was blessed with a tiny fraction of your calmness, positivity and philosophical outlook on life... You amaze me sometimes and I think that you can be a lesson to a great many people. Best of luck to you both 🍷🍷

[@originalpickaxe]

I hope your able to hang on to the boat Gary. I know from bitter experience what happens to joint assets in these situations. If you have reached a verbal agreement then keep the solicitors out of it as long as possible , they are poisonous parasites.

[@thomasmarencik8050]

I’ve been watching your vlogs for months, but this is the first time that I went back in time. I’m so sorry for your past sorrows. I’ve been there 41 years ago. Luckily, the children stayed with me and saved my life. Now they’re grown and are better persons than I’ll ever be. Best heart felt wishes to you, from Tom.

[@GaryCaptainPhillips]

Seems like another life time Tom, it was heartbreaking but I couldn't be happier now. We've both been through it and come out the other side, good luck to you bud

[@thetaoofkim5185]

So sorry, Gary. There really are no words. Just know that there is a lot of love and support coming your way.

[@JB-F10-M5]

Integrity is choosing one’s thoughts and actions based on Values rather than personal Gain✅ I liked you before and now I respect you even more. You have shown us a level of dignity and Wisdom that is inspiring to us all 🙏🏽

[@carolinefiler5506]

Hope you have a great Christmas thank you for the vlogs love them

[@rolfstaplesii3563]

I am so sorry to hear this news as well Gary. I will be sending you lots of positive thoughts and prayers from across the pond. Wishing you and the boys all the best Skipper!!!

[@narrowboatingourlifeinthes5950]

Very sorry to hear about your break up. I went through something very similar last Christmas. I felt completely broken but i stayed positive and my life has turned round for the better.......It will get better and you're a good person.

[@gloriapeterson7772]

So many comments and well wishes from friends and strangers. So many kind thoughts coming to you from all over the world. Just look at how many people are interested in your life and how you have touched them in some way. You matter Gary. Love from Raleigh NC.

[@judithbittner198]

I am amazed at your strength and know your positive attitude will get you through your tough times! I am just a recent viewer and have enjoyed your vlogs so keep them coming.

[@AdrianJeens]

I am so sorry for you both, it is a horrible time I know personally what it is like, take care and I hope you both stay friends. It will feel strange maybe a little lonely at times, but you will get through it, you will survive.

[@garyhall9359]

You will get through it. My wife of 30 years passed away a few years ago, And my 2 dogs were a great help for my mental wellbeing

[@AdirondackNative51]

I’m so sorry to hear this news. Divorce is never easy, went through it myself 35+ years ago. I’ve since remarried a great guy and that time is but a blip on the screen. You have such a positive attitude and great outlook on life. Thankfully you have your friends and family along with the pups to help you through, pets are such a great support system. They listen without judging anyone. I’m glad you will be staying on your boat as it seems this is the life you love. Will look forward to your next vlog whenever that may be. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

[@pauljohnson4763]

So so sorry to hear this, chin up and stay strong

[@ancientmariner7473]

CONGTRATULATIONS! - you are a free man! I've been in same boat - slaved away for years to keep the little lady happy. Work dried up, led to penny pinching and the woman not happy so she goes in search of a fatter walking wallet! ...Likewise animals remained with me as they never really liked her much at all....I received my decree absolute three years ago. I like your attitude - onwards and upwards!

[@GaryCaptainPhillips]

To be fair Sandys been funding our living as I just work a few hours. She's always been a hard worker so can't complain at all. I wish her the best of luck and I'll never forget how she saved me. Thanks for your comment though matey and I'm so glad you found happiness

[@ronnielloyd4676]

Oh Gary, that is indeed very sad news. I hope you and the boys get over this setback as soon as you can.

[@Q-ey2jk]

I'm sorry to hear this Gary all I can say to you is time is a great healer I've been through this myself so good luck to you and keep going and the dogs your dad

[@llessibm]

Take your time, don’t rush and try not to panic. Accept that you’re hurting and it will take time to heal but it will heal and you will smile.

[@Dozz70]

Oh Gary....this is just heartbreaking news. I am so very sorry that you must go through this in addition to the rough times you have already been dealing with. It is just unbelievable! You will be in my prayers Sir. Your Buddy From America.....Mark

[@sextant1222]

My thoughts are with you both at this sad time

[@martinduggan138]

So sorry guy's,best of luck to you both.

