Travels by Narrowboat - "A Better Vanished Time" - S09E01

Welcome to the first episode of Season 9 of Travels by Narrowboat and you join me at Great Haywood on the Trent & Mersey Canal, where I left off at the end of Season 8.
In this season, Aslan and I will be retracing part of our original course from Season One, as well as adding a new canal to the series.
Before setting off, I take a look around and discuss the history of Great Haywood. Later I sample some of the local farm shop's savoury delicacies.
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[@PeterPanMan]

Aslan is puff-puffing along, Kevin's at the tiller, God's in His Heaven, all's right with the world.

[@midnightdreemz1509]

🫠 yes, all is well in my world cuz Kev and Aslan are ticking along just sharing the beauty of the canals. Safe travels and Godspeed Kevin. Smiling in Tx🇺🇲

[@MegaYosarian]

I think you are legally entitled to film anything you can see from a public place. Including houses

[@craig5477]

The sound of Aslan ticking along, your new intro song, the what & how of your commentary. Your ability to frame a scene and your choice of what to shoot. All these are the sights & sounds of an old friend coming back for a much anticipated visit. My relaxation factor has much improved thanks to your return. Cheers.

[@CountryHouseGent]

You're very kind Craig and thank you for watching.

[@thomasmackenzie7811]

Spot on!

[@Eric5615]

Ive been watching you for a long time now and I admire the way you took the plunge in canal boating

[@georgedes1622]

One of the best shows I've seen anywhere. I could literally watch these all day long.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Fabulous to hear that. Many thanks for watching.

[@jameslowe2979]

During lockdown I pretty much did!

[@georgedes1622]

@@jameslowe2979 Same here!

[@georgedes1622]

@@CountryHouseGent No no, thank you. This series kept me busy through the covid lockdown and it was really refreshing to see an area of the world in this detail that I would have otherwise never seen. We dont really have canal waterways like this in the U.S. so I found (find) this really interesting as well as relaxing. Also, your camera work is impeccable. Every time I want to look at something, the camera appears to move in that direction for me! Great Job on this, I hope it continues for another 9 seasons.

[@lavillablanca]

@@georgedes1622the Erie Canal In Pennsylvania I’ve never seen, but we have plenty of empty space To build Several canals.

[@cathymosier119]

The sound of Asian "donking" along is so relaxing! We love your commentary along the way! AND think you could ABSOLUTELY do a "Narrowboat cooking" channel! Well DONE Kevin!!

[@suzannebigbee7596]

Welcome back!

[@MERKAMGCLK]

YAY!!!! Welcome back Kevin and Aslan! We have missed you.

[@polluxsimracing3712]

Two kevs good stuff it makes crossing faster lol

[@raytheron]

Ah, life is good again, Kevin and Aslan are on the canals and I get to enjoy vicariously the kind of life I would dearly have lived. Thanks for the pleasure of your company!

[@CountryHouseGent]

You're always very welcome Ray. Cheers,

[@dereksmith6126]

That butcher in the farm shop looked exactly like a butcher should! Great to see a new series kicking off - so envious - but so broke!

[@sharonrimsza7960]

Another season of wonderful countryside. Traveling quite the list of canals. Looking forward to seeing and learning.

[@Rovinman]

Sooooo relaxing, oooooh ! Did I dream it ? That lub dub dub, dub dub, of the engine. I must get out of the bath now, and dry my boat ! Oh, how I wish I were Kevin, eating Sausage rolls, and living the life ! EXTREME JEALOUSY here ! Love it ! Take care Kevin ! Stu xx

[@Idontwantachannel67]

So happy to find this after a long time/ Love your videos and the click click of Asian. 😊

[@ianmacrae7727]

The Best narrowboat vlogger is back .. As the late great Leslie Phillips used to say in his quintessential upper crust accent ..Ding Dong !! ..

[@CountryHouseGent]

Very much appreciated Ian, thank you. 🙂

[@terivancampen4570]

Love you welcome back.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Lovely to be back Teri, thank you.

[@jrichterpost]

Kevin, You were the first narrowboat vloger that we started to watch. We branched out and added several others to our watchlist. You, however are still our favorite. I just watched this first of season 9, and it is terrific. Please stay well and keep up the good work. Cheers, Carol & Rick {ost

[@CountryHouseGent]

Thank you Carol and Rick for your fine praise, and a big thank you for your very kind contribution. Awesome, cheers.

