Trust The Experts! Narrowboat Adventures at Foxton Locks Ep 95

A little unusual lock trickery at Foxton that we’ve never had happen before! We are thankful for all the Canal & River Trust volunteers that help get everyone through the locks safely! Join us on board Narrowboat One Day More as we cruise from Yelvertoft to the Market Harborough Arm of the Grand Union Canal, through Foxton Locks.
Hello! If you are new here we are Caroline and Pete, and in 2021, after 10 years living in Texas, we sold up and moved back home to the UK to live full time aboard a 60ft narrowboat, One Day More, with our West Highland Terriers! Join us in our day to day life as we continuously cruise the canals and rivers of the UK. All of the ups, and the downs and everything in between!
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[@b.j.9057]

the look of hamish eyes just melt my heart every time . then i want to cuddle that lovely old boy

[@onedaymoreaboard]

He really is a lovely old boy and a very faithful friend. We are lucky that he’s still going strong even if a little slower than before ❤️

[@jillchew-tetlaw3388]

Me too.

[@bethanyperry5337]

Lovely as usual. There’s no place cozier on a damp day than in front of a Narrowboat fire

[@onedaymoreaboard]

You’re so right Beth! Always lovely to hear you’ve enjoyed the videos. Hope you are both well 😊

[@jamesbelgie9137]

Greetings from South Carolina, I went to my doctor today, she asked how am I keeping my stress down. I told her that watching your channel along with Julie and Martin also Paul and Antony. I am so happy for all of you and the close friendships you have with all the boaters. God Bless

[@jillosler9353]

Hello South Carolina and Greetings from Cambridgeshire in England 🇬🇧👋👋🇺🇸. Good choices there - in fact you follow the same favourite narrowboat channels as me! One more I could recommend for you to maybe take a look at and that's "The Mindful Narrowboat" with Vanessa and her dog Zephyr - she's excellent for keeping the stress levels down. Stay safe.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

That's wonderful to hear James, and exactly the feeling I am aiming for with the vlogs, especially the music choices. The boating community, as you can see, is one of the huge positives of this lifestyle, and we are lucky to have have found some wonderful friends. Paul & Anthony were one of the first bloggers we watched when we were researching this lifestyle change, together with Fran & Rich of KZbin channel Floating Our Boat, not sure if you have checked them out? the Mindful Narrowboat is also a good relaxing choice like Jill has said too, although we have only exchanged hellos and waves with Vanessa when we passed her a couple of years ago. I remember our first time crossing paths with Julie & Martin when they had just started their channel and they were excited to be recognised, and now we are the best of friends 😊

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Yes, another good choice Jill 😊

[@BookmavenUSA]

@@jillosler9353 I follow all of those plus Fran and Rich, Amy and Wes ,Heidi and Ben and Emily !

[@nigelbranchett7718]

Your transition photography is utterly beautiful but so are the dogs!

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thank you so much! I will pass on your lovely comments to Hamish and Poppy 😊

[@joycedellinger2528]

The area of the Foxton locks sure was pretty. Your video tonight was a nice way to end an emotional day. I'm out of town for the weekend and today attended a cousin's memorial. Just relaxing now and staying cool. We're in the middle of a heatwave of temps in the high 90's! Glad the car has great AC!

[@onedaymoreaboard]

We are so sorry to hear about your sad day Joyce, but are glad we helped in some way to bring some peace to you. You’re right, Foxton is a beautiful area and we never tire of the view from the top of the locks. We certainly don’t miss those temperatures in the 90s from our Texas days 😊

[@susanhill9166]

Hiya Caroline and Pete, wow 😮. Beautiful foxton, so very pretty there. I am in the middle of writing you a letter, then I will start getting your pressie removed from the stretch frame and putting it all together, along with the other hobby that I do. And you will never have to buy these for about a year. Take care ❤ X X X

[@onedaymoreaboard]

We can’t wait to see Susan! Foxton really is beautiful, and we never tire of that view from the top of the locks! 😊

[@tteric67]

Lovely vlog! As ever but now this is next level: you select your friends on their baking skills!😊

