We're Leaving The Canal - Our NARROWBOAT On The RIVER THAMES

[@katefinnegan8129]

Loved Dani’s comment, ‘We’re on the Thames loose and no one’s supervising us.’ Another adventure.

[@ItsOhJoe]

😂😂😂

[@korimack3456]

the reason we watch you is because you are so down to earth couple keep up the good work

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you really appreciate it!

[@keltic_nomad]

brings back memories of my walk from Bristol rail station to the Thames in 3 days in 1996 along the canal, I raised money for Cancer Research

[@jillosler9353]

What a fantastic thing to do. 👏👏👏 Well Done!!!

[@ItsOhJoe]

Amazing!!

[@Tass...]

Batton down the hatches folks. These two adorable numptys are unattended roaming free on the Thames with plenty of rain incoming. Things are about to get wild! 👀 👍

[@ItsOhJoe]

Don’t worry this was filmed a few weeks back 😂😂 we’re safe!

[@JISJ1964]

Hi, a little hint about top-gates opening again and playing their own game: open the paddles on the bottom gates just a little to get a stream through the lock, guess you already know that though.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Yes that does work! (Learnt it that day 😂)

[@henrywilliam8506]

Heidi, The Narrowboat Pirate, does something with her barge pole (don't be rude. She uses her barge pole to lock the lock gates closed. It saves her from doing the Dannie shuffle.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Hahaha good idea! Will bare that in mind next time 😂

[@narrowboatliving8241]

Next time you come across a lock where the top gates won't stay closed, partly open one of the lower lock paddles which will allow the water to flow through the lock, which will push the top gates closed

[@ItsOhJoe]

Yes managed to do that on the next one that played up!

[@tinarogers8947]

Well done on getting to the Thames, big timers now.

[@ItsOhJoe]

We feel it 😂

[@PK_Blinder]

Always wondered if Danni used rude words and signs... I think we now know.. 😂

[@ItsOhJoe]

😂😂

[@christinemarchant4678]

Awesome on the Thames

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!

[@annajeram9251]

Poor Danni having the journey from hell to get the car. Fab vlog as always! 🎉

[@ItsOhJoe]

I know bless her!

[@billywindsock9597]

Always happy to see the Sunday video. It reminds me that there are still some good people in the world.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Ahh that’s very sweet thank you very much!

[@akilby8022]

You’ve joined the Thames at what I think is the nicest part between Sonning and Marlow. Beautiful. Enjoy your cruise

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you so much! It is a stunning part of the world for sure

[@noddy24]

Admittedly I started watching because of the narrowboat but honestly if you put a video up then ill watch. you two clearly are comfortable in front of the camera and it suits you. keep up the good work ! all the best 😁

[@ItsOhJoe]

That’s very lovely to hear thank you! We’ve got plans for adventures in the future so it’s great that some will watch us do anything!

[@oneshoan]

I was at a Mississippi blues competition for the international blues championship to be held in Memphis in the new year. I will watch you in the morning.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Oh amazing! Absolutely love the blues. Manages to watch Buddy Guy at Jazzfest in NOLO!

[@leedaniells6628]

Just reading the Comments they make a good read love you both stay safe

[@ItsOhJoe]

We love you!

[@davidday6838]

Hi D and J please please please watch out for the flooding it can be quite serious, be careful. Most moorings will cost between £8- £12 per night but it will open your eyes to the beauty of the Thames. Be safe .

[@ItsOhJoe]

Yes it’s been stunning! Found a few spots free for 24 hours but did pay on a national trust mooring!

[@jillosler9353]

​​@@ItsOhJoeCheck out 'Cruising Alba' with Miles and Marina who usually wild moor every year on the Thames. They have some lovely favourite spots which are free - but I'm not certain about flooding times??? PM them to check? 'narrowboatwill' is currently on the Thames and doesn't like paying for mooring unless he absolutely has too. Might be worth asking him as he's a very friendly and helpful solo permanent cruiser?

