The Deepest Canal Lock in the Country - Episode 72

We take Narrowboat Constanze through Tuel Lane Lock at 19ft 8.5ins it's the deepest lock in the UK!
We also lean on a gate and talk future plans.
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[@naughtystudios]

Now that Sean & Colin are setting up home in Scotland- that’ll give you a reason to pop up there and grab some more gloves if you lost one of yours Fran x

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Definitely and some Scottish wool. Those gloves are the best thing I have bought for boating

[@eamo106]

Total respect from TEXAS USA , watch your journey and learning . Amazed by Halifax, that Market forum better than any European I ever saw, absolutely amazed ! I think the key to a great Vlog is a mix of cruising and getting off the boat and filming! You seem unique in this >? Well done !! You are a real couple !

[@FloatingOurBoat]

You would think we were in Italy eh?

[@paullee2561]

Hi. You will have so much fun with your grandchild, is it your first? Just think of the early life memories you will be able to give it on your boat. Pure gold! I do not know why we are drawn to cemeteries. My wife and I make a point of visiting cemeteries where ever we travel and when ever we can. It is sometimes an emotional thing to experience. We enjoy your videos here in AU. Keep them coming please!

[@pilpelet100]

Your decision about selling the cottage and investing more in Constanza sound just right for you (that's the "you" that I've been following). I hope it all works out well. Congratulations on upcoming grandparenthood.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you Ruth. Sometimesit is so tempting to get a newer, bigger boat, but really this boat has everything we NEED, so we must try not to be greedy. As we keep saying, "it's not about the boat"

[@willar1338]

What an absolutely beautiful video! I loved going with you into Halifax and Heptonstall., and that beautiful ruined church and its graveyard. Chuckled to myself to hear you weren’t going to replace Constanze, and REALLY chuckled to hear Archie grizzling in the background whenever you stopped to talk to the camera. He is such a character.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

We love that area on the canals, it was so interesting. Archie is such an attention seeker!

[@MB-rp2qg]

In was Born in Todmorden and my mum was born in Heptonstall. i walked the same area two years ago. all my family still live there. i now live in Fredericton, New Brunswick Canada. Thanks so much for taking me home.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hi Michael. Sorry for the delayed reply, we have only just seen this comment.Im so glad you enjoyed the footage of yours and your mums birth places. They are both lovely towns in a beautiful area. We loved it there.

[@MB-rp2qg]

@@FloatingOurBoat thanks for the reply. It thrills me to see home. I miss it everyday even after all these years. I love what you two are doing and my wife and I hope to do the same in five years.

[@lizjones8984]

Hey Fran, you can get heated gloves now on eBay and Amazon .... check them out they may be just what you need....

[@BillAndersonNS]

It was nice to see you visiting Halifax. I live in Halifax, but the Halifax that is the capital city of Nova Scotia Canada

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Ha Ha! Wish we could come and visit you too.

[@malcolmfoster2937]

Hi guys, Just recently came across your channel by accident, and must say, so far I love it. Keep up the good work. Best wishes to you both.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks Malcolm and welcome aboard.

[@malcolmfoster2937]

@@FloatingOurBoat hi there, do you guys have any plans to be back on the Worcester and Birmingham this year ? Just wondering as that is my local canal, and also the canal my ancestors worked on as boatmen and lock keepers, nearly 200 years ago.

[@patrickmaloney6440]

Haha! The girls in the barbers in the backound at 10:19! Halifax class!!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hilarious - neither of us had noticed before, well spotted.

[@patrickmaloney6440]

@@FloatingOurBoat Made me chuckle... I am binging my way through. I was up to date until July '19 previously...

[@SailingCartagena]

Deep then there's really deep. While working in Oskemen, Kazakhstan I went to see the local lock on the River Irtysh. This lock has a rise of 42 meters. I took a picture whilst there despite the prohibition by the on site police.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Wow! then does sound deep. I'd love to see it.

[@marty5237]

Such a newsy episode!! 🥰😍 Lovely!

