Travels by Narrowboat - Lancaster Canal - S07E06

[@TerryC69]

I always look forward to "coming aboard" with each new episode. Kevin, you are a point of sanity in a world that is increasingly becoming more absurd with each passing day. I do appreciate your content.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Great of you to say, Terry. Agreed, especially here in the UK, I think the system has lost it's marbles. 😔

[@geoffupton]

CountryHouseGent did it ever have any marbles anyway?! 😂😂😂😂 yes your channel is an excellent point of sanity! well said terry!

[@carolehayden8566]

I think we in the USA are way ahead of you in reference of being stark, raving, unbalanced. Circling the proverbial drain in all manner of confusion. Bless your content. You offer serenity and humor!

[@betseygrier1614]

You are a joy to watch and my 93 year old mom thinks you are wonderful. And here in the high desert of Arizona we have had less than half an inch of rain since early June, the green everywhere is soothing to my eyes. Thank you for the peace in a time of absolute chaos

[@stevenhietikko3269]

The sound of the engine 🌝🌻

[@kayakingforthebirds2506]

My wife thinks he should record it and sell it as a relaxation track.

[@TheByard]

I was having breakfast after taking the dog for his morning 2km run, he runs I ride the motor bike to prevent the dog rustlers getting him, sorry I drift a bit in old age. The exhaust note is only bettered when passing under a bridge, that base not is great. Loved seeing the boat names and it remined me of my child hood. I asked dad where we were going on the summer holiday, he answered: Ourgate. I checked on the map book but couldn't find so asked where it was. 10 yards from the front door was the answer.

[@rodneyallister9877]

Hi Kevin we should thank Barbra castle for keeping the canals open. Take care Rod Garstang Marina 👍

[@outsider5112]

Lovely Vlog Kevin - I usually skip forward in other Vlogs but not yours - Testiment to your production skills - Stay safe

[@DAZ28111]

some fantastic architecture from the victorian period we owe them a debt of gratitude for for the infrastructure 👍👌

[@CountryHouseGent]

Yes Davy, the canals and bridges are testimony to their mastery of construction - 200 years plus and still going strong.

[@margarethall7837]

Oh I have missed you and Aslan, just found this, I need to relax more

[@ceeceety2320]

It's official. My wife now goes around the house singing "She goes Boom, Boom, Boom, now" haha! She said it gets stuck in her head. It's actually a great little song and we enjoy it! We discuss how we would like to go about doing this when we retire. If you could use your time machine and move my life forward 6 yrs. I'd really appreciate it! I can't imagine a better way to live out my days and she agrees. Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@trilliumtraveler4737]

Still enjoying the slow pace of your videos. Don't know what it is about them, just enjoy taking a quiet ride, putt, putt, putting along, I guess..

[@thewonderingnomad]

I remember the narrow boat called Where's Wally from the time I took my dog Elli for a walk along the canal path, and it made me chuckle.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Yes I think she's a permanent fixture at Garstang now. Like a visitor attraction. 😁

[@OldNickHindle]

An excellent video as ever 👍 The footage of you busy filming and narrating as you go was quite a surprise, in that it shows how much effort goes into your video's. Topped off with some nice Rush lryics too boot! 🤘

[@CountryHouseGent]

Thank you Nick. ☺

[@mitchsmallwood126]

Ahhhh...time to have a nice cup o’ tea (coffee 🤷‍♂️) and enjoy a ride through the English countryside. Thanks CHG!

[@onokaya]

Love the new song. Your truths are what make you the #1 Canal Boat show. The others are unwatchable bores. I actually binged the first 6 seasons.

[@JasonM74]

I miss the cooking segments. Please bring them back. 🤪

[@thetaoofkim5185]

The magic of your vlogs, Kevin, is the beautiful sound of Aslan's engine ticking away!

[@waywed]

Nice quote! You still remember Kubla Khan from schooldays' poetry lessons.

[@suzannehague5203]

I to Kevin.nice to see you on the canal gang good luck

[@kws2520]

Kevin, please include making a recipe. Always enjoy your cooking. All the best. Cheers!

