The BIG Detour | Can We Ever Stick To A Plan |Travel on our NARROWBOAT home & Brewing Boat Beer! 54

EPISODE 54
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[@Circa1692]

I'm so sorry you got bashed by that bigger boat and even more so that they didn't have the decency to apologise to you and check if you were all ok! Humans are often so disappointing. Take care all of you. Really enjoy you're adventures.

[@mothmagic1]

Well said, the more I learn about humans the more I like animals.

[@oneshoan]

What a video!!! Nasty boater, things on the floor, hole in your cover, and beer!!! I read many of your comments but didn’t see a bad one (the spam thing). I have always liked the three of you and it looks like lots of other people like y’all as well. Can’t believe how many coffees y’all get, 🤣. Thank you 🙏 for sharing this video with us!

[@arkadventure2]

I like that Alan stays close to your boat and doesn’t go wandering off - or does she 😀?

[@BenandEmily]

She's very good and doesn't go far 😻

[@jeremymoore2081]

Hi. I’m jeremy. From pittsburgh PA. I found your channel last week and my birthday is Wednesday. Finding your channel was like a b day gift from the universe. Thank y’all for your videos and sharing your life. Your narrow boat is so cool! The coolest.

[@annprout6255]

Oh my goodness you have made my evening. I really look forward to seeing you all. I'm always smiling or laughing. But definitely enjoy every minute. Thank you for sharing your lives 😊😊🍻🍺xx

[@Red-Robin4]

That was the cutest dog! I would have been cuddling that little cutie for sure. But I still think Alan is more adorable though can’t help it I’m a cat lover and a cat lady lol!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@SharonDowney-zz9vm]

Sorry you got a knock to the boat but thank god your ll safe love your channel your always busy love to Alan I told my teen grandkids the story of Alan thy are all fans of The late Alan Rickman xx❤

[@justineallen2535]

Awe, that little dog spent 20 mins pulling our ropes to help us moor up. He lived on the boat right behind you and we think he was called Finlay. Doing the Leicester ring? You’re definitely following us! You’ll love the trip up via Leicester especially Foxton locks. It’s worth a detour to Market Harborough.

[@brightstar586]

We got rammed by a hire boat in Braunston Tunnel. Boat being driven by a small child! We lost so much stuff it was insane. Boating c.1986 and I can still recall the crunch!

[@gillgregory6327]

I let that boat pass me that hit you in the tunnel as he sat on my stern for so long before we got to the tunnel. He then went through so slowly that I had to keep reversing to avoid hitting him- I was in tickover! He kept shouting at me but I couldn’t go any slower and there were boats behind me too! I was the boat who said you’d left your light on. I didn’t realise he’d hit you!

[@BenandEmily]

Oh Hi again!!🤗 Oh no!! That's so rubbish 🙄 apparently they crashed into the boat behind us too! 😒

[@brain8484]

narrowboat rage

[@bigupyourself]

Name and shame. I think I know who it was as I have come across him as well around these parts.

[@andreaamer1183]

They need to change lifestyle maybe

[@Daytona2]

Since CRT have responsibility for licencing them, so are partly responsible, wondering if they take action ?

[@davidbell4755]

Yep.. the Grapefruit Kamikaze was amazing. Had it at that festival in Lincolnshire. It was beyond ale, ale from another dimension. I think at the time I could only say Gharrrgch ! Papa Bell xx

[@davidbell4755]

Forgot to mention... just before I watched this weeks episode I had decided to set off a brew.. which will probably gallop along here in Spain. It was 39C yesterday xx

[@davidbell4755]

And I'm using Brown Sugar. Might call it Rolling Stoned.

[@carolanderson3371]

Just found you two on you tube ADDICTED now... so much respect to you both for the hard work and fun you have living free keep on cruising❤ and alan❤❤❤❤❤ my cat could learn a thing or two! Xx

[@heidimacarthur7205]

That’s a very nice shelf you guys built. Glad you’re not changing the boat. It will be interesting to see what changes you make.

[@RetireMentalityChallenged]

Don't forget to show us the new shelf in place.