[@sylviapage8572]

That’s great news. I know you mentioned you were thinking about a bigger boat when we exchanged emails and just today at the start of this video I thought what a shame because Constanta is looking really good! I loved this video especially the photography at the start, it’s so clear and the scenery is beautiful. That area is amazing, we hired our first narrowboat at Sowerby Bridge and I did my lock training in Tuel lock, my nerves were in shreds. Then when we moored up I fell overboard! What a day? I’ve been watching Robbie on BBC4, well the first four episodes on iplayer all at once with a bottle of sparkly to celebrate. I think he did a great job and I was watching to see if your boat made it into the programme but I didn’t spot it! Maybe I should have held back on the wine! I’m not sure where the last leg of the journey is though. It was great that they used his music and I did shout pub of the week each time he stopped fir a beer. Again that may have been the wine. I can’t wait for the next video on the Rochdale canal and to see what adventures you get up to. Good luck with the flat hunting. A friend of ours has an apartment in Huddersfield in a conversion overlooking the narrow canal. I’m not sure if you have considered that area or want to be somewhere smaller. Either way it’s all very exciting. Thanks as always for sharing your journey.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hi Sylvia. Thank you again for your message. I don't think we made the final cut on Robbies videos. Aren't they wonderful? He has done so well and works so hard, and deserves this series. We have just lost our buyer for our cottage so we will start looking for flats again once we have another buyer. The house buying/selling system is so rubbish. Ideally we would look for a smaller town with good rail links, but we are keeping an open mind. All suggestions welcome.

[@sylviapage8572]

Floating Our Boat I’m really sorry to hear about your house sale you must be so upset. We sold our London flat this year and thought it would be a piece of cake but it was a nightmare. The solicitor was incompetent and we were eventually refunded a large portion of the legal fees. There’s something seriously wrong with our house selling and Conveyancing system! It’s like an endurance test not a service. Stay positive, your cottage is beautiful and you will soon have another buyer.

[@maryhowton2103]

Fran l forgot to say l also have Raynauds ,my doctor put me on Diltiazem for micro-vascular angina and it has improved almost altogether, it opens up the tiny arteries giving better blood flow and it certainly worked for me ,my fingers and toes are actually warm and normal colour .Just thought it might be worth mentioning when you see your doctor it is so painful .xx

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you so much. I am going to try ginger tea as that is supposed to do the same, but I will keep your advice in mind.

[@DoranMitchell_Handpan]

I would love to see these old lock systems, as I retired from Locks & Dams here in the USA. Great video!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you x

[@davidclinch1358]

Would just like to wish you the very best with all your plans, and we look forward to continuing to follow your delightful vlogs which have a really nice friendly "feel" to them. Good luck to you both.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you David

[@janeingram7331]

I too love visiting cemeteries and have travelled from Philadelphia to the UK just to visit certain writers - C. S. Lewis, Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, Agatha Christie and many, many more - not only in the UK but Paris, Prague and even close to home (Conshohocken, PA) Have adopted a young man's grave here who was killed at Pearl Harbor. Just put a big bouquet of flowers on his grave for Veterans Day (Remembrance Day.) Love your latest vlog. It was the best yet. Love to you both.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

What a lovely thing to adopt a grave. It's a shame that do many just get forgotten. I have always felt compelled to wander round graveyards reading the stones. A somber thing to do, but it also puts our brief lives into perspective. Thank you for your comment Fran

[@drawbridgep]

That's was a STEEP hill! That church was amazing. Now on my list.

[@drawbridgep]

And... It made me smile being in the future and knowing your now plans and watching the then you plan on keeping the boat. 😁

[@FloatingOurBoat]

I know! We have changed our minds so many times, but are finally happy with our decision.

