There’s A HOLE In The CANAL And Our NARROWBOAT Is Stuck! Ep 80

A breach in the Stratford-Upon-Avon Canal has our narrowboat stuck for a while, but it means we get some bonus time with ‪@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked‬ on Narrowboat Morning Star before we have to say our final farewell to our travel buddies of the last 6 months. Pete also comes to the rescue of two narrowboats stuck under a bridge!
Hello! If you are new here we are Caroline and Pete, and in 2021, after 10 years living in Texas, we sold up and moved back home to the UK to live full time aboard a 60ft narrowboat, One Day More, with our West Highland Terriers! Join us in our day to day life as we continuously cruise the canals and rivers of the UK. All of the ups, and the downs and everything in between!
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[@raineysmith3303]

I could never leave my grandkids and my garden and my chickens but I feel so lucky to be able to imagine so vividly a completely different life because of what you share and the joy you imbue it with. So sweet to see you motoring down the canals with geraniums and lobelia leading the way!

[@onedaymoreaboard]

We are so glad you can join us on our travels Rainey. We have just planted up our flower boxes for this year that you’ll see in an upcoming vlog very soon! 😊

[@philadams964]

Another great vlog, loved the swans and Swan Lake music, brilliant.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Glad you enjoyed it Phil! I was so happy to find the swan lake music in the library I use. It fit just perfectly 🦢 😊

[@SamnJD]

What wonderful memories for you to have and look back on this video… It was really good to see Jasper. Thank goodness, coincidence that Pete was there to rescue the two boats… I’m sure they were overjoyed. What great comrade on the canal.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Some lovely memories for sure, and a few tears shed while I was editing! I think there were quite a few relieved people when Pete turned up with his plan to get the boats unstuck! 😊

[@user-jj5bl9pw4d]

Aw, sweet Jasper. It must have been bittersweet saying goodbye to Paul and Antony, So many good memories (and delicious cakes) shared by the four of you. So sorry about the passing of your dad, but itwasgoodyou were ab.e to spend time with him and your mom. Beautiful video as always.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thank you so much James. It was a hard goodbye to the boys, and so good that they could be there through some very hard times for our family, both emotionally and logistically. 😊

[@billycaldwell3804]

Cracking vlog guy's, it's great to spend time with friends and make lovely memories, and just imagine Pete as a night in shining armour rescuing two narrow boats at once, what a hero. Stay safe 🙏.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thanks so much Billy, glad you enjoyed it. Lots of lovely memories for sure. I think Pete was the knight in shiny armour for quite a few people who were held up by those two boats blocking the bridge! 😊

[@Acapulc941]

So much to enjoy in this video, Caroline and Peter. Nice to remember Jasper with you. Lovely to see Dexter being a good doggy friend. Nice tribute to your time with Paul and Antony. Amazing to see the joint effort to free the stuck boats. Perhaps my favorite thing was your music choice to dance around the swans. Brilliant. Were the grey swans signets on their way to turning white? Take care.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

So glad you enjoyed it Leigh! So many wonderful memories with P&A&D, and rest assured we will all be travelling together again one day in the not too distant future! We just need to decide when and where! I was so happy to find the Swan Lake music on the library I use, and it was perfect for the swan family footage going through the lock. The two grey swans were older cygnets. Hope you have stayed safe in the awful storms and tornados I have been reading about that tore through Houston! 😳

[@marieshipley3462]

Having lost my Dad the previous year, I can feel your pain Caroline as you have compiled this. It must bring back lots of sad (and happy) memories for you. Love to you and your family x

[@onedaymoreaboard]

It’s hard isn’t it Marie. Sorry for your loss too, but we have lovely memories to hold onto 😊

[@sueharrison4725]

What a fantastic vlog. Lovely memories for you of being with Paul and Anthony. I felt quite sad that your time together came to an end 😢. Xxx

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thanks so much Sue! There were a few tears shed when I was editing that montage of memories though. We are making plans for travelling together again one day in the not too distant future 😊

[@sueharrison4725]

Aww that's great you're making plans to go with them again. Can't wait. Love both of your vlogs xx​@@onedaymoreaboard

[@Kathryn2964]

Well done on the rescue mission Pete…not all heroes wear capes! ❤

[@onedaymoreaboard]

I need to get him some Superman Underpants to wear outside his jeans Kathryn 😂😍

[@1258-Eckhart]

Dear Caroline, despite adverse circumstances as ever top quality content including coverage of the Bridge Hole Adventure which ended so successfully. 👍

[@onedaymoreaboard]

That’s so lovely to hear and always very reassuring that we are doing something right. Those were tough times for sure, but travelling with Paul and Anthony made it easier both emotionally and logistically. 😊

[@neildaly6787]

A lovely video and a touching recap of your times with Paul and Anthony. Thank you guys. (Love the swans too!)