[@VIKIMM]

... awww luv that High Priestess shirt... so, choices to create balance with clear communication & creativity. ...💜 luv n light blessings ✝💜...🎶 💜 🍁 🎶💜🎵💚🎵💙🎵💛🎶🍁...

[@cdgt1]

I've just seen the world today And I can't see it all away But you'd just be an hour awaynd I could be right thrre tody. Sung to the tune of some old Beatles song😅

[@garylewis9803]

15:32. We visited Crick this year. Had a very enjoyable day. Went to the boat house, as in this vlog, that evening for an evening meal. The garden was beautiful but tables were a mess. We entered the pub which appeared virtually empty to be told there was an hours wait for food. We said that was fine as we were not in a hurry. Only to be told ‘they were not taking anymore orders that evening. So apparently - location location location isn’t the be all and end all!!!!! Isn’t Braunston lovely. Had brekkie next day at the nb cafe at Braunston all very nice.

[@dingnextstop]

Regarding the boat strike you had, I’m afraid some the old working type boats that have been converted are owned by arrogant people who think nothing of hitting private Narrowboats and indeed passing moored boats without slowing down, it’s happened to me several times over the years, it’s just plain ignorant arrogance 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@BenandEmily]

😕 It was a shame it happened! Sorry to hear of your troubles!

[@patrickleclaire6404]

It's a worldwide problem. Peace.

[@brain8484]

he didnt even wait , ben and emily were mere meters away from exiting the tunnel

[@PnwChillin]

Sorry your boat got hit. I wish there was some kind of action you could take. To seek compensation for that. In the US that would have been illegal to flee after damaging a boat n such a way. Such a shame. Glad it wasn’t too bad.

[@James-In-Exile]

@@brain8484 It seemed strange for the other boat not to wait a minute - almost as if it was a deliberate collision.

[@astronorthwet636]

It’s so relaxing in these trying times to tune into your channel and watch your lives and loving relationship and Alan. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us and I want to add I think Ben’s music is the perfect compliment to the video. I like it a lot.

[@edwardhoughton2565]

Nice easy music nice voice xx

[@catherinequinn6102]

Oh my goodness, that little white dog is so cute. Thank you for sharing!

[@StephenLPhotos]

10:12 the look on Emily's face when Ben said "only about 65 locks"... :D

[@greghilton7797]

You are a good brewer Benny. I hope its a nice one. Thank you so much for making such a lovely episode and see you all next week.

[@laurenwaller9824]

I recently stayed on my friends boat and we traveled the kennet and Avon ❤it’s beautiful and I recommended The barge inn pub for some yummy food and drink 😊

[@bigupyourself]

The hedgerow in the top pound of Hilmorton locks is full of hops.

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Im sure that sheep was calling Ben,Ben, Ben. 😂 When you next go through a long tunnel and you see the light of another boat, beep your horn, so they know ýour there, cos i think that guy didn't even look and prob was in the middle instead of the side. Great vlog❤

[@cyrilstheone]

After watching many of these narrow boat channels. The amount of times I've seen boaters, going up top to tell others slow down!!! cos the boat rocks and some things fall. That's just boats passing by. For these idiots to hit you when they are going a tidy speed and not apologise 😡 is disgusting. I bet there's people thinking but it's only a boat 🙄 this happens all the time, can't get away from it if it's a genuine mistake. But it's not only a boat it's your home and lively hood. Hope someone brings this up or they see it and then come and apologise to you (still to late all the same) I suppose the way you guys are so chilled out and laid back is a good thing really. Love your channels ❤❤❤

[@paulyoung6165]

Hi There Ben Emily and Alan , Hope you are all well, Great video , All looking Great , Alan looked Happy playing with his bell, your meals look Tasty , And yes what a wollop your Boat Had and not even a sorry from captain pugwash on the other vessel , your Beer looks interesting , we did pumpkin wine (paint stripper), LOL x , well All looking Good ,Keep up the Great work , Take care All XX🍺🍺👍👍👍👍👍👍🐈‍⬛

[@kellyheywood503]

A place for the fan to go !

