Travels by Narrowboat - "The Bare Necessities" - S09E04

Aslan and I now leave our overnight mooring and head straight into King's Orchard marina. Here I get the diesel tank filled and buy some smokeless coal for the stove.
Whilst in the marina I take a quick look around the facilities and services on offer, which include a fleet of holiday hire boats.
Later and after mooring up again for the evening, I make an unexspected discovery and as a result, once again find myself visiting King's Orchard Marina.
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[@derek6542]

I'm wondering why all of the bridges around there seem to have compartments underneath them?

[@CountryHouseGent]

Hi Derek. They were used to store canal stop-planks in. Now blocked off because people liked climbing inside and I believe were often used as shelters by homeless folk and so on. Shame really, if they keep someone from hypothermia, no harm done. Oh well, good old Health and Safety. :|

[@steveweave2797]

A ride along with Country House Gent and Aslan?? Nothing could be more calming... Honestly Kevin, they're never long enough... but we look forward to every episode!! Cheers from Tennessee, USA

[@gendigg]

West Tennessee here :) I agree! Kevin's journey through the canals is a great way for me to decompress from the day at work.

[@TerryC69]

Hi Steve and gendigg. East Tennessee here :)

[@gendigg]

Cool!

[@dinahmoore9610]

Steve I totally understand exactly how You , Sir feel . The sound of Aslan and Kevin's voice has a calming affect .

[@mitchkahle314]

“He is richest who is content with the least, for content is the wealth of nature.” ― Socrates

[@alanjackson4646]

Great vlog. As a Military man of 40 years service, most of it on diesel submarines, I can tell you the talk around the dinner table was of family, arguing who had the biggest portion of Arctic Roll, selecting the movie (if we weren’t on patrol) and how to survive in such crap conditions. If you think a narrowboat is cramped !!!!! Thanks for sharing your time with us. AJ

[@CountryHouseGent]

Rest assured Alan, it was all very tongue-in-cheek. :)

[@colingibson3921]

I could never get used to three to a tin of Mrs B's. Now over hear I am unable to even get them.

[@rikkiharcourt3868]

Fridays are such good days. A video from the boys up north who used to be on the canals and you CGH, time to wind down before the weekend with whatever the world has thrown at us behind. Very nice and many thanks.

[@katherinekovachg3662]

Another episode gifting the viewer an aura of tranquillity and well-being. Thanks.

[@andreacruff4302]

Ah! Coffee! The jumper cable of life!😊

[@ViralMediaArt]

Thanks!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Cheers for that. 🤗

[@napoleonnz]

Your videos are in fact, beautifully crafted documentaries. "Travels by Narrowboat" gives so many followers the pleasures of the canal boating experience from wherever we are in the world. My spirits lift whenever I see a new episode, so much so that I defer watching until I can wait no more for this vicarious experience. So Kevin, you are continuously pleasing an international audience from all corners of the globe!

[@CountryHouseGent]

I'm very pleased to hear that. Whenever I see the word "vlog" mentioned in the comments, it tends to 'grate' a little. So much so I've ordered a t-shirt with "I'm a filmmaker, not a vlogger" printed on it. 🙂

[@wendyposselt1288]

Definitely "filmmaker." Your expertise shows.@@CountryHouseGent

[@alansmithblackett5786]

I've watched all the videos but I'm wondering can you help me with episode where your running to the lock and twist your ankle it one of the best thi gs I've ever seen 😂 as I've done it many times and feel your pain

[@CountryHouseGent]

@alansmithblackett5786 Sure, Alan. Your request brought back some painful memories. Took 4 months to heal as I'd actually torn a ligament in my hip. How I carried on cruising and doing the rest of the locks I don't know. Wadda guy. 😁kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH61nWaIeNGYjLs At 10mins 18seconds.

[@thomasattwell-dl5if]

If you could put this time into a mug and add a little milk it would even better than Yorkshire Tea . What a treat . Luvly.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Indeed, would make a delicious, strong cuppa, Thomas. :)

[@candyboyer]

I swear, listening to Aslan's chug chug chug lowers my blood pressure 😉 I always find myself wanting to duck my head when you go under some of those bridges! Love seeing the villages & countryside; I'm amazed at how early in the year so much is green there - isn't it still quite chilly? Thanks for the episode, Kevin!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Thanks Candy. Yes there was quite a chill in the air, but I 'bravely' soldiered on. :)

[@collettepeck3263]

Love to hear Aslans horn.