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Glad you enjoyed it Neil! I have to say that there were a few tears shed when I was editing the recap of our time together. So many wonderful memories and the boys were such a great support during some very tough and sad times for our family ❤️

[@irened7986]

I always enjoy your vlogs. As I said before I love watching you travel with Paul and Anthony, you all get on so well which is lovely to see but that makes goodbyes really sad. I know you keep in touch with Paul and Anthony which is great. I hope you will get to share your crusing journey with them again. Well done Pete travelling on your own and helping out other boaters. Have a lovely week.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

That’s so lovely to hear Irene. I have to admit, there were a few tears shed when I was editing the memories montage of travelling with Paul and Anthony. We will be seeing them very soon at the Crick Boat Show and we will be making plans to travel together again for sure! 😊

[@apollo11guy]

Just discovered your channel; spectacular photography! We began narrowboating way back in 1981 and fell in love with it. This brought back many happy memories. And I loved to B&W transitions. Great job!

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Welcome aboard! We are glad you found us. Love that we can bring some lovely memories back 😊

[@jacquelineryde7339]

Such a lovely vlog. Had a lump in my throat seeing Jasper and can imagine how hard it was to depart with Paul, Anthony and Dexter❤️. Love the swans and Pete always knows what to do 👍 great. See you soon ❤❤❤❤❤

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Oh it was hard! But at least we got a little extra time with them because of the breach! Can you believe that will be you very soon, out on the water on your own boat! We are so excited to see her at Crick 😊

[@jacquelineryde7339]

@@onedaymoreaboard it’s all so surreal we just can’t wait 🥰❤️

[@pamfreeman5197]

A truly super, wonderful film . Thank you so much - all of you, for making all this happen and then sharing it with us. One of the nicest films I've seen. I shall certainly not forget it. All best wishes, take care, Pam xxxx

[@onedaymoreaboard]

What an absolutely lovely comment Pam! You are SO welcome, and thank you for coming on our travels with us 😊

[@tteric67]

Ah i loved your travels together, such a wonderful dynamic and energy between you guys and dogs. But also a lot happened, hope after all, the wonderful memories last the longest. Having great friends on the cut is such a treat to find. Safe travels. ❤💜❤️

[@onedaymoreaboard]

I loved making that montage of our six month together Eric, and there were a few tears shed! The boating community is just wonderful and we have definitely found some life long friends 😊

[@SilverBirch007]

what a lovely vlog,it had everything,the clips of your journey with Paul and Anthony were a joy,the family of Swans in the lock,the hold ups and the rescue by Pete,Hoping one day you will cuise with P&A again

[@onedaymoreaboard]

So glad you enjoyed it! We are already talking to the boys about when and where we will be cruising together next! 😊

[@mishkawp8200]

Stunning photos! What a lovely video too. I remember from Paul and Anthony‘s vlog the issues you had getting out of Stratford. A great place to be stuck though! Shame you’re not all travelling together now - hopefully you’ll get a chance to see each other soon. Have a great weekend xx 😊

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thanks so much Mishka! We really couldn’t be stuck in a better a spot , you’re right. We will all be together for the Crick Boat Show next weekend, which will be great, and we will be making more concrete plans to cruise together again 😊

[@craignelson-swiftyenzed7578]

Your videos are like a warm hug.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

What a wonderful way to put it Craig! That’s so lovely 😊

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid cranking it with frends liveing the dream on the cut thanks four the vlogs you do on the channel thanks lee

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thanks so much Lee and thanks for your comments 😊

[@rogerr1296]

I'm sure you all created some great memories on that 6 month journey. From what I've seen on their videos, Paul and Anthony are some really wonderful people and anyone would be lucky to be able to call them friends. I'd bet that won't be the last journey you guys make together either...lol. Thanks for another fun video. Take care.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

You’re so right Roger, so many wonderful memories with Paul and Anthony. Friends for life for sure, and we are already talking about when and where our next cruise will be together! 😊

[@tompinnef6331]

Sorry to see your cruising partners leave. Pete to the rescue!! Good job sir. Thank you for the video and hope the family / puppies and you are doing well. Just gotten in from planting peppers and tomatoes. A wee bit late but we bought them on Mothers day. Took the boss out to a nursery over in the larger city to the east of us. Boss had her scooter and zoomed around buying stuff. $140 later we where done. (not counting the peppers / tomatoes) Hope you had a good mothers day. Take care - pet the puppies for me and a treat lol.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

It was a sad moment for sure Spinner, but we are already making plans to cruise with them again in the not too distant future! Sounds like you and the boss had a fun time shopping for plants. We have just done this year’s roof top boxes for the boat which you will see in a vlog very soon. The next video that we put out will be current (well about 4 weeks old), can you believe it! We celebrated British Mother’s Day back in March but Sophie did call from Wisconsin to wish me a happy American Mother’s Day too! ❤️🌷