[@morgidvmw0mdv]

That boat should have waited for you to come out, you were nearly there anyway. Some people are so arrogant. they will get theirs some time. Another great vlog by the three of you.

[@user-kd7fs6lr3z]

You could iron a small patch on ur cratch cover to keep it from getting bigger. Hate that happened!

[@thirdlion3107]

Truly lovely 🥰 sounds sad, but you’ve become the highlight of my week - I just love the simplicity 👍

[@BenandEmily]

Thank you! 😊

[@nunya___]

Your adventures are the most entertaining travel log I've ever seen. I've kayaked and canoed so many kinds of rivers, camped and hiked from coast to swamps to mountains. All of it was so hard, perilous, challenging and the food, accommodations were minimal with bugs, weather, floods, broken bones, cut and abrasions days from help. I've loved surviving it all but what you guys do is so peaceful and a _constant_ journey....a way of life. My adventures were measured in days and weeks. What you have there is beautiful and so peaceful for a water lover like me. Cherish it. Thanks for sharing it all with us! ❤

[@kaypage1047]

I'm living vicariously through you this morning. We did the Leicester arm a couple of years ago. That water point at Braunston is the worst easy to miss and so busy!!! We always sing in tunnels!!! Just a little gentle week on the Mon and Brec for us this year due to health issues but hope to be back out on the main network next year. So will enjoy your vids to get my fix. Thank you xxx

[@BenandEmily]

🥰 Yes such an awkward water point 😅 Enjoy the Mon and brec! I've heard it's beautiful there! Thanks so much for watching 🌟

[@Crafter_Dave]

2 pac, consists of the coating, which does not set. So needs a hardening medium, both are mixed together before application. Hence 2 pac. Knowledge gained, thank to my daugher, who amongst her hobbies 😮 is in to resin molding 😊 (you'd think we were millionares 😂)

[@dapper30001]

I always look forward to your vlogs you calme me down i know listen to Benies music very calming thanks guys 😀

[@mjallenuk]

So unlucky folks ... people are right that's insurance worthy. If not I'm sure it could be repaired to a good standard. Really enjoyed the topics covered and although I'm not a beer drinker I do love the process being that one of my best friends is a master brewer!

[@benwrong6855]

A channel with its own original music that is actually amazing in its own right!

[@karenmills6459]

Be careful at Redhill we had trouble there. The blacking washed off (with the rain) my son ended up redoing it. The sandblasting is great. Watch your backs, a lot of weird things go on there. Take care 😘😘😘

[@BenandEmily]

Oh no! I can't see how 2pack can wash off, they don't use bitumen, when was it he had his blacking done? We've had all the work done now and we've never felt so welcome and all the work was top notch! (Our vlogs are a month behind real time by the way) We loved it there🤗❤️

[@Piffaliff]

Seeing you brewing beer just reminded me of when we brewed ours at Her Majerstys Hotel Chelmsford only ours was brewed a little diffrent and we couldnt use stove for heat we used the big heating pipes that ran through our "Room" so took bit longer but still done what it was ment to do at the end 😂😂

[@user-uc8sf6hy6k]

Glad the boat survived the nasty bump, another great watch, love the weekly updates, can't wait to see how the blacking goes, have a lovely week, much love to you both and Alan, Kay, Dave and Bubba x 💓

[@charlottewilson4680]

Your flowers are so pretty. The music is really nice Ben.

[@BenandEmily]

Thank you!

[@boatcaradventures]

Great video guys, love to watch your journey. We tried narrowboating a few weeks ago and what an adventure it was. It's a completely different world, we love it! Atm were travelling in our boat car trying to find the sparkle that life has to offer, and we were definitely smitten by our adventure on the canal. Have fun, new followers here ❤

[@simonbiggs9102]

What a wonderful episode. Watching you 2 really relaxes me.

[@BenandEmily]

Thanks Simon! 😊

[@russellesimonetta9071]

Uhh, two pack ,in England, is two part marine epoxy paint. Very hard and durable so lasts a long time. Many narrowboaters think cruising is a contact sport!

