The Great Narrowboat Adventure: Cheshire to Lancashire!

Leaving Moore on our new Electric Narrowboat near Stockton Heath we witness some amazing scenery and skies on the Bridgewater Canal. We then travel on our 60" boat to Lymm for mother's day and onto Dunham Massey, the scene of the 1971 breach. A stunning sunrise as we leave really early on an epic (for a narrowboat) 15 mile journey to Bedford Basin in Leigh.
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Paul & Anthony together with Dexter live full time, but manage to work part-time, on a Narrowboat, cruising the UK Canals and finding out what it's really like to be Living on a boat exploring the Nature and scenery on some of the best canals and rivers in the UK onboard an Oakums Narrowboat called Morning Star. Our brand brand new narrowboat from Oakums Narrowboats is embracing the latest technology including lithium, solar, and electric propulsion, the boat will be coal and gas free. We can't wait to share our new adventures with you.
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[@Trfc78]

You two are a joy to watch. Your both so natural on camera. I’m hooked. I’ve watched loads, I just need to remember to give you thumbs up 👍

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you so much. That’s really kind of you. Glad you are enjoying the vlogs. Hope you have a lovely week ♥️

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Worth saving and replaying. This one has some of your best-sustained repartee and you offer a good deal of useful information, including about needing a separate license and how to apply for it.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks James. Glad you enjoyed it. Have a lovely week ❤️

[@JCDiamond]

What a lovely video. The way you film, I really feel like I'm a part of the voyage. I miss the canals - but we will be back soon!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Justine. I bet you can’t wait to be back on a boat. ❤️

[@bcb912]

Beautiful music, Anthony

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Glad you enjoyed Barbara ❤️

[@DrDooms13]

Omg, I would LOVE a beautiful hike in such beautiful views to pick up my car! I mean, what else would you want & great company walking with Anthony 🥰🥰

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

You would love it Brian. You are always welcome to walk with me. 😊

[@brenda9990]

Lovely video, guys! Such a great lifestyle you have. Everytime I watch you move along the canals I wish I were there too. Love seeing Dexter. He seems to be doing well. ❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Brenda. We love it. Hope you have a lovely week. ♥️

[@CrichieB]

Just love watching your vlogs, you’ve both grown into vloggers as the years have gone by. I’m so glad Dexter is still in your life he’s fab. Your filming gets better week by week ( not that it was bad ever ). Thanks for sharing ☮️

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Crichie. That means a lot. We can’t believe Dexter is 16 1/2. He is doing amazingly well. We are so lucky. Have a wonderful weekend ❤️

[@markrutter5996]

Hey guys. . . Great journey and a lovely location. I imagine the canals are going to be super busy again soon with the Easter breaks now upon us. Hope you manage to dodge the crowds. Have a lovely weekend.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Mark. It was a fab cruise. The canals are getting busier and I imagine our journey into Liverpool will be done with a lot of others as it opened after winter. Happy Easter to you. ❤️

[@chrisdavis2040]

The early morning videography is just amazing. The sunrise through the trees and the beautiful countryside ❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Glad you enjoyed Chris. Paul has a good eye. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@kathyrapiejko6318]

As always, GREAT to see you two and, of course, sweet Dexter! What a lovely journey, despite the "leafless" stretches! Still can't totally figure out how you manage to move/park your van where you'll need it next - it seems perplexing. Anyway, sending love & best wishes for a lovely Easter 🐇 weekend! ❤🐾❤️

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Kathy. It was a fab journey. Leaves are starting to appear now. The van can be a pain and does take a bit of planning. Happy Easter. ❤️

[@robertkeithnankivell281]

Anthony Paul and Dexter wet weather on your show I just like watching everweek you are always the best to see it is our Easter here and it hot 33 here in KYABRAM Victoria Australia looking forward next week school children's were nice to see ❤️

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Robert. It was very cold and we had had thunder storms yesterday. Today was beautiful though. The kids were really cute, bless them. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@lesleym6952]

Paul your artwork if fantastic - so talented! I hope you guys have a lovely Easter and enjoy your birthday meal out tonight Anthony 🥰

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Lesley. Had a great birthday. Love Paul’s work too. Happy Easter ❤️

[@jamesgoetsch5607]

