Travels by Narrowboat - "Tranquility Base" - S08E08

[@FloatingOurBoat]

It was so lovely to meet you finally Kevin and a pleasure to help you through the lock. You have been an inspiration to us and we were watching you before we even thought of living on a boat. Sadly we didn't get to chat for long enough. Maybe next time.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Cheers Richard and Fran. It was a complete surprise crossing paths like that. Best wishes to you both and hope you enjoy the Lancaster - once you've tackled the fearsome Ribble Link of course. 😲🤭🙂

[@suzannebigbee7596]

So glad to see you on the canals! Enjoy!

[@Drewhoundful]

​@@CountryHouseGent I'll

[@clpotis]

I find it so fascinating that this 200 y/o (?) lock technology is still still running strong. The inventors and builders would be so proud if they knew. Nice snapshots. The colors are so vivid. Thanks again for sharing your adventures :)

[@CountryHouseGent]

Yes it's a staggering testament to ancients skills and crafts that the original features continue to do the job - essential maintenance not withstanding.

[@Flowergurl2000]

“The eagle has landed?” One small lock for a man, the bigger lock is being helped by mankind.

[@matheweaston]

So good to have you back. Thanks so much. Looking forward to watching this later. 👍 👍 👍

[@mrmud970]

so many fans now , thats because its pure narrowboat videos . thanking you much love brother

[@CountryHouseGent]

Cheers dude. You're very welcome.

[@Elizabeth-tb5oh]

Kevin I have to let you know about something. I didn’t realize how much I was learning about England when watching your show. We all just quietly trudge down the canals with you as you occasionally make your remarks about the towns and historical sites and geography, etc. I recently started watching some Antiques Roadshows and am amazed at how much I know about things from your show!! Just today a doll was shown that came from the Salt family. Titus Salt!! I recognized tgat name. And all the potteries and you showing us the abandoned potteries. So many things!!! I want to thank you!! Very much!! I’m from the states and it’s been so fun riding along with Aslan.

[@beckyswan691]

Parallel parking on water on a big long boat between two big long boats- I'm so impressed. Thanks for the video 💛

[@CountryHouseGent]

Great to hear that Becky. It's a difficult job...... 🙂

[@douglashill9844]

I'm a Massachusetts Yank who has been watching your channel since its inception. Narrowboating seems a very tranquil way of life - indeed idyllic, but for those damn locks, which appear to be a real pain in the ass. Aslan, with her thumper, is a true beauty.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Cheers Douglas. Locks are just a part of the whole really. The canals couldn't function without them. I supoose now the canals are leisure orientated, it's not so bad. You can always stop, or take a break. In the olden days of commerce though, there wasn't that option. Time was money, as they say.

[@smalawsky]

"Aslan had landed!" Thank you, Kevin. I look forward to watching another episode tonight. Also, I very much appreciate your ASMR video from a few weeks ago. I've played it several times. It does not get old.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Thank you Steven. Happy to hear that video is doing what I'd hoped. Cheers,

[@oliviabrunetti7773]

Awesome that you ran into Fran & Rich! Enjoyed the trip, thanks for taking us along! XX

[@Tony02062]

Nice video to watch as I wait to pick up my granddaughter from middle school

[@sisyphus9252]

A nice relaxing 32 min in my life. Thanks Kevin and Aslan.

[@johnbrookhouser6602]

Love watching these narrow boat travels. I watch before going to bed as it helps calm me down. Wish I was younger as I'd travel to the UK and hire a boat for a week. Just keep enjoying yourself on the canals and showing us the countryside. Thanks

[@marilynboling1164]

Thank you so much for your recommendation of Floating Our Boat. We are enjoying beginning their journey as we wait for your next installment.

[@suzannehague5203]

Lovely to see you again

[@ghostpepperrides4805]

Another great video. Always a pleasure.

[@stevesrepairs5778]

Thanks Kevin for taking us along on a beautiful adventure and it was good to see Fran and Rich. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@csjmoore]

I am glad you met Floating Our Boat along the way. Like yourself, they have a unique style too. Thanks for the video - always informative in an entertaining package.

[@annwags]

I enjoy your videos. they make a nice break from the hassles of retail, esp'ly at this time of year! Thank you.

