Set Adrift in the Night. Lockdown on a Boat | Ep. 37

[@CruisingAlba]

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[@davidbonnett2422]

Marina is so sweet and beautiful with a very relaxing voice

[@CruisingAlba]

Thank you lovely 🥰

[@chriswilson4343]

Marina with makeup >>>>>>> 🔥

[@kellinigh2398]

I like the integration of practical life with natural life.

[@CruisingAlba]

Thanks Kelli and thank you fo watching 💜 xx

[@holistictherapist6494]

@@CruisingAlba as do i a former c.c live aboard

[@davidbagley1783]

Simple is a joy

[@ballisticdan9135]

What an awesome vid. Very relaxing and enjoyable. Thanks.

[@terranova837]

Grats ❤️ on rescuing the boats. Sad that there are ppl out there that would this type of thing. Your renovations are going great. Good job guys. 👍🏼

[@CruisingAlba]

Thank you for your kind words lovely! 💜 xx

[@valeriebaxter2354]

You guys bring something different to narrowboat vlogs, very enjoyable and WOW what a moon and great atmospheric filming. Looking fwd to the finished bathroom x.

[@CruisingAlba]

Awww thank you so much Valerie 💜 Sending you our love xx

[@vicinglis3736]

just love the moon shots, reminds us of when with lived in the Cambridgeshire Fens, as flat as flat can be lots of sky !. Your presentation and content really set you apart from others on narrow boating, please don't 'drift' off keep on this course. Thank you, excellent and enjoyable piece of work.

[@CruisingAlba]

Thank you so much for your kind words Vic, so glad you are enjoying our films 💜 Sending you our love xx

[@holistictherapist6494]

@@CruisingAlba I lived with my now ex abusive fiance david stephen north aboard narrow boat buffalo for nine months and truly i miss boating life

[@holistictherapist6494]

@@CruisingAlba love how practical and pragmatic and also your love of nature and now an appreciation for sun and moonrise

[@chrisharrington2879]

I've been on my boat on the K&A for 4 years now. Your vids are a good representation of canal life. Keep up the good work. may see you around 😀

[@gfloyd2002]

Very pretty shots, very well edited. It's clear you put a lot of effort in. Good work, Marina!

[@CruisingAlba]

Thank you so much lovely, it means so much to us 💜 xx

[@kennyscouse3388]

Yet again a stunning, informative video of your narrow boat life. I, like you Marina, find myself mesmerised by the sunrise & the moon at night. I find my mind drifts off into a world of wonderment, considering how all this magnificence evolved. I am fortunate to live in the rural area of Cheshire & appreciate daily my surroundings. With little light or sound pollution, it makes my sunrises/moonrise’s so much more stunning/exhilarating. Along with this, nature adds it’s wondrous moments to ponder & be in awe of. I can’t believe we have shared 37 episodes of your wonderful videos, and, as always, I’m already looking forward to your next one. Take care, stay safe, and my very best wishes to you both. 👍🏻👌🏻💙

[@jillosler9353]

The bathroom looks great. Well done for 'rescuing' those two boats!

[@orchidhouse297]

So someone else has an 'I don't know where to keep this' drawer. We also have a 'scary' drawer in which lives various kitchen tools. What a difference you made in the bathroom.

[@gabrielecox365]

Lovely vlog again 😍. Stunning shot of the rising moon. Marina, I like listening to your comments because you have such a soothing voice. Stay safe both of you.

[@vicinglis3736]

agree, beautiful voice could also listen for hours.

[@CruisingAlba]

Thank you so much Gabriele 💜 xx

[@richardfoote4518]

You guys do nice things like rescuing a strangers boats, good jog on 5he bathroom also

[@EarthWatcher736]

Nice shelves and nice bathroom finish.

[@CruisingAlba]

Thanks Mick 🥰

[@hellyavard8552]

Thank you so much for a wonderful uplifting vlog. I look forward to watching you and Myles living the dream. Your bathroom Reno is very nice! The shepherds pie looked delicious!