A truly lovely vlog. I loved how your boat being so quiet made one able to hear the piping voices of the children, which is always magical! (Honestly, I did not notice it being much louder.) It was good to see a towpath report from Anthony on his bike. I was thinking that Anthony must really be getting fit with all that bicycling! And is it my imagination, or is the Bridgewater an incredibly well-maintained stretch of canal? And finally, there was one particularly lovely shot of the boat in the dark, with the little cover lit up in the night. I hope you three have a lovely week.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Aww. Loved how innocent the kids were asking if I was catching fish. I thought it was time so showed my journey back to the van. The Bridgewater is run by Peel Holdings and not CRT and yep, very well maintained. Loved seeing the boat all lit. Looked so welcoming. Have a fab weekend ❤️

[@lornaeaketts-rogers2812]

Great video as always! Love refreshers sweets ❤ anything sherbety ☺️ Dexter looks fab, hope he’s ok? Love seeing a pic of your Mum Anthony, hope you are all enjoying your Easter weekend 💖🍫

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Lorna. Oh, I like sherbety stuff too. Dexter is doing fab thank you. Aww, my lovely Mum. She is 81 this year. Happy Easter to you. ❤️

[@juliaharris8751]

Hi, gentlemen! Those school children were hilarious! Was waiting for Paul to do an on demand magic show. 😅 Anthony, I only buy jelly beans at Easter. Totally into the black/liquorice ones. 😊 Happy Easter! 🐇💚💚💚🐣

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Julia. They were so cute bless them. Don’t buy them often as I would just eat them all. Love liquorice ones too. Happy Easter ❤️

[@janistotham-davies4300]

There might not have been any leaves out on the trees and scrubs but the bird songs were magnificent along your journey!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

The birds seem to know spring is on its way Janis. ❤️

[@cooterguy4867]

The Weeping Willow trees are starting to leaf out, they know Spring is around the corner.

[@kerrysharpe40]

Fab video as always thankyou. Those school kids were great. Loved your early morning pics and your art as always Paul. Hope you had a lovely birthday Anthony and happy Easter to you both. All the best. Kerry and Colin NB time to pootle x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Kerry. The kids were super cute. I am not good in the morning but the pics were fab. I had a lovely birthday thank you. Happy Easter. Take care ❤️

[@kerrysharpe40]

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[@julienorton1067]

Good luck with your Wildlife Art submission. It is truly stunning. I've only just subscribed to your fab channel. I thought i was, already, as I've watched you for a while now🤦🏼‍♀️. Thanks for sharing another beautiful cruise. 👍🏼🐶🐾

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks for subscribing, it does help our little channel grow. 😊 . Very proud Paul got a piece in the exhibition. Hope you have a lovely rest of the week ♥️

[@dianalombardi5932]

Anthony! There's no way your mother could deny you -- you two look alike! So glad you got a chance to visit.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Diana. Aww my lovely Mum. Can’t believe she will be 81 this year. Glad she got to see the boat too. Happy Easter ❤️

[@christopherbutler7588]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked 🤗🤗

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

I love Jelly Belly jelly beans - yum. Happy Easter and have a good weekend. 🙂🐿🌈❤️ P.s I bet your sunglasses were in the van after your bike ride. That’s my guess anyway.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

My absolute favourite sweet. Happy Easter to you too. They were in my van 😂. ❤️

[@MarinaTheJournalingGypsy]

Hi there. I had such a good smile to myself.....Anthony I thought I was the only one who folds a hosepipe over to stop water flow 😅😅. Paul your fox has such a beautiful expresion. Bye, see you next week 😘🤗

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

😂. Have always folded the hosepipe that way. Love the fox pic. Hope you have a happy Easter ❤️

[@MarinaTheJournalingGypsy]

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[@susanseller5825]

You do great juggling the van with boat. The positive is that its a good work out, especially if you have to cycle on wet, muddy, rough tow paths. Although it does look stark with no leaves on the trees etc, it has its own beauty before the leaves arrive back. Such mixed weather, but surely now Spring has arrived to stay --please. Happy Easter to you three xxx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It takes some planning Susan. Recently, it has been terrible to cycle but fingers crossed, the weather is getting better. Happy Easter to you too. ❤️ .