[@nancyspringston8547]

I love it when the narrow boat people I am following meet up. All of you are nice people from my perspective and I love seeing you meet up once in a while and warmly greet. It makes me feel like we are all neighbors! I also smile at all the NICE people you are meeting and are who helping you through those locks. You are in beautiful country, and it seems that the kindness and beauty is soothing your soul. No way can you expect to not become recognizable…. Have a great rest of this day. It is a bit of a blustery day here at 8,600 ft altitude in the Rocky Mountains. A little too windy/cold for me to want to work outside in my kitchen garden as I did yesterday. So, I am baking….

[@CountryHouseGent]

Thank you Nancy. The Rocky Mountains conjures up so many idyllic images. 🙂

[@davidsedlickas8222]

Nice to see you on our screens again Kevin. Hoping your well. A relaxing cruising vlog very nicely done. Take great care. Keep safe warm dry and virus free.

[@Adimondinthesky]

I look forward to Fridays even more now 😘

[@CountryHouseGent]

So do I Angie, cos it means I can put my feet up. 🤭 😁

[@Adimondinthesky]

@@CountryHouseGent I'm SO glad you're not selling Aslan. A lot of people are selling their narrowboats, not sure why.

[@vivianewing7154]

I have watched all of Floating Our Boat episodes and am now watching all yours Kevan. Watched a bunch of your earlier episode on Amazon Prime. got to remember to click that like button!

[@OldGuyWithaCamera]

I love it when you pull out the Leica Kevin! I’ve said it before but I love the images that you post, that camera has an amazing sensor, coupled with a photographer with a good eye makes for some great shots with a Velvia quality about them

[@CountryHouseGent]

Fabulous of you to say Andrew, thank you. Photography has been a passion for me since my early teens.

[@daveed3085]

Found your cannel couple of week back, I have been hooked all the way through, something I would like to do, you have taken me place of such beauty. I look forward to catching up with you each afternoon, thanks for taking me with you.

[@karenpeterson5780]

Nice video (and I like the still pictures too). Thank you!

[@raytheron]

Ah, Aslan's chugging -- so soothing! Thanks for another dose of "oooh, that's nice!", Kevin!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Great to have you along Ray.

[@MissScrappy]

I'm not sure if it is irony or not but your Canal adventure is easing my root canal experience. Cheers!!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Ooh, complete sympathies to you. Hope it passes soon.

[@galas1926]

I always am cheered when we get to see a new video. 👍💯. Thank you so much for showing us around your beautiful country. Peaceful rides they are......and just a little chat from you. See ya in the funny pages!!!😂😂😂👍. Cheers

[@CountryHouseGent]

Thank you Gala. Please to hear you enjoy the videos. 🙂

[@lesliepropheter5040]

This one harked back to the ‘classics’ of Country House Gent. Welcome back!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Thanks Leslie. "CHG Classic". "Original Recipe CHG". 🙂

[@sarahsue42]

Blimey those locks Like roundabouts in Milton Keynes! Have a great weekend and thanks for the video,Kev

[@steviembaker]

Loving the stills amongst the video. 👍

[@hollysmothers3902]

New jacket, new pants, new boots! Life is good.

[@CountryHouseGent]

😁 Indeed, it doesn't get much better.

[@teds3242]

Kevin, i’m very much enjoying the new camera angles you’re exploring. Camera positioned on top of the lock as you enter was nice. As a stateside viewer, I’d love if you could go into some detail explaining history of canal boats and the canal system or maybe some of the pros/cons of continuous cruising.

[@ianbahn7193]

Two mugs of strong tea, while watching a CHG vlog. What better way to start the day. Cheers Kev and happy Daze!

[@ClassXIRoads]

Great stuff, plenty of willing helpers along this stretch of the Canal, Shanking a ball over the boundary is something that i keep in my bag of clubs, lucky they missed the windows. Thanks for the effort you take to edit and post these glimpses into life a bit slower.

[@jimsoltner8978]

A very nice trip. Thank you. Glad you got to meet Rich and Fran the other favorite Chanel of mine. Other than yours. Cheers

[@flossysmith7307]

Just going to get cuppa and get comfy and watch our SUNSHINE ON CLOUDY DAYS..... cheers Kevin x

[@CountryHouseGent]

Also fabulous to hear that Flossy, hope you enjoy.