[@CruisingAlba]

Thank you os much Helly and thank you for tuning in every week 💜 xx

[@downhilltwofour0082]

Lovely bathroom!

[@connieholley1124]

A few updates and bath looks fabulous. Well done y’all! Good job rescuing boats adrift.

[@CruisingAlba]

Thank you so much Connie, and thank you for taking the time to leave us a comment, that means so much! Big big hugs to you 💜 xx

[@krazykat4349]

Great job love the new floor ..paint job is wonderful...love you both

[@CruisingAlba]

thanks Kat! 💜 xx

[@laurahardy9295]

Hi I love all your vlogs! Thank you for all your hard work!♡

[@CruisingAlba]

Thank you so much Laura!! So happy to hear that 💜 xx

[@fp30e]

Miles and Marina, another excellent Vlog. Always very interesting and very well produced. Take care and stay warm.

[@rubberdc]

The bathroom floor looks wonderful. well done .

[@paulturner7837]

You done a great job on the bathroom 👍 Lino is so hard to lay, no room for error when cutting, unlike carpet . Well done for rescuing the boats after they were set adrift. Why people get a buzz from doing this is beyond me. Loved watching you guys as usual, take care xx

[@CruisingAlba]

Thanks so much Paul! 😊 And thank you for taking the time to leave us a comment, we are feeling the love, sending you virtual hugs 💜 xx

[@tonyrobinson362]

That pie looked bootiful, Take care you pair.

[@CruisingAlba]

Thank you for watching Tony 💜 xx

[@JCDiamond]

There's something so magical about the moon.

[@jamiekane9688]

This was awesome. Love this

[@CruisingAlba]

So glad you enjoyed it 💜 Thank you for watching and for taking the time to let us know what you think xx

[@paulmcintosh32]

I just started watching your channel, & now I’m going to watch all your other episodes. This one is great, the drone shots, landscape and the sunrise are so wonderful. Keep up the great work & I hope your other videos are just as good

[@firstnamesecondname5341]

Absolute heaven

[@simon-nb-Betsyray]

Thank u both guys for a great episode this week from the junk drawer to revamping the bathroom it had every thing, life was not boring this week for u 😀. Xx💜 take care

[@CruisingAlba]

Thank you for tuning in Simon, hope you are well and good 💜 xx

[@davideverett838]

Flooring looks great.

[@CruisingAlba]

Thanks David! 💜 xx

[@elizabethannferrario7113]

hi guys loved the video , only just found you , my regards liz

[@CruisingAlba]

Welcome Elizabeth! So glad you found us 💜 xx

[@glendaelwell5498]

I was born in Wiltshire now live in California I really miss it thank you for the lovely views I love your new bathroom

[@CruisingAlba]

Awww glad you get to see a bit of it Glenda! Sending you our love 💜 xx

[@michaelbarrett1914]

I love your video's. I love what you both have to say both about enjnoying your life and about how it is like in real world terms. I will be following you. As a trained Carpenter and 40 yrs of woodworking I would love to come across the pond and help you tackle some major wish list items. could be a really cool 3 weeks or what ever. I could bring some of my better hand tools, use what you two have, do some shopping at the local lumber supplier and go to town.

[@CruisingAlba]

Hi Michael, thank you so much for watching! Aww its so lovely for you to offer, you have a very kind heart 💜 xxx

[@cuttlefishpie3731]

Beautiful film. Watched in -23c Canada and making me homesick for the UK!

