We Need All The Help We Can Get! NARROWBOAT ADVENTURES At Hatton Locks Ep 102

[@terriedelph3721]

I hope you two are as happy as you make so many of us. Thank you

[@onedaymoreaboard]

What a lovely comment to wake up to Terrie! It is a very happy and beautiful life, mostly. Every now and again, normally in horrendous weather, walking down the tow path with bags of shopping or coal, I wish I could just pull up to a house, get out of the car and get in quickly. And then I wake up to beautiful views and the world is all good again 😂😊

[@scotthanson4449]

Caroline, Pete and the dogs convinced us to fly over from the States to rent a narrowboat for a week this summer. After thousands of YT video hours, we were still nervous about operating locks. Not to worry. You will have these mastered by your third lock. We did 24 locks in a week and absolutely looked forward to the next lock. Tunnels are also intimidating, but quite the fun adventure after one or two. We greatly appreciated the advice we received from other boaters. Everyone knows you have a hire boat and tries to be helpful. We actually asked others to not help on the locks after a bit. We wanted the experience and sometimes others might be a bit more aggressive in opening. It's your boat. Don't worry about the groceries. We loved walking into town for groceries and wine every couple of days. Pick up your kitchen basics at Aldi before getting on the boat - coffee, tea, salt, pepper, garlic, butter and oil. We frequently invited gongoozlers onto the boat for a trip through a lock. Fun for both of us. Yes, we scraped the wall several (or dozens of) times and had a few collisions and got the boat stuck. Use your horn on blind corners and going under blind bridges. Don't be bashful. We greatly enjoyed our experience in a narrowboat. The scenery, the communities and, most importantly, the people we encountered made for an awesome experience. We highly recommend this to other novices. Thank you so much to Caroline, Pete and the dogs.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

We are so happy we inspired you Scott! And what a great account of your trip and some great advice. The one huge thing we have always stuck by from the beginning is to take your time and remember it’s your lock, and don’t let anyone hurry you. Thanks so much for your wonderful update 😊

[@susanhill9166]

Hiya Caroline and Pete, another great video. Pete I am with you with the honey on toast, good for you too. Take care ❤ X X X. 💋' for Poppy and Hamish X X X

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thanks so much as always Susan! Honey on toast is the best isn’t it, even better when you’ve seen the hives where the honey was made 🍯 😋

[@Krw129]

Another lovely journey-so nice to see Julie, Martin, Amy, Wes, and Rufus. Sending belly rubs for Hamish and Poppy!

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thank you so much! It’s always so wonderful to catch up with friends, but then sad to leave when you don’t know when the next time will be. That’s the nature of this life though 😊

[@DavidClark-f6y]

Our teenage boys saw the Hatton flight as a challenge. They had read it would take about 3 hours. Mum and Dad were suitably given instructions and between us we made it in two and a half. O.K. lads this is supposed to be a relaxing holiday in the slow lane! Your vlog is lovely and brings back wonderful happy memories. Thank you both.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

You’re so welcome David! Glad we could bring back some great memories! Your boys sound just like our Alex, seeing it as a challenge. Did you see the video of him helping us down the Stockton flight at warp speed! 😂

[@jackiejones1684]

Lovely vlog, such happy dogs, living their best lives

[@onedaymoreaboard]

That’s always lovely to hear that you’ve enjoyed the blog Jackie! They really are living their best life 😊

[@vebetka8333]

Lovely video by nice people. Adorable pups.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

You are so kind 😊

[@lockingthroughlife2587]

Beautiful video. Great to see you got help with those locks from friends. I thought Pete was going to move the brolly so you got wet…..then realised he wouldn’t dare 😂. Good job job you saw the ants nest. Be awful if they could get onto your boat. Noticed Pete’s favourite snack ok the table at the pub. 😀 xx

[@onedaymoreaboard]

You know how he loves those old lady toenails with his pint! It’s always good to have help from friends, especially if they bring cake 🍰 😘 😊

[@GailBrown-np7bb]

Enjoyed that, again. Your doggies are so calm, lovely. I have to say, of all the vlogs I follow your boat has to be the cleanest and tidiest on the top ! ❤

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thanks so much Gail! Our well deck is used pretty much as our garage, which is why our roof is so clear and tidy 😊

[@philmont606]

Thanks guys for another great and interesting vlog. I always look forward to seeing them.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Our pleasure Phil! That’s wonderful to hear 😊