[@galas1926]

Always glad to ride along Kevin and enjoy the view......boy those sausage rolls looked great. Cheers! 👍🙂

[@deacjansp2]

Well CHG is all splendid and spiffy with new music and fun video touches. Thanks Kevin, I’m loving it! Jan

[@mikemontgomery48]

I Love the sound of Aslan. Kevin and Aslan helped me through some physical recovery times and it's always good to see a friend.

[@CountryHouseGent]

I'm delighted to hear that Mike. Hope you're fully mended now. Cheers,

[@gnuckolls2310]

Lovely seeing the items in the farm shop. Like the upbeat new song!

[@polluxsimracing3712]

Awesome Thank you!

[@cascobay7798]

Chug, chug, chug...so relaxing! ❤

[@arnolddill]

This first episode of the new season gives a striking reminder of the fabulous audio balance you achieve on your vlogs. The evocative sound of the paddle ratchets at Colwich lock brings it all back. Perfectly recorded. Thanks Kevin. 👍

[@CountryHouseGent]

Wow, thank you Arnold. Much appreciated.

[@Brian-1948]

And the man comments on someone enjoying some whoopee as he passes under that particular bridge, excellent editing Kevin.

[@CountryHouseGent]

I deliberately kept the bit about whoopee and that bridge number a few shots apart, or I'd have been branded a pervert (possibly). 🫢

[@DebbieAllred3]

Made me chuckle.

[@Tony02062]

Kevin hope all is well ,can't wait to see the new season

[@CountryHouseGent]

Hi Tony and thank you. Yes all is well here.

[@richardseers]

Really enjoyed that Kevin, so good to have you back. Just as an aside, whenever you sound your horn I cant stop myself from smiling!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Thank you Richard. Yes the horn is very distinctive. 🙂

[@tracyruth4247]

I laughed because he sounded the horn just as a pretty lady was walking across the bridge 😄👌

[@philipjones9458]

Klaxon not horn.

[@rebeccadees2300]

Wish I was 20 years younger 😊! I would love to do a narrowboat holiday.

[@shirleymassey9755]

Lovely video.Aslan looking good nice to see you travelling again enjoy the peace surrounding you.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Great to have you onboard Shirley. Thank you as always.

[@steveallen5087]

Kevin, you make my heart sing! Thank you for your peaceful approach to life and wonderful times on the canals. 🤟😍

[@christinemaker5656]

Welcome back Kevin. Brilliant, enjoyed very much. Lovely day for it. 😊

[@annjarvis9300]

Grand to see you and Aslan back cruising those sausage rolls looked good glad you enjoyed them tc of your self Kevin till next time all the best the oldies 👍👋🤗

[@chrisfacey8992]

As soon as I saw the Rush reference I had to watch! 😁

[@farmgirl2cr]

Thank you so much Kevin for taking us along with you. I just love your videos and you are a gem!

[@flossysmith7307]

Evening Kevin "our sunshine" that's the best half hour of telly we have watched in months - so many thanks. The first moments of sound of the beautiful engine that Aslan has, made us both sigh, it was like an old friend was visiting again. So Kevin, many thanks for your hard work and time, it is so appreciated by us "armchair" watchers. You take care Kevin and we look forward to seeing you both next week. All the best for now, Flossy & Jan x

[@CountryHouseGent]

Glad you enjoyed it Flossy and Fran. Yes it's great to be back. Cheers,

[@Lynette21122431]

Thoroughly enjoyed each moment of this beginning of season nine! Not only do I enjoy as lands engine sounds, I enjoy what you have to say about what you’re doing, what you’re saying, where you’re going, where you’ve been. It’s fab! And that bit about making whoopee, thanks for the chuckle!

[@abyssiniahenry128]

Whooo Hooo! New season. Here we go!

[@wingsofcrystalaz]

I'm so happy! A new series 🤍 Hello Kevin and Aslan. Happy Belated Birthday 🎉

[@mbradfo31]

I was just cruising along past bridge 69 when I heard a couple folk having a wonderful time Aslan just chugged ahead straight in a line till the sound of their whoopie was far behind 😁

[@ianplummer9061]

Great to have you back..

[@CountryHouseGent]

Great to be back Ian. Cheers,

[@monrezee]

Every few videos I feel compelled to congratulate you on the best sounding narrowboat I have heard yet.