[@getlostwhenwondering393]

Brilliant swans using the locks to travel

[@onedaymoreaboard]

They certainly have a good plan! Every now and again we see signs on lock gates from locals, warning lock users not to let swans through the lock as there is a rival swan family on the other side of the lock! Thanks for watching 😊

[@LoveTwoTravel]

Loved this and the montage of your time w Narrowboat Unlocked. So sorry abt your father. Mine passed away a year and a half ago so I completely empathize. Hugs.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thank you so much, and so sorry to hear about your loss too. It's hard isn't it, even though we know he is a much better place now, as life had started to get so hard for him. We are going back to do that journey to Stratford again this summer, and beyond onto the River Avon, as we really didn't get a chance to fully enjoy the journey given what we were going through at the time. We will miss Paul and Anthony not sharing it with us this time though, but we are hoping to meet up again for the winter 😊

[@dorothydotson7154]

Really great vlog. I enjoyed seeing the memories of the final days with Paul and Anthony after such a long time together. Lots of toasts and cakes were enjoyed. 🥰 The Stratford-Upon-Avon basin looks like such a pleasant stay and the whole canal is so lovely. ❤

[@onedaymoreaboard]

So glad you enjoyed it Dorothy! I have to admit I cried quite a bit choosing the clips and the music for that montage of the six months with Paul and Anthony. It made me laugh how many cakes and cafes and pubs were included 😂❤️

[@dorothydotson7154]

@@onedaymoreaboard I can see why you felt emotional seeing all the highlights and putting it together. ❤

[@marvelkocay4974]

Your voice is very calming and relaxing which makes the vlogs so interesting...

[@onedaymoreaboard]

That’s lovely to hear, as I’m so self conscious when I’m recording! Thanks for watching 😊

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Great video! That breach was bad wasn’t it, but on a positive, gave you extra time with Paul & Anthony 🥰 Stratford upon Avon looked beautiful, we’ve added to our list! That birthday cake looked yummy too! 😋 And well done Pete for pulling those boats out, you could add RCR to your CV! Nice one, see you both soon! xx ❤️

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thank you, and yes, exactly that, we had a few extra days and then had an excuse to have a last meal together all over again 😂. It was so convenient mooring right in the centre of beautiful Stratford. I think the stuck boats were so relieved to see Super Pete arrive 😂❤️

[@bethanyperry5337]

This video had everything, from poignant memories to Tchaikovsky and Shakespeare to heroic rescue! Well done! (As always) May your memories sustain you ❤

[@onedaymoreaboard]

What a perfect summary Beth! I was so glad I found the Swan Lake music on the music library I use as it fit the footage perfectly 😊

[@daveraver9495]

Another interesting and informative video with some amazing imagery! Wow 😊 thank you for sharing. Watched it last night and just watching again 🤓 the Stratford section looks beautiful. 3 weeks to my third narrowboat adventure with my friends. 😊

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Glad you enjoyed it Dave! The Stratford Canal was stunning. Have fun on your trip, have you planned your route yet? 😊

[@daveraver9495]

@@onedaymoreaboard great Haywood to Fradley, on to the Coventry and see how far we can get 🤗

[@KnifeEdgeCrash]

What a great episode...... really good music, a warm goodby tribute, respectful of the wildlife, and helping your neighbor out of trouble, and then those cute little white family members and Dexter too. Really enjoyed this one!

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Glad you enjoyed it! A few tears shed for that tribute to our friends 😊

[@stantongeoffrey]

Just subscribed. Love the way you have added the photos. As a photographer myself, I think it adds a really good dimension to the video. Enjoyed this video from Australia.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Welcome aboard! We are glad you found us. The inclusion of the photos started as a bit of an accident really, as we didn’t have that much video footage when we very first started putting the videos out, as it was never really part of the plan. So I cobbled together some vlogs using the video and stills I had and people were commenting that they loved the photos so they have stayed! 😊

[@jillosler9353]

What a beautiful bittersweet vlog Caroline: back when you still had Jasper to cuddle, your dad to hug, and Paul and Anthony to share the good times with you and Pete ❤. Thank God for memories - and especially memories captured on film! I shed a tear when you parted with Paul and Anthony at Stratford 😥. I lost my narrowboat partner in 2022 very suddenly - and almost on the boat while we were cruising! Fortunately I nagged enough about returning to the marina and getting checked out at Minor Injuries that Guy died on terra firma in hospital . . . but I cherish the photos and videos of us that will always be with me. How is your mum coping if you don't mind me asking?? Well done Pete for resolving the dilemma of the boats stuck under the bridge 👏👏👍. Now looking forward to seeing you all together again at Crick 2024. Won't be long now!! In the meantime take care, safe travelling and love and cuddles to Hamish and Poppy ❤🐾🐾❤.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

