What's Next For Us?!...After 3 years on our Narrowboat Home We're Making Some Changes! | EP82

[@BenandEmily]

🛋 If you're after a beautiful new sofa we recommend Nabru! We absolutely love ours, it's totally transformed the boat. They have so many sofa designs, fabric and colour choices, go check them out! www.nabru.co.uk/

[@Daytona2]

@BenandEmily Pin? 😉

[@BenandEmily]

​@Daytona2 thanks 😅

[@DetroitMicroSound]

Off topic, but I have a Vogelzang "boxwood" stove in my 1 car garage. Designed for burning hardwood pallets. Wow does it ever make Rambler's stove seem microscopic. 😄

[@WendyVanamburgh]

Ben and Emily plus Alan. It doesn't matter where you are, we know it will be good. Don't worry, you won't be losing us. Thank you for sharing your adventures, hope you're safe from the floods.

[@LillaHajdu-w5b]

I think you should visit Belgium. You can go with train or bus. Gent has a huge canal system.

[@facelikedog]

A little dab of mild locktite or gummy glue on the "tickover" screw will keep it where it belongs, and still let you adjust it. Here in the great white north, we learn young that it's no treat being out 2 miles in the bay with a storm brewing and your tickover screw is acting up. Lovely Show kids.

[@elizaphe58]

Go on a fear of flying course.My Hubby flew had a few moments that put him off so it was overland travel He loved driving down to the Eurotunnel into France travelling into Spain right down to the Costa Blanca.Then when the low cost carrier's started he thought he would go on a course...He went on a BA Course at Manchester Airport and never looked back! I work in Travel but couldn't persuade him to get back on a Plane.He does have his relaxing music on the plane.I let him have the window seat.The irony of it all he loves Plane Spotting and knows so much about different aircraft.We fly next month to Spain.Last year he flew 6 times.

[@richardsinnott3454]

You can overcome the fear of flying at any of the major airports around the UK, as they do courses for people that have a fear of flying, and when you’ve even finished the course they take you on a brief flight so that they can show you it’s not that bad

[@jprsct]

The birds are Fieldfares and Redwings, which are Thrushes.

[@jimhem7084]

Scandinavia via Denmark. Norway you can wild camp anywhere, mountains and waterfalls.

[@BenandEmily]

😮❤️

[@dfree1here]

Well that’s wonderful! Change is good, expansion. Fear not, we will be with you everywhere!❣️ You are two angels come down to earth to give to us all. Your beautiful energies make us keep coming back🙏🏻😇😇

[@whispersailing3488]

By a sailing yacht, you too would make a great world cruising you tube channel.

[@terrencehorton433]

Hi Ben and Emily I will stay with you all Yr new vlogs and Yr van build so all the best for 2024 👍

[@KateAshworth]

I've been subscribed for about 4 months and loved your videos so much, that I went back to the start and only just reached the end 😄 can't to see the van build! Me and my mum have a 1996 van and are hoping to start renovating it sometime in Feb, to live full time with our pomeranian dog and new ragdoll kitten 🥰❤😁 x

[@markfrancis8623]

Well all the luck in the world guys, as I am sure you already know van conversions and vanlife bring their own challenges and rewards. We bought our sprinter a couple of years ago and have been getting out and about but wistfully watch you videos envious of peace and quiet and gentler pace of life. A rolling stone gathers no moss and if it's your time to mix it up? then go for it. The burning question will surely be will you have one van or one each ;-)

[@JL1308]

You asked for recommendations on where to travel. I recommend Andalucia in Southern Spain and, especially the Alpujarras Mountains. You travel north from the coast and beaches and up into the most beautiful mountain scenery, with snow on the top even when the weather is warm sunshine on the costas. You can hike or hire bikes. You’ll love it. But to be honest, as long as you two are together, it won’t matter much where you go.

[@twistywillow]

Sounds like fun😊 enjoy yourselves life is too short not to 👍🏻

[@veronicamoss2597]

Good ideas for traveling...love all the different adventures...

[@fusion-music]

Fear of flying used to be medicated using diazepam. Not sure if they still do that, but it takes a trip to the doc and request a written note (as airport regs can demand a note, if they see you under the influence). Might be advisable to also have a tablet you can take before the day of the flight so you know what to expect. I also compose and like your music.

[@Journeyinsectsworldwide]

Awesome I can't wait for your video update ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@wilksontour7981]

I know Benny is a musician, love his music but what does Emily do something creative I’m sure, good luck in your future travels

[@campakilla1]

Personally I'm really interested in the diy/ building side of things.. the How's and why's... I'm sure if you put out videos like that they could be popular! And your doing the work anyway ... just a thought 👍

[@BobWoodHFL]

Change is good. Have fun. I enjoy your videos.