[@marionjohansson4235]

That farm shop is amazing.❤️

[@onedaymoreaboard]

The gentle chug chug of Aslan takes us right back to binge watching Travels By Narrowboat 2 years ago, when we decided perhaps this liveaboard life could be for us too! And 18 months into our new life we have no regrets whatsoever. Thanks for the inspiration Kevin 😊

[@stevesrepairs5778]

Thanks Kevin, for taking us along on this beautiful cruise. Aslan chugs along sipping a bit of fuel , has solar panels and sounds fantastic, what more could you want? Those sausage rolls looked wonderful. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@jpdmanchester3226]

Any post that references the greatest Rush track of all time has to be worth watching - as they all are of course

[@karenagundez5744]

Welcome back,. You've been missed. Love the new song.

[@debraannis443]

Welcome back! We’ve missed you and Aslan ❤️🥰🌹

[@Nook747]

By the time we all watch this.....Spring will be sprung ( well, nearly )💐🥀🌻🌷

[@holgers5216]

your narrow boat videos are definitely one of the best and I've watched a few. Keep it up ole chap!

[@lesleycouch6557]

A better, vanished time. Totally get your drift, Kevin.

[@thomaswitman8592]

Always great to see new videos of your adventures. I love the nod to Rush in the title ... My favourite song of their vast hits

[@denisscott3073]

Hi Kevin 👋 just 2 saying hi and thanks again for taking us along on your travels and lifestyle 👋 great to see you back again 👋 den and sue. 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🚌🚌🚌

[@tonymarsh1369]

Great to have you back Kevin , and the first episode was great as always . And may I say what a brilliant new theme tune 👌

[@ianmedium]

Gotta love the nobs! Pesky smelly oiks in the way, build some shitty houses and orrf they go! Nice to see you back Kevin!

[@jamessmith6402]

Thanks Kevin absolutely lovely video 👍

[@marilynsullivan4361]

Okay - your “twin” freaked me out a little bit - but glad you had the help!

[@CountryHouseGent]

He helped out on a few ocassions in Season 8 as well. :)

[@marilynsullivan4361]

Thought I was having a wee stroke!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Strewth, hope not.

[@oldsteam3618]

I like how you let the sound play out. Very nice no words just natural sound clanking,water,Aslan.Nice. Glad you are back. Cheers.

[@caz-nbgalatea1528]

Good to see you back out on the cut and cruising. Missed the sound of Aslan. 👍

[@theturquoisedream9244]

Awesomeness!!! And your new song is jolly good!!🤩

[@Cignets]

That song is nice. A real Jefferson Airplane vibe to it!

[@collettepeck3263]

Nice to have you back, Kevin. Have a nice coffee on me.😊

[@Bishie87]

This channel is criminally underrated! I first started watching on Prime, but I enjoy being able to read the comments on here. I honestly preferred your old intro, but that's just a matter of preference!

[@johnworboys6435]

Welcome back lve missed your wit and humour and your love for a decent bakery 😎😎😎

[@aircomp]

Love the Rush reference! Cheers!

[@debpartin6618]

I love the sound of the engine could put me right to sleep it's soothing

[@domhorton2894]

Thanks a million again Kevin for another wonderful video. Lisa and I have taken so much pleasure from watching all of your videos, right through from season 1, and we can't thank you enough. Please keep up the excellent work!

[@CountryHouseGent]

My pleasure Dom, thank you.

[@joetewey9724]

Kevin: Season 9 is one of your best. You are not getting older, you are getting better. Thank you for sharing a life of contentment. Wishing you a nice break from filming but looking forward to a Season 10. Thank you so much!…………Joe & Janice

[@Mainstayjay]

I found Travels by Narrowboat on Amazon just the other day and have binged all 6 seasons there and now I'm working on season 7 here on YT. I decided to skip ahead just for this episode. My family and I have been watching a few episodes together every day when time allows. We really enjoy seeing your life on the canals and hope to see you continue for a long time to come!

[@lefty68pipe]

Good to see that you fired up that willing engine once again! What a Rush! Lol

[@Tross2000]

That was lovely. Beautiful scenery and the sound of Aslan… definitely a vanished time. Thank you for giving a look into it.

[@rebeccadees2300]

Great video. So much history and lovely places to visit.

