139. Cruising south on the Grand Union canal in my narrowboat

#narrowboat #narrowboats #canal #canals #liveaboard #cruisingthecut
No, I have not sold the boat. No, I do not live in a van now.
You might not believe it - but I'm going off cruising. Yes, in my own boat. Before the winter maintenance shutdown begins in November, I've got two months to chug around the canals so I've decided to head south, down the Grand Union towards London.
I won't go anywhere near the centre of the City - or really much towards the outskirts - because it's so busy and just plain grotty down there. Big cities are not my thing. However, I'll head down in that general direction until the end of September and then turn around and come back up again before mooring for winter once more. This is the first of my trip vlogs.
Start point: goo.gl/maps/WMsr1uQk9t82
End point: goo.gl/maps/se2tEKmiwns
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  • @getubelogin
    @getubelogin5 жыл бұрын

    Welcome back your vlogs have been missed.

  • @garydale4210

    @garydale4210

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks love the canals boats

  • @gregmanning8967
    @gregmanning89675 жыл бұрын

    I've enjoyed your other videos, but there's nothing like sitting back to one of your cruising videos. Been waiting all year!

  • @frederiquezug5938
    @frederiquezug59385 жыл бұрын

    Best video yet, you make us feel like we are there, standing next to you. *THAT IS WHY WE WATCH YOUR CHANNEL* Thanks David for taking us along with you.

  • @alanbower1193
    @alanbower11935 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see you cruising again. For some reason I find these videos very relaxing. Thank you.

  • @johnfineberg2112
    @johnfineberg21125 жыл бұрын

    Hooray the adventures begin once more!!!! Wonderful to see you cruising again. Thank you David for your commitment and videos. Jo

  • @AviationTalk0523
    @AviationTalk05235 жыл бұрын

    Yas! Delighted you're back!

  • @mattevans-koch9353
    @mattevans-koch93535 жыл бұрын

    David, I find your videos so relaxing. They are usually the last thing I watch at night before retiring to bed. I replay them in my mind as I slowly drift off to sleep. They make for the most pleasant of dreams. Thank you so much.

  • @stevenhj3124
    @stevenhj31243 күн бұрын

    David, I love watching your episodes. Very relaxing and well done.☮

  • @CruisingTheCut