[@steveallen5087]

When the clutter in the mind is sorted then the unnecessary items can be easily disposed of and life without clutter is quite peaceful. 🤟

[@patbrandow5852]

"The things I thought I could never live without . . " Wise words, Kevin! What we all could live without, I dare say, are military firing ranges. Such a lovely contrast to chug along with you and Aslan as the high-speed trains move people through space, missing the view and all those things that are truly important.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Very true and thanks Pat. I've travelled that railway line a few times and you basically don't see or appreciate a thing.

[@annjarvis9300]

Grand has always Kevin lovely to hear Aslan voice to smooth has always tc now the oldies 🤗👋👍

[@kaysridgedell2358]

Your sence of humor makes me laugh.

[@artfulnotion]

'Fanny Toot' boat, ah ha ha! 😆

[@whiskeyrivercarolina]

❤ I loved this one. Pleasantly chatty and, as always, charming. Thank you Kevin.

[@lewiscourtney5740]

Loving the new series. Thanks for sharing with us. What a peaceful and enjoyable way to travel

[@CountryHouseGent]

Thank you Lewis.

[@shirleymassey9755]

Lovely gentle video.peace amongst the beautiful countryside.what could be better.ow yes to round it off with a good cup of coffee.

[@RobinRobertsesq]

Good to see a video from you. Actually conversation with the firing range people is more like: "That silly lieutenant almost blew his foot off again. Cannot believe they let him touch a rifle...."

[@NK-iv1ik]

😂 The military oriented conversation ending with “More potatoes?” just a killer! Thank you CHG for the best laughter of the week!

[@richardhearn3661]

Thank you, Kevin for continuing to take us along on your canal journey. Your posts have such a calming and centering effect on me, especially after a long work-week. There are many narrow boat vlogs out there, but yours is the only one that rings true!

[@Whitty-zs5yl]

You’re approaching my neck of the woods! 😊

[@lovingcanals]

Hi kevin, we love your travels, its funny to see the 'cyclists dismount' sign is still in whittington that we fished out last summer! 😂, we are keen to see if you pass our historic narrowboat 'Xebec' outside Alvecote marina. Happy travels and we hope to meet you some day 👍

[@chrishobbs58]

Another Friday? Another episode from CHG? It's another great day! Thanks again for sharing your journeys, Kevin! Much appreciated!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Happy to hear you enjoyed it, Chris. You're very welcome, cheers.

[@stephengardiner9867]

Well, I don't know how many other narrowboats might have the same engine that auld Aslan has, so that thumping might just be a rare thing indeed. I follow several narrowboaters vlogs and each has a craft with a different sounding powerplant. It is rather strange that (a) I don't live in the U.K. and (b) I don't even own a watercraft of ANY description (I did once have a canoe...) but there is something ...well... comforting in watching someone going from point A to point B ... at a walking pace... and not trying to overtake the next boat...and seeing a landscape that has seen thousands of years of history. Well, half of my ancestry is North American "First Nations" , so that lineage goes back more than 20,000 years in the Americas. The Scottish side... ??? It is interesting to trace the history on the landscape and much can be seen if one knows what to look for. Keep auld Aslan thumping along.

[@bettywales3631]

Sheepwash Farm is a working, predominantly arable, farm. Our children’s day nursery was formally opened and approved by Ofsted towards the end of 2020. The location of this purpose built nursery provides an ideal opportunity for children to learn in a stimulating environment.

[@CountryHouseGent]

I've since learned it's also on an actual working farm. What better way to engage with children that with nature and animals.

[@alex1967max]

Thanks Kevin , a few moments of calm in a mad World .

[@CountryHouseGent]

Happy to lend some light relief. We all need it, especially now.