[@tr3vorb438]

Great to see you posting again. Your videos are among the few that I watch at normal speed on KZbin! 😊

[@LeeW1224]

Super , love the history lessons Kev , the history on the canals and in the uk in general is fascinating

[@gendigg]

Sooo good to see the travels are on again, wide open! You always capture the scenery so well. Thank you!

[@gilesflaxton8250]

Just sat down with a beer and I spot a new episode. Excellent start to the evening.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Hope you enjoy, Giles.

[@t-n-tew7468]

You and Aslan. It's like slipping on my most comfortable shoes or back into a comfortable recliner. Great to see another season and look forward to what you have in store for us.

[@re10shun1]

Love the new theme song.👍

[@annecat9103]

Great video Kevin. Thanks for your persistence as a KZbinr.👍 PS great new song.

[@stephenbrooks1692]

Great to be back onboard for more Travels by NB - looking forward to the next. Steve n Joan Scotland. ps yours was the first and continues to be the best Csnal Travel vlog.

[@eddietate7533]

Always a pleasure watching you and Aslan navigating the UK canals.

[@paulturner7837]

I’ve been eagerly awaiting your new series and it didn’t disappoint 👍 it was a much needed tonic, watching it a second time now 😂 The farm shop got my stomach rumbling. Great vlog,thanks Kevin

[@kplante7881]

Really good to see again…. Thanks for sharing!

[@brodie2711]

Really enjoyed the new music intro, it won't take long before I am whistling it. Thanks, Kevin for that S9 debut very enjoyable. All the best and bye for now Stephen.

[@rikkiharcourt3868]

Ah! Aslan’s tick tick engine again. Such a pleasure……looking forward to ‘23 now. Landscape, water, narration and a canal, who could want better.

[@middleagedcrazy5297]

A very warm welcome back brother. Good to be underway again!

[@Jonny_tannahill_14]

Welcome back Kevin an aslan all the best on your future journey

[@sharoncampbell206]

Keep up the good work for all of us!

[@suejackson9367]

Great Video once again! Thankyou for showing our boat at Wolseley bridge and look forward to your next episode .

[@KansasHobbit]

So glad to see you are back and Aslan sounds wonderful. Looking forward to new adventures.

[@nadineweiler7747]

Very nice trip….love sound Aslan and your videos😍

[@ursulataylor3906]

Glad you are back . I'd missed the restful chug chug of Aslan 😁

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

So glad to hear Aslan chugging along! Great to have you back!

[@dreamtowermedia5301]

Kevin, thanks so much for another season. Watching episode one, I found myself sighing and feeling calmer. Best wishes and much affection, Robert.

[@CountryHouseGent]

That's good to hear, thank you. Never would have imagined the videos and series would have such therapeutic qualities. ☺️

[@ronmcbride986]

Great to see you’ve returned, old bean 😊

[@ms.butterworth7160]

So nice to see your first new season opener. Loved the new song along with the history. Anticipating all the rest in season 9. 💃

[@CountryHouseGent]

You're very welcome and thank you. 🙂

[@debraannis443]

Add comment: so LOVE the sounds of Aslan’s “ chug-chug” music to my ears🥰 so happy right now! Ah goo gah lol

[@deskullz7409]

Artfully-crafted narrowboat vlogs have returned to youtube! Congrats on Season 9, Kevin!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Ah that's fabulous to hear, thank you - and a big thank you for your gift 🙂 Nice to hear the videos referred to as art. I've always tried to create them with a more compositional and artistic approach. Cheers,

[@deskullz7409]

Having watched S1-S8 just since October, it's easy to see how your composition and technical skill evolved. Good on ya'! 👍👍

[@noelandrews8209]

Great to see you back Kevin keep up making excellent videos 🤙

[@alannafaith3770]

Love the new musical opening. : )

[@georgesmith8113]

Hi Kevin! Always enjoy riding along with you. Looking forward to this season. Great video. Thanks! 👍👍👍👊😎

[@dinahmoore9610]

Love the song Kevin . Glad you're back .

[@FlyingScot]

Oh yeah..back on the canals again early in the year listening to a great new intro song and that unmistakeable throbbing clatter of Azlan. We have missed you Kevin!

[@Moffit366]

Loved this learning , thanks so very much , different , and the same. … a new approach no one has done … amazing, just amazing..