[@bruceosborne3104]

Hi you 3 ĺove your vlogs5 and your new sofa! Wishing you a blessed 2024,Bruce

[@paultomlinson528]

Oh my word what fun your having and the van looks epuc

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

More of Bennies music..please...also would loved to see more of the pub. ( another place i don't. Get to go now that i am disabled.) I will be going along with you wherever you go.

[@celticenforcer]

Ireland The Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula is absolutely beautiful. xxxx

[@gilliannash4944]

Wow eastern europe would be so neat!

[@lionelmarytravels6003]

This is the first time of watching your channel, so we're hoping to get to know you. Now you're changing plans and maybe leaving the canals, but we will stay with you and see how it goes. Good luck.

[@oldrust601]

The only thing about firewood stove / heater is it don't use power.. unlike diesel heater or any other gas type heater they use power and things can go wrong and until it's fixed no heat... That's why I love my woodstove..i can't begin to say how many times I was without electric in the middle of winter and I was at ease because of my woodstove and I even cooked on it...

[@gordonchapman222]

Yes it's much a better to have a fire stove over than a diesel heater. Even tho a fire takes more maintenance, just looking at it and dreaming about whatever is so much better for your wellbeing. Thanks for a lovely vlog, 5⭐,s

[@BenandEmily]

Thank you 😊

[@michelledignan4706]

Good luck for your new adventures, looking forward to watching xx

[@davidreesthomas]

Sticking with, whether on water or land

[@janicecameron3688]

Exciting times ahead.❤❤❤❤❤

[@ShirleyEdwards-z3t]

Knowing both boats are safe the world is your oyster

[@juliebecker6049]

Can’t wait for your new adventures

[@ussdrewstewart]

Travel keeps the music fresh...

[@csjmoore]

Interesting, my daughter lives in Switzerland and has been pushing the French canals. Also, anything on the Dutch canals would be welcome too since I worked there for a while. You do have a good channel and I will stay with you but my primary interest is in narrowboating and sailing. I like your video style so that makes your videos entertaining and should appeal to a wider audience if the content is opened up a bit. Good luck B&E!

[@Portmarnockpaul]

Exciting, looking forward to your future travels.

[@1dkappe]

Great news. Best of luck in 2024. Re: gigs. There’s a blues bar in Chicago that hires blues bands to drive around on pickup trucks and play a few tunes at each intersection in the city and some suburbs. Pickup trucks make a great stage.

[@sianwarwick633]

Cool idea 💡. Maybe we could do that in our city for our Bluesfest, instead of the feedlot set-up we have for the audience

[@RustyManisduckman]

I live vicariously with y'all on the canals now I guess I get to live vicariously over Europe

[@Donna-rw7by]

Great news! Sounds exciting!

[@dazives8340]

Nope here to watch you guys, live and grow, sounds exciting. Drive the Scandinavian area and artic circle.

[@timjarvis4752]

British airways and others do courses to overcome a fear of flying that involve psychology sessions followed by a flight. Might be worth looking into one of those as if you’d like to fly in the future.

[@johnnymattock6445]

very exciting guys! (the way that weaves is on heavy rotation in my car atm - love it) keep on smilin xx

[@ghostpepperrides4805]

Congratulations on the plans.

[@martinkavanagh196]

I worked for an airline for 29 years .. 'Fear of Flying' is totally logical & intelligent. Being locked inside a metal tube, sky high for hours is barely tolerable. Have fun.

[@theco-conspiriters]

Ohhhhhhh funnnnn!!! I’m building out a van!! I can’t wait to see what you come up with!!!

[@pilpelet100]

I have a phobia of flying too. When I have to fly (not very often) I get the doctor to prescribe Valium for me. I wouldn't recommend it on a frequent basis but occasionally. You could try hypnosis but you have to get a good therapist. Looking forward to seeing your further adventures..

[@trevorpoxon401]

Look forward to your new adventures obviously you have to make room for us. You’re going nowhere without us. Love ya lots as always. Trevor & Linda xxx

[@BenandEmily]

Heheh thanks so much. Yes! Please do join us! 🥰✨️

[@michelmcgilly]

I will be here watching avery saterday morning from Quebec Canada,,,love your chanel ❤❤

[@PnwChillin]

I can’t wait to see your travels!!! 😊😊

[@pamelalambe1356]

Good Luck! Looking forward to following along in this new year.