[@pernsinger]

So glad to see you back on the move.

[@rexharvey8420]

Hello Kevin, nice to cruise the Lancaster with you and Aslan. I never got to the Lancaster, as it was a lorry trip in my cruising days. Something I do notice many years on from my cruising times are the modern take on Pete Seger's 'Little Boxes" which appear to be the norm infill housing development all around the canals in the UK now! I am not a lover of uniformity in any shape or form!

[@SkunkTek]

Love your series, in fact it is what I used to get my wife to agree to move onto a narrowboat. We booked a building slot for next year to have a boat built. We just hope that we can gain half of the peace and serenity that you so obviously experience on your Travels By Narrowboat!

[@CountryHouseGent]

That's sounds like a plan for sure, Steve. Yes I have no doubt you'll find serenity. Peace is in the eye of the beholder, as they say (or something like that :)

[@ceeceety2320]

So happy for you both! My wife and I dream of doing this one day. I have 6 yrs until retirement. I don't want to wish time away, but we truly do want to try this lifestyle and we have no doubts that we will love it! We live in the U.S. We won't have one built, but I imagine yours will be a beauty! All the best! You must be so excited!

[@grahamlewis6062]

Tim Miller dont wait for retirement. Like us your health might not make it!!

[@ceeceety2320]

@@grahamlewis6062 That's also something she is constantly reminding me of. To live in the now because you don't know what tomorrow will bring. I hope you are doing well? Thanks for your words.

[@maryroberts3402]

thrilling watching you film and navigate at the same rime and make it look easy! wadda guy

[@CountryHouseGent]

And narrating. 🤗 Thank you Mary. 🙂

[@mickricereto8012]

Starting at 12:45 we discover CHG is doing the dialogue live while filming - that and the multi cameras - impressive! Must make your editing easier, and we could never tell from the sound quality - there is zero wind noise. Really like the addition of the stills as well; keep the "boom" going Kevin.

[@ceeceety2320]

We're watching for the second time and were just saying this same thing. He does do a fantastic job with all of it! I'd be a bit intimidated but he just flows with it like a natural. Pretty cool! Boom!

[@poru4815]

We need you back on Amazon Prime!

[@charliewilson4670]

Excellent video and views ☺👍

[@CountryHouseGent]

Thank you Charlie. ☺

[@contactmiller]

I got a good laugh out of "PIST'n'BROKE" boat name. LOL, so true, so true.

[@marybreschini9463]

As always comforting and eventful vlog. Love each and everyone of your trips on Aslan. Keep up the Great work and be safe.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Very difficult to film commentate and steer the boat at the same time. That's why in my eyes you will always be the Governor of the Narrowboat Vlogs!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Cheers and yes, it's an aqquired art. :)

[@KJ-hx9tw]

This is a new-to-me series. I’ve been binge watching it on Prime. I love it. So relaxing and I like the cooking segments. I can relate with the whole starting anew, though my journey is much different. Thank you for sharing.

[@aaroncope1761]

Fabulous work as always Kevin. Cheers from Tennessee!

[@BernieLopez_]

Thanks once again Kevin! Cheers 🙂

[@jeanne4771]

Boom,Boom, Boom.....love it!

[@brodie2711]

Thanks, Kevin for another peaceful ride along with you and Aslan.

[@lindamatthews1665]

I appreciate all the RUSH lyrics and t-shirts throughout your videos. :-)

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Peace gradually returns (Salt Hut ~ Grey Dome) for the dreaded M6 👍🏻 Loved this thanks for Open sharing 🙏🏻

[@nigelandcathperry]

Another great vlog Kevin. In fact visited Garstang marina this morning. It was lovely to see Aslan moored in the corner. Keep up the good work and stay safe.

[@Tony02062]

Chug chug chug...only way to travel

[@Flowergurl2000]

I liked the plants on top of that one narrow boat. Your photos are the meaning of breathtakingly gorgeous.