[@margaretfiggs2606]

The drawings are amazing. Looks so life like. And yes the banks look so bare and brown. No leaves on trees. Ground muddy and not much grass. Have good day

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Love his work Margaret. It looks more like autumn than spring. Can’t wait until the towpaths dry and the trees get their leaves. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@fp30e]

Hello Paul, Anthony and Dexter Dog, Nice start to this week’s vlog with your washing hanging up on the stern of the boat. Anthony that’s a very nice picture of you and your Mum. As always, I enjoyed your chat and banter cruising along. However you did look a little cold. Watching Paul preparing to leave a mooring, the step from the towpath to the bow deck seemed quite steep which I had not noticed before, likewise the stern deck still looked a good step up from the towpath, but not as high as the bow. I think I would need a gangplank to get on board via the bow. Dexter was very wise to stay indoors as it was cold You have great routines such as when you moor up or prepare to leave, what great team-work. Paul, your Fox drawing looks amazing. Such a talent you have. I liked the way Anthony gave Dexter a haircut, and how cute was Dexter, as he just stood there and let Anthony do it. Talking about hair, Anthony your hair has grown very thick (I’m only jealous) and it’s looking really good. That was a lovely-looking house on the junction of the canal. What an amazing location to live at. Poor Anthony is covered in mud riding his Bike. What a gent Paul was, putting Anthony’s bike away. I liked it when you arrived at the Marina in preparation for the work Darren was going to do, when Anthony threw his arms around and lady he had never met before who greeted him. That was so nice. I hope Darren works his magic for you both. Anthony, I liked your blue fleece. An excellent Vlog again this week. Very watchable and extremely entertaining. Have a great week. Spoolbox

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Spoolbox. I was only saying today how washing is the only part of boat life that I still find difficult. Much easier as the temp warms up. Glad my Mum got to finally see the boat. It was cold. Good job Paul has long legs. Dexter was definitely sensible staying indoors. We have our roles down to an art now. Took some time. Bless Dexter with his haircut. He is such a gentle soul. There were some lovely houses on this cruise. The tow paths have been horrific and only yesterday, myself and the bike were caked in mud. Darren was amazing. He seems to have made some real positive changes to the settings. Jojo, Darren’s wife, is lovely. I do like a good hug. Glad you like my fleece. It is great to keep warm. Glad you enjoyed the vlog. Have a good weekend ❤️

[@chrismis2062]

It looked like quite a lovely week in this vid, gentlemen. I have been meaning to say that I really appreciate how you've been adding the title and composer of some of the songs you've been using lately. I have discovered so many really wonderful songs through watching vlogs, and you have made it so much easier for me to purchase the ones I really love; thank you!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Chris. Thank you. Glad you enjoyed. It is something Paul started as we often get asked what songs we use. Hope you have had a lovely weekend ❤️

[@mandellaedwards5400]

When you said “parking” I thought you meant mooring, so couldn’t quite work out where you were coming from 😆. Also I think your Mum is Superwoman Anthony!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

😂. Yeah, we use them interchangeably. Aww thank you. She is amazing ❤️

[@tteric67]

Happy Birthday Anthony! 39 !😜🥂❤️🎂👏

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Eric. Oh, I wish 😂. ❤️

[@lovelyskull3483]

There’s a very strange man behind you Paul at the end of the video. Very unsavoury! Thanks for this lovely video. Cheers.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

😂. Although I knew that was a mannequin, it kept making me jump 😂. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@Michael_Sheldon]

The school children! ❤ Anthony, you just keep looking fitter and fitter and I now know why. I must buy a bicycle. Hopefully, all the electrical tweaks you made are holding and Morning Star is in peak form. Sending love to you three. 🙌😘🐶

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Aww thank you Michael. The kids were really cute. I really am trying to slim down. The electric tweaks have made a massive difference. Happy Easter to you ❤️

[@jules9303]

Thank you 😊

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Cheers Jules. Happy Easter ❤️

[@jules9303]

Happy Easter 🐣 😊

[@SlverBirch]

Brill vlog,loved you passing through my neck of the woods,was hoping when you passed the Kings Ransome in Sale,you would of turrned the cam around,just to see if my family members were there,they go most days to meet up,pity I wasnt with them if you passed,I would of shouted Hiya to you