[@Kropikovo]

I bet you could airbnb your boat/s for the times you're gonna be gone. :)

[@shanehumberstone5262]

Can’t wait,bring it on 🤘🏻😃🤘🏻

[@deballen6147]

Can't wait for your new adventures x

[@Eric-qx1kx]

IMO the Spain & Portugal van trip episodes were some of the best and funniest of all time on this channel, so looking forward to more like that in 2024.

[@deliapowell2802]

Ben and Emily just take one day at a time - life is a gift from God and we must enjoy each day - Blessings on your new plans love your new sofa

[@Ukedc259]

Exciting plans. Sounds v interesting!

[@kevinmartin3859]

I wish you well your new adventures i hope it works well for you both

[@brionyhall4250]

A couple things. 1. Come to Shetland. 2. If you haven't already, set yourself up with a commercial entertainment license. Claim the travel as business expenses and, through that, you'll have longer travel opportunities in Europe and further out.

[@stesmith7373]

Good luck with the new venture 😊. You guys have got to try the Republic of Ireland 🇮🇪 and especially the Ring of Kerry

[@gaylegroves8048]

Excited for your next chapter

[@catherinequinn6102]

Love the shot of that chubby gray cat bookin’ it! So cute!

[@1celloheaven]

I flew regularly for years...then experienced two near crashes...one in a large plane through an electric storm...the other in a light aircraft with a fuel problem on ascent from takeoff. Subsequently spooked every time I flew so saw a hypnotherapist for two sessions only...never had a problem flying since. Good luck !

[@neilosborne3616]

Love to see you got your sofa from an English company nd when you said emerald and I could see blue I was thinking of mentioning it but I explained that it was a green 💚 colour.Wish you both of luck 🍀 in your venture..😊

[@marj1585]

Sometimes Benny's voice is quite Bowie-esque. Hypnotism worked for a friend's fear of heights, and she was extremely sceptical. It might work for flying too. I've at last acquired my own boat! She's a bit bigger than Rambler, but nowhere near as big as Roisín. One day I plan to have her shipped across the channel, and work my way down to Marseille. Thank you for taking us along with you. I'm looking forward to your land-locked travels, but if I crave more water I can go back and watch you from the start.

[@joannamorgan6911]

I am sticking with you. I love you guys x Go and see the world. I bet Alan is excited. Napton and Stratford on Avon are near to where I live.x

[@Jadeh1997]

Sounds crazy but my step dad got hypnotised for his fear of flights, he’s totally closed minded about it but worked straight away after a couple of sessions, worth a try! Enjoy your travels, hopefully see you out in the road in the vans x

[@yamyam_in_jersey]

Nice to see Emily showing her love a kiss :-) so glad your news is positive was dreading what you were going to say good job guys

[@rolandvasquezguzman9083]

Thats great News,and i will follows you at your new adventure. I watch your Videos Not only because im interested in boats, its more of the people behind this Lifestyle and i Like your personality. I think/believe you are in real as "crazy" AS you are in your Videos. So im excited whats Happen in Future. Greetings from Germany and thanks for Sharing.

[@sonbob7745]

Nice one I’ll be booking my ticket to come with you two bob

[@lizpegden1635]

Certainly won't stop watching your vlogs - they are great wherever you are. Please don't stop and Good Luck to you xx

[@johnforrest695]

Back to the canals:) Reason I guess you might not have seen any signs about going onto the Oxford Canal after Napton is that you were on the Oxford canal throughout - that bit where you said you'd moved onto the Grand Union was actually still the Oxford. Also although many people use the terms, I don't think there is any official distinction between the North Oxford and the South Oxford: I am not sure where one is supposed to start and the other finish - although the Oxford Canal south of Napton Locks does have a different character, winding all over the place and feeling somewhat more rural.

[@bnpandsc]

Looking forward to watching Alan's (oh and Alan's servants ) new adventures ! As for journeys, why not consider the 190 km Göta canal crossing Sweden from Gothenburg to Stockholm. You can do this by hire boat or on the Juno. All locks are manned so easy.