[@LC2350Photography]

I wouldn't worry about the non tidal Thames (above Teddington), it just flows a bit :) I helped take a Historic 45' BCN tug from Brentford to Limehouse and back many years ago, and that was interesting. We had to sandbag the front doors as it's a bit choppy, especially under the bridges.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Ah wow bet that was a bit nerve wracking!

[@LC2350Photography]

@@ItsOhJoe It could be said that it was 'interesting' :)

[@suzieq2958]

Joe, because of the nice way you speak to us and your comment about your camera work I've just watched the first vid, and yes your skill has definitely improved and it really shows the benefits of mics. Plus it was a very enjoyable video 😀 and P S. Theres a st Michael's mount in Cornwall which explains Danni's confusion 😊 well done both of you 💜

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you really appreciate it! Yes that’s exactly what she meant, we’ve actually been there and it’s very similar originally this one was only accessible via low tide or boats too!

[@samalang2]

Great video, you should try going to only opening one gate, will save you lots of time

[@ItsOhJoe]

Sometimes we have found it difficult to make the lock landing with the bikes on the back as well 😊

[@lynmoore8355]

Great Vvlog guys, I found myself ducking when you went under those bridges lol..... that was awesome so glad you are doing the thames, wait till you go under the london bridge............ i've heard it is amazing and seeing Big Ben from another view from the river, this would be amazing can't wait............. thank you for sharing, I've been here since your beginning and still enjoy watching you and and how much you have come so far. keep up the goood work.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you! Sadly we won’t be going that far down the Thames due to the lateness in the year but we would love to do that in the future!

[@markrant1460]

Hi Guys, Like so many others, I wish to express my appreciation for the time and effort that you put into producing your videos. Your efforts have given me much enjoyment and taught me many things about both your life as “canal gypsies” and England. It now saddens me to inform you that I will no longer be watching your videos. You deserve an explanation and here it is. Just recently You Tube informed me that I had to drop my Adblocker in order for me to watch the videos. I did that, and in doing so I got to watch as many as 4 ads during a video. I do not watch your videos for the ads but, as mentioned before, for the entertainment and education. Thank you again for sharing your adventures and if things change then I will be back. Have many years of safe boating and adventures. Mark Alberta, Canada

[@Bicyclehub]

Why block the ads? Surely Danni and Joe are entitled to make a little bit of income from their work?

[@Terry-navvet1974]

Thank you for sharing your daily life, it is an adventure for us watching your videos. Enjoy your sense of humor and energy. Stay safe and keep warm.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you really appreciate it!

[@sacosh]

From Switzerland by the way🤙🏻

[@ItsOhJoe]

Awesome!

[@cliffespin4086]

Just a quick note from my experience, I found that Nappy pins can detach overnight so I am going to change to Chains which hopefully should be more secure. Love your Vlogs Cliff

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thanks Cliff! Yes we have noticed they are looser than expected, might swap to chains too!

[@PinkLittleElephant]

Dont sweat the technical stuff ... The quality is usually very high so who cares about a few glitches. And the import content is delightful as always.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you really appreciate it!

[@DGB37]

Ah man! Every once in a while someone makes your month, and tonight you two guys did it for us! You were right, we were shouting at the TV and replayed several times! Winston and Clementine were starstruck! Working on plenty of content for your London days! Hope to see you guys again soon!

[@ItsOhJoe]

First the rugby and now this aren’t you a lucky man! 😂😂 Looking forward to it!!

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Great cruise. Awesome adventure. Love the different boats on the Thames. Lovely. Enjoy. Best wishes

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you so much!

[@Mooslay]

I like this one, I used to manage the water treatment works at fobney lock. The old pumping station used to be a right pain in the butt with people breaking in. You would have gone right past the newer intake point further up!

[@fp30e]

Hi Danni and Joe, What a beautiful trip you are having. I was going to mention about the Thames flooding, and I see someone else has mentioned it. "Cruising Alba" spent last winter on the Thames, and it was a bit tricky when the Thames flooded. I remember you have had experience with floods. Loved this week's Vlog. Stay Safe. Spoolbox.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you! Yeah we’re ahead with filming so these are delayed slightly - we’re safe though!!

[@robertclawrence]

I have recently started to watch your adventures, excellent, very enjoyable. Keep it up.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you for watching!

[@samfoster619]

Brilliant vlog, you guys look so happy on your adventure xx

[@ItsOhJoe]

It’s been a blast so far!

[@arnostoermer3563]

Super schön! Danke!😍😁

[@ItsOhJoe]

Danke!

[@johnsharman76142]

Congratulations! You made it. Well done, we are so pleased to see you both completed your challenge. Take care as always.🥰

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you John!

[@margaretwhite8996]

Hi Joe and Danni, just watching your vlog and i noticed how your little faces lit up when you were entering Reading you both seemed to come alive, as apposed to cruising in the countryside, or is it just me !! Love your vlogs you keep it so real. 👍🙏.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thanks Margaret! It’s not necessarily reaching a built up area it’s just reaching another point without the boat breaking down or getting caught by a river current etc - we have both been quite worried about making it in one piece to be honest so every stop is like a little relief 😂

[@TRICKY10666]

Great stuff,i used to live near Reading,worked in caversham ,lived in Purley,fished there right up to pangbourne ,a lovely area for fishing and the country side👌

[@leedaniells6628]

Nice one Guys. One very funny Vlog 🥰

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thanks pops

[@CherrylThorneq-qk6ou]

Another great video and the scenery was so pretty. You both looked so excited to be on the Thames river and Joe you should not apologise for the quality of the video I always think they are great to watch . Happy cruising and have fun on the journey there .

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you really appreciate it!

[@penneynoss9552]

Hi Danni and Joe, I always enjoy your videos. It’s wonderful watching you live your lives to the fullest. Have fun and stay safe on all your adventures ❤️❤️

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@Tori_Garcia]

Always look forwards to your Sunday uploads , very entertaining ! Thanks guys 😊

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you really appreciate it!

[@josephclare4885]

Great video. Some great shots too.

[@mickpayne2488]

Love the video Danni is working hard on the locks mussel power there xx

[@ItsOhJoe]

She really does work hard!

[@jonathoneadie-simcock8095]

Love watching these two me and my hubby are thinking on living on a canal boat

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you! We made a couple of videos (one on the cost and one on what length) - they’re on our channel page somewhere

[@DaznEm525]

We really enjoy watching ya vids every week. I think ya both brill and soo inspirational doing soo many different things. Keep up the great videos....looking forward to watching more adventures with u both. ❤ Xxxx

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you so much! Your kind words mean a lot!

[@phillipsharpe6459]

I do envy your lifestyle, wish I'd had the bottle to do it years ago, keep doing what you do, 😁👍

[@ItsOhJoe]

We hear this quite often so it really does make us keep going - appreciate it!

[@esmeclair7895]

i have an eco flow and theyre sooo worth the money! a massive staple of convenience on my boat!

[@ItsOhJoe]

Honestly wouldn’t be without one now (just made my morning coffee with ours and going to charge the laptop now 😂)

[@esmeclair7895]

@@ItsOhJoe legit!

[@DaveGeog]

Loved this! Have watched you all the way across the Kennet and Avon - which I know well by boat and on foot - but now you're out on the big water, well outside my experience: that river looks very wide and the boats are all so different! Thanks for taking us along for the ride 🙂

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you for watching! Definitely a little daunting at first compared to the K&A

[@colinrance5823]

Very entertaining and enjoyable episode. Love seeing your travels and adventures as you discover new areas on your narrowboating journey. Take care both of you.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!

[@esmeclair7895]

just did the same route. bought boat in reading now in berkhamsted. The thames is easy and so is getting into London, don't stress have fun xo

[@ItsOhJoe]

Awesome we’ll be heading up the GU in the new year! Yeah it wasn’t too bad (although we did break down which will be in a few videos time 😫😂)

[@esmeclair7895]

@@ItsOhJoe awesome! oh well to make you guys feel better I broke down in a lock, dragged the boat out (55ft), easy enough, and stayed by the side of the lock for three weeks, such fun!

[@BanshanMarwein]

Pretty cool and amazing 😍

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!

[@KevStafford]

Super inspiring hooked watching your journey now for the last 4 months can’t wait till you get to London made me look into doing this myself 😊 keep at it guys ✌🏼

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you so much! It’s a beautiful way of life!

[@peterjackson7426]

Hi guys great video 😊👍❤️

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thanks so much!

[@VehiclesvsfordDEEP]

Hi guys nice to see you both I bet going on the Thames is amazing. Have fun 😎👍

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you! Yes had so much fun so far!

[@johnnylangford6952]

You two make a good team. Love your videos!

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you really appreciate it!

[@ItsOhJoe]

Massive thank you to EcoFlow for continuing to support our channel. Get 5% off with code ‘DanniandJoe’ Check their website our here - uk.ecoflow.com/pages/portable-power-stations?aff=11 (affiliate link)

[@DGB37]

I think we need one of these....need some guidance on what is best and right for us. Sophie will message you!

[@annemurkin8392]

Love your videos.. Looking forward to your adventures on the Thames ❤

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!

[@richcolgate8929]

Nice one guys ,,,,, love ya vlogs as usual 👍👍

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you!

[@paullemon6542]

Great videos

[@donovandavidsonAlton]

Lot of locks and different rules to follow. Nice enjoy its good to see your adventure. Any reason for venturing into London? Asking for a friend. UK

[@ItsOhJoe]

It’s pretty much en-route for us to explore any other canal so thought we’d take the time to explore our capital properly!

[@jillosler9353]

​@@ItsOhJoeProbably sensible to get back on the canal before winter really sets in - you won't want a repeat of the flooding that the Thames had last year!

[@sacosh]

Started watching you guys about a week ago, really enjoyed many of your films. Be nice to see what equipment you use for filming and what Programmes used for editing….

[@ItsOhJoe]

I was thinking of making a little video at some point with the bits I use but for now it’s; Canon Eos R7 RF 15-30mm IS Rode Video Mic NTG MacBook Air M1 (2020) Final Cut Pro X DJI Mavic Mini 3 Pro DJI Action 3

[@cotcottage2788]

❤ I've got ecoflow solar panels on my boat

[@ItsOhJoe]

Awesome! We’ve got 2x100w of theirs on our T25!

[@jimgott2405]

Absolutely loving your videos guys. They are brilliant and really make me want to have my own boat!! 😃👍

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you so much! We recommend it!

[@jimgott2405]

1 other thing I meant to say@@ItsOhJoe is that you give me the confidence and inspire me to get on with jobs around my house that I can't really be arsed to do. So thanks for that!!

[@ItsOhJoe]

@@jimgott2405 That's lovely to hear!

[@santfekuss]

Really enjoying your vlogs tbh … a life I wish I could have lol, always fancy having a narrowboat holiday … closest to me is Skipton I think … mm let’s see 😂👍😎. … enjoy The Thames.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Do it!! You only live once 😍

[@thelastpilot4582]

You said Reading was not a City because it did not have a Cathedral. This is no longer a requirement, City status is granted by the King or someone?

[@ItsOhJoe]

Ahh didn’t realise that, thank you!

[@garylinker69]

Danni, I feel for you mate. If it was me on that "self opening" lock gates - I'd have taken the boat keys off him! Putting it in drive will open the gates you plumb Joe... Poor Danni 😅

[@ItsOhJoe]

The gates were well in motion before I touched the throttle each time, some gates just do this

[@garylinker69]

@@ItsOhJoe 😂 Ok Joe. 😉😘

[@geoffreydentith4293]

Hiya Dani and Jo I'm on tube the every night, follow you and several other people, the reason is your real people, TV is full of plastic people who's heads are to big for the screen not for me,keep doing what you do 👍😁

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you really appreciate it!

[@daisy9910]

There's so much beautiful countryside. Will you be selling the car?

[@ItsOhJoe]

No we will never sell Trudie 😊

[@123gazs]

oh she defo was not to please even the arms were folded , must be a lot of excerice for the opening and clothing of the locks at least there are two of you,

[@ItsOhJoe]

😂😂

[@tobes1989]

That song again when you left Fobney lock. Would love to know who it is?

[@ItsOhJoe]

It’s Ebo Krdum - I’m Looking Ahead (such a great voice!)

[@tobes1989]

@@ItsOhJoe cheers thankyou 👍

[@samwright8599]

Im new but ive watched a lot of your vids. I enjoy them. I watch boat time, Heidi the drunk lady(i love her) emily benny and thier beautiful pussy cat. I watch people who put up content week after week.. effort is everything. Im obsessed with peoplecwho are into alternative life styles, i want them to succeed. Ty ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thank you! Yes we watch & keep in touch with Boattime and Ben & Emily!

[@iansankey6320]

i need to catch up. did you stop in Hungerford

[@ItsOhJoe]

Yes that was a little while ago, lovely town though!

[@andyfield6854]

Colchester was made a city but doesnt have a cathederal.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Ahh didn’t realise that!

[@chrisrand5185]

Bury St Edmunds has a cathedral, but is a town. In fact, Suffolk has no cities (or motorways).

[@Dore60]

👍

[@tommym936]

What is the song at @6:30 :) ta

[@martinworrall5888]

Have you sold the van yet?

[@ItsOhJoe]

We parked it up for winter as ran out of time to see people for viewings, we’ll paint it in the new year and relist it, typically had tonnes of interest after we parked it!

[@daveash9572]

Can you explain what you mean about a chainsaw licence? Theres no such thing as a chainsaw license in the uk. Thats not to say thay you shouldn't be properly trained in their safe use, and have all the right safety gear of course.

[@ItsOhJoe]

I’m just winding Danni up as she really doesn’t want me to get a chainsaw

[@daveash9572]

Thanks so much for replying. That makes sense to be fair. I have a small electric one and it scares the wotsit out of me 😂, while my lathes, bandsaw, milling machines, circular saws, table saw etc do not. For me the only reason I own it, is because it allows me to make certain cuts not possible with any other tool. Chainsaws do just seem more dangerous, so I can understand her concern. One of the reasons I find your videos compelling to watch is the obvious care between you both, and gentle p*ss taking. It's sweet. Thanks for clarifying. Matt Gray made a similar reference to a chainsaw license in a recent video and so your comment threw me.

[@paulgray2387]

The CRT looks like the poor relation to the EA on the Thames…

[@ItsOhJoe]

Yes pretty much 😂😂

[@Narrowboat.and.offgrid.living]

At the moment with sun only a few months of the year a generator is still the better option than these powerbanks. I mean if you are ccing why bother having a generator to charge an ecoflow when you can just use the generator .They are not practical to carry to take them to places to charge for free it is to much of a struggle .There fine for a few days camping but I just dont see how they fit in with fulltime boat life

[@ItsOhJoe]

We basically use our alternator to charge it whilst crushing (once the house batteries are 100%), then when moored up you can drain it down first before the house batteries + we don’t have to listen to a petrol generator running outside with the risk of it being pinched

[@JonMadsen70]

:)

[@ItsOhJoe]

Thanks Jon!

[@suzanneelliott4245]

Fun but…..not like the Mississippi which is much much wider, at least it is where I live. Still, thanks for sharing.

[@ItsOhJoe]

Oh yeah the Mississippi is huge we drove across it on our states trip but compared to the narrow canal we’d just left that’s how it felt joining the Thames!

[@judycarter4185]

Sometimes Joes laughing at Danni is not nice at all.

[@jimr6382]

How do I send you guys a private message? Nothing wiered lol

[@ItsOhJoe]

[e-mail] ☺️