[@wennawoods5189]

Your vlogs are pure joy❤️ Thanks so pleased the boat isn’t damaged but sad to hear your lovely new canopy is ripped. Happy cruising😍

[@stevepostlethwaite2656]

We are currently on the K and A this canal is not for the faint hearted as there is limited amount of moorings as i have never seen as many moored boats in twenty years of boating and shopping without a car is a problem. (We have done a lot of canals and rivers during this time) Also the moored boats do not move if it says 2/3 days on moorings they are just ignored and stay for as long as they want and CRT DON'T BOTHER! We have been to Bristol Harbour that was brilliant and the harbour masters are great and very welcoming, well worth a trip. We are currently stuck as lock 52 as had issues , they had to send the gate away which has taken nearly five weeks to mend. Steve hates getting the alert's from CRT as we are waiting for the next challenges we face when something else breaks. Watch this space it should be open on 5/7. Don't let us put you off but just be mindful if you want to get back for the winter. The major of the boaters are very nice and always willing to help you. Steve Obsession we met you on the South Oxford around may we moored in front of you and i spoke to Benny about the gold licence . Good Luck you will need it for the K/A

[@wakeupnow_777]

That's very sad to hear about people just flouting the rules, how selfish. K and A looks so beautiful, hope something can be done.

[@lb1839]

Half a year journey to Toupak the boat.. Ohh boat life is wonderful lol

[@BenandEmily]

Heheh, it only took 3 weeks in the end 😅 and now we're on the river with friends so it's all worked out 🌟😊

[@shirleygreaves9650]

Another fabulous, interesting and very varied vlog. That was really bad of that boat to bang into you and not even apologise to you! I’m looking forward to following your journey to my local area, Redhill Marina, you never know I might see you around, I’d love that! Take care you 3. X

[@joannamorgan6911]

I love how much you get out of life! Thanks for the inspiration and encouragement you give me. Still loving Benny's music. I love Alan too. Are you near Coventry?

[@joannamorgan6911]

Love you as well Emily x

[@BenandEmily]

😍 Thanks so much for watching! So glad to hear our vlogs inspire you 🌟 we did pass Coventry but our videos are a month different in time so we're actually quite far now! 😊

[@joannamorgan6911]

@@BenandEmily bless you all x

[@martinosborne5715]

Hello Benny and Emily. Another great video guys thanks for sharing ❤️ you both. Martin xx Take care. 👍👋

[@BenandEmily]

Thanks Martin! 😀🌟

[@julieblackstock8650]

that dog was super cute and then that sheep was hilarious

[@kevc8759]

So here goes Happy Christmas

[@Mochi-sn3ud]

You kids are amazing! So happy, full of life and energy. That positive attitude is a blessing.)

[@michaelsiggers4109]

Absolutely loving all your videos. Really informative and honest. Such a great couple too. Benny's music is absolutely stunningly beautiful. I have to get my hands on the album. I'm glad you previously explained how Alan was named as it confused me for ages 😃

[@morgidvmw0mdv]

O boy have you brought back memories. When I was 18 I started making homebrew. I used to get a 4 gallon empty sherry cask from the local offlicence, I'd brew 8 gallons and puit half in the sherry cask and half in flagon bottels. Each day I would bleed of some of the gas, but one day I forgot, the folowing morning my fathr said to me "I dont know what was going on in the shed this morning, there was an awful sound of breaking glass coming from there. I went out to the shed and found bear all over the flore with broiken glass every where, some of which was sticking in the wooden leg's of the bench and the plastic sherry cask had burst out of its carboard box and was jamed under the bench. I spent a very nearvous half hour letting the gas out of the bottles that had survived and of course, the tap on the sherry cask was tight up against the under side of the bench top. OOooo Boy.