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Aww we had a fabulous cruise. Sorry we didn’t turn the camera round. We would have given you a wave if you were there. Have a great weekend ❤️

[@stefanim4523]

Watching your vlogs always makes me smile. Love watching your journeys and Dexter dog.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Stefani. That’s really kind. Hope you have a fab week ❤️

[@ColinOBear]

What chargeable weather you had. It's rained all week here in Belfast! Still, off to London tomorrow and Spain on Thursday. Happy Easter guys. 🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Colin. It has been changeable. We had on hell of a thunder storm yesterday. Beautiful today. Have a lovely time in London and Spain. Fingers crossed you get good weather. Happy Easter ❤️

[@chrishattersley4857]

I loved midget gems, especially the black ones.😜

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Chris. I love a midget gem too. Delish 😋. Happy Easter ❤️

[@pamelasmith9784]

AHH loved the kiddys 😊 are you catching fish 😂. Lovely vlog guys happy Easter xxx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

They were really cute Pamela bless them. Happy Easter to you too. ❤️

[@susansherman7551]

No Paul you just make it funny❤❤ scratches for dexter. He wasnt laughing at you

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

He does. Dexter is a star bless him. Have a great week Susan ❤️

[@katherinekelly5380]

Scenery is amazing ! Thanks for another enjoyable video

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks for coming along with us Katherine. ❤️

[@jacquelinesim9578]

This is probably old news ( I’m not caught up yet still back at ep70ish being late to the party) but occasionally I watch an upto date episode and wow! How good to see Anthony doing pieces to camera on his own 😃 Obviously it’s best when you’re both there but from being reticent in the early days it’s lovely to have input from you both. Brilliant vlog and what lovely features - the B&W house is so picturesque 😍

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Jacqueline. I used to hate being on camera so feel like a massive accomplishment. Loved the Tudor style houses too. So beautiful. Happy Easter ❤️

[@JohnSmith-kg3cq]

Lovely journey, thank you.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks John. Glad you enjoyed. Have a good week ❤️

[@wandajarabo1793]

As always another excellent production. Thank you both.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you so much Wanda. Happy Easter ❤️

[@nigelbranchett7718]

I do so enjoy your show, like living a dream through you as I am too old and decrepit, its the electric boat, doesn't work for me for cars, of course the wonderful Dexter, the real star!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Aww thanks Nigel. I do miss the diesel boat to be honest. Dexter is such a sweet boy. Have a great weekend ❤️

[@nicholassimpson5646]

Great vlog guys just hope these next job fixes boat for good poor Dexter looked old this week I no he is old but bouncy one week bearly walking next did you watch Heidi this week her friend with there electric boat they did 300 miles 165 liters and power station you a oil tanker following and about £1,800 and they have more toys than you lol love the views this week

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Nicholas. Thank you. It depends how soon Dexter has had his injection. He has been running today bless him. We haven’t seen Heidi’s vlog this week. Will give it a watch though. We are hoping we use less diesel since the updates. We seem to be turning a corner. Happy Easter to you ❤️

[@NarrowboatExpats]

Another great video guys. Thanks. I’d love to get the details on changes Darren has done if you get the chance. ❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey. He has done most of it remotely but happy for you to look at our settings.

[@jacquelineryde7339]

Really living the inclusion of your art in the vlogs Paul. Some lovely music and the song is so beautiful too. Really glad you have turned a corner with the electrics of the boat and can now hopefully relax and enjoy all your fab cruising. Love to amazing Dexter, he melts your heart ❤❤❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Love seeing Paul’s work too Jacqueline. Definitely feel like we are turning a corner with the boat. Darren has been amazing. He really does melt our heart too. Happy Easter ❤️

[@kaths3990]

I don’t know how you cope with all the to and fro of having a vehicle and working - but I know exactly WHY you do: such a wonderful lifestyle. Thanks for continuing to share it. 💜😀

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Kath. It is a pain but it enables us to live the life we do, which, when not moving the van, is amazing. Happy Easter ❤️

[@lacylobdell7455]

Paul, if you did a channel solely of you drawing, I’d watch it 24/7. Love your talent! Happy Birthday Anthony!🎉🥳🍻