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Ha! You found us out Eric 😂

[@tteric67]

@@onedaymoreaboard well i could have guessed, lol! But i hear the rumors you know! 😜🤓🤣

[@juliaharris8751]

Yikes! Cold enough for a fire in June?!? 😮 I was in northern WI, USA in June and though it was chilly and rainy, not cold enough for a fire. It looked really cozy, sitting by that fire. Love your filming and stills (and when you switch a scene from color to b/w). Caroline, you calling "Enjoy!" to Pete as he was trundling down the path, made me chuckle. Bet he just loved that!😂 Safe cruising and have a great, and dry, week.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Glad you enjoyed the video and especially the stills Julia! It's always very reassuring to hear that people are enjoying our format. Pete loves that toilet emptying 'banter' that we have!! I do offer to do that job but he always says no 😂 Our daughter lives in WI, and loves the seasons compared to our time in TX, although the extreme snow is something else! 😊

[@jillchew-tetlaw3388]

Another lovely video. Thank you.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Glad you enjoyed it Jill! Always lovely to hear 😊

[@lilesosannaflower9956]

just been watching Morning Star with Phil having a guest appearance

[@onedaymoreaboard]

We are just watching that now! We said it must be Phil Week! Thanks for watching 😊

[@philadams964]

Hi guy's, great vlog again. Your planters are looking good, all Peters hard work.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thanks so much Phil! Pete’s very dedicated to those planters. But we have decided we need to replant them with some autumn colour as they haven’t faired as well as previous years with this cold wet summer we have had!

[@trevormassey922]

Love your photography. Especially the black and white ones. Really enjoyed your video. Just subscribed

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Welcome aboard Trevor! We are glad you found us, and thank you so much for you kind comments 😊

[@lockingthroughlife2587]

Foxton seems an age ago but it was another fantastic weekend. As for taking advantage of me with the car shuffle, you can’t take advantage enough after all you’ve done for me and you know I love to help where I can. All Pete’s cassette training came in handy last week. He taught me well. 😂. Have a great weekend. See you soon xx

[@onedaymoreaboard]

You didn't know it would be Phil Week this week did you 😂 And next time you have a full starring lead role! Everyone will be inviting you over for cake ❤️

[@mikesmith-yj3ih]

your so up lifting with your flogs 🙂😊

[@onedaymoreaboard]

What a lovely comment to wake up to! Glad you’re enjoying them Mike 😊

[@GrahamSwan-yi5gw]

This has been a very popular video - as I was watching the number of likes went up by 20!! And 204 “views” - just gos to show how much people love your channel - mmmm a fire in June - might have to rethink our heating on the widebeam build……..

[@onedaymoreaboard]

We are very happy and still in a little disbelief at how the channel has taken off, and how many lovely viewers we have from all over the world, yourselves included! We have the multiple stove, and 3 diesel radiators heater through the Eberspacher, that we use to take the chill off the boat in the winter mornings. It has been a lot colder this year and the fire has been lit far more than we would like in the 'summer' months! 😳

[@Londonechoes]

Excellent Video again! Thank you for sharing

[@onedaymoreaboard]

You’re so welcome! It’s always lovely to hear you’re enjoying them 😊

[@colinmontague4108]

nice video and a good selection of music. Thanks for doing this. Colin from Canada.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thank you so much Colin! Always good to hear that people are enjoying what we are putting out there. Choosing the music is one of my favourite parts of the editing process 😊

[@annkauffold7049]

Beautiful photography!

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Many thanks Ann! 😊

[@neildaly6787]

Is that the same Phil I just saw this morning on Narrowboat Life Unlocked's latest vlog! He gets around a bit! Another lovely video. Thanks guys.

[@lockingthroughlife2587]

Yes it’s me (I’m Phil). I’m very good friends with Pete and Caroline and Paul and Anthony.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Yes it is Neil! It's obviously Phil Week in the narrowboat vlogging world😂. Always good to hear that you've enjoyed the video 😊

[@neildaly6787]

@@lockingthroughlife2587 I never cease to be impressed by the extent and the strength of the narrowboat community. It is a credit to you all.