[@Madeforit]

Our Swift Rapids lock 43 in Ontario Canada is 32 ft wide 120 ft long and lifts 47 ft. Or drops. Its all hydraulic and is also has a power generation station beside it. My boat is 26 ft long 8 ft wide and 11.5 ft tall in water. Cruiser style 👍 I love our Trent Severn Waterway. Also love these videos as i used to live in Widnes just outside of Liverpool England. Cheers 👍

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Wow, that sounds lie a huge, scary lock. I think we'll stick to uk. Glad you're enjoying the videos and thank you for watching.

[@gilbertfranklin1537]

I heard the dimensions, but still was not prepared for when you 'floated your boat' into that monster lock. The size of those gates and the height of the walls was almost frightening! I bet it felt a bit spooky being in there for an hour... 😳👍

[@FloatingOurBoat]

It was a bit scary. We were glad to have the help of a lockie, so at least we were in there together.

[@chargeuk6083]

Glad you went in the borough market fab structure and the stalls well get ya veg!

[@davehopkin9502]

The central area used to be grass and part of the film "Brassed Off" was filmed there

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you David. I didn't realise that. Fran x

[@merryannmac8096]

It is so good to have you both back...what a joy. I love that you are going to keep Constanze and upgrade her. That is a sound decision. Hugs and kisses, Merry Ann from Minnesota

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you Merry Ann

[@Alchimaera]

Welcome to my part of the world! I hope one day to cruise the waterways as you do but for now I feel very lucky to live where I do :) There are some lovely canalside properties here but don't buy on the ground floor especially in Walsden! - We flood at least once every two years and sometimes more often...

[@FloatingOurBoat]

You live in a beautiful part of the world. Thanks for the info on Walsden, that's very useful.

[@annie2950]

Great vlog Guys thanks. Lovely old Market.

[@lorrainebailey2209]

Sorry to hear the news about your house people shouldn't be able to back out only 6 months ti retirement now cant wait for our boat life to begin great vlog again . Lorraine+phil xx

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hi Lorraine, sorry we missed your comment and have only just seen it. We think we may have found another buyer now, but it has been a worrying time. Good luck for your boat life...only 5 months now !!

[@lorrainebailey2209]

@@FloatingOurBoat oh thats great that you have another buyer keeping everything crossed for you xxx

[@lesleysilverstone2868]

I like your boat, more than anything it is a home and you can see that. I started at the beginning of your vlogs and now nearly two weeks later I am at episode 72. There have been so many times when I have thought "wow, that's exactly what I would say" ....sometimes that has been quite scary...lol. In these last few episodes you have been in my home country. I am a Yorkshire lass, grew up in Huddersfield. What I will tell you is that if you go through Skipton (or maybe you already have) it hasbeen Britain's voted best market....not sure when market day is. And did you notice the Emily Moor mast when you were on the Huddersfield canal...and how about Castle Hill , castle built for Queens Vic's jubilee I believe. Congratulations on your marriage. Keep happy and at the moment I can also say keep safe even though I know Rich got that nasty number 19 dreaded lurgy. Love and hugs.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you for your comment Lesley. So glad you're enjoying the videos. I won't give too much away but we never did get to Skipton even though it was our intention over the winter. It is still very near the top of our list so we will get there and look out for the market. Also, we didn't see any of the places you talk about so we will just have to keep travelling and going back to see what we missed.

[@mikegershon8528]

Lovely video. Congrats on the upcoming grandchild. Piece hall brought back memories of Antiques Roadshow UK which I can sometimes get here in Chicago.

[@mickwalker9032]

Congratulations thats great news about your grand daughter in December and thank you for showing us the deepest lock and for the history of the place that you visit your channel just gets better and better well done to the both of you

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks so much!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Always love your vlogs ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Why does it always rain when you have to meet deadlines for a booked passage 🤣 Glad you refurbishing Constanze. She’s a lovely boat, so cosy..... Save us some kindling 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Oh..... and Richards hands 😳

[@FloatingOurBoat]

I know he's hot stuff eh!!😀

[@borderreiver3288]

WOW..AMAZING DEEP LOCKS....