[@harrysteeletreo1]

VERY much liked the "new" camera angles/views with the mounted fore and aft cameras.... Really added another whole dimension to the channel! Awesome job!

[@johndallasjohnson6066]

Awesome video . always looking forward to your next video 👍👍👍

[@garydwyer3470]

I’m eagerly awaiting this weeks instalment Kevin.... not much else to look forward to at the moment. Close the door when you finish your drinks. The world has gone mad.

[@andyrbush]

Love the unique perspective that you bring to life in general in your vlogs, thank you.

[@alicewilson1874]

Thanks for a great ride. As it still is over 100 here in Tucson I swear I could feel a cool breeze from the water

[@CountryHouseGent]

I'll gladly swap some of your searing heat for some of our winter chill, Alice. :)

[@sarabaldeschwieler7763]

Filming with your back to the direction of travel and steering whilst going under a bridge! Ninja level skills evident. The leap back in time was masterfully done, what a different world it was in September 2019!

[@convairhustler3512]

Kevin, I discovered your Travels by Narrowboat just after I retired in June 2020 on Prime video and have watched every episode. I was a bit disappointed when I finished season 6 and was waiting for season 7 to be posted....and waiting...and waiting... This week I peaked at your Facebook page which I had only done once before and you mentioned KZbin, which I had read before but ignored as I was watching on Prime. But this past Saturday I decided to take a look at KZbin. I am not a KZbinr and have not watched any of your videos on KZbin until Saturday and I find that there is much more content on KZbin then on Prime. In fact today I just ran across your "competition" from last December 2019. Your KZbin videos are much more informative of your daily narrowboat experience than those on Prime. I've started watching your videos from the beginning on KZbin with all the content not included on Prime.. So....I don't know what is sooooo compelling about your Travels by Narrowboat. I have looked at some of the other narrowboat travel videos' by others and well....they just aren't you. There is something different about your travel videos. I will soon be joining the Travels by "something" retired crowd as I wrap up selling my house in Los Angeles and moving into the traveling retired life. No wife, kids all moved out, no dog, no cat, no hamsters, no lizards and no.....work!!!! I look forward to your future Travels by "Whatever" as I look forward to my travels by motorhome in the UK and Europe hopefully beginning in 2021 if COVID allows travel. Ah...I remember you started out in your camper van. Do you have any comments about the difference between living in your camper van compared to Aslan beside the obvious space. Such as were you experiencing cabin fever in the van compared to Aslan? I need to decide on what size motorhome to purchase/rent. Anyway....looking forward to your next video.

[@iangalea5425]

Thanks for relaxing videos

[@CountryHouseGent]

You're welcome, thank you.

[@galastandiford2020]

Thanks for the views and enjoyed the trip! Cheers🍺

[@ianofsjkartwork]

Another enjoyable vlog Kevin......some great boats & interesting stuff on the side of the canal......stay safe.....thanks for sharing

[@Nomadicbushmen]

Me and my partner love watching you and enjoy your videos and we carnt wait to be on the canal next year as you have made us fall in love with the canal life and its the perfect life to bring our daughter up in to nature so thankyou for sharing your experiances and we look forward to many more of your videos x

[@CountryHouseGent]

That is awesome Nico, thank you. All the best for your future plans.

[@willhackley1682]

CHG, keep doing what you're doing. Every post is another new adventure for me.

[@stevesrepairs3815]

Thanks Kevin for taking us back in time to different times, the snaps are great with the added shutter sound. The marina looks great and must've been a nice place to be locked down in. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@The1vanillaman]

wonderful as always Kevin, really liked the camera set up showing you doing the filming, looking forward to the lift out. take care and many thanks.

[@bobadkins7377]

Hey great to see another CHG episode! Keep em coming! Very enjoyable videos.

[@caz-nbgalatea1528]

Garstang marina looks stunning. Not a bad place to be ‘locked down’ at!!

[@netrhyda8761]

Very nicely done! I like how you spliced the present and the past together....

[@crisofer954]

Did anyone else keep rewinding that sequence, or is it just me?