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you. I had a lovely birthday. Love to see Paul’s work too. Hope you have a lovely week ❤️

[@MelG-ut3hs]

That was a lovely relaxing video. Have a great Easter both of you.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Glad you enjoyed Mel. Happy Easter to you too ❤️

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Quite a lovely early spring cruise. I loved the varied architecture along the way. And there were few if any locks!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was a great cruise James. The buildings were beautiful. Hope you have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@dr.chrismort8448]

Some beautiful scenery on your travels with stunning colours

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Chris. It was a lovely canal. Happy Easter to you. ❤️

[@sallyu1]

We love this journey. Lymm is one of our favourite places and we also enjoy moorning at Worsley Delph. This cruise brought back some good memories of cruising last year x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Sally. Love Lymm too. So much going on. The Bridgewater is fabulous. No locks and really wide. Happy Easter to you ❤️

[@layalabi1667]

That was a great trip!! I hope the weather gets warmer... Thank you!!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Laya. Weather definitely seems to be improving. Beautiful sunny day today, it just needs to warm up now. Have a great weekend ❤️

[@3125t]

Lovely vlog today guys. Dexter is looking very dapper with his haircut and seems to be moving much easier. Bless him. I find it incredible that you’ve had to source your own advice and fix for the electrical issues you’ve had on the boat. Were Oakums not capable of fixing it? They don’t seem to be a very reliable or knowledgeable company at all!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Malcolm. Dexter is definitely benefiting from his new meds. We were disappointed we had to source our own fixes too. Glad it all seems better though. Have a lovely week ❤️

[@janistotham-davies4300]

I love your Fox artwork Paul, I will have to treat my family, friends and myself to one of those! We have four nightly fox visitors whom we give nuts, mealworms, and any cat food our cats did not eat that day. They are so beautiful.❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

The fox is beautiful. Glad you like it too. Agree, such beautiful creatures. When I head to work and stay over in my van, there is a fox that walks across the carpark. Happy Easter to you ❤️

[@rasferrastfarian739]

Love you art Paul! Beautiful skys and reflections. It must be so nice to be able to travel with friends sometimes - have a laugh and a few reds 🙂

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Love his work too. Been great to travel with friends and have a few scoops with them. Have a great weekend ❤️

[@Boating_David]

Leigh isnt a bad spot, always rained when ive been. Twice 😂 Might double that count soon 😉

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

No, it isn’t too bad. Hope you are good. Enjoy Leigh. Happy Easter ❤️ x

[@catherine3902]

Loved your sunny journey. Hope the electrics are sorted. Happy Birthday Anthony. Happy Easter to you both and to Dexter x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was a lovely cruise Catherine. We definitely feel a massive improvement in the eclectics. Happy Easter to you too. ❤️

[@susansherman7551]

❤❤❤yeah bland and blah but it's sunny and a perfect day to call out sick . Scratches for Dexter and his handsome hair trim. Thanks for the video

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Susan. It wasn’t the best of weather. Dexter is doing great thank you. Have a great Easter ❤️

[@susansherman7551]

Anthony's your mom is so proud of you and Paul and dexter. Scratches for Dexter from Florida

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

She is Susan. Love her to bits. Dexter has had a mad one today. He is doing really well. Have a fab weekend ❤️

[@michelefoxton1586]

The canal is still looking very autumnal. You wouldn't think it's spring. We had sleet this afternoon. It's lovely to see you live on fb today 🎉 Happy birthday Anthony 🎂 love to all xxxxx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Michele. It definitely doesn’t look very green at the moment. Glad you enjoyed the live. Thank you for the birthday wishes. I had a lovely day. Happy Easter to you and Simon. ❤️

[@sandyprosser805]

Hi boys great video, lovely cruising weather to, your drawings are brilliant Paul such a talent. Have great week 😊

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Sandy. Glad you enjoyed. Love Paul’s art too. Have a good weekend ❤️

[@alanmaingard7126]

Beautiful video! Mum ❤❤ the scenery! stunning filming and framing 💯😍

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Alan. Really kind. My Mum loved her visit to the boat. Happy Easter ❤️

[@dorothydotson7154]