[@lloydevans2900]

If you want a wind turbine for low cost, you might consider building your own - if you can get to a car breakers yard, you can find the parts you need: An old alternator and a radiator fan or fan clutch assembly to use as the turbine blades. Bolt the fan blades to the alternator spindle, make a mounting bracket to hold it, with a roller bearing or ball bearing to allow it to swivel, and a triangular piece of metal or wood sticking out the back to use as the "sail", which keeps it facing into the wind when the wind direction changes. An alternator is ideal as a DIY generator for several reasons: For a start, it is designed to do the job, much better than using an old DC motor run backwards as a dynamo. It can also put out a fair amount of power - modern alternators are rated for at least a kilowatt, with some capable of making nearly 2 kilowatts. Most importantly, it has an integrated rectifier and voltage regulator, so will always put out exactly the voltage you need for charging lead-acid batteries no matter how fast it spins. Which is what it does in a car - the alternator is spun by the engine by a belt, and the engine speed changes a lot in that situation. Since you presumably have an alternator on board which is driven by the boat engine, you should be able to connect the DIY alternator wind turbine to the same charging circuit without much difficulty. If the voltage output from both alternators is the same (which it should be if the voltage regulators on both are working properly) then the charging circuit should be able to use power from both of them at the same time - if you want to be able to use the DIY wind turbine while you are chugging along, that is. There are many instructional videos on youtube which describe how to do this, if you want to give it a go.

[@wendyposselt1288]

Wow. Impressive skills and vocabulary! ("integrated rectifier" I think I could use one of those!)

[@peterbartlett4082]

Pog Mo Thoin, love it! 😂😂

[@CountryHouseGent]

Yep and just heard from a viewer what it means, Peter.. 🫣

[@tombell4765]

I was checking to see if anybody else had noticed! I reckon many will have heard the Irish phrase, but like many others Irish phrases, as you're probably aware, it's pronounced quite differently to how many might imagine!😅

[@elviracontreras5928]

What a life! I envy you Kevin 😁

[@waywed]

What a calming carefree charmed life you lead - new sights and sounds every day with lots of cafes and pubs along the way.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Cheers. Yes it's not bad but does have some less enjoyable moments from time to time. Thankfully, for me at least, those are few and far between, fingers crossed.

[@etoubear]

That's your steps done for the day then Kevin!

[@Lynette21122431]

Thanks for the interesting ride, Kevin. I certainly hope that milk you managed to get lasted you until you got to the next place where you could find a proper shop. Glad you got your coffee! The better video showing what’s next means I’m going right now to that episode.

[@Rovinman]

I totally CONCUR with our Tenessee contributor. Always a relaxing Vlog, apart from thr Desperate race to find the missing Mooring Chain. Phew ! That was a close one ! You DO know that you SHOULD have bought TWO spare chains, because soon you're going to drop one in a canal somewhere ! And I'll be able to say, ......... ooh that's a pity, should have bought 2 ! Thanks for the relaxation Kevin, ! Keep safe, take care ! Stu xx

[@CountryHouseGent]

Just between you and me Stuart, I bought two but forgot to film taking them off the rack, so before leaving I filmed lifting the last one off. :)

[@ghostpepperrides4805]

Well I’ve now had my weekly medication to lower my blood pressure. Beautiful video. Happy you got your chain and a spare. Ouch at the end. But more to come.

[@louisemorris6229]

Hi i am louise and i whatched your videis from 4 years the other might, and thimk you are siund!!!xxx love you

[@louisemorris6229]

Xxxxx

[@louisemorris6229]

Xxxxxxx

[@jules9303]

Thank you😊

[@mikez3323]

Another great start to my days off work! I wanted to express my appreciation for the beauty of where you live and roam. I just love how green and alive it all seems, which is a contrast to the beauty of where I am from. Even the more industrial or urban areas have an architectural appeal. I admit slight envy of the life you have, but I truly enjoy living vicariously through your videos. Thank you.

[@conniemckenzie1136]

Hello Kevin, that was a very pleasant ride with you and Aslan through some rather nice countryside. Looks like it was a bit damp and cold though. Hope the latte warmed you up. We’ve had quite a lot of snow on Skye recently and the mountains have looked stunning. Back to wind and rain again with a little sunshine from time to time. So looking forward to spring proper. Love from Connie.

[@johnmurphy6366]

The rhythmic sound of Aslan has a very calming effect,Enjoying your travels!

[@Santafefrank]

Thanks Kevin

[@jamesfoley6555]

Thank you🙏✝️🙏🇨🇦

[@TinWhistleTV]

Watching your videos whilst having a cuppa tea is one of my favourite things to do in life.