[@cdgt1]

It"s going to get hot up here with Betelgeuse shining all night long. Cheers. Lot's of liqids. 😊😊😊

[@rickonnye2001]

Wow sorry you got hit in the tunnel. Hope you are ok. Beer looks good 😊nice video 😊thank you

[@bennyhill4228]

13:27 Benny haha oh my days i did chuckle then , Pmsl if you look closly the sheep was taking lessons from the crow , Pink floyd Animals

[@patriciaallen6478]

Just love the 3 of you ❤️ Benny your music is amazing big time❤

[@fionaparks8691]

Hi Ben & Emily yet another great vlog. If you're considering getting your cratch cover repaired floating traders 'Star Crafts embroidery' did a fabulous repair to ours when a rat decided to nibble it! I've also heard good reports about repairs to cratch & pram hoods, at reasonable prices, by Corby Covers ltd.

[@user-ci1el6lh9h]

You three chill me out , take care all , cuddles to Alan.

[@bennyhill4228]

+1 Van subby man, always a good turn is repaid in kind

[@davidsheriff8989]

Tunnel of love or tunnel of mud...fun times...diy...electrical stuff usually last no more than 3 years....

[@sharoncampbell206]

Love the boat as it's so cheerful and bright. I have always thought so! I had admired the shelf ,and I hated to see it go, but the new is also, beautiful and unique!

[@jamesnunley1241]

Excited for the big detour. A friend of mine had a boat stationed at Sileby Mill boatyard. Used to have some wonderful times on the river Soar. Try and get a picture of the boatyard entrance as you pass. I now live in pacific northwest of the US so these vlogs bring back good memories for me. Thanks, James.

[@harveyhughett7746]

My hats off to you Benny. I home brewed for many years, 5 gallon batches using dried malts and partial grain, to do a full grain brew with lauter tuns and sparging in a small space like that …….!! I did love a good bitter and a brown ale, with a Porter or Stout on occasion. IPA’s are all the rage now.

[@bogus_not_me]

I'm guessing by now you know what 2 pac is. I've seen others do that, and it refers toa two-part epoxy. The look you gave Benny when he said he'd done that was priceless! I really like watching your adventures! Best of fortune and happiness!

[@garylewis9803]

I love the way your plans change: I’m quite jealous. I’ve bought my first boat. She’s on the K&A close to the bottom of Caen Hill flight. I should be at the helm in the next couple of weeks. Hopefully I bump into some day. Two pack. Is an epoxy resin that comes in ‘2 packs’ when you mix them together it’s applied to the surface. The epoxy then dries hard and firm. See you soon V glad your not selling up

[@jeanniehyde8090]

My goodness that was a big bang wallop to your precious boat 😳😢thank goodness Alan and you both are alright 🥰 just typical that boat owner didn’t apologise sheer stupidity & arrogance . Good job you had it on video. Great vlog guys, 🥰👏🏾can’t wait to see the end result of Bens beer 🍺🤭

[@BenandEmily]

Yeah it didn't really come across in the video but it was a massive smash! Ah well! They didn't even acknowledge it haha! The beer is doing well thanks 🤤

[@matthewboyle2263]

Great video yet again guys, thank you ❤

[@PickingPaul1]

Mmmmmmm beer on a boat 🎉

[@veronicabalfourpaul2288]

Loved this. Beautiful lush countryside and you lovely people!

[@pattysommers3566]

You two are hilarious. Definitely in a good way.

[@BenandEmily]

😅🥰

[@HeidiPriest]

True❤

[@Improveng1]

Nice one guys. New shelf looked great, good effort, power pack seemed to work well.. Seems like Alan is spoilt as to who's lap to lie on... nice kind of problem yo have I guess. Let us know how the brew turned out.

[@kellyheywood503]

I Hope you always check Allan on board before leaving somewhere

[@bennyhill4228]

Benny your brewing skills ain't to shabby keep us posted 🍻

[@elelegidosf9707]

I would have thought that, given that you were almost out of the tunnel, it would have made sense for the other boater to simply wait for you to emerge before trying to enter the tunnel, especially given he has limited piloting skills.