[@stevehoare6378]

Hi both, what a joy to watch as always...! So pleased for you both on all the news. We’re wrestling (and have been for some time) with what to do with the house, down size, relocate...blah blah...but family commitments make decisions very complicated...! Good luck with everything...Steve and Sue..🍷🍷

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks both. Where are you now? X

[@stevehoare6378]

At home over the winter months.. Planning our spring cruise. Working out if I'm brave enough to tackle the river Soar...! 🍷🍷

[@misenplace8442]

Deep thought & contemplation about where life is heading WILL lead to rational decisions. So...well done on your financial & life choices. (Wish I could say the same LOL)

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you. you never know if you have made the right decision. But now we have made it we feel much happier and ready to make it work. You'll get there soon I hope. Fran x

[@lynnbigner570]

You two are inspiring. You are living your lives not just existing. DIY isn't as much fun at 55 as it was at 25. Lol. Looks like marriage agrees with you both.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you. You're quite tight about the DIY. Leave it to the youngsters!

[@downhilltwofour0082]

I just subscribed. Some beautiful ruins you shared here. I know money is hard to come by but so easy to let fly! I look forward to your future posts! Keep them coming.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hi, Sorry for the late reply, sometimes messaged get lost in the system. Thank you for watching and subscribing. I hope you are still enjoying our videos. Fran x

[@david_keating]

Another great vlog Rich and Fran. Would it be worth trying to buy a flat near a main line railway station or a town so you can rent it to professional people who commute to work, you could then possibly rent it long term, but I totally agree with you about keeping your boat and doing a few upgrades instead of buying another boat, and at the end of the day whatever boat you have it'll still take you to the places you want to go to. You only get one chance in life so go for it but manage it in the best way you can to suit your budget, and then enjoy it. Too many of us, me included, are scared to make that jump but we'll have worse regrets when we can't make that jump.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Our thoughts exactly. We are looking at flats/cottages near main line train stations to let out long term

[@juliacoates494]

We're always looking at other boats..we quite fancy a traditional with boatmans cabin, and a big shiny engine that sounds lush..the only trouble is they cost so much..we have a nice 58 ft semi trad. Like you say know her inside and out and feel very happy with the spec..except we're thinking about changing our Pullman dinette to L shaped one, as we think will give a more open feel to the boat. We also have a holiday lodge in Pembrokeshire that we have been letting through Sykes cottages, only since August this year..so far we've been pleased with the interest in it..its gone quiet now though..which means we get to use it with our grandkids..saves buying a widebeam to fit them all on. Hubby still works though and we have a home mooring in a marina..so cheating a little. X

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hi Julia - we too would love a trad boat with cabin (Fran sees herself sitting in there reading with the stove on) but we feel we really do need to still invest in a property for the future. Thanks for watching x

[@colincox1whichnet]

Thank you both for the time you put into these videos they are realistic, well thought out, full of information and great ideas and you both put your personalities into them. Hope to meet all four of you some day . We will be starting at the beginning of your vlogs and going through them all. Best Regards Colin and Heather.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Our pleasure!

[@christinewhite8482]

Congratulations on your wedding and granddaughter due I too am expecting a great granddaughter on Christmas Eve

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Congratulations

[@CheckFred]

If you're thinking of letting out your new property maybe you should look into the Serviced Accommodation option via AirBnB etc. More money and more secure as NO semi-permanent tenants to worry about. I think generally Serviced Accommodation is 'anti-social' and a real problem generating a lot of Homelessness, but as it's also going to be your 'own home' it wouldn't fall into the same category as those Landlords who are Evicting tenants from their Buy-To-Lets so that they can cash-in on the Serviced accommodation trend - (Just a thought :-)

[@davidcrossland9096]