Happy weekend! 🥰 I have to say 7AM is ridiculous. Just no reason for people to be up that early. 😉 Sunrise is nice but I am content to see a sunset instead. 😋 It was a lovely morning but seemed very cold which is another reason to stay in bed. The bike ride to get the van was a long one even with an electric bike. I'm sure muddy towpaths can win over any kind of bike. I'm sure dealing with the mud gets very old even with having your little mud room. I saw that you are having a partial solar eclipse on April 8th. It's going to be a total eclipse here. Central Indiana is exactly on the path so they are making a big deal of it. 🌚🌞 There is a lot going on with watch parties and such. I have my verified eclipse glasses ready. 😊 I hope your head is feeling better by now. Have a great weekend! ❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Happy weekend Dorothy. 7am is ridiculous. Not a morning person at all. 😂. I am definitely a sunset person. The mud does get tiring and yesterday was the worse tow path ride I have had since getting on the boat. Will look out for the eclipse. Head is loads better thank you. Did make me feel sick at the time 😣. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@dorothydotson7154]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked The endless rain and mud has to wear you down. Glad you are feeling better! ❤ BTW, Happy Easter! 🐰🐤

[@lockingthroughlife2587]

Great to see Worsley again and that black and white house. I hope to get back there again soon. Did you look for a drone as you went over Barton aqueduct 🤣. Dexter looks so cute with his trim. Have a great Easter 🐣 guys. See you soon xx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

lol. Hey Phil. Paul did say he would look for that drone. Worsley is great. I don’t think I did a bad job of Dexter’s hair. Bless him. Happy Easter to you too. Love to your Mum. ❤️

[@bill6461]

Evening guys Great to see you traveling with friends, and enjoying their company, with a drink or two. Dexter still doing well for his age, and looked better after the trim. Have a good birthday Anthony. Enjoy the Easter weekend. Catch up soon. x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Bill. It has been great travelling with friends. Dexter is doing great. He has been running today. He always looks younger after a haircut. Happy Easter to you both ❤️

[@ruaidhrikathygill8833]

Your mother looks so happy….and you two look a lot alike. 😊 I am sure she loved seeing the boat. Paul the Fox looked amazing. You have a lot of talent, so be careful with knocking your head. That was a beautiful cruise. I love the way the aqueduct girders reflected on the roof of your boat. You’re doing great with the exercise Anthony! 😊🤗❤️🐾 Kathy

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Kathy. Love my Mum to bits. She will be 81 this year. The fox was fab. Love seeing the reflections in the skylights too. Definitely starting to see results with the exercise now. Have a fab Easter ❤️

[@lorraineheywood5252]

I like nice dark chocolate and rare pineapple cube , lovely vlog

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Love dark chocolate too Lorraine. Pineapple cubes. Forgot about those. Happy Easter ❤️ .

[@lizpegden1635]

Sextons in Lymm do the most divine grilled Cheese on toast in the whole country. We always used to make sure we moor3d at Lymm to go there

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

They are so friendly too Liz. The lady who runs it is always lovely. I do love Lymm. Hope you have a good weekend ❤️

[@TheoriginalANGEK439]

Hi Guys. Happy Easter. What a beautiful tranquil life you have on the Canal in your beautiful boat. And I love your art work, your very talented. 👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Happy Easter to you too Ange. We do love the lifestyle. Love Paul’s work too. Super proud. Have a great weekend ❤️

[@leedavies3629]

Nice one lads big up Dexter 🐶🙂🎥✌️

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Cheers Lee. Happy Easter ❤️

[@1beakin]

so great

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Bette. Happy Easter ❤️

[@raineysmith3303]

I enjoy your voyages very much. I'm so glad you share them. I'm curious though how you get mail.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Rainey. Thank you. Glad you enjoy our journeys. We use my Mum’s address as a care of address. Hope you have a lovely week ❤️

[@raineysmith3303]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked But how often are you in the vicinity to pick mail up? If you were at some distance and needed, say, a part for a repair how would you arrange delivery so you could install it and get underway again? Or are you limited in your range by things like mail and access to the van/work? I'm sure it's something that gets worked out but I'm curious about the practicalities of always being mobile. Enjoy the lovely scenery and relaxed vibe of your work!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

I get to my Mum’s once a week. I go when I am in work so it works well. 😊

[@daveryme9203]

Good evening Gentlemen . Well another great vlog and thank you for taking us all along with you . Have a happy Easter and don't eat to many chocolate eggs . The fox picture looks great . Hope Anthony is not working this weekend . Take care and have fun .