[@flyingsquad63]

Another top video love from Chicago

[@BoatTime]

Ooooft it didn’t look that bad at first but when you showed how much things fell, that must’ve been a big bang! Glad all was okay 😮‍💨 some of the tunnels don’t feel 2 way when you’re in them do they 😂 Looking forward to seeing the blacking & your trip down south! ❤

[@Alex-dc4yc]

Wonderful episode. Well done. Sorry about the crash. Mean guys.... And the music is good Benny....

[@eddiespain2410]

With your Music I was wondering here in the U.S. we have a number of places, coffee houses, a Jamba Juice place and an Italian restaurant where one can Solo with their Guitar and pass the Hat for Tips... I use a Fender Acoustasonic Amplifier which has two Channels One for the Guitar and the Other side is a PA system. I use a two Channel foot Switch hooked to a Fender Stratocaster and a Miked Martin D-28. I make on averaged $65. for a two hour set....

[@sueharrison4725]

Omg that curry looks so good...your food always looks amazing 😊😋

[@anthonyharris7780]

Oh well, never mind. I was hoping you would be calling in at Banbury soon, I’d of come down to say hello. Just remembered you really wanted to visit Cropedy and should still do so. I imagine it’s for the festival. 10th aug 2023.

[@simonbiggs9102]

Benny you are a legend 😊😊😊😊

[@stephenwise734]

Always a pleasure! Thanks

[@HeidiPriest]

Glad you deside to keep the boat❤ cant wait to see the work done

[@BenandEmily]

We love her too much! 🥰

[@DetroitMicroSound]

Happy to see you doing all the important stuff your boat needs, to keep it going down the canals! ....BEER! 😍 Buy a roll of Gorilla Tape. You can patch that tear in your cover from inside. (It's black) It's very strong tape, and the patch will last for years. Best gaffer tape there is. Never dries out like duct tape, and is 10x stronger.

[@BenandEmily]

🥰

[@DetroitMicroSound]

@@BenandEmily Hey, you have the opportunity now, to make an entire video, showing the process on your hull! ❤

[@leejentaylor6195]

@@BenandEmily no, get some sail thread and dye same colour and darn it together...more durable and look better

[@BenandEmily]

@DetroitMicroSound hello! Yes we have filmed it all 😊 coming soon!...ish 😅

[@DetroitMicroSound]

@@BenandEmily Wow! You are faster than you let on. 😃 NICE! Can't wait to see that all happen!!!

[@jeffreyriek7177]

Quick-witted and too funny! Thanks

[@asaeverton8424]

Bennies a Richard Hammond lookalike the counselor him, people ganger.just started watching your chance ...it's good thank your,your showing the up sides end Dow sides great in site.what map at you using ?I'm recon Preston royal

[@ShoreTars]

Wow that was a clonk!! I can't understand why the other boat entered the tunnel while you were so close to coming out of it? I know there's enough space, but surely common courtesy should have meant they hold off 30 seconds or so?

[@IJ_uk]

I really like how you make the sponsor section entertaining. Whatever future sponsors you have please make it fun and relivent. Sponsored content can get really annoying fast and I don't want to see my favourite KZbin channel getting annoying...... Or just more video of Alan will make up for it. 😂 Thanks for your video.

[@user-mx8nv6pg8v]

Ben. I see a pocket door in your future. ❤

[@veronicamoss2597]

Brilliant 👍. Good luck with the brewing

[@bennyhill4228]

Nice piece of ply 65 Locks in 3-4 weeks, you got this

[@yamyam_in_jersey]

Love you guys…. Suggestion do a competition to w a day/ hour with you guys on the boat, lots would enter

[@bennyhill4228]

Always enjoy your videos thank you both and Alan ofc

[@apollo11guy]

Moored overnight at and had breakfast in The Boatyard - 37 years ago!

[@visakhafee7209]

hahaaa dusty is name of our cleaning robot 🤖

[@jonathansmythe6273]

very nice. I would rinse the left grain (sparge) with a third as much liquid again 80c to get more sugars, & greater brew quantity. But I bet your beer as is , is very nice.

[@julianalcock8658]

2 pack is essentially epoxy. It's a resin and a hardener that is mixed and chemically cures rather than dry like paint. Much more resilient