Thank you too the calm you have brought into my life. I lost my mum in late September and went on a planned canal break two weeks later. The peace and calm that gave me cannot be replicated in my everyday life. Your vlogs come some way too giving me that calm. I started watching at the beginning and it strangely feels like I am watching friends. All the best to you both, change is not always good.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hi David, so sorry to hear about your mum. There is generally a peace on the canals and in the life we lead which is unique. We always used to feel it when we were going back and forth to the cottage, then breathed a sigh of relief when sat on our little boat. I think that living with limited space really helps you concentrate on small things and appreciate your surroundings, and also helps you concentrate on reflecting and relaxing. We love hearing from our regular viewers and sharing our lives with you. Change is not always good, but sometimes cant be avoided so I have found the best thing is to turn it round to work for you if you can. Wishing you a happy Christmas ans 2020 Fran x

[@markjones4704]

I was there when it opened in may 96 also repointed some of the canal bank wall on towpath side up to modern a bridge in 80s

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you Mark. It looks like its holding up well ;-)

[@lakelady57]

Like your plan, I laughed when you didn't want your boat to hear :D. The entrance to that lock was amazing and what a beautiful area. Thank you for sharing and congratulations on your wedding and grandparenthood. 👌🧷 😊

[@drawbridgep]

Also, as much as I love the canal videos, I really enjoy you taking us further afield.

[@dougzirkle5951]

My Brummie GF and I surely enjoyed seeing and traveling with you. We both felt your decision making as to the holiday cottage and boat exchange( or not) were just the way we would go about deciding those issues...we’re on the same page and support you all the way!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you Doug x

[@janecox4173]

Always feel so relaxed watching your VLOGS. You both so calming x

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks Jane - you haven't seen us on a bad day :)

[@lisapercywolf3392]

I would so love to have touched the ancient stones of that church - you're getting to see so many really wonderful things! Thanks for taking us along for nearly 2 years now. Good luck with your future plans - I'm excited to see Constanze's renovations as they come about! All my best!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you Lisa. We are getting to see and experience amazing places. We would never even know that most of this was there if we weren't going so slowly and talking to people around us.

[@Belegnole]

I've just started watching and I have to say that I really enjoy your vlog. Thanks for sharing your lives, and congrats on your marriage and the new grandchild as well.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you so much for your comment and for watching us blunder along!

[@dbd2191]

I think you should buy to let and lease it to the council, it's less money than renting private, but it's money every month guys, just saying ok.

[@patriciarull-wild5629]

Hello, what a lovely little chat, good luck with every thing. Take care & keep warm. Yes, I think keeping your lovely boat is a good decision. 🛳⛴🚢⚓️🛥

[@thaterisafella6080]

Another beautiful and informative vlog from you both. I don't often comment - largely because previous commentators have already expressed my thoughts - so I click on their 'Likes' instead, However, today, you have given me something to contribute. Firstly, my congratulations to you on your recent nuptials - secondly, your comment re indoor markets and your memories of old. I too have many such memories, my home town having an identical 'Victorian style' Market Hall with my Grandfather opening a stall in 1903. I followed my dad into the business and 'worked it' for over 46/47 years, but am now retired. Wonderful days, despite icy winters, with warm camaraderie from fellow stallholders to compensate. Whatever the future - I wish you the very best with many happy years together.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you so much for your comments. Market life was wonderful. Even though I only did it for s few years I have such strong memories. Frozen feet and hands, roasting in summer under a glass roof, but so much fun with other stallholders. It was like bring part of a family.

[@ashrevlution3456]

This is the first KZbin video of yours I've seen and it certainly won't be the last. Your infectious smiles and jolly personalities are a joy to watch, plus the content is equally as fabulous too. New subscriber here! 😁👍

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. We are glad you enjoyed the video.

[@janeingram7331]

I've rewatched a lot of your vlogs going back to the beginning. I don't think you complain enough about the litter and plastic that is on, in and along the canals. You are not the only ones who complain - Minimal List, David Cruising the cut also make a point of the litter. Keep doing it. Secondly, way back Rich pointed out cylindrical tank barriers. I have never seen or heard about these. I write historical novels about how people lived through WWII and never came across these. I have seen the pill boxes along the canals, and on my own walks in the UK but never these barriers. Interesting. Absolutely love your vlogs. Jane- Philadelphia

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you for your comment Jane. Sorry for the late reply, sometimes messages get lost in the system.I remember those tank barriers. we have only ever seen them once, so they are obviously not that common. Thank you also for your support about the litter. We dont want to come across as moany, but these thing need to be highlighted otherwise it is seen as being ok.