[@flossysmith7307]

Well CHEERS Kevin, loved joining you along the canal. I must say, I am so chuffed, you have been taking still photo's on your travels. I remember thinking "way back when" you should be doing that. The one shot I would love to photograph is on still waters and coming upto a bridge with the reflection on the water. So many times that view has appeared in your video's and I sigh at just the sheer beauty of it. Thanks for sharing your travels with us Kevin you do brighten our day. Keep safe, keep smiling and keep travelling. All the best for now Kevin, until next Friday. Flossy & Jan xx

[@captainpugwash1950]

Hiya Kevin. As usual your video was full of everything we need to stay sane in these strange times. Peace and yes, to steal your term, tranquility. The relaxing chug chug of the engine interspersed with delightful birdsong. Even the rattle of the paddle pawls are pleasing to the ear. Oh how I envy you and your lifestyle. So many lovely experiences where random people come to help plus the delight of meeting up with fellow bloggers Rich and Fran too. I was plagued with afterthought all this week because there was I, offering unnecessary advice about going astern. The penny dropped when it hit me that you've been narrowboating for so many wonderful years and in any case, my style of experience is totally different. I'm eagerly looking forward to your next offering. Take good care in the meantime. All the very best from Geordie land where there are no canals Waaah 😭😭

[@CountryHouseGent]

Ha, Geordie Land. Love it. Reminds me of Geordie Jeans, by Vic & Bob. "Made to fit perfectly, especially round the orse. " 😆 Cheers for watching and following, Bob and apologies if I don't get round to responding to all comments.

[@captainpugwash1950]

@@CountryHouseGent No need for perfologies Kevin. I know how popular you and Aslan are.

[@ianofsjkartwork]

Another enjoyable & interesting vlog Kevin........roll on the next one.........stay safe..........thanks for sharing

[@conniemckenzie1136]

Working those locks must keep you fit Kevin. Who needs a gym? I was quite tickled to see the boat Timeless with no hands on the clock face! Thanks for the ducks, daffs and pink blossom. All the best for the next fourteen. Hope you get more willing helpers. Cheers.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Always nice to hear you've enjoyed watching Connie. Yes, it doesn't take long for the pounds to fall off after a few weeks of locks. 😁

[@johncallaghan8854]

Always a pleasure Kevin, I day dream that one day our paths will cross and I'll play some harp to your excellent guitar blues. Travel on my.man!

[@adamrenissance3322]

I really love the touch added by still photography. Beautiful shots. You have some great skills. I also love the calming effect of Aslan's engine.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Many thanks Adam. Great to hear you appreciate the "arty stuff" 😊

[@theturquoisedream9244]

Yayyy!!! Just what I needed for break time some C.H.G!!!!

[@georgesmith8113]

Excellent! 👍👊😎

[@judyshort38]

Handling those locks sure looks like work! And I am so glad to see some of your photography again! Keep up the good work both at the locks and with the camera.

[@mikef2813]

You’ve mastered editing.

[@jacquelineryde7339]

Thank you for another really enjoyable Vlog 👍🥰

[@barbaramcquiddy1814]

All these beautiful pictures of the canals would be a beautiful calendar. I would buy one and order more for presents!

[@christusregnat]

You've always been great with your cameras but the cinematography lately has been even better than normal! Excellent filming!

[@CountryHouseGent]

That's great to hear Derek. I'm definitely going the extra mile this time round - on top of the extra mile from previously. 😁

[@catpurrson3651]

I'm sooo glad you and Aslan are still put-putting along. Luv everything about your videos, especially the camera shots.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Appreciate that, cheers.

[@jeremy5363]

Great video! Thanks for the still shots too!

[@dcranfield9164]

Good one Kevin!

[@bostonmountains4340]

Over the last week I’ve watch all your stuff in prime and now delving into your KZbin. You do an awesome job and I look forward to watch everything I can.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Thank you so much and cheers for watching. Means a great deal, cheers.

[@tomsmith3269]

i absolutely love your commentary! thank you so much for these videos.

[@stuartrobertson7912]

Nice to see you to see you Nice. 👍👍🙏

[@CountryHouseGent]

Ah good old Brucie. You don't get anything for a pair - not in this game. 😁

[@TerryC69]

Hi Kevin! I know I say this all the time, but thanks for taking us along the cut with you, mate. I look forward to every episode.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Great to have you along for the journey Terry.