[@yellownev]

Really sad to hear this news for both of you. Hard times in hard times, never good but I’m sure friendships and family will provide the support and comfort you both need to help you. Take care both, and keep blogging when the time is right.

[@peterlane1510]

Sad news indeed, really sorry for you both.

[@christaylor8795]

I’ve been there mate , it’s not pleasant but you will sort yourself out and if you can both keep things civil then that helps a lot, take care though Gary and all the best to you!

[@davidife597]

Really sorry to hear this and I feel for you. I've been there and know you will pull through. As one door closes another one opens. Talk to the dogs as I did and remember the good times.

[@bryanmitchell1059]

Sorry to hear your news, you have touched so many lives . We are glad to see you again, stay safe, Bryan & Donna

[@briencarboni7226]

Sorry to hear your news Gary. Best of luck for the future.

[@daisychain5861]

Sorry to hear your news. Take care of yourself and those dogs!

[@fourtwosandalf149]

So sorry to hear about you and Sandy. Sometimes in life things are not just meant to be and we may never understand why. Try and concentrate on yourself at the moment and talk. It is OK to not be OK. Don't try and be big and brave and keep it to yourself, I know I have been there and you spiral downward out of control, so talk and I also found walking helped me de-stress. Take care.

[@jameskirby1226]

Captain i have been with you here in on KZbin for along time. My Heart and Prayers are with you. Remember we are all for you and the boys. More Adventures to come for you God Bless you and the boys

[@davidbrown7769]

Sorry to hear this. Wish you and Sandy all the best for the future. Stay safe.

[@motorhomenarrowboat1]

So sorry for both of you. I wish you both good luck. Time is a great healer . Try hard to stay friends . Looking forward to seeing more from you in future.

[@robelliott8061]

Sorry to hear your sad news,wish you well for the future,take care god bless.

[@ripvanwincle2258]

We've all been there mate.Stay strong Gary you'll get through this.Take care.

[@julesstone7990]

Awwww this just popped up and it is so sad! Yes, life is too short to be sad xx

[@GaryCaptainPhillips]

The hardest vlog I've ever done xx

[@julesstone7990]

@@GaryCaptainPhillips and then I catapulted into your life :) x

[@philipwinter8729]

Sorry to hear that Gary. Been there, done it myself and it isn't easy, I know. Current circumstances also are messing up many lives and plans. Hope the health is ok though.

[@shleep2000]

Good luck for the future Gary. Sorry about your news, but you are a strong guy and you have friends to help you through.

[@hilarygibson3150]

Thinking of you both and hoping that you can both move on to better times.

[@glorialloyd4365]

Im sorry to hear your news. I wish you good health and happiness in all that you do .lovely to hear you get to keep Chip and Dale, they will be great company for you. x

[@mart2mart]

Sorry to hear your news Gary. If it’s any consolation I’m going through exactly the same at the moment. Do take care.

[@paulthomas4556]

Sorry about your news. Keep positive you are right you will get through this and all will get better. Keep vloging even if they are only 1 minute long so all know you are ok. Keep your chin up and keep smiling. I am sure your close frends will help see you through this time. Good luck for the future and stay safe.

[@merlinscat]

So desperately sad for you Gary, been through it myself so I know it is a very uncertain time, I hope you keep the vlogs going, as we do enjoy them so much, glad you still got the boys. Much love xx

[@zulu5282]

Been there to Gary the pain, confusion and emotion horrible. I found someone in the end she is fantastic.

[@TravelsWithMartin]

Really sorry for you buddy, went through a break up myself in January and only just got to the last of everything, always here for a chat and I really hope to see you on the cut soon :)

[@francishughes5205]

I’ve only just found your vlogs Gary. So sorry to hear of your current situation. Things will get better mate. BST of luck. Subscribed

[@GaryCaptainPhillips]

Thanks for joining us matey

[@linda4th]

Stay safe, Take care,. Thinking of you 🤗

[@geoffbabirecki]

I'm so sorry to hear your bad news. Good Luck Matey!

[@fredharper3334]

Sorry to hear that . Stay strong .

[@surlyswede8754]

I enjoy your vlog, Gary, and I'm sorry you're going through a hard time. Sending you good thoughts and best wishes from Michigan.