[@1258-Eckhart]

I thought from the title that we were going to spend this one in the chandlery (pleasant though they are), but thankfully we were out on the cut for a lovely cruise. And yes, I do wish that human beings would get out of the habit of killing each other in large numbers.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Indeed, almost half an hour in a chandlery would be pushing it a tad. As a wise man once said "democracy has got something to do with young men killing each other. " :|

[@beowulfvladmax7710]

Something soothing about the chugging diesel engines. Like a heartbeat in a way.

[@CountryHouseGent]

It is indeed a steady, reliable heartbeat.

[@jonyoung2753]

Always look forward to CHG it signals the weekend is apron us once more , 👍🍻

[@Moffit366]

The nursery is a day care as I found on google while following your journey on google earth.

[@ratroddiesels1981]

this video was a real joy to watch , thanks for posting .

[@bobnewey3066]

As a recently new viewer I'm really enjoying your weekly vlogs. That massively protruding tree just after Whittington (17m 10 secs) is now sorted. Me and some fellow IWA volunteers cut it right back last month. I wish we could do something about that shallow part in Fisherwick with the encroaching reeds, but it needs a dredger and CRT will only deal with it if they get enough complaints from boaters.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Great job, Bob. You folk at the IWA do some fabulous work.

[@lisastewart1986]

Another great video thanks,just what I needed to relax for a few minutes today and lose myself in a beautiful trip down the canal ❤

[@fusedglass01]

Too Funny "The Lethal dose of Coffie is ~100 Cups and then the next screen says Coffie is always a good idea 🙂

[@CountryHouseGent]

Me as well. It's like they made the first statement, then realised what they'd said so tried to backtrack. 😆

[@Acapulc941]

I especially enjoyed your musings about dinner conversation for those work on the firing range. I wonder similar things. By the way, I've never mentioned how much I like your theme song at the opening. I am glad your chain was there and also that you've now got your extra. Until next time, from Texas, Leigh.

[@shawnsalazar5416]

Hi Kevin, i have seen houses use both solar panels and wind turbines as a combo , personally i think where power is concern it is always good to have options, you never know , the way things are going around the world these days, just saying.

[@JC-ww7vh]

I love how the band "Rush" sang about God and all His perfection creating the created. Complex "limelight." 😁👍. #previous episodes are good as well.

[@Rocky-hl6se]

This is a highlight to my week for sure, it's like hang out with a good friend having a good old chat and catching up. Now my weekend can start.

[@oldsteam3618]

Thanks Mate. Cheers.

[@CountryHouseGent]

You're welcome.

[@brittanyclairemay9803]

Your episodes are better than meditation and a snuggly blanket. It's so wonderful that you exist, and even nicer that you share this tranquility with us. 🥰 BC (New Orleans area via Basingstoke)

[@ivantsanov3650]

Outstanding

[@tamaragiurlani183]

I think it takes a lot of courage to change a life. And you did it, Kevin, Kudos to you! It's always good to see you and Aslan traveling the canals!

[@bipti4073]

How true, the things we think we can’t live without are often the most meaningless in our lives. Thanks for the reminder…

[@eloiseparker6160]

Interesting Sheepwash Day Nursery is a Nursery School where the children learn about the farm and nature. Pretty cool

[@ThePtb1980]

I have to say I'm digging the new theme song!

[@theturquoisedream9244]

I know right!

[@stephenpowell3334]

I almost expected to see Igor at that window on Hadehouse Moor Bridge

[@rogermitchell8142]

Thank you for another beautifully calming video, I am quite new to your channel but must say I enjoy the tranquility it brings to me as I watch you live a wonderfully peaceful life with aslans engine hypnotically guiding you both along the water. Quite simply thank you for making your content.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Thank you Roger and welcome aboard.

[@tyrus0872]

That was fasest 26.51 miutes I've experienced David, you deliverd but ...selfish me,...I would of stayed glued to the screen as you went down the Rhine , we musta run out of time . Your an interesting character Sir, can I call you that without Elton John objecting, Sir Kevin Aslan,...well, it does have a ring. Sail on sailor.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Sir Kevin of Aslan? Yes, I can live with that. :)

[@NBLeopard]

If you happen to be moored where there is enough wind to make a wind turbine useful you should move to a more pleasant location :)

[@ruxod9002]

You bother nobody but please many just keep going bro !