[@larryberry1650]

Your show always brings a peace to my pandemic crazy mind and crazy mind in gerneral. Someday I will wave to you from a towpath shouting "Hey Kevin, its me, Larry, you're top fan from VT, USA" That way, you'll know its me! 😉 I love your stuff and look forward to more. Stay safe.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Cheers Larry, I'll keep an ear open. 😁

[@catpurrson3651]

Loved the interspersed snaps. Hope you'll film the rigging and lift out of Aslan, please!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Cheers and yes, full coverage coming up next time.

[@catpurrson3651]

@@CountryHouseGent Awesome. I look forward to it.

[@nickhelm2420]

Blimey There's Wally!!

[@maxboonkittypoison]

Oh hope we get to see her getting out of the water. Greetings,, Kitty.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Ah yes Kitty, you shall be blessed with such. :)

[@maxboonkittypoison]

@@CountryHouseGent :D hihihihi

[@rambling_rob7035]

Just hit the like button and it came up to 333. Just wished I could have it at 33 1/3! Old school.

[@seedfieldautos]

Love Lancaster canal, brings back fond memories spending holidays on the canal when we were kids . Glad to see some places , think I’ll make a visit there now cheers and always enjoy your vogs

[@davidbutler4363]

Brilliant thanks 😁👍👏👏👏

[@sarahgardiner1649]

More shots of Aslan’s engine room, please! 💕Lovely stuff as usual, Kevin.

[@leonlowe]

Kevin, I've enjoyed all your Narrowboat videos, but you used an attractive stretch of canal to create what may be your best videography! I expect it will continue getting better and better.

[@dbassir87]

Awesome travels mate! Love your channel! Try not to go to fast now! Haha your the man! Much love from California!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@blueoval250]

This will be me one of these days, I hope.

[@robertcoutts6035]

Ahoy CHG, well i've just covered all 6 seasons again, if i find myself in need of chill and relaxation i watch your show. Something about the "Put-Put""Put-Put" sound of Aslan thats relaxing, So keep them coming and stay safe and will be scouting youtube for more of your travels. Cheers again. Rob (a fellow Biker from Matock, Derbyshire.)

[@sunnysyl7]

Would love to live on that canal Kev , no locks

[@clpotis]

Love the folksy landscape paintings on the doors of those old narrowboats. I wonder if there’s a story behind them...

[@chriskincaid2923]

I agree with your comment that Garstang embraces the canal and it makes it a lovely place! Thanks for the 18 minutes of that beautiful noise! Cheers

[@kiltedbill7594]

I SEE RUSH EVERYWHERE TOO. BUT A LITTLE NUGGET OF INFO IF YOU DON'T KNOW, THE LETTER STYLE FROM THE BOAT "XANADU" WAS FROM THE OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN MOVIE XANADU. AND AN EXTRA NUGGET , THE OLD SCHOOL DANCER, GENE KELLY WAS IN THE MOVIE XANADU WITH HER.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Didn't know that Bill.

[@WagonPilotAdventures]

Had no idea Gene Kelly was in it. Of course, I only saw it at a drive-in back in first grade. :-) Need to watch it again.

[@kiltedbill7594]

@@WagonPilotAdventures IT WAS GENE KELLY'S LAST FILM. I WOULDN'T GO TOO FAR OUT OF YOUR WAY TO SEE IT , IT'S REALLY PRETTY BAD. NOT COMPLETELY HORRIBLE , BUT NOT VERY GOOD.

[@colinmorrow8565]

I caught the RUSH reference ... but I didn't catch the Olivia Newton-John reference. Good eye. However.. Xanadu the song was awesome and the movie sucked (despite the great GENE KELLY appearance).

[@kiltedbill7594]

@@colinmorrow8565 AGREED. XANADU SUCKED BUT I'V ALWAYS HAD A THING FOR OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN. KELLY WAS GOOD IN THE MOVIE , IT WAS JUST A BAD MOVIE.