[@matthewoliver6655]

Sorry to hear this. Keep up with the exercise and give yourself a routine every day. Best

[@sylviapage8572]

I don’t know what to say. After everything you’ve both been through to achieve your dream, this really is such sad news. Take care of yourself and I’m so glad you have your boys to help you through this. Sending my love and best wishes, Sylvia. xx

[@steves7030]

So sorry to hear your sad news Gary.... I have been there too, but I think it is better than being in a bad/stale relationship. If you can stay friends makes it all a bit easier. Take care and look after yourself.

[@telvision]

Your positivity shines through despite what you are going through and things will get better for you I’m sure of that , take care Gary

[@cherylwevill9980]

I'm so sorry to hear about your split with Sandy. It's such a shock to hear. I have to say, things at the marina have been weird, and tensions raised, probably because of the lock down. The pandemic has caused so much stress for people, and that probably hasn't helped. I wish you both all the best for the future, and sincerely hope you can retain a semblance of the great relationship you both had, going into the future.

[@inlinefourtr]

Wasn't expecting a vlog from you for a while, good to see you. Dont use the word sad you have to stay strong. Chip and Dale will help you along. All the best.

[@pondus5002]

So sorry to hear this Gary and Sandy. I wish you all the best and take care.

[@sallymander7863]

Really shocked and saddened. Hope you will both be okay and find happiness. Take it one day at a time and good luck. 🍀🍀

[@paulswift8258]

sorry to hear that Gary but as one door shuts a new one opens stay safe all the best swifty

[@nesleinf]

Glad to see you are positive 👍 Love from Denmark!!!

[@daveh70gongoozler40]

Sorry to hear about your sad news I lost my wife a little while ago through ill health I can't help but worry about your eyesight and cruising the cut and of course finances I've enjoyed your blogs over the years and I honestly thought you two with solid anyway mate all the very best to you and of course I'll keep watching what I already enjoy yours sincerely Dave

[@annmcwilliams1230]

Glad to see you. I was wondering how you were getting on. Chin up.

[@shannonweatherill5290]

Sending love and hugs.

[@petermarshall1953]

Any chance of getting back together or is it really the end......

[@markb8037]

Keep chatting to your friends bud, don't suffer in silence, things in time will heal and you never know just what a great future is out there for you! and one day you can share that with us. x

[@chrisgoodwin2181]

Hi Gary look after yourself and I'm sure you will find great happiness in the next chapter stay strong pal

[@erisaman2]

Sad to hear so my best wishes to you at this time - and with your gentle nature, I hope you won’t mind if I send my best wishes to Sandy also. Thank you both for sharing your journey thus far.

[@Tony-nn3gl]

Chin up Mate life goes on you have lots of friends on KZbin. Take it easy make god bless.

[@Tony-nn3gl]

Keep blogging mate do it regular take your mind of things. I know how it works mate I have been married 3 times myself stif upper lip old chap.

[@ralphwood9865]

Missed your blogs.But understand why now .Good luck in all you do and don't worry about not responding.I'm sure you have many friends like me on line and I'm sure many more on the cut .Stay safe Be well best of luck .Your Canadian friend

[@wsgrover8646]

All the best Gary...i love your attitude.....positive thoughts and kind regards....

[@glynnisross7974]

I am so sorry to hear your sad news. I love watching your vlogs and I know your future with Chip and Dale will get better. Bye for now x

[@outwiththechances2421]

Hang in there chap, we are thinking of you both

[@flyn333]

Good to see your vlog. You have nowhere to go but up and you have you little mates to keep you company. Please keep the vlog coming, it will actually help you, and keep us going as well. Look after yourself and stay safe.

[@bobisleofman5540]

Chin up Captain! I watch your vlogs religiously. I'm stuck on a rock in the Irish sea (Isle of Man) but my daughter lives in Chester. When all this pandemic is over and I can travel again. I will be the old bugger who comes to shake your hand! Stay safe!

[@GaryCaptainPhillips]

And you'll be more than welcome

[@johnwilliambeeching6824]

My thoughts are with you both at this sad time,all I can say is I wish you both the very best in all you do,take care stay safe xx.

[@pilpelet100]

Happy to see you vlogging again. A positive step. Keep it up. I'm sure it's not going to be easy but the "boys" will help you through and you know that we're all behind you.