So many wonderful memories in this video, you’re right Jill. So sad to hear your terrible news about losing your partner. We always have our cherished memories to hold close don’t we. I am so glad my Dad got to witness our love of our new life and visit our boat ❤️

[@guygfm4243]

That’s a long time to travel together hope you all have a good time onwards.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

It was way longer than we had ever planned! Thanks for watching 😊

[@nigelblair2182]

Some absolutely lovely memories there and a couple of not so, but all will be remembered for life. Thanks for sharing this with us all. Keep safe and well.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

You’re so right Nigel, some wonderful memories for sure. Thank you for joining us on our travels 😊

[@susanchrist6511]

Love your video travels . When are we going to see 2024 videos of your adventures and travels ? So looking forward to them. Happy boating and be safe.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thanks so much Susan! The next video that we will put out in a few days will be current (well, from last month!). I can’t believe we will finally be all caught up after taking a break from filming any extra footage over the winter 😊

[@ronald4792]

What great memories to look back on while cruising with Paul and Anthony and Dexter what you call true friends 👍👍🐶🐕🐕

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Some wonderful, wonderful memories Ronald. Friends for life for sure ❤️

[@Judy-xl6cy]

What a magical time the four of you guys had together and of course the boat dogs 🐶.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

You’re right Judy, some very magical memories for sure. And we are already making plans for ‘the next time’ ❤️

[@joycedellinger2528]

I just subscribed to Paul and Anthony's channel last night and watched several videos. These two are hilarious and I love how they explain about different historical sights like you do. My favorite one was when they were in Liverpool and visited the Hard Days Night hotel. I've been a Beatles fan all my life. I was very young when they started out.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

They are wonderful guys Joyce and we love watching their vlogs. We watched them when we were sat in Texas doing our research for this new life, and now count them as friends for life! My auntie went to see The Beatles in concert when she was about 14 and lost her voice for days from all the screaming! 😊

[@GrahamSwan-yi5gw]

Fantastic video as usual and as others have stated a great selection of accompanying music! Have cruised this section between Hatton and Wilmcote 6 times and love it. Might have some news for you in a few days………enjoy Crick 2024. Swanny

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Glad you enjoyed it Swanny and we could bring back some lovely memories! Now you have us intrigued by your news! 😊

[@GrahamSwan-yi5gw]

@@onedaymoreaboard check out blue water boats,,,,,,,,,

[@billienomates1606]

What a lovely vid I really needed that today, like n sub 👍❤

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Welcome aboard! So glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@MrSaltyV-]

Good luck paul and anthony!! Safe trip!

[@onedaymoreaboard]

It was sad to leave Paul and Anthony in Stratford but I’m sure our paths will cross again very soon. Thanks for watching 😊

[@vec875]

Tranquil pleasures last the longest - Shakespeare Beautiful journey - me

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Perfect quote for this Stratford video! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@thomashourigan5797]

Tom,again.Sorry,narrowboats!😂

[@westaussiejeff1547]

Love Poppy and Hamish, but Jasper has a special place ......

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Lovely Jasper, he was our original westie! When we rescued Hamish, Jasper was 18 months old, and one of the little girls on our regular walk to school, who would say hello to Jasper every morning, asked if he had had puppies 😂❤️

[@westaussiejeff1547]

@@onedaymoreaboard They always bring a smile to my face....

[@rocka-cb7kk]

ITS NOT CHEAP TO LIVE ON THE RIVER LOTS OF COSTS BUT HEY IT MUST BE GOOD TO BE FREE

[@onedaymoreaboard]

It’s certainly cheaper than living on land from our experience. Thanks for watching 😊

[@johnmayo27]

Sorry to hear that, but if I would be there I would magnet fish there to help clean up the water 💦 ways. I'm from the USA 🇺🇸 and I would love to go to the UK 🇬🇧 and see the place and magnet fish the water 💦 ways. John E. May-0 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😢😢😢

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Hi John! You would be most welcome here to clear the canals of some of the stuff that gets lost or chucked in! We met a group of magnet fishers when we were on the Llangollen canal last winter. They have a KZbin channel here youtube.com/@themartineersmagnetfishing2697?si=_x0DypFkyTJZm-jl

[@johnmayo27]

Magnet fisher do a great job on helping you all safe and your boat. John E.May-0 from USA 🇺🇸 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@So1othurn]

So the Swans use locks?

[@onedaymoreaboard]

They do! Sometimes we have seen signs on lock gates posted by locals who know the area, saying to avoid letting the swans through the locks if possible, as there are families that fight on either side of the lock! Thanks for watching 😊

[@edwardhoughton2565]

Xx😊

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thanks for watching Edward 😊