[@christinedennehy9426]

Great 👍

[@billweimer282]

I lived in a harbor in the Florida Keys for about six months a few years back. We had a Wind generator which I think was on its last legs or the battery bank was going bad because even after blowing all day and all night long we could only get one 120w light bulb to dimly light up the cabin for about 45 minutes a night! Not to mention when the wind really start kicking up they can get loud, and annoying. My advice would be to add a couple more panels if you're looking for more power!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Agreed Bill and as you say, the noise as well.

[@jesusisthewhy]

Kevin, welcome back! Now, please dont take this the wrong way but this episode is where I feel you finally fully returned. The first few just felt a bit "lethargic", shall we say. To the point where I wondered if you had lost that lovin feeling for canal life. Hey, it happens. Not the Kevin of old. But now, he's back!. I laughed, I cried, I deja-vued (ok, well, maybe I didnt cry but you take my meaning). P.S. Love the new intro!

[@Vince-ml9gw]

Ahoy Country House Gent 👋. I just discovered your channel and wow! Awesome! Now this is the pace of life that is just right! Looking forward to watching and learning more. Cheers ✌️

[@CountryHouseGent]

Slow down your world, slow down your life I find Vince. Welcome aboard and hope you enjoy the rest of the season. Cheers,

[@kplante7881]

Nice…. Thanks for sharing!

[@AussieInUS]

Thanks Kev. I've decided to go back and rewatch again from season 1. Keep up the great work!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Cheers and happy viewing. :)

[@theturquoisedream9244]

Holy smokes!!! Its CHG and Aslan!!!! Fabulous!!!! I hope you're cooking something cause I loves your cooking recipes and follow along eagerly!!!! You're awesome Kevin and love your new tune!!

[@bopperscritters]

I really miss the cooking

[@theturquoisedream9244]

@@bopperscritters Me too! I've cooked several of his dishes and they were scrumptious and very delightful!

[@ianplummer9061]

Another great watch.... could watch longer too... relaxing... Great worK CHG!

[@deborahrogersjohnson293]

Loved the MontyPythonesq one liner about new ways to "kill people"please pass the potatoes....really funny......

[@SteveMikre44]

Love that King Orchard Marina also sells ice cream...🍦😊

[@urbanfox53]

Hi Kevin, yet another enjoyable episode. Have you ever given any thought to buying a CB radio. During our days afloat we would not be without ours ,we found it invaluable as regards info about villages and towns that we would moor up in, such things as the best curry house, take away, pubs ect, and of course local towpath gossip and canal reports. Many boaters do have CB radios aboard for just these reasons. Not expensive and you don't need a licence. Just food for thought, take care Paul & Lyn.

[@CountryHouseGent]

I did have a CB about 10 years ago but never picked anyone up on it. As you say though, looks to be different on the canals.

[@urbanfox53]

@@CountryHouseGent We used our CB radio a lot when afloat and made many friends.

[@pamcullen537]

So many memories of travelling this route many times with my late soulmate, thank you 🦆💕

[@CountryHouseGent]

You’re very welcome, Pam. Extremely heartening to hear the video's have helped bring back some precious and priceless memories. Best wishes to you,

[@pamcullen537]

@@CountryHouseGent Thank you for your kind comment, am still on boat (on a river mooring, not my choice), I wish I had kept a diary because the many years we had were hilarious/scary/moving and an endless adventure, I wish you also many memories 🦆💕

[@CountryHouseGent]

The little things only you knew about, are the best stuff. 🙂

[@campbellmj9405]

See, if you had not forgotten the chain, you would not have gotten a cup of coffee. It was meant to be. Plus you got some good exercise in as well. Good times.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Quite right Mike. I like to look at it as exercise and as you say, a soothing coffee at the end of it.

[@SmallBizNM]

Hey Kevin great to see another episode. Would love to see you spend a few minutes in a future episode talking about your guitars or how you learned to play etc.

[@theturquoisedream9244]

Yes.

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

Great vlog Kevin! Thank you!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Great to hear that Blake and thank you for watching.