[@ClassXIRoads]

Another great clip, Thank you for the time it takes to edit and post these quality videos. my wife and I are all set to do our Great loop trip here in the US and Canada starting next summer

[@CountryHouseGent]

Have fun and thanks James.

[@alextziros5557]

Looking forward to you getting to Carnforth where i used to drink at the canalside pub. unfortunately i now live down south. big mistake, miss the people !!!

[@solstar4778]

Interesting song and music, did you compose the piece ? Have you considered the Scottish northern most canals to vlog ? I feel you don’t have to worry as much for your safety! Almost un charted vlog territory! You exhaust stack is getting Smokey Maybe a fuel system adjustment? Ah ! A new cup color 👍hummmm fair trade town what’s that a tax free status ? Love the look of the street lamps at the Marina,

[@DeanPorterEsq]

Loving the music being featured at the beginning, how it becomes a regular. Also, I think its bridhehouse marina that has a business that does repairs ect and had a boat I once saw in person that was for sale, but was put of my price range but was very nice . Keep up the great work good sir.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Thank you Dean, always great to hear from you. Yes, Bridgehouse has a boat building and repair service.

[@caz-nbgalatea1528]

Yayyyyyy

[@neilmurfet3392]

Hi Kevin. Do you know what the dome igloo style structure is.....? All the best, Neil and Mrs Neil.....

[@CountryHouseGent]

Hi Neil. Unfortunately even though I've seen it many times, I've never found out what it is.

[@camdenmcandrews]

Silly amusement: I recognized the typeface on the narrowboat "Xanadu" as that of the nightclub in the 1980 movie, or near enough as makes no never mind. "Boom, boom, boom..."

[@davidbennett906]

When you get to Tewitfield, try and get a walk along the non navigable section. You probably won't have the time to get as far as Kendal, but it's a lovely stretch of countryside and a fascinating walk even if you only manage a few miles.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Hi David and yes, that is the plan. Just don't tell anyone. :)

[@ratroddiesels1981]

we enjoyed garstang , we would love to live at their caravan park and have a n/b like aslan.

[@ratroddiesels1981]

thank you cheers.

[@richardfoote4518]

Good video.

[@LarrySams71]

another superb show! so many interesting elements - the subdued lighting, the unusually numerous vessels parked at the marina...what caught my eye was seeing you using your larger video camera, the Canon (was trying to suss out the model number) -- I enjoy the technical things -- hope the next episode continues showing Aslan's pullout from the water -- do you have to rent a room while she's being serviced, or do they finish in less than a day?

[@kenelks8017]

Ok

[@lynnbigner570]

You sound like Bob Dillon. Intentional or just lucky?😁 I saw the boat Espresso and it set me to thinking. Someone should become the coffee boat and sail the canals selling lattes to parched narrow boaters.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Cool. Well I've been compared to Michael Caine but Bob Dylan is a new one, Lynn. 😊 There is in fact a coffee boat down south. Last saw it on the Grand Union around Crick but that was almost 2 years ago

[@brucea7805]

been watching this couple building "Holly the Cafe Boat" past 6 months kzbin.info/door/D1Lsl-mk8-17mVWPRpNmlQ

[@susanharris5926]

Whilst I really appreciate the relaxing mode of travel and living, I note the boat is quite noisy and the canals always look dirty brown I grew up next to a canal in South Yorkshire, and know they are all dark, dirty waters.

[@mustangguy6242]

You've lost weight! You look great!

[@cherylmcmahan6292]

Saw in the USA Today paper that Ireland is going back on lockdown? Are you preparing for another possible lockdown in England and what will you do differently after going through the first one? Your videos are fascinating and relaxing at the same time

[@apolloj23]

'Always leave them wanting more.' Check.

[@markweatherall7437]

Hey brother, just stumbled across your channel and watched a few of your great Lancaster Canal videos, both very informative and funny. Could I ask you if you've been as far as Bridgehouse Marina because we stayed at thier touring caravan park last year in 2022. If you have what season is it or better still do you have a link please? PS : I've now Subscribed.