[@michaelbarrett1914]

okay, I am barely 2 minutes into your video & I'm hooked! Where I have paused the video at so I could just tell you this you are lighting your stove discussing difficulty keeping warm. Let me give you a really cheap tip on keeping warm. It is used here in the United States Northern areas to keep warm and it was very popular at the turn of the century clear up to the 60's. For each of you buy a piece of sandstone about 12"x12" and about 2" thick. On each piece you will want to drill a small hole about 1" deep just off the center line and install a sturdy piece of wire just big enough so that the wire has enough room for you to pick up the stone with a hot bad holder or mitten. Set these sand stone pieces on top of your wood stove and let them warm up to your desired temp and then you can set them in a towel in the bed at night to keep your feet toasty warm or place them on a rug & chill with your feel on a nice warm surface. If you were to get one larger, you could use it to stand on top of when it is cold out to help keep feet warm while traveling. Other than the cost of the soap stone, it is a way to keep warm that doesn't cost any extra to heat an area. It is all captured heating source.

[@CruisingAlba]

Hi Michael, so glad you found us, thank you so much for watching and for this amazing advice. We will look into it, sounds amazing! Thank you for taking the time to comment, it really means a lot to us 💜 xx

[@markaudley-thewles5920]

So enjoy your lovely episodes. It’s so good to see you both happy! You have inspired me ,to get up for a moonrise. Sending you love and respect , Mark X. .

[@CruisingAlba]

Do it Mark its worth every second 💜 xx

[@paulsedman7876]

Hi I love you guys to bits.Im just trying to build enough courage to buy my own boat. iI love the things you do to your boat and the relaxed attitude you both have. Paul.

[@CruisingAlba]

Awww thank you Paul you are so kind 💜 Sending you our love back xx

[@workingboat]

Marina, your enchanting with the way you embrace nature and the magic of our satellite the Moon. And Miles is a complete hero saving those Narra's but weren't they awful looking. I think your robotics need a little work but your lino fitting is top grade...

[@CruisingAlba]

Thanks Gaz! Myles is a bit out of practice, the drill hasn't been used in a few months hehe

[@bryanbadger6841]

Good Nz morning Marina and Myles. That first narrow boat you rescued is called "Kakariki" which is a beautiful native parakeet from down here. Google the info. I have heard of at least two other NZrs who own boats which are used during northern summer. I just hope this wasn't the case in this incident, and because of C19 lock down and being winter, they prevented from sorting it out. So on behalf of the unknown owners, thank you for the rescue. Back to Alba, I'm so glad you're taking us on this trip. And glad you're doing it in the countryside. When we hired one, back in 2008, we were advised to hire from a company who's canal choices are set in the country. NO to cities. Why? Because a city is a city is a city. Boring. Crime, vandalism etc. To boats. Love your channel guys. And your smiles in this mad world. Virtual hugs from down here. Take care and stay safe. Atb. Keep smiling.

[@CruisingAlba]

Awww Bryan, that's so kind of you to say! Imagine our happy faces waking up to this message! Sending you our love back and thank you SO MUCH for your comment 💜 xx

[@mikerobertson3237]

Well done on your DIY bathroom project-to-date. Thx for videos. Be safe.

[@CruisingAlba]

Thank you so much for watching Mike 💜 Big hugs xx

[@ralphwood9865]

Hi Marina and Myles. I've tried vegan burgers and unless I had a beef one at the same time I swear I couldn't tell the difference .I can tell you've had along busy day you 're eyes aren't shining as I remarked on in your last vlog ...the snowy one. So do your Yoga. have a nice restful sleep take care be safe ,here its slowly warming getting above zero during the day but going into minus territory at night Snow on front lawn down to a foot deep and grass appearing round the edges. Cheers from Canada XX.

[@PorgeWilliams1989]

Love the new bathroom lino!

[@FlexyB100]

The footage of the moon was stunning! As always another great video xx

[@lockingthroughlife2587]

Brilliant vlog. Great job of the bathroom. That vegan shepherds pie looked amazing. You need to do a vlog of how you make it ❤️ x

[@CruisingAlba]

Awww thanks Phil, thats a great idea 💜 xx

[@imranzazai7404]

Very nice.