[@kiltedbill7594]

AND ANOTHER GREAT VID IN THE BAG! I WANTED TO SAY THAT OVER THE PAST SIX TO TEN EPISODES THAT I HAVE SEEMED TO NOTICE A RENEWED ENERGY IN YOU KEV'. A GOOD POSITIVE VIBE COMMIN' OUT OF YA'. I SEE IT IN HOW YOU MOVE AND HEAR IT IN YOUR VOICE. AS THE OLD SAYING GOES, A SPRING IN YOUR STEP AND A TWINKLE IN YOUR EYE. I HOPE YOU ARE ACTUALLY FEELING WHAT I SEEM TO BE SEEING AND HEARING. IT LOOKS GOOD ON YOU MY FRIEND....

[@CountryHouseGent]

I find that travel sooths the inner 'baby soul' in all of us, like when a baby won't settle, you take it for a drive in the car and peace is restored. 🙂 Thanks Bill.

[@debbie3576]

This helped my tranquility enormously! Thank you!! Debbie

[@CountryHouseGent]

A pleasure Debbie. Cheers,

[@Rovinman]

Thanks Kevin for another "job well done" ! Your photos really bring the scenes to life ! I look forward to the bumpy ride down the 14 to Scarecastle ! Stay safe, Stu xx

[@CountryHouseGent]

Cheers Stuart. Yes 14 to go but all of them up hill. All downhill after the tunnel, which is always nice. 🙂

[@brodie2711]

Drat and tarnation no notification this week, oh well I finally caught up. Thanks, Kevin, smashing video.

[@CountryHouseGent]

That's a strange one Stephen. When you subscribed, did you click the notification bell?

[@brodie2711]

@@CountryHouseGent yeah and they usually notify me. No matter. I enjoyed this week's vlog. Thanks

[@opathe2nd973]

Your still shots are really great. Another fine adventure. Thanks from Virginia, USA.

[@Lynette21122431]

Another grand adventure with you aboard Aslan! I particularly enjoyed the still shots interspersed throughout the video, plus that one lock you entered where you had placed the camera up on something above so that you shot down as you entered the lock, I really enjoyed that bit of video! Meeting so many viewers seems a treat. Then Fran and Rich at a lock, what a joyous occasion for all three of you! I’m looking forward to the rest of the locks and Harecastle Tunnel next time. I’ve just finished lunch, and I’m going to work on my watercolor again. The grand dogs are taking a nap, so I’ve got time to indulge in my creativity, something I realize is a mental health boost.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Happy you're enjoying the new travels Lynette. Yes I find creating to be very therapeutic. So much so, if I'm not doing it I start to feel a bit moody.

[@brockshields9336]

I'm going to have to with "clpotis". The colors are truly vivid. Thumbs up for the quality of the camera that your using. I love seeing the old homes and the countryside to clearly. Seems a throwback to a much earlier time. Thank you for sharing.

[@jules9303]

Bril video thank you 😊

[@kplante7881]

Nice video…. Thanks for sharing!

[@androidbox7581]

Look forward to my Friday Fix of narrow boat travels, keep up the good work Kevin 👍😊👍

[@cybergypsy6380]

enjoying the photos ...

[@nkbrown8382]

Love the still shots. Beautiful ❤️

[@deacjansp2]

Gorgeous shots of countryside, clouds, and canal side. It’s been a long day, thanks for refreshing my spirit. And I’m glad you are meeting friends and viewers along the canal. It’s nice to encounter good folks enjoying nature and lending each other a hand. You are blessed, my friend.

[@CountryHouseGent]

More than happy to hear the videos are spreading some much needed uplifting vibes. 🙂

[@anthonyclary1198]

Great job Kevin!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Thank you Anthony.

[@michaelshuman3319]

Excellent vlog , superb still shots !! Those stills are like adding a super thick layer of "frosting on the cake" . STAY , CRUISE SAFE

[@annh8885]

Visits from "Groupies" and Friends! How fun! Looked like a beautiful Spring Day. -Cheers from Seattle!

[@Skid-Baxter]

Your videos and creativity continue to inspire. Thanks for all you and Aslan do Kevin. Cheers mate!

[@CountryHouseGent]

You're very welcome. Cheers for watching.

[@frederickmoller]

I really love your 'Blues' intro and of course your content....Thanks!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Cheers Frederick.

[@richardbennett3485]

Another great video. I love the sound of Aslan's engine, it makes the perfect sound track.