[@KellyH0878]

You seem very happy in Garstang and on the Lancaster Canal. Are you thinking of making it a permanent residence? Maybe acquiring a land based domicile? Cheers from OH, USA

[@CountryHouseGent]

Yes for sure it does have quite a homely feel to it but in any eventuality, I would continue to live aboard. Wouldn't buy bricks and mortar again.

[@ianmedium]

@@CountryHouseGent I reckon when one reaches a certain age (I have just turned 57) and do not have kids the appeal of buying a home recedes greatly, certainly has for me. I have never regretted not buying a house, I have had so much more freedom to live in different countries in the world and kept my wanderlust alive and well. I’ve been like that since childhood, I never envisioned being married, having kids and a normal life, I did try once with marriage but it was a disaster. I have always been at ease with my own company and I can see the rest of my days as single and not a home owner, both for me great reliefs!

[@Daytona2]

Perhaps do a tongue in cheek 1940's stylee safety voiceover/film by a retired Admiral lambasting hands off tiller filming etc Kevin

[@bernadettec6386]

Sorry but this is the last vid that we gave seen of the Lancaster canal. Is this the final one, as we cannot see any more.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Hi Bernadette. Yes that is the latest Lancaster Canal video but there is more to come, once the travel ban is lifted.

[@bernadettec6386]

@@CountryHouseGent Thank you. You have settled an on going dispute here between me and the Management (hubby) who reckons I just cant find the video. Really enjoying them as planning (God help us if you can plan these days) to visit the Lancashire Canal next year. Fingers crossed ,eyes, everything.

[@NicksAllotmentDiary]

Hi Kevin, nice to see the rewind in time to a point when life was so much simpler! So in 2020 you went from Garstang after lockdown up the Lancaster and then returned to the marina? I’m easily confused by time travel 😄 Take care. Nick

[@davidallen1418]

I hope this question does not make you choke on your tea with laughter! but does your lister McLaren engine have any connection with McLaren engineering, ie McLaren Racing back in the days? thanks David

[@CountryHouseGent]

No but I thought the same at first David. The engine was marinised by JH McLaren, a company that built steam traction engines.

[@BTParks51]

High quality camera work (and editing) here, Kevin. A major step up from previous series. I assume that's because of all the extra cameras bought for TBM? The time travel aspect is harder than "12 Monkeys" to get my head round. Am I right in saying the first part here was filmed (and voice-overed) in July 2020 but published to KZbin in October 2020 and then half-way through the filming is from September 2019? But is the voice-over in the second part from 2019 or 2020?

[@CountryHouseGent]

Hi Brian. The first half was filmed in July 2020. The second part as I approached the bridge and onwards, was filmed in September 2019. All commentary is recorded 'on the fly' (I never do voiceovers) and is from it's corresponding time frame.

[@billywayne9039]

Great time! Wait... what year is it now? :)

[@stirlingfromla]

And update on Amazon releasing Season 7? I keep looking......

[@CountryHouseGent]

Not yet I'm sorry.

[@stirlingfromla]

@@CountryHouseGent Thanks! I know there is another Narrow Boat series on Amazon, and while I have nothing against gays, I just can't what this new series....I want Aslan and Pork Pies!

[@smittysmith3227]

👍👍😁

[@janetemiranda5829]

How often do you need to have the black epoxy applied to the hull of a narrow boat?

[@CountryHouseGent]

Depending on travel, 2 to 3 years is the norm'. Aslan had covered about 10 years of typical travel in just 2 years, so was easily due reblacking.

[@aarondeck1884]

Hello Kevin, that was a great episode. I can only imagine the effort that goes into editing even one episode. So I guess travels by motor bike are on hold for now?

[@CountryHouseGent]

Cheers Aaron. Yes and I would look to Nichola 'Krankie' Sturgeon as for when filming could possibly start. :)

[@aarondeck1884]

@@CountryHouseGent I just did. I don't care for her.

[@progwolf12]

Time for some ''Heavy Metal!' lifting............ :-)