[@mikemiles3068]

I know you will enjoy all the improvements, it’s nice when you complete a project❗️👍✅

[@CruisingAlba]

Definitely! Bathroom is like one of my favourite rooms now haha

[@redhotchilli23]

Glad miles was able to save the boats it is strange why someone would feel the need to unpeg them, love the clips of the moon simply stunning it is amazing the simple things you can miss in every day life!

[@pascalglasgow3237]

Lovely couple really enjoying your canal adventures take care god bless thanks 👍

[@diamondstar1200]

What a beautiful adventchuh.

[@DH-pq2ud]

Living on a boat seems quite hectic, you two never stop! Bathroom looks lovely as does the U.K. countryside. 😘

[@CruisingAlba]

There is always something to do, looking after a boat is like having a part-time job!

[@MrAg272]

G'day guys from Australia. I am catching up with your Vlogs. I am a professional Chef I can say the Vegan shepherds pie is stunning. Yes I agree with a comment below. Recipe please. The quality of your Vlogs is amazing. Stunning drone video. The boat is looking better and better each Vlog. The love and effort in improving the boat is inspiring. Here is to a Great 2021 to you both. Cheers.

[@Minikisses20000]

Hi Miles and Marina, another great vlog. I absolutely loved the pictures of the moon. Just amazing the shots you got. Bath room is starting to look good. Can't wait to see it when it is all done. Miles, I am sure those people are grateful for you rescuing the two boats. What a shame that someone would do something like that. Just not right. Shame on who ever did it and I hope they get caught. Sooner than later. Hugs from Vegas. 💜💜

[@CruisingAlba]

Hi Kimberly, I didn't take the moon photos (I wish!) unfortunately my camera and lens are nowhere near capable, but I needed them for the story. One day I'll have a full-frame camera and hopefully could take similar pictures myself. Thank you so much for watching! 💜 xx

[@rubberdc]

When you have lots of cables , and extension cables and plugs, my suggestion ( and what i do ) is to get some of those small plastic ziplock bags and pack in each bag and label them as to what each one does . Then either place them back in the drawer or place them in a small plastic lidded box ( i bought some from Wilkinsons) and place them in a cupboard, one that you would use all the time for storage . this not only saves you having to resort the same drawer every time it gets messy , but also means you dont have to sort through cables getting tangled. I do the same for light bulbs , batteries and small tools etc .

[@johnallen148]

Hi Marina Myles,what a most enjoyable video I live in the Fens wear it’s as flat as a pancake you can see miles so we have plenty of sky to look at ,I guess your drain is maid of brass so it’s not magnetic so u won’t get it poor you Marina it’s always you that has the bad luck ,Marina you have beautiful Blue yes love them I also have blue eyes but unfortunately I don’t look as good as you ,so kind of you both to rescue both boats yes I agree looks more like someone let them go you are a good guy Myles,you have made such an improvement on your boat it looks lovely well done the both of you .thanks for a great video most enjoyable,so till next time take care keep safe keep warm,John 🥂🌹🥳☃️☃️🔥🔥

[@TheBenilady]

Been watching every day from the beginning nearly caught up, thanks for some very enjoyable vlogs

[@davidmills636]

Such lovely vlogs - a wonderful way to start the weekend - thank you both

[@CruisingAlba]

Thanks David, we really appreciate you watching every week and for your support in the comments. It means so much to us! BIG LOVE 💜 xx

[@allanmarshall4582]

Nice one guys, stay safe now.

[@CruisingAlba]

Thank you for watching Allan 💜 xx

[@brenda9990]

Enjoyed watching your organizing and home improvement efforts. It’s a great feeling of accomplishment when you finish! Nice work you two!

[@hmarc417]

Red sky in morning sailors warning,,, red sky at night sailors delight. And it works.

[@CruisingAlba]

Awwww never heard that before 😀

[@sheepdog1102]

Great job!