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Aww lovely memories! It’s always good when we meet up, it’s going to be a while until the next meet up! 🥰 Shame there were boats on that mooring, that was our favourite! Did make me chuckle, you said ‘we want to moor with a view’ and then ….oh a pub, let’s moor here! 😂 like your style! 😉 Speak soon! xx ❤

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thanks guys! We don’t want to think about how long it might be! A drive out to you somewhere up north may be in our future. And yes, at least we ended up in walking distance from the pub, Pete will class that as a nice view anyway 😂

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

@@onedaymoreaboard 😂😂❤️xx

[@marieshipley3462]

Lovely to watch your cruise. I love walking along Hatton Locks from Bottom lock to Hatton Locks Cafe, there's so many interesting things to see. Tom o' the Woods was one of our favourite pubs during 2020 as it has a large outdoor garden.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Glad you enjoyed it Marie! It’s such a lovely area isn’t it, especially when the weather is good. The only downside to the lovely Tom O’ The Woods pubs was it closed at 7pm on the Sunday we were there! I can imagine it was very popular during the covid outdoor rules with the lovely garden 😊

[@caravanstuff2827]

Watching the ladies "pulling the lock gate" open , i wondered if the turm "put your back into it" came from the canals??.❤️🇬🇧

[@onedaymoreaboard]

You could be right! I actually had a little google and it seems the saying does come from pushing something with your back for the most power and least injury! On some really tough locks putting your back into it is the only way! Thanks for watching 😊

[@neildaly6787]

That's a lot of locks! Good that you had the help of so many friends. Another very beautiful cruise along the Grand Union. Thank you.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Hatton locks are always quite daunting but having those extra hands to help certainly make it a lot more fun! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@jeremyclutson8244]

Lovely photography. Wonderful stills.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Many thanks! That’s always very encouraging to hear 😊

[@1258-Eckhart]

Bring on those tunnels, I enjoy them. Appreciating Pete's route knowledge, enabling the swift deployment of the brolly when the rain comes down.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

He’s an absolute master at remembering all the small details. I can barely remember one tunnel from another, although I always remember Braunston because of the kink. If we didn’t make these videos I’m sure my memory would be far worse than it is! Editing and playing clips over and over certainly helps! Hope you are well 😊

[@Lisa_B.-1989]

Your choice of music was awesome as usual, Caroline. So calming and soothing. Lovely video.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Glad you enjoyed it Lisa! It’s always lovely to have that confirmation that I’ve chosen well. It has to be my favourite part of the editing process, always looking for just the right music to set the mood 😊

[@ianharris7741]

love you guys to bits, hope i meet you on my journeys and adventures.. stay safe

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thanks so much Ian, that’s so kind of you 😊

[@rocka-cb7kk]

martin gets every where.good man .

[@onedaymoreaboard]

You’re right, he is a very good man, and such a big help to us 😊

[@KarenSFrancis]

Lovely cruise. It is peculiar, to say the least, seeing him in a tunnel with a brolly... just makes you go hmmmm. I have to say - y'all are very organized and tidy! Is that Caroline or Pete? and of course Pops and Hamish are perfection.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

It's always lovely to hear you enjoyed it Karen! We were so prepared with that brolly. Pete remembers those details far better than me, I just get confused between which tunnels and locks are where all the time! I guess we are both reasonably tidy, and have learnt to be even more so living in such a small space. Things can get very messy and overwhelming very quickly! Thankfully we have a lot of good storage on board so can hide things away when they're not in use 😊

[@dorothydotson7154]

A lovely vlog of many locks and many friends... Hamish surely didn't like getting dripped on. ❤ It's getting pretty cool here now. It is truly autumn now but we will have more pretty days. I hope! 🍂🍃🍁 As always I wonder what this Indiana winter will bring. Last year was very mild so it probably won't be that! ❤

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Glad you enjoyed it Dorothy! You’re right, Hamish did not those big drips in the tunnel! It’s turned proper chilly here now, but some beautiful crisp frosty mornings. My mum and I are heading to Wisconsin this week to see our daughter/granddaughter Sophie and the forecast is in the high 60s/low 70s which will be just perfect! 😊

[@dorothydotson7154]

@@onedaymoreaboard Have a wonderful trip. I hope the weather is great but be prepared for cold. It's been getting really cold at night but the days are nice.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thanks Dorothy! Sophie had said exactly that, chilly evenings but lovely temperatures during the day 😊

[@tompinnef6331]

