Vlog - first week living on our new narrowboat

[@moon_gardens]

OMG, Holly!!! 😘 Next time you see that boat (the yellow one called Holly Cafe, usually moored near a green boat called Zero) stop for a cup of coffe and a slice of cake, Joanna and Victor are the most kind, fun and adorable human being, you'll see!

[@Claudia_K.]

Was just about to comment that! What a crossover. ☺️

[@LJnBodhi]

I hollered out "Holly" when I saw the boat and my dog ran to the door to see who was coming!

[@greghilton7797]

@@Claudia_K. Me too! Vic & Jo are leg ends.

[@Claudia_K.]

I was patiently waiting for a new upload! Production value, visuals, storytelling- everything is top notch. Still living vicariously through you, boat life seems amazing! Also, I watch Holly the Café Boat here on KZbin and they’re the nicest people, I bet you’d get along well. C

[@pfalzgraf7527]

This channel is developing into something really beautiful! I'm watching other boating channels, as well - including Holly. Having followed Minimal-List, I've vicariously been on the whole network. But your camera work is absolutely great! Looking forward to what this may become!

[@angiewood3870]

What a find you folks are!!!! i've just come across your first canal video . 2 vlogs later and I'm hooked. 6 years ago I moved away from Stoke on Trent aka The Potteries❤. My family had lived and worked in The Potteries for over 350years either in farming or potteries industry. One of whom worked at Wedgewood as a Sagger Makers Bottom Knocker!!! It's been amazing to look back on the area with you and I really look forward to catching up on your adventures

[@susanb4481]

I’m not surprised that this video has such beautiful imagery, because your photography is brilliant. If you are not overwhelmed by vlogging, this should be one of the best, if not the best, narrowboat channels. BTW I also love your book reviews.

[@krisatomic]

Thanks so much, that’s very very kind! I’d like to bring back some book videos, just need to get on top of my editing backlog first 😅

[@brendacarrodus7767]

Loving catching up with your early vlogs just beautiful 😍

[@maxsouthoz2932]

The sound balance is perfect! 👌

[@cpoco]

I love the factoids at the museum... thank you for those :D

[@adel3529]

Totally enjoyable, looking forward to following you on your travels. Nice relaxed pace. Small world to see you go past Holly x

[@timfowler5914]

15mins and 55seconds of joy. Thank you.

[@bywhacky7395]

top top, boaters shower, turn on shower get wet, turn off, soap and shampoo, turn water on to rinse, done, but repeat if needed. I lived afloat for 5 years and now in process if getting a new boat built

[@shirleygreaves9650]

I’m a new subscriber, your filming is really great, I really like your style, commentary and music choice. I’m really looking forward to seeing more from you as you cruise the canals and rivers. I’ve followed Holly the cafe boat since their first vlog, they’re a lovely couple with an adorable baby. Well done and congratulations on your new venture. Take care. xxxxx

[@travellingDAS]

I’ve just binged your first three vlogs. I love your honesty and the way you’re sharing your story but the WOW factor is your production. I really look forward to seeing more 👍

[@krisatomic]

Thank you so much, really appreciate it ☺️

[@Dawn-Songs]

I could listen to her voice for hours . What a brilliant , warm friendly feel it has . Perfect . 🤍

[@ralphtomlinson2461]

Great commentary and photography.

[@wesandchelle]

Just found this vlog. It's lovely. Shout out to Holly the Cafe Boat!

[@jillychandler]

You went past the Cafe Holly long boat, and I am following those guys too on KZbin! They are a lovely young couple, with a baby boy. It seems so peaceful, going along on your new narrowboat, but a bit stressful at the locks I would think? So lovely to see all the wildlife around you as you travel along. xxx

[@nevillemignot1681]

Another person watching from Australia, and all the Vid's i've seen about canal life, the 2 birds that seem are all the same, are the Swans and the Heron's. I mean all the Swans seem to extremely confident and rather snooty, and now nervous and easily startled Heron's are.......................Happy cruising and cheers from Sydney!!