[@karl-heinzschulz7898]

Were did you get your knowledge from all the time are you reading it up ? End it was interesting to see that you have a Halifax in the UK like what we have here in Canada. 😊

[@FloatingOurBoat]

We have canal guide books but also do out own research.

[@mal_752]

Fabulous vlog. Thank you so much. Nice to see Archie and little Jess again 🐕🐕

[@LindaPenney]

Awesome update my friends

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks 👍

[@craigsteele8912]

Well done team. You're starting to get quite practised at this vloging! Interesting how the right decision jells with time. Not letting money burn a hole is also wise. On yah!

[@PamHa6996]

I love the Piece Hall. All those quirky shops.. we used to stand the Christmas markets there years ago.. lots of atmosphere ... and customers!

[@sarahcraddock5859]

Congratualtions, exciting times ahead with the new granddaughter, new flat and a revamped Contanza! I've just sold my buy-to-let to fund a boat 😬 xx

[@FloatingOurBoat]

That sounds exciting. We have quite a few years to go until we receive full pensions otherwise we would be be bothering with letting. Good luck with your boat

[@sarahgardiner1649]

Wow, exciting times for you! Good luck with the house sale\flat purchase and zusching up Connie. More dog action, please!😁

[@qiajenaehamilton6638]

Good on you ! Sounds like a well-thought-out plan! By little cottage, it was lovely to see you! Thanks for the village tour, that place is just perfect! Did u stop in the tea shop? That was adorable! Can't wait to hear how Constanze's upgrades go!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

We did stop for tea. We had to sit outside with the doggies but we're not after walking up that hill. It is s wonderful little hidden gem of a village

[@Mark-ct5dh]

I love your VLOG’s! Rich and Fran you are such lovely people. I was great to go around with you and see the sights! Going with what you know is a good idea!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

But reaction is the best way to go do often. Glad you enjoyed the trip up the hill.

[@grumpybore863]

steam coming off Rich's hands in the lock......... I knew you were a hot one! ;-) Halifax.....I'd only ever known of the Halifax in Canada before today! looking forward to Constanze's continuing adventures!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Do are we. It feels good to have some sort of plan .

[@adrianjohnson9683]

My cratch table is back home that you got from Stafford boat club. It has been up and down them canals many times, as we live in Leeds and did moor our boat around Leeds before moving it to Stafford.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Ha ha. I think it's got s lot further to go until it's finished!

[@danielbrisboy7949]

A wonderful pleasure to see you again. Great video.. You look very happy.. I wish you peace.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you x

[@jiloute22]

Beautiful the Yorkshire, I wish you good luck in your future projects

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you. Yorkshire is more beautiful than I had imagined. I have not been here much before. Fran

[@sarkybugger5009]

Hi Guys! Your best video yet. I have twin grand-daughters due in January. :o) Yorkshire has wonderful scenery, great folk, and cheap(er) beer and houses. I really hope it works out for you both. All the very best wishes in this new stage of your lives together. Sarky.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hi Sarky. Good luck with the twins!! 😁. Now we know why you've gone all soft on us lately. We're loving Yorkshire, just not sure about the big heads on the beer! Glad you liked the video.

[@sarkybugger5009]

@@FloatingOurBoat The frothy beer is compensated by it being at least a quid cheaper than "daaarn saaarf." I lived in Wakefield for a while. Loved it! Barnsley bitter was a great quaffing ale. Allegedly. ;o)

[@BarneyLeith]

Thank you for updating us on your life and decisions. They're the kinds of decisions that need a lot of thought. That deep lock looked terrifying -- rather you than me! Beautiful scenery around Heptonstall. And good to see Sylvia Plath's gravestone.