[@CruisingAlba]

Thanks Richard! Thank you so much for watching 💜 xx

[@devilschild]

I like your style. Nice color choices. I look forward to your videos. 💙💚

[@CruisingAlba]

Thank you so much lovely, sending you our love 💜 xx

[@robinsojack]

Nice one kids , like Mr Robot in the bathroom !

[@adittaysinghrajput678]

Nice

[@shardlake]

Great vlog, seen you dingy following behind, did not see it was any use, then canal rescue kicked in and wonderful job. Enjoying the renovations :) Stay safe :)

[@CruisingAlba]

Thank you so much for watching lovely and thank you for your kind words 💜 xx

[@adittaysinghrajput678]

I love you your boat

[@mauricewatts2380]

I enjoyed this week in the life of a narrowboat. If you're getting new batteries try not to discharge them below 50% or else they will fail prematurely.

[@JMS98989]

Thunderbirds are go! ❣️

[@billstarr7224]

Another great vlog. Stay well and safe. Keep up the videos.

[@johnnewby8720]

Great Vid As All Ways A Must Say Its Looking Good In Side The Boat With Your Painting And And Tiles Done A Love Seeing You Cook Am Going To Make The Pie You Did It Looked Great Bathroom Looking Great To Love The Scooter As Well Nice Drone Flying As Well Great Job Of The Bathroom Looking Good Well By For now Take care And Be safe

[@natalieg90]

Have you been through stratford upon avon yet. I work in the river up here. People pulling pegs 😑 you two are a blessing rescuing those boats. another good story I heard up here was from a hire boat company. The company got a phone call from one of its rentals saying they were sinking. When the engineer turned up he found the husband had got back cover off the weed hatch open and was bailing it back into the cannal 😂😂or the family who rang up saying problem getting fresh water. Engineering turned up and they had the hose running from the tap inside the boat to the water tank😂😂😂tourists hope that makes up for the peg pullers

[@CruisingAlba]

😂🤣😂 Thank you for sharing Natalie!!!

[@biggixer]

Great vid......lovely boat you both have..... a side note about your drain you lost it might be stainless steel that's why you never found it, stainless steel is very mildly magnetic if at all,

[@RexWaldron]

Those moon images 🌛🌕 Venus too! 👌🕉

[@CruisingAlba]

They are not mine unfortunately, im not taking credit (my camera is no where near is powerful). But they are so beautiful. Thats what i see when I look at it though 💜 xx

[@RexWaldron]

@@CruisingAlba that's cool! They absolutely enhanced the video and anyway your own camera work and editing is next level (I make videos too so I understand the process) and including that footage was an excellent creative choice 🙏🕉

[@johnmac6202]

I love the drone footage, how hi does it go. and you made the bathroom look great, I think when I get a boat I will get a Jack Russel great for security, things that go bump in the night., well done guy... John in New Zealand, Kai-ora mi

[@briandouglass6565]

Nice transformation of the heads guys, keep it up I am getting great tips. Bear x

[@thebeardedseeker5633]

i bought those exact same shelves off Amazon for my bathroom a few weeks ago. 8:31 👍

[@claremaidofthewave251]

Have the “escapee boat” owners found out yet about your saving of their boats? They are so lucky to have you. 🎉x

[@davidbagley1783]

Aloha

[@lynmoore8355]

omg this looks amazing well done guys great job

[@paullowden1643]

Nice work in the bathroom. I’ve commented before about there not being a lot of secure mooring places on the K&A (Armco or rings) and that the wild mooring is super soft ground. Pins are easily worked loose by speeding boaters’ especially if boats are unmanned and not checked. I’ve no doubt that the pins have worked loose because of this and not foul play.

[@jtothew4201]

Seems like the type of thing like a big cork screw you buy to tie a dog to would be useful in soft ground like this.

[@paullowden1643]

@@jtothew4201 some boaters’ had right angled pins that were pushed into the ground up to the 90 degree bend. Those pins seemed to work well.

[@CruisingAlba]

Hi Paul, thank you so much for watching! Definitely in most situations that is true, however this time it happened in the night, there is no boat traffic in lockdown and our neighbour heard people walking about in the night... But who knows really ...