Nothing like a little 'bit' of water in a tunnel. (lol) Glad you had help with all those locks. Hope the family / puppies and you are doing well. Cool fall weather here - highs of upper 60s or low 70s - nights of around low to mid 40's. take care - God Bless. Spinner and family.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Hi Spinner! Couldn’t believe the water pouring in like it was! We are all good here, although it is proper fall weather now. The fire is lit and the leaves are turning but today was a beautiful cruise in the golden fall sunshine even if it was a little cold. I’m heading your way next week to visit our daughter Sophie. Taking her grandma to Wisconsin for the first time 😊

[@tompinnef6331]

@@onedaymoreaboard Have a safe trip. Hope 'granny' likes deep fried cheese curds? At least have her try some. Again safe travels.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thanks Spinner! Sophie is excited to to have her try everything, and take her to the Madison Farmers' Market to find the squeakiest cheese stand!

[@cotcottage2788]

Great vlog Caroline as usual good to see Julie and Martin you have britened up a rainy Tuesday evening. We're not on our boat at the moment so scratching that itch😂

[@onedaymoreaboard]

At least you can join us all on our travels when you're not on your own boat. Good old KZbin! It's always even better when you get those unplanned meet-ups with good friends 😊

[@ajw1467]

Love the new bow fenders very practable poppy looks great after her grooming my sprocker was groomed last week then the swine jumped into the lake filthy again 😢

[@onedaymoreaboard]

That’s exactly Poppy! They won’t stay clean for long will they! Hamish really doesn’t like mud though so true to tiptoe around puddles. Thanks for watching 😊

[@GrahamSwan-yi5gw]

See you tomorrow!!

[@onedaymoreaboard]

See you very soon! 😊

[@rocka-cb7kk]

pete caroline hello to ya both.im having a day off.due to the rain.its been a rotten day .

[@onedaymoreaboard]

It’s been awful weather hasn’t it Derek! So much rain. It doesn’t feel like we’ve even had much of a summer this year, and here we are in autumn already! 😊

[@fraserrowedianekincaid6988]

Our two girls hated the tunnels. Going through the Standedge tunnel was very frightening for them and I had quite a few scratch marks from them even though I was inside the boat with them with all the lights one. If we could, one of us would walk them over the top of any tunnels after that. Otherwise, they coped very well with everything else we threw at them including their flights to and from Canada.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

It’s hard isn’t it, when you can’t even properly comfort them. I have no plans at all to ever go through the Standedge tunnel! Pete says different though. I will be inside with the dogs if it ever happens! Thanks for watching 😊

[@fraserrowedianekincaid6988]

@@onedaymoreaboard the dogs have to be inside when you do the Standedge tunnel so it would be best for one of you to be with them. I think we should have taken them for a long walk before we set off to tire them out. It is really worth doing the tunnel and the countryside around there is exquisite even though it seemed to rain a lot. The alternative to taking the dogs through the tunnel is to Uber from one side to the other. It really is very interesting as there are two rail tunnels but one of them has had the tracks pulled up and that is the one where the vehicle drives back and forth checking on the boaters. There are cut throughs all the way along so they can see the boats. Not sure if it is the same as 2016 but we had to go through with a pilot but they let us steer the boat. The other rail tunnel takes the North Pennine train from Sheffield to Manchester and is quite busy and very exciting as it roars past you as the air rushes through the cut throughs. We would definitely encourage you to do it. Buy some pool noodles to wrap over the rails on the top edge of the boat as you will definitely make some contact with the walls. This is when the poor dogs would really freak out as we hit the walls. Do check carefully the measurements of your boat as there are definite restrictions. We loved that area of the canals and especially the Leeds to Liverpool. We are hoping to do the Rochedale maybe next year. We have tried twice before but due to flood damage to the bridges and locks in 2015 and vandalism and water shortages in MAY 2022 we are hoping that it will be third time lucky. We will attempt to from Sowerby Bridge end and probably get just past Todmorton - we will see🤪 Love your vlogs and the content and editing is brilliant. Your choice of music is always spot on!

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thanks for the wonderful advice, and all of the extra information. So interesting. We had planned to go on the Leeds & Liverpool a couple of years ago, but decided against it at the very last minute, when we tuned south instead of north on the River Trent, due to reports of low water levels already. It was a good move with hindsight, as it was the year that my Dad got really sick, and we would have been at least a 3 hour drive away being so far north. We know from friends how beautiful it is up there so it's still on our to do list for one day 😊

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good see you cranking it on the cut and liveing the dream thanks for the share of you travels thanks lee

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Glad you enjoyed it Lee! 😊

[@janiceblacow1728]

Lovely, thank you

[@onedaymoreaboard]

You’re so welcome Janice! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@billycaldwell3804]

Great vlog guy's, and to end the day with a good pint of bitter,, Bliss,, stay safe 🙏 .