[@lockingthroughlife2587]

@@neildaly6787 thanks Neil. I’m only an honorary member of the boating community at the min as I don’t have my own boat yet but plan on getting one very soon.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

It's honestly the best thing about this life of ours Neil 😊

[@dave_a81]

Lovely music going down Foxton Locks - very relaxing 😊 Great vlog - thank you

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Our pleasure Dave! Glad you could join us 😊

[@mariarobinson-jh7dm]

Good Afternoon. Lovely stretch of canal and Foxton Village. If I ever get back to England I’d love to rent a narrow boat and travel through there.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

We can highly recommend it! It really is a lovely area of the country, and the view from the top of Foxton Locks is just stunning! Thanks for watching 😊

[@garyneilson1833]

The trip down Foxton locks looks so nice. I know the swing bridge you are talking about on the Market Harbourough arm, we went through it whilst on a helmsman course and took 2 of us to operate it.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

It is honestly the most difficult swing bridge on the network to operate! Perhaps there are others that we haven’t done yet! I don’t think I’ve ever managed to lift the latch mechanism and push the the gate at the same time without someone’s help. Either Pete has to get off the boat or a lovely passer by or other boater has helped me. I don’t know how solo boaters manage it! You’ll see how lucky we were on the next video! Thanks for watching 😊

[@gingermolinero8386]

Your puppies are adorable

[@belindajaneharris2579]

Ooh er missis😂

[@nigelgregory7308]

Nothing better than a good pair 🤣🤣 🐕‍🦺🐾

[@onedaymoreaboard]

😂

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thank you 😊

[@nigelgregory7308]

Lovely video guys, I'll swap you your wet day on the canal for my dry day in town ❤

[@onedaymoreaboard]

That's a good perspective Nigel! Give us a wet day on our boat any day! Thanks for watching 😊

[@dorothydotson7154]

It's 69 degrees right now. I know we'll have more beautiful days but right now it definitely feeling like fall. It's too soon! 🍂 🍁 Looks like Phil got a better day with you than he did with Paul in this week's vlog. 😊 Anthony said you're all going to Barcelona! I'm obsessed with Gaudi so I'm very envious. ❤

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Yes we are very excited Dorothy! We have been talking about going away somewhere together since we were traveling together last year and now it’s almost here! Fall is definitely in the way here too, and like you say, seems far too early. We didn’t seem to have had much of a summer this year, and the nights are already drawing in and we are waking up to chilly temperatures! 😊

[@dorothydotson7154]

@@onedaymoreaboard It sounds like a wonderful trip. 😊 It's 66 here this morning but going up to 78 later. 84 tomorrow!

[@onedaymoreaboard]

We've just had to light the fire! It's going down to the low 40s tonight. We tried to brave it out last night and woke up very chilly. The dogs are happy though as they like nothing better than snoozing by the fire 🔥

[@dorothydotson7154]

@@onedaymoreaboard I haven't turned on the heat yet. Trying to put it off. Of course it has gotten warm again but some day soon the heat will have to go on!

[@jacquelineryde7339]

Lovely to see Phil again and those homemade cakes, does Phil make them I mean seriously yummy 😂

[@onedaymoreaboard]

It’s Phil Week in the world of narrowboat vlogging! He’s on Narrowboat Life Unlocked’s video too this week 😂. And yes, those cakes are all his own work from scratch, and he even gives you some options to choose from before he arrives. You need to invite him to stay 😂

[@jacquelineryde7339]

@@onedaymoreaboard we watched him on that too 🤣🤣 I need him to educate me as these are my favourite cakes. Just balled my eyes out re: Dexter tribute xx😬😬

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Oh I was the same watching the Dexter tribute. Especially watching Poppy watching her bestie 😢❤️

[@jacquelineryde7339]

@@onedaymoreaboard ❤️❤️

[@colin125gwr]

Great video just seeing your friend on Paul video as well

[@onedaymoreaboard]

We just saw him too Colin! We said it must be Phil Week 😂

[@billycaldwell3804]

Great blog guys, I've been using the merlin app for some time and yes it's brilliant. I wish when my friends visited they would bring cakes and tarts Like yours did as they looked yummy. Stay safe 🙏.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thanks so much as always Billy! It was like a while new world opened up to us when we downloaded and started using the Merlin app. It's so interesting that it can pick out so many birds in the chorus around us. It's always wonderful having Phil to visit, and even better that he calls ahead to give us some options from his extensive baking repertoire! 😊

[@westaussiejeff1547]

Another great vlog - as always Hamish and Poppie just melt my heart.... Thanks you two!