[@paullowden1643]

@@CruisingAlba well done for doing the neighbourly thing and retrieving their boats.

[@MikeWilliams-yp9kl]

Video is very good , can we see Miles making the fire for once 😃

[@CruisingAlba]

Thank you for watching lovely! Only if I can catch him, he doesn't do much filming. Marina 💜

[@lindsaybelderson7735]

Whoa, AMSR city!

[@missmcintosh405]

Wiltshire ❤ My home. I miss it

[@lynnescaddan8919]

Cruising Alba; Marina has a beautiful accent. Ur a gr8 couple 2. To help light ur fire, use those wood cones that drop from trees.( That's a tip I saw on a dif U tube couple)

[@CruisingAlba]

Thank you Lynne! 💜 xx

[@clairehall704]

I remember we just had are newborn son and someone pulled are pegs out and my poor husband had to make a jump for it, he made it though, miss are boat she was called zeta 😍 also are son had to sleep in his all in one outdoor suit as it got so cold 🙈

[@chrishibbard6488]

Great job ! Well done. Looking forward to bathroom 2 vlog ...lol

[@CruisingAlba]

Thank you for watching Chris! 💜 xx

[@raldrid]

There is a good chance that the drain is made of stainless steel which isn't very attracted to magnets. A big (or small) treble hook may work better.

[@letsbefrank6269]

I hope you found your sink thingy ma bob in the canal.

[@terencegardner4287]

Great videos shepherds pie 🥧 looks fantastico 👍

[@CruisingAlba]

Thank you so much for watching Terence, so glad you enjoyed it 💜 xx

[@Edsbar]

I think you are really kind re-mooring those boats, I suppose it's just what being in that community is all about. Have you thought about dropping your anchor when you moor overnight in case your boat becomes loose?

[@CruisingAlba]

Hi Edward, thank you for watching! there is no need for anchor on the canal, the only boats targeted were the ones with no one in them, so we think whoever did that knew they won't get found out.

[@flipkenny4734]

I think your going to invest in a telescope for them fabulous evening sky’s @ night 🌛🌗🌟

[@CruisingAlba]

We would love to have one 😍

[@lionelmarytravels6003]

Love your bathroom. I can never get the edges right, so I get someone else to do it.

[@CruisingAlba]

Thank you so much! We are excited to to the sink too but as its not very urgent we might wait a few weeks. Big hugs 💜 xx

[@raywatkins2351]

Locks, cleaning the fire, lighting the fire, getting the coal in, rooting about in drains........all blue jobs! Marina take note. Best wishes Ray and Barbara n.b Slowly

[@magolga]

Майлз очень эпично выплывал на лодке из тумана))

[@CruisingAlba]

😂😂

[@oddball1711]

As always a fantastic vlog Marina and Myles. Bathroom is looking great but is it a good idea to have a lit candle on the new bottom shelf. Might damage the underside of the top shelf. Good job you are on a canal, imagine if you were on the Thames and someone undid the lines on the boats. Did you retrieve the drain? Take care and stay safe. Martin

[@CruisingAlba]

Thank you so much for watching Martin 💜 xx

[@lyndamorrissey6646]

Love the new bathroom look. Do you think sombody is walking the toe path and pulling out pegs on purpose.

[@CruisingAlba]

Thanks Lynda! in this situation yes we think they were as it happened in the night, there is no boat traffic in lockdown and our neighbour heard people walking about in the night...

[@great-grandmakirk8828]

Your boat drawer is in my house called my junky drawer😂😂 it too is over loaded.

[@edenbreckhouse]

I always try to moor my boat where there's metalwork of some kind (rings, rail etc) so I can cable lock the boat to the side, just in case some little darlings have the urge to untie me in the middle of the night.

[@frankquevedo6001]

Question: Have you 2, stopped crusing on your cannel boat?