[@crispinalanrobinson4515]

Awww I'm so sorry I hope you're both OK

[@tinac4140]

Sorry to hear your news, keep talking to people like ll hard times this to will pass. Take care

[@keithpayne4143]

Very sad, best of luck in the future mate .

[@robertdundon5170]

It can't have been easy to make this vlog well done for doing it I hope it has helped. Stay strong look for the positives which won't be easy but you need to keep safe

[@davidbutler4363]

Take care Gary,all the best👍👍👍

[@wsatnutter9674]

all the best to you both

[@mattfox8934]

So sorry about you're news Gary look after yourself one day at a time things do get easier

[@garrystacey7018]

Keep strong 👍🏻

[@simonfraser9505]

So sorry to here your news Gary. Watch all of your vlogs from the Philippines. Keep strong and look forward to watching future blogs. Take care. Colin Fraser

[@deborahwalters6435]

So good to see you Gary. Stay safe and well. Sending hugs 🤗🤗

[@stevesrepairs3815]

Thanks for sharing your bad news Gary it must have been very hard to do and I feel very sad for you mate, I'm glad you have the boys with you and I hope you move on steadily and soon happily with the help from your family and friends. Look after yourself and the boys my friend I rely on you three to keep me cheered up as I've said before. Take care and all the very best. Stevie

[@clairepapadatos1116]

Hallo Gary. So sorry to hear about you and Sandy divorcing😟 You've been through so much together! But, sorry, you didn't 'lose' your home, you exchanged it for the wonderful Chugabug!, your wonderful, made to measure 'mobile water home'! Bloody brilliant, my dear! I know that it's so easy to say in your (both) 'time of grief', especially when one has come to depend on a 'like minded' partner for years, only to find out that, maybe due to being together 24/7, due to Corona, the s..t, and all the 'normal' squabbles, finally hit the fan! Don't know the details, though, but wish you, from the bottom of my heart, all love and best wishes to you and the boys! Claire and Sally, the older Goldie, Berlin

[@petethompson5581]

Sorry to hear of your troubles Gary, I went through this in 2012 after 21 yrs of marriage. All I can say is take it one day at a time, it does get better. 8 years on Ive finally met someone else who has changed my whole outlook on life and i'm enjoying life again. Just dont give up. We are having our first boating holiday at the end of July and hoping to cruise from anderton up to chester/Elesmere port so maybe see you on the cut. Just dont give up, there are good days ahead you just need time to show you the way.

[@GaryCaptainPhillips]

Unfortunately I've been here before, I was with my first wife for 25yrs so I know the hurt bud but I'm so pleased you found happiness again

[@10531089]

Thanks for your dignified and personal vlog, I was sorry to hear your news, I've been through similar and can say that in my experience you'll get through this and start to smile again, if not today then tomorrow. If we pass on boats I'll ask how you are. Best to you and Sandy going forward, you have my best regards

[@jodieharman1458]

I’m really sorry to hear this Gary. This pandemic has a lot to answer for. It’s amplified issues that might otherwise have been resolved in ‘normal’ times. I haven’t looked at you tube for a while as I’ve been struggling with the sudden loss of my husband 2 days before Christmas. Still numb and in shock and lockdown has been hard. It’s difficult getting used to a new routine. Stay safe and I wish you all the best. X

[@GaryCaptainPhillips]

Are you on Facebook and a member of Chug Abug x

[@jodieharman1458]

Gary Captain Phillips I’ve followed you from the beginning. I was in Chester last year on a campervan tour. You did invite me round for a cuppa but we didn’t have as long in Chester as we’d hoped. X

[@alicejenkins7591]

Hang in there, Gary. I do know what you are going through, been there myself. I hope we can get together in September, if all goes well with our trip to England. Bill swears we are coming even if we have to swim there! ♥️ Alice in Idaho

[@alwaysinsideout]

So sorry Gary. We watched your blogs from day 1. We was worried when you hadn't posted. Also been there years ago. Keep us all posted on the dogs and boat. Keep safe all of you. Again so sorry. You have a lot of friends here on you tube. Best wishes.

[@barrydoran4336]

Keep strong Gary thinking about you.

[@justplainlaser]

Chin up mate... I've been there, done that and pawned the "T" shirt... Keep safe... Thanks for sharing...

[@happybill636]

Sad news Gary keep safe and chin up you'll be ok I'm sure.