[@RustyManisduckman]

Glad you keeping your boat! Sometimes bigger/ better ain't always the best

[@FloatingOurBoat]

I think if we had a bigger boat, we would just fill it with more stuff that we obviously don't really need. Thanks for your comment x

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

This was a really nice video. I have not seen this area of England before. It was good to hear your immediate and long term plans going forward. Thanks so much for doing what you do.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you

[@steveohagan9442]

thank you for taking me along on your journey agen .you two just get better and better .

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you Steve and thank you for watching

[@silashouse1054]

Rich, Fran. all positive moves great. your boat is awesome and unmistakable yours. Got this episode; delivered with out any hassle thank you. Like Halifax, good video as always. blessings from john NZ cheers for now

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Luv you guys. What you see is what you get. Congratulations on your wedding and looking forward to future vids. Keep it real. Del x

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you Del x

[@AdrianJeens]

Fantastic news about your cottage and boat i wish you both every luck and hope everything runs smoothly for you.

[@maryhowton2103]

I had a feeling you would do this ,and it makes sense to do the work you want on your lovely boat ,nice to see you both looking so well and happy .Love your video's, Best wishes Mary xx

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you Mary. In the end we will have the boat the way we want it. Not how somebody else planned theirs.

[@prestoncrewnarrowboaters8619]

hi you two ,firstly may I congratulate you on a wonderful choice of route ,its fabulous along that stretch of water my wife and I enjoyed it on more than one occasion, also if you are interested I can offer you some help in redesigning your galley, let me know if that is something you would like to talk to me about ,regards Alex

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you for your offer Alex. We may take you up on that. We really only want to move our cooker around the corner and suffle the cupboards a bit. We will see what happens when we get that far.

[@pjmaynes8747]

Welcome back. Missed your blogs. Congrats on your marriage. God bless you both. John

[@shanehenderson8756]

My sister and me, and my niece and her two kids zane 16 and matilda 14 were on that canal a month ago. Take care guys.

[@markames3688]

Swinging Jazzy beasts, nice. Lovely canal side "waterfall".

[@bennoben1653]

Great vlog, always a pleasure to be aboard, good luck with your new plans 👍

[@bertlbarm4374]

there are 3 finger gloves for motorbike riders they are not soo expensive and two fingers in one will hold better warm

[@Artimus128]

Wise decisions in this vlog , surprised about the selling of the cottage , thought it was being used regular , stick with what u know , 👍👍

[@lewis72]

I think that this lock is so deep because it combined the drops of two locks previously.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

That is quite right

[@andrewriley1664]

Many sympathies with your Reynards..all 3 of my daughters suffer as do I...really painful in the winter months..

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you Andrew. It's a bizarre condition. I can even get it in the middle of summer. The gloves seem to be really good though.

[@JCDiamond]

I suffer from Reynaud's as well - mostly in the fingers of my right hand. I have yet to find gloves - or mittens - that really keep my fingers warm. I use chemical hand warmers especially when I'm indoors. I'm looking at thin glove liners that use a battery to heat the whole hand including the fingers. You can get thick ski gloves that do that - but that's not going to help me when I"m inside or when I need to actually DO things with my hands.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

That sounds much worse that mine Justine, although I do still get it in the summer and only occasionally indoors. I'm going to try ginger tea which is supposed to improve circulation.

[@MrCptjohn]

Very informative vlog,really enjoyed the beautiful scenery,tight lines 👍

[@peterlane1510]

Good interesting vlog, I hope you don't mind me saying but I thought Rich was a little pre occupied, so when you made your announcement it became clear why. A big decision for you but you both seen at ease with it so that's the main thing👍 Great news about becoming grandparents, will be a lovely Christmas present. Best wishes, Pete & Sue.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you. We are do excited about our plans and our new baby 😁

[@workingboat]

Me and my other 'alf visit graves of famous people as well, our last visit was to the grave of Mary Millington one time glamour star in most of the saucy mags of the 70's. Well that hill looked like you should have had a loaf of hovis under yer arm, very steep. And don't forget the wheels on the bus go round and round all day long. Sell the boat ?, but you can't you three are a trio who we all love to see. Until the next time see ya....