[@lilisanchez3517]

Wishing you well on your new adventure... we are holiday narrow-boaters who love them lots and have enjoyed many trips/adventures/experiences on a few waterways, fave is the Mon & Brec so far... please be honest about 'stuff' I see that many tend to glamorise canal life which takes it far away from the reality of how tough it can be... Lovely as the films are I believe many of us appreciate reality at the fore... I'm liking your 'films' already and look forward to many more... Thank you for sharing

[@Isobel201]

My parents have a boat moored in Aston Marina, the afternoon tea in Wedgewood is something we've done a few times

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Just beautiful! Glad you appeared on our recommended videos page. Love your editing style ❤

[@krisatomic]

Thank you very much 🥰

[@junco477]

Well done. As with others, nice to see Holly the Cafe Boat.

[@davidhall4079]

Gongoozlers are on lookers on a canal remember take in the lovely view's loving the vlogs

[@dallassukerkin6878]

:chuckles: Quite perked me up to see the Wedgewood museum as I used to be a ceramics curator, mainly at Gladstone in Longton but also did some cataloguing work for the City Museum back when the digs of various sites around the area were being done. These days I am an engineer - lots more money, lots less interest and job satisfaction :(. That house with its own mooring was for sale not too long ago but it was sadly out of my price range :grins: I keep an eye on that row of cottages tho' as I would love to live there ... despite the railway being so close :) The steel, industrial looking, bridge is slowly falling into disrepair - it's a bit of a test of nerve to walk over as the floor plates tip and shift and you can't help but imagine what would happen if it gave way and into the canal you went :lol: The restaurant at Aston Marina is pretty good, if a bit pricey ... and the service can be hit and miss because the staff is rather ... ahem ... transitory; so sometimes it is excellent and other times you get treated as if you are an unwelcome inconvenience :roll the dice:

[@yousteven15]

Hi Kris, my wife and I just came back to the States from a narrowboat hire and we were looking for videos about the Ashby when we happened upon your channel. We started at the video when you got your boat and we're going to slowly work through to the present. Also, we're coming back for the Crick Boat Show and then hiring a boat to do the Warwickshire Ring (subject to change). Anyhow, enjoying your channel. Hi from Jen and Steven in Oregon.

[@krisatomic]

Love that! From the parts we’ve done in that area so far, you’ll have an amazing time! Thank you for the comment ❤️

[@reillywilson360]

I love how educational your videos are! Really enjoying your content, keep it up!!

[@krisatomic]

Thank you very much!

[@SomchaiSpeaks]

Loving how your sense of wonder is reflected in the images and the narrative. There is so much to discover as you travel and I look forward to seeing how your journey develops. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@krisatomic]

Thanks so much, glad to hear you enjoyed it ☺️

[@realxman2000]

Love your style, your videography is beautiful, the pacing is great!

[@krisatomic]

Thank you so much!

[@thomasmackenzie7811]

Wonderful 😊!

[@yasminsgreatescape]

Really enjoyed your narrowboat vlogs. I’ve been interested in this lifestyle but I’ve only just started vanlife and I’m not likely going to have the money to buy a boat for the next 50 years 😅😅😅 looking forward to watching more of your journey 😊

[@PaulThomasSouthWales]

Love your videos. Great editing, production, music and story telling. Keep it up. Enjoy your boat. It looks a nice one. Paul, NB Dreamcatcher on the Mon and Brec canal.

[@krisatomic]

Thank you Paul, much appreciated!

[@tessapetters3936]

I think your first fill up at the Marina was cool. Our first lock coming out of the new boat sales, was a disaster, as we rammed the curved lock wall and nearly hit another boater !!! A lot of shouting from helpful boaters didn't help haha. we all have to learn . Have a great bloat life, things can only get better.

[@krisatomic]

Haha oh noo, that sounds stressful! Thanks so much ☺️

[@MaritimeFox]

I know this boat! After I left Northwich Quay it occupied my old spot. Fast forward 2 years and I spotted it just outside Braunston at the beginning of the New Year. I didn't realise it had changed owners.

[@krisatomic]

Oh wow, it really is a small world on the waterways. That was us!

[@michaelpilling9659]

Hello You Three - greetings from Poland. What a wonderful video. Superb camera work and commentary. I really enjoyed the visit to Wedgewood Factory. Never been there before - a great experience. The cruise to Salt was lovely. You seem to have mastered the locks and marina parking. Thanks so much for taking me along with you. See you again soon. Stay safe please

[@krisatomic]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment! Have a great weekend :)

[@christopherlauber13]

thank you for beautifully made vlogs.

[@terrymoney9718]

I suppose its a great way to support the local businesses on your travels. So tempted

[@lannamcgee4818]

Aw man, Kris these are so lovely. Gorgeous shots, so calm and warming. Also cute to see Andrew cameos! 15yo me is v happy lol.