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Dave. Thank you. Glad you enjoyed. Happy Easter to you too. Loved seeing the fox pic too. Not working. Have a full week off as we head into Liverpool. Take care ❤️

[@paulinehiggins8239]

Cold here too guys but days are lovely thankfully as it’s our market day today. Amazing the difference between winter and summer, well really spring and autumn, with the trees but that winter leafless can still be very pretty just doesn’t look good going along the canal. I just commented to Henri that I thought the boat was louder than normal. Good to see your mum Anthony. Great to see the three of you, see you next week. 💕

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Pauline. Can’t wait for it to warm up. Looking forward to seeing greenery on the trees. Glad my Mum got to see the boat eventually. Happy Easter to you. ❤️

[@philipbroomhead9406]

Hi guys, will you be giving us some feedback on Darren's tinkering next week? Great vlog as always this week. x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Philip. Darren has done a fab job. We do feel like we have turned a corner with the electrics. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@christopherbutler7588]

Lovely video have a great weekend 😀 and Happy Easter 🐰 🐣

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Christopher. Happy Easter to you too. ❤️

[@katherinekelly5380]

I love turtle chocolates, not sure if you have it in the UK or not. They are wrapping each one individually which I like as it makes it easier to have just one !

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Never heard of them Katherine. Will have to google them. Happy Easter ❤️

[@katherinekelly5380]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked 🐣

[@terenceseymour-tf8rptassie725]

I wonder if you might be able to include a clip from your magic show in a video sometime? I know you have done some magic on the channel before,but to see part of a regular performance would be interesting

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Terence. I guess it would be difficult because there would be children there. Hope you are having a good Easter ❤️

[@mikesmith-yj3ih]

Hi, nice spin enjoyed thank you. Has Anthony changed coat's and had wee on the veg patch ? 🫠😘😘

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

😂. Glad you enjoyed. I do have a new coat but not guilty weeing on the veg patch 😂. Have a fab weekend ❤️

[@edwardhoughton2565]

Xx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Edward ❤️

[@jackiejones1684]

It is so good to see well kept towpaths and mooring spots- they make such a difference to the community attracting such a wide range of users. Healthier, happier community. Paul your fox drawing was beautiful. I know you have some postcard sized prints but wondered if you would think of doing some greeting cards of your wonderful drawings? Happy Easter

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Love a good towpath Jackie. Paul’s fox was lovely. He has looked at greeting cards. I am sure he will do these in the future. Happy Easter ❤️ .

[@heidimacarthur7205]

Paul, you do magic shows? How interesting! What unusual weather we’ve been having here in the middle of Canada. Looks like your weather is off there too. We’re having a global crisis, aren’t we? We’ve had very little snow this winter and that will have a big effect on the farm’s fields and wells. Our summers have been getting hotter and hotter every year too. The forest fire season has already started out west in Alberta. Dexter’s such a handsome boy especially with a little trim. Have a lovely Easter weekend. See you next week.

[@jillosler9353]

Stay safe Canada.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Jill. Happy Easter ❤️

[@_Tiamat_.]

💜💙💚

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

❤️

[@janistotham-davies4300]

I love mint humbugs and Murray Mints, too good to hurry mints, do you remember those ads on the TV? I am older than you two are though so it may well be long before your time!😂

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

I do remember that ad 😂. Showing my age now. ❤️

[@Stardust0467]

Aye up lads, great content as usual keep up the good work. Is something going down in the Liverpool basin this weekend? Alexandra and I love your content and hopefully will catch you at Crick this year or Liverpool tomorrow if something is going on? We commented a few months ago when you were near us stuck at the lock closure in Middlewich. Our boat built in Middlewich is near to completion and we are looking for insurance but have quotes from two companies at nearly £700 and two others at £300. What are we missing? Same cover of a £150k boat, same excess and cover, but GJW and HKG are much more expensive than MR or I4B. Who do you use and why?