[@morgidvmw0mdv]

Sound exciting, I for one will still follow you. I started following Life in a Nutshell when they were on the canals over here, they are now sailing the southern oceans in their yacht. If your looking for a holiday here in Wales, how about hiring a boat on the Monmouth and Brecon canal or visiting some of the many narrow gauge railways here in Wales. How about visiting Pembrokeshire, lots of history here. I actually live near the place where the last invasion of Britain took place in 1797 when a French force of soldiers landed. they were heading for Bristol but wind blew them of course. they serenaded on Goodwick Beach after being fooled into thinking a massive force was coming up against them, the force where Welsh Women in tradisanal costume which resembled the army of the times. One welsh woman captured 12 French soldiers with just a pitchfork, her name was Jemima Nicholas. see link below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYDPnp9uqqhohJo

[@JaneDoe-bo9tz]

Take a fear of flying course, my son went on it and he’s been ok since

[@michael769senett8]

Wow so much news, enjoy i have been watching you from the beginning and you come on so far Live long and prosper 😊

[@AndrewDickson-he8th]

Looking forward for your next adventure Takecare Emily and Ben all the best Andy zoom

[@KamaainaGirl]

What exciting news. Really happy for you and can't wait to see the New Year adventures. Maybe a trip to the Arctic Circle.... Or maybe the South of France and everything in between. Have a beautiful week and much Aloha!💖🌈🤙🥰

[@alangoffin3599]

Canal du midi is beautiful

[@wilburytwist6683]

Alans new scratching post (x2) 😂

[@bobbing_along]

Looking forward to your new adventures! And kind of want one of those sofas 😅

[@DetroitMicroSound]

Ben, I still feel like cork would be amazing all over inside Rambler. FABULOUS NEWS BTW!!! AND!!!! Wow! cheers Emily! It means a lot to me, that you think seriously about my ideas! ❤

[@cgp1442]

So glad I found your channel. I too have a fear of flying, which seems to be getting worse with age. Must be a past life thing 😊

[@junegrimley5697]

How exciting will you be taking Alan xx

[@mikee081]

Fear of flying I used to hate flying, being an engineer, I used to sit there and think about what could go wrong, when in actual fact it's the safest form of travel 👍 So now if there's any turbulence, I pretend that I'm just sitting on a coach and it's just bumps in the road. 30 years later and loads of flights taken, it now doesn't bother me at all, so just go for it and remember what I said 👍

[@billy581000]

Norway is the plase you must see🙂

[@James-In-Exile]

Exciting news!

[@misselvira8369]

I’ve just found your channel what a wonderful couple I can’t wait to watch back through your journey ❤

[@BenandEmily]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@karenjaques3937]

Dear Ben and Emily, its life. Love it, changes come and progress to other realms enabling adventures elsewhere. I love your vlogs. Keep going, Live, Love, Laugh and enjoy the journey together. ❤

[@nigelcook4811]

Brilliant, time for a change. EasyJet do courses on fears of flying I think?

[@paulroberts5418]

Benny try a bit of plummets ptfe tape on that throttle screw

[@BoatTime]

We’re so excited for the news!! Looking forward to seeing the new adventures 😊 Definitely recommend the NC500 if you haven’t already done it 😊 I (Wes) used to be really bad for flying, but for a while at work I had to fly super regularly, and although it was intimidating, taking lots of very short flights really helps. Perhaps you could plan a trip where you do several

[@vivnutter2156]

Yey. So happy to hear about the plans.I am 70 this year so I think our travel plans in our motorhome are a bit limited now .but we have visited some amazing places in Europe and uk. Handing the baton to you lovely people. Can’t wait to join you xxx

[@waynepeterson1061]

Excited to follow your land travels, boat travels, maybe even air travels. Emily, you were able to tackle the cliff edge in that one video. Air travel should be a breeze in comparison.

[@narrowboatersatlarge]

As I write this we are snuggled up in our campervan in the middle of Portugal. Its still 16 degrees outside. We are staying on an aire, a motorhome parking area. It's costing us 4 euros for all waste and water, electric hook up and WiFi. Most of the time we use the free ones. We will be here till March then come back and get the boat ready for cruising the system over the summer. We love it and know how lucky we are. We have a big dog and he loves it too. Just go for it and enjoy. Ps hypnosis definitely works for flying.

[@dwansbo]

The idle adjustment screw should have a spring around it. The specific purpose of the spring is to prevent it loosening off. An easy fix!

[@viramati5831]

Sounds exciting and will keep following. Here's hoping that you both have passports that will allow you to stay in the EU for more time than allowed after Brexit. Good luck

[@chriswheatley7774]

Looking forward guys😊q

[@simon-nb-Betsyray]

8 hour nite logs would be ideal for your small wood burning stove.

[@desmondsouthwell3529]

I will still be enjoying the pleasure of your company on every episode, as usual. Such a wonderful series with two lovely people. Thank you. And Alan, of course. Would miss him if he wasn't with you. BTW, if/when you do make it to Ireland, the West Coast is the prettiest part. This is where I live, in Clifden and would take pleasure in meeting you and buying you a drink. Whatever you decide, I wish all three of you every success and happiness all the way.