[@andrewsprason1223]

Hello from Australia. Great vlog, keep up the good work.

[@krisatomic]

Thank you!

[@jenniferclyde8911]

Lmao why is the Wedgwood outlet giving late night club😂😂 also I need to visit the Wedgwood museum-cafe-compound immediately. Really enjoying these videos

[@andrewleach1323]

going to be an interesting journey thank you for sharing

[@Christina_Wallis]

I love love love your vlog, the feel of it, really hope your channel really grows so you don't drop it ...also is it 'down and out in paris and london' I spotted while you were packing? gold

[@krisatomic]

That’s so kind of you, thanks so much! It was Down and Out in Paris and London! So good.

[@karenjaques3937]

So beautiful. Thanks for sharing your adventure. 💘 from Arizona 🇺🇸

[@krisatomic]

Thanks for watching!

[@fraserrowedianekincaid6988]

Brilliant job on the cinematics. Very much enjoyed and will enjoy your future vlogs - from another tragic narrowboater🤪

[@krisatomic]

Thank you very much!

[@gars1074]

Love your video- like others have stated- great filming, naration, scenery and content. I subscribe to a dozen canalboat channels as well. You have some pretty tough competition, so good luck! Coincidently, I was on that same stretch in a hire boat a few years ago also listening to Arctic Monkeys!! Rhythms del Mundo "Dancing Shoes" to be exact. So I have subscribed.

[@mwm1960]

Howdy from Texas. Love the videos. Beautiful boat.

[@krisatomic]

Thank you! :)

[@angelicavis]

Beautiful as always :)

[@krisatomic]

Thank you Angélica! 😘

[@ingersynnveisaksen801]

My new favorit channel 🙂

[@bywhacky7395]

also always clean stuff off solar panels

[@Stewharp]

Nice vlog, looking forward to your next one. Stewart & Anna

[@krisatomic]

Thank you! 🥰

[@mandycook9037]

Nice to know I'm not the only one to call them wooly things sheeps x

[@krisatomic]

:)

[@74mra]

Really enjoying your videos. Keep up the good work :-)

[@krisatomic]

Thank you!

[@flossey100]

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[@_Tiamat_.]

💜💙💚

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

What a bizarre music choice at Wedgwood 😳 Did you look around at the staff trying to identify the Wedgwood Raver? Unce unce unce unce unce unce unce unce unce 🤣 🙂🐿🌈❤️ P.s how many times did you hear - Did you moor under a tree? No, I placed each and every one on these leaves personally. 🙄

[@dennisleighton3954]

GOOD BLOG

[@JCZ2601NL]

🇳🇱👍👍👍👍👍🍀

[@howdymartin6258]

Just saw this and subscribed within minutes... why? Because the camera work, pacing and editing is brilliant. And I love the typeface you are using plus the graphics.. top quality. Such a nice video, really relaxing a great insight into your world. At 06-45 you pass a house that was recently for sale - the owner dug out and refurbished the mooring himself! - there is a a video about it from a fellow boater called Jeff who runs "Cruising the Cut" - link here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/naeanYqbrbCnbrc ........ anyway, keep up the good work, really cool approach to a subject that others cover but in your own unique way...

[@mikes8917]

DONOT moor overnight in Stoke, it’s not safe.

[@krisatomic]

Don't worry, we made it out alive 😂

[@tgcrowson]

I’ve moored in Stoke and it was fine. Recently moored in Wigan and here every one said don’t, but it was fine. Worst experience I’ve had was in Chester where everyone says is safe.

[@rachelballett9271]

Never had a problem by the junction with the Caldon!

[@tgcrowson]

@@rachelballett9271 yep. Perfectly fine. Also services nearby

[@rachelballett9271]

​@@tgcrowson Exactly. Plenty of people cycling past and dog walking. Also only a short walk to the Holy Inadequate pub!😊 Think it might have been dodge at one point. There did used to be locks on the paddles but no longer.

[@pjh2599]

Unless you're Canadian, it's not a bouyt; it's a boat (boht-). Might be worth knowing in view of your decisons.

[@barry-bradford]

I grew up there its a filthy place now its a shame

[@Shunyia]

So nice to your confidence growing on the boatand locks. Thank you for sharing your journey into the unknown. Big hug from Argentina x

[@krisatomic]

Thanks so much 🥰