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey guys. The docks open after winter on the 1st April. We will be there for 7 nights. Can’t wait. Defo going to be at Crick. Oh, how fab re your boat. Bet you are excited. We had the same re insurance. GJW seemed to be the most expensive. We use Craft Insure but have used insure for boats in the past. Happy Easter ❤️

[@johnh1855]

Hi guys and Dexter! Anthony how long does it take you to ride the 10 miles back to the van? Must be a little hazardous with muddy paths. Dean and I think you guys should adopt at least one of those school kids. 😂 Just kidding of course!!! Anthony your mum looks like a sweetheart bless her! Dean loves anything Cadbury especially this time of the year. I love Jelly Belly Jelly Beans specially sour ones. Crossing fingers Darren can help your efficiency! Morning Star looks amazing, so SHINY. Paul I think in a recent vlog you said you polished the boat well it looks amazing. Looks like Spring has sprung and the weather looked amazing from some of the cruise. Hoping you have a lovely Birthday weekend Anthony! Happy Easter to all as well. Your Florida friends. John, Dean 🐾, Greta

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey guys. It takes about 30-40 mins to go back. The towpath has been treacherous this week! The kids were cute but am not very paternal 😂 . Love the sour jelly belly’s too. The weather is getting better. Happy Easter to you guys. ❤️

[@MortenHjrnevik-ti6sg]

Enjoyed the vlog..the boat does sound louder now……how is the diesel consumption ?

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Morten. It is the prop. It is what you call a singing prop. We are hoping to sort it next time the boat needs to come out of the water. Diesel consumption loads better thank you. Happy Easter to you ❤️

[@Freeasabird2024]

I really like the colour of your boat, and in your latest vlog you mentioned that you don't have a stove for health reasons...can I ask what that was as I have just brought a boat with a stove and just wondered if it was to do with asthma or allergies? I really enjoy your vlogs and hopefully see you at Crick. Hope Dexter is doing ok.😊

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you. The stove was due to asthma. I loved it but the dust made my chest bad in winter. Dexter is doing great thank you. See you at Crick and Happy Easter 😊

[@Freeasabird2024]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked Happy Easter to you all.🐣x

[@gordantopaz8728]

Hi Listening to engine/prop it sounds like the prop is cavitating

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Gordon. We had the same on the Bickerstaffe boat. If the blades are sharpened, apparently, it will cure it.

[@jillchew-tetlaw3388]

Do you find moving the van a real pain? I understand why you have to have the van for work but if you didn’t have to work would you still have a van/car?

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It is a bit Jill but needs must. We wouldn’t have a vehicle given the choice. Happy Easter to you. ❤️

[@robcowan7123]

Have you guys seen your old boat on the cut

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Rob. Not physically but funny enough, someone sent us a pic the other day. She still looks amazing. ❤️

[@jeanarcher1860]

How and when did Paul &Anthony meet?

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Jean. We actually met on an online dating site back in 2000! Seems like yesterday ❤️

[@jeanarcher1860]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked thank you for your speedy reply

[@marlenehughes7446]

Hi Paul and Anthony I would like to get in touch with Paul about him doing a picture of my two rag doll cats I don’t know if that is possible and I don’t know how to get about you doing it for me I have sent you messages before on your wonderful vlogs hope this makes sense to you hope you are both well take care Marlene x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Marlene. His email is [e-mail] Hope that helps. Glad you enjoy the vlogs. Have a fab week ❤️

[@teresalyon6635]

Are you still in leigh or have you moved on?

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Teresa. We have moved on. We are in Liverpool. It is incredible. Have a fab week ❤️

[@teresalyon6635]

Shame would of loved to of met you both in person x Happy easter x

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

We are likely coming back that way ❤️

[@daveforster6617]

What about uncle joes Paul 😊

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

😂. From Wigan too Dave. Happy Easter 😊

[@naffdave]

How do you cope with the noise from the electric motor on your boat. I'm finding it really annoying I'd rather the chugging of a old engine the whine is awful.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

I only said the same today. It only does it at certain RPM’s. We are hoping to get it sorted when they come to do the stern thruster. It needs the prop bending slightly.

[@sallyu1]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6bUhKamrdZ1qtk we saw this campervan and thought it would be perfect for Anthony xx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Omg I love it. It would be absolutely perfect ❤️