[@ThomCurley]

Its the weekend and I need my fix of Kev and Aslan, so thanks for putting this up. Really nice framing and filming, let alone some beautiful photographs. Thanks Kev. Awesome stuff. Looks amazing. Your videography and camera work, with its nice little visual fx keeps getting better and better.

[@mazack00]

25:05 Love the youtube channel cross-over meetings like this. Floating Our Boat is a great channel :D

[@petajones6510]

I really enjoyed the inclusion of your still photos, they are so beautifully composed! You have the 'eye'! Looking forwards as always to the next episode. Cheerio!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Thank you Peta.

[@petajones6510]

@@CountryHouseGent Kevin, I just discovered your Instagram, street photography, and a few blog posts which I'm currently reading. I'm feeling a bit mortified at my comment now...hats off sir! Wonderful work. Back I go to discover more about your photography!

[@Cynbrat1]

What a coincidence! Just subbed up on Rich and Fran last week and now here they are!

[@maryerickson5109]

Tranquility base... sweet, and so much prettier than the moon, well when you're on it anyway, so the old photos would suggest. Anyway, lovely cruise video and great photos too. I forgot to mention that in your last video where you started including them. Carry on, be well, and keep sharing. Mary 🙃

[@CountryHouseGent]

Always lovely to hear from you Mary. Thank you. 🙂

[@shelleypotter4785]

I like when you let us share some of the time you spend with other people.

[@netrhyda8761]

Nice little vid!!

[@richardsanderson7134]

Great vlog as usual, set us up for the weekend 👍

[@chosenone7584]

Awesome, cant wait to get home and watch tonight.

[@annerimler]

I would most definitely gongoozle. Nice to see FloatingOurBoat here!

[@CountryHouseGent]

It was a true surprise and a delight to meet them coming the other way.

[@johnbaker7621]

I like the way you tell the story and great camera work

[@ben8mag]

Great video shooting Kevin. I loved every minute of it. Thanks for taking the time to make those special angle shots. Your the best. We started watching that couple the same time you ran into them. Pretty much. 😯 lol!

[@ben8mag]

I forgot to remind you that the Kentucky Derby is tomorrow. I know you like horses.

[@ben8mag]

Oops! The Derby is on May 7th. I don’t know what I was thinking. I’m getting old. Ha!

[@martyb3783]

Another great video Kevin. To quote Orson Wells, "I don't know much about youtube videos, but I know what I like." Ok well he didn't say that exactly but you get the idea.

[@motorhomenarrowboat1]

Thank you Kevin very enjoyable.

[@petegalloway2466]

Loving the stills, Kevin. Noice 😊

[@borderreiver90]

Nice cruise and great scenery..great to see Fran and Rich…..l follow their travels too……

[@himdimzma]

Great vlog, those shots using the leica are really great. Keep that shutter clicking!

[@freespeech3673]

Kevin, you are faring better than we did last December. We hauled through 13 of the 26, in 1 morning I might add, only to be told casually that "mate, you know that the next lock is out of action ". We turned around!

[@CountryHouseGent]

I can only imagine how that must've felt.

[@keithweybury5212]

Howdy Kevin and a great cruise with fab lock work and scenery. Loved the still shots as well. Cheers Keith Melbourne Australia

[@CountryHouseGent]

Thank you Keith.

[@davidrobertthomas1515]

Watching this on holidays in Tirana, Albania. But Tirana can’t interfere with my Friday night Country house gent video. Thanks Kevin.

[@atehoeksma378]

I have seen youre first series of boating. I like the sichtseeing and the lovely houses on the banks. I will follow you again.

[@rodneyallister9877]

Hi Kevin your vids are very good keep them going 👍

[@hhc8359]

Hi Kevin, I have just read some of the comments on here, and it looks to me like you may well be on Aslan alone, but you certainly have picked up a LOT of fellow passengers! Carry on Captain….what a lot of admirers! Elaine, in Cumbria

[@CountryHouseGent]

Hello Elaine and thank you. Yes indeed, it's just little old me onboard but as you say, an incredible number of shipmates. Getting a bit cramped now. 🤭

[@Daytona2]

You're gonna come a cropper picking up the camera up on the move Kevin! What were you saying about overconfidence 😉 Some lovely old double locks - it looks like and early and busy cut. Cracking snapshots!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Well, I'll go above and beyond what it takes to 'get the shot' 😁