[@snavisTM]

Hello! I just wanted you to know that I discovered you through Amazon prime 😆 so shout out to them and to you and Aslan! My family and I now dream, of at the very least, renting a narrow boat for a vacation some day, and because of you I have fantasies of leaving it all behind for the canal life 😅. The only thing I kept saying throughout the episodes on Amazon was I wish he'd show us more of his day to day goings on inside the boat, other then your cooking segments of course.. Anyways your videos are great, I'm jealous, you're so lucky to have that life 😊 Good luck and I'll surely be watching.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Cheers for watching on Amazon. 🙂 Over the years I've shown, talked about and covered pretty much every part of boat life, both on Amazon and KZbin. Besides cooking, shaving, getting dressed and laying in bed, I'm not sure what else to show - stuff that won't get me banned off KZbin that is. 🫣

[@craig5477]

Pulling into the marina with all of the boats for rent must give you a great feeling knowing you have Aslan. You can go where you want, when you want for as long as you want. That’s freedom & freedom is hard to beat. Kevin, remember to add those 4 miles to your “miles traveled log” 😂 I went through the same process of elimination when I retired to my boat. After the initial shock I found it to be a liberating experience. I won’t go back. Don’t need it. Don’t want it. Aaahhhh.

[@peteturner4427]

Love it👍

[@rickonnye2001]

Lovely countryside 😊lovely video 😊thank you

[@denisscott3073]

Hi Kevin 👋 just us 2saying hi and thanks again for sharing this video update 👋 den and sue 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🚌🚌🚌

[@modestadventurers]

A comfortable end to a day. Thank you Kevin and Aslan Ofc.

[@georgesmith8113]

I know exactly what you mean about getting rid of stuff that you couldn’t do without. Maybe it’s just part of getting older….. Great video. Thanks Kevin! 👍👍👍👊😎

[@CountryHouseGent]

Very true, George. Keeping the pile of possessions at a minimum, is in tandem with keeping the old belly at sensible proportions, I find. :)

[@johnwadlow2617]

Another great job Kevin, looking forward to the next one already !!

[@Elizabeth-tb5oh]

Perfect!! Sounds of Aslan and a tour of the canal. Poured a glass of wine, sat back and calmly listened. Love how you notice things missing, or added, from previous seasons. Like the park bench under the bridge and you show us!! Really nice. Well done Kevin great episode. Went too fast.

[@DanielDavis-jk2su]

Noticing again, no wakes! Such an enjoyable time on the water without rocking back and forth.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Cheers Daniel. She's a fabulous hull. Nary a ripple, as they say.

[@garethvaughan426]

Another excellent vlog Kevin, you talking about Balls Bridge reminded me of Apple pie Bridge lol. cheers

[@CountryHouseGent]

Mmm, Apple Pie. :)

[@garethvaughan426]

@@CountryHouseGent thats the one 😊

[@deskullz7409]

A new vlog from CHG & Aslan means the weekend has arrived! Great video, Kevin, thanks!

[@peteralexandermcgowan7134]

Hey Kevin, nice to see Whittington feature. I met you as you passed through last year (2022). Stalked you in that Coop then got you a beer. Told you the tale of my injured wife. Was a pleasure to meet you. Trust you're well.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Ah yes I remember well Peter, especially the stalking bit. Only kidding. Hope your wife has put all that behind her now.

[@LarrySams71]

("Fanny Toot" ha!) -- how fortunate you were, Kevin, to locate and recover your mislaid mooring chain!!! must take a moment during these brief remarks to compliment your boat-handling skills, the way you pilot Aslan, apparently effortlessly, through and around tight spots and obstacles, driving the front end of the craft by adjustments to the rudder at the stern -- most impressive!!!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Thank you Larry. Yes, little and often is my moto. Cheers, :)

[@SondraTreasuretheMissus]

Hahaha! Now I'm imagining people sitting around the table having polite conversations about killing people!! Hahahah!

[@bigslav5043]

nice run out kev. interesting comments at the end about what you think you need and what you actually need. just sold my big amps and bought a dual cube lx. canal boat perfect i would think. had some spare dosh and also boughta thr3011. what ajoy that is, all the gear not much idea, love the kit cos i,m sh(not very good )it. i know these vlogs are really time consuming and hard work . but like most of your viewers absolutely love them. thanks so much. stay safe .