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thanks as always Billy! And Pete will definitely agree with you! Cheers 🍻

[@Judy-xl6cy]

I love your videos and it’s always a treat when a new one pops up, really enjoyed this one with all your friends. I have a dog called Poppy and I saw your slip in ankle wellies which would be ideal for the boat and walking the dogs, I can I ask where you got them from? Many thanks 😊

[@onedaymoreaboard]

That’s so lovely to hear Judy, and puts a smile on our faces! Is your Poppy as strong willed as ours?! Those ankle wellies are the best and I wish I had them 3 years ago. Comfortable, and very easy to slip on (with pajamas 😂). They are from Mountain Warehouse. Thanks for watching 😊

[@Judy-xl6cy]

Thanks for the info on the wellies. Our Poppy is very pretty and sweet, everyone make’s such a fuss over her so she ignores me if there is a tummy rub on offer. 😂

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Our Poppys sound so similar! She sits up the back greeting everyone that passes the boat, loving all the attention! 😊

[@elizabethtempleman8206]

Hi thanks for a great video 😅 and taking me to the pub lizzy bulgaria x

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Glad you enjoyed it Lizzy! We love that we are able to have people from all over the world join us on our travels 😊

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Lovely video. Can you share a link for those 'tunnel umbrellas'. Rich needs one! 😄

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thank you lovely people! Rich doesn’t like getting his hair wet in tunnels does he 😂. I had totally forgotten how wet Shrewley was with the water pouring in! ☔️

[@rocka-cb7kk]

its nice you all get along so well your all nice people god bless.julie and martin are a nice couple .i did have a few chats with her ,when she has time she some times has a chat with us .

[@onedaymoreaboard]

We do all get along so well. We have made some lovely friends since moving aboard our narrowboat and it’s wonderful when we unexpectedly moor up near each other. The best neighbours 😊

[@killeresk]

What they are not going to remove that boat just mark it off and that's it? What is it grade 2 listed?

[@onedaymoreaboard]

They actually came to remove it a few days after we were there. Julie & Martin spoke more about it on their vlog as Martin pulled it on a little further. Here’s the link to that video kzbin.info/www/bejne/roObpoaooLeHp7Msi=oSbLZYQM7h94CYMZ Sadly these removals take quite a while as the CRT have to go through a process of contacting the owner and waiting etc before they can remove. Thanks for watching 😊

[@killeresk]

@@onedaymoreaboard oh good.

[@dwrowley]

was that a dead swan at 21.29

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Yes sadly it was 😢

[@rocka-cb7kk]

martin and julie special guest stars hello julie and martin

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Such lovely people. We are so happy our paths crossed 😊

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Derek, hope you and Julie are ok xx

[@edwardhoughton2565]

Xx

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thanks for watching Edward 😊

[@MarciaNoaker]

Black and white pictures in tunnel kind of spooky. I hope I didn't see a dead swan. 😢

[@sc3pt1c4L]

I came to the comments to ask that

[@onedaymoreaboard]

The black and whites do add that atmosphere don’t they. And yes, sadly that was a dead swan 😢. Thanks for watching 😊

[@admiralcraddock464]

Why is it that in most films on YT about narrowboating it`s the woman who does the hard graft at the locks, whie the lazy sod of an old man stands there at the tiller as if he`s Lord Nelson. Whatever happened to chivalry? When my wife and I spent a holiday on the canals I did the hard work as I`m the on with the muscles.

[@caravanstuff2827]

Yes back in the day of chivalry that might have been a valid criticism...but it's 2024 and the time of women's liberation so they can do their fair share!!!.🤣🤣

[@sparklepea]

I often thought that but then I think that the tedium of being on the tiller for hours would be harder

[@jillosler9353]

Most women on YT narrowboats are liveaboards and permanent cruisers. Some, like Vanessa (The Mindful Narrowboat) and Heidi (the Pirate) take the tiller into locks and also open/close locks but many do not feel happy negotiating their boat into locks - especially narrow ones or flights - so prefer to jump off and sort the locks while their husband/partner stays at the tiller.

[@raineysmith3303]

I wonder if all that upper body work will mean longevity as it does for conductors.

[@tteric67]

Lovely one, guys! So cool to see the traders on the cut with all the real stuff, i could spend hours inquiring! Great to see all your fellow boater friends, so joyous but must be difficult to leave again.❤❤