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Our pleasure Jeff! It’s always lovely to hear that you’ve enjoyed the vlogs 😊

[@KarenSFrancis]

The pink osteospermum are lovely- such a bright pop of colour~ the duckling audience was very sweet. all that pfaffing about with the car - do you sometimes want to NOT have the car! Phil - saw him a few minutes ago on Narrowboat Life Unlocked! Are you training him?

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Several viewers said they have seen Phil in Paul & Anthony's vlog too! We said it must be Phil Week! That flower is beautiful isn't it! I'm glad you told us the correct name. The minute I saw it I knew it needed the black & white too colour transition! Having the car is sometimes a pain, yes, but it's really still necessary as Pete sometimes needs it for work meetings and I want to be able to get to my Mum's easily too. Moving it, we have decided, is just part of the adventure 😊

[@ben8mag]

I caught my wife singing your theme song in the car yesterday. That’s a nice little song. Thanks for sharing your week with us. Cheers 🍻

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Love this! It's Time On Our Side by Ten Towers. Here is the full version on KZbin if you want a listen kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zn7UopiOq9OebZosi=fZqeZx6PVPtrCPbj 😊

[@ben8mag]

@@onedaymoreaboard THANKS! ♥️ my name is Gary & Linda Crabtree. Ben and Mag was our dogs. Ben bit Maggie as a new puppy. So we name our channel ben8mag. lol!

[@ben8mag]

@@onedaymoreaboard I played it for my wife. It made her cry because she knows your son wrote that song for his mom and dad. Ha! Happy cry.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Hello Gary & Linda! Oh no, that not good but funny all the same! What a great channel name! Our KZbin name before we got the boat was Mr Jasperooney, named by our kids when our oldest boy Jasper, who is no longer with us, was a puppy and his nickname has always been Mr Jasperooney! 😂

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Actually Alex can't take the credit for that end song, it's by Ten Towers, but he wrote other music that I use on our channel every now and again, including those opening few notes 😊

[@pchurchill2410]

Thanks! Perry Churchill another great video. Be safe and Cheers

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thank you so much for your support! It's always lovely to hear you're enjoying the videos 😊

[@pchurchill2410]

I do enjoy your videos very much. Your videos and pictures of your folks countryside just , must say blows my mind of the beauty there. Your blogs just brings out the beauty of your country. Be safe and Cheers 👍🫶🌹🍻🇨🇦

[@onedaymoreaboard]

We are so happy we have this way of bringing you along on these journeys with us. We are always astounded by how little of the UK we had actually seen before we moved into our boat, and this is a beautiful way to explore our country 😊

[@annwagner5779]

This is such a beautiful video! Chilly or not, you always find lovely views to include. Thank you!

[@onedaymoreaboard]

What a lovely comment to wake up to Ann! Thank you so much 😊

[@apollo11guy]

I hope you were a professional photographer, because if not, you missed your calling. Love the stills.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

So kind of you to say! I started taking an interest in photography about 15 years ago and have done a few online courses, and used to take natural light family photos for friends, so not exactly professional, just a passion of mine really, but it's nice to have this avenue to share now 😊

[@rogerr1296]

Howdy Ya'll 😄. Just wanted to drop you a comment to help out. 👍 Thanks for sharing. Take care.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thanks Roger! Go Hogs ❤️

[@bxrlvr-hi9bw]