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Mary Killington eh? That's a blast from the past!😊

[@TheBoatingAdventure]

That's a lovely area. I walked through Henden bridge when I did the Penine way. Quite a pull up the hill with a the gear I had. Good luck with all your planning. Thanks guys.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

It certainly is great walking country. We need to do more once the house is sorted.

[@maggiekavanagh2801]

A very interesting, really like hearing about the history of a place, and lovely vlog. Fran you have my sympathies, I too have Raynauds, it can be agony so I hope the gloves work! Look forward to the next vlog, oh and congrats on being soon to be grandparents :)

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you Maggie. As you know Raynaud's can make like very difficult, even in the summer. So far,vthe gloves seem to be really good. I'll keep you all updated.

[@motorhomenarrowboat1]

Good luck with your future plans. Hope to do similar soon. Love when you go walk about. Thank you for sharing.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you. Good luck with your plans

[@bonniehall9551]

Sounds like a great plan🤗.....good luck👍

[@camplinpb]

Great video as always love the area you were at ,not too far away from me and occasionally visit Hebdon bridge when its not in flood, keep the videos coming I can't get enough of them, take care , ATB Paul

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you Paul. Loved Hebden Bridge and now really looking forward to exploring Todmorden

[@EnglishVeteran]

May I just say good luck with your new plans, they sound very exciting. Sometimes it’s better with “the devil you know” rather than “the devil you don’t know”. Yorkshire is a stunning County in many areas. If you are going to Skipton, I would recommend getting on the train to Settle and enjoy a trip along the famous Settle and Carlisle Railway. I am certain you two would love it. Fran, I know you have spent a lot of money on those gloves. However, gloves, in general, are very inefficient in respect of their thermal qualities. Mittens however are very, very efficient. I can strongly recommend you trying a pair of mittens. Somewhere like GoOutdoors will have them as they are very popular with the outdoor fraternity. You can pick them up quite cheaply. Your hands will be much warmer in them I can guarantee. There is a lot of history in Churches and their grounds. I am not a religious person but I do enjoy visiting churches for historical reasons. Last year I paid my respects to Donald Campbell who is buried in Coniston. I remember seeing Donald crash in Bluebird in 1967 on the news in black and white of course! I watched Bluebird run for the first time since the tragedy this year;now she is beautifully restored. Anyway, all the best and continue living a great life. Good luck to you both.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks for the suggestion about Settle, we will try to do that. I white agree about mittens and they are great for out walking but I wouldn't be able to manage the boats and locks safely with them. The new gloves seem to be working really well so far.

[@greghilton7797]

What a wise decision. Better the devil you know. Thank you for a lovely video. Stay warm. Cheers

[@suee6835]

Hi Mr and Mrs......Sorry to hear you have sold your lovely cottage. All the best looking for another property.🍷🍷

[@FloatingOurBoat]

We are s bit sad as we loved it so much, we just love boat life more and can't have everything. X

[@suee6835]

Morning to you both. We had a dinnett fitted on your narrowboat this summer. If you would like to What's App me Fran I could give you the details, I'm sorry I'm unable to message you as I've lost all my contacts.🍷🍷

[@hughcarson6837]

another great vlog, starts my day off well. Keep up the great vlogs

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you Hugh x

[@traffordsfinest1137]

Great Vlog again, hope all goes well and everything works out for you. :-)

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you

[@albertrowe3351]

Very good and interesting again, once again I sit here grinning like a Cheshire cat which is a good thing, glad you have your minds all set and clear on your future, I did puff & pant a bit on that hill!, it seemed to go on forever!, hope the weather improves a bit for you.x

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hi Albert. So glad we make you smile. What more could we ask for xx