Hello from San Antonio, Texas! You probably don't miss the over 100 degree (F) weather here. I want to say that I enjoy seeing the black and white stills of the videos. Nice effects. Love the cutie pups too.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thank you so much! No, you're right we don't miss those crazy hot temperatures when everyone just wanted a few days in the high 80s for some respite! We have some lovely memories of quite a few visits to San Antonio, mostly for choir and band competitions! 😊

[@bxrlvr-hi9bw]

@@onedaymoreaboard Where were you in Texas? We've had days and days of over 100 degrees. It's a cool front when we just get under 95 degrees! Ha

[@onedaymoreaboard]

We were in Friendswood and then City, on the SE side of Houston towards Galveston. When people say it's hot over here in the 80s we laugh 😂 🥵

[@rocka-cb7kk]

hello both are you well i watched julie and martin yesterday very good in deed love the light shes got anyway i hope your rocking well

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thanks so much Derek! Not sure when we will catch up with Julie & Martin again as they are heading up north. Fingers crossed it won't be too long 😊

[@tompinnef6331]

Lovely set of locks - so close together. You made it though before the rain started. Weather here - cool fall day. High of 67 F and a low of 42F tonight. Had to shut the window last night - just the north winds and cold last night to keep it open. That was a first closure of the window due to cold since early spring. Even cooler tomorrow but then next week back into the 80s. Not looking forward to the winter - calling for a 'harsh cold and snowy' winter - we'll see if they are right. Take care - hope the family / puppies and you are doing well. Enjoying the new ride (Durango) - it's larger then the old Equinox. God Bless - Be safe. spinner

[@onedaymoreaboard]

It's such a beautiful view from the top of Foxton Locks. They are the longest set of staircase locks in England, where the top gates of one lock are the bottom gates of the next, so that's why you have to be very careful going down to open the paddles in the correct order to prevent flooding, or draining the locks by accident!. We had never had to pass a boat in the middle pound like that before so we were grateful for the help of the experts to guide us! we have woken up to that misty rain that makes you so wet, but at least it's not too cold yet! Love the Durango, we are sure you will have many happy years with it. Stay well 😊

[@ianroantree8823]

Brilliant blog I liked the black & white pics too ty both

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thanks so much Ian, that's good to hear! 😊

[@belindajaneharris2579]

❤❤❤

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thanks for watching Belinda 😊

[@christopherbutler7588]

Lovely video have a nice weekend 😀

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thank you! You too! 😊

[@edwardhoughton2565]

Xx

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Thanks Edward! Hope you are well 😊

[@richardofrugeley]

During Ep95 we were wondering whether the lock in the opening title sequence is Foxton top lock or possibly Hoo Mill lock on the Trent and Mersey?

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Hi Richard, the opening shot with the white cottage in the intro on the videos is actually Tatenhill Lock on the Trent & Mersey Canal. I think it was filmed on our second week of cruising back at the very start of this life! Thanks for watching 😊

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

goos see you crankin and get a vlog out on channel liveing the dream on the cut thanks lee

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Definitely living the dream Lee. Well, most days 😂 😊

[@HellyAvard-xt6mz]

That was a lovely vlog love the cakes is Phill the cook ?

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Lovely to hear that you enjoyed it. Yes, the cakes are homemade by our friend Phil! It’s always wonderful when he comes to visit and brings us treats 🍰😊

[@Debba521]

Finally got around to asking a very important question...is Pete the one who has to empty the toilet cassette all the time? I can't help but wonder what negotiations took place to produce that result? 😉

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Well, it does always get round to the toilet question eventually, and yes, Pete is the chief emptier! 😂 I do offer (sometimes), but he always says no! We do sort of have a division of duties, and I take care of all the laundry, and most of the inside cleaning, while Pete takes care of the outside maintenance. My facilities jobs are emptying the rubbish, and doing all of the 'water' jobs, like the washing machine, washing up dishes and filling the kettle etc. And then there are other jobs that we divide equally, like the cooking! 😊

[@jillr27]

I find the constant changing from B & W to colour very dustracting, as I have sight problems.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Sorry to hear that Jill. I try to only put a few of those transitions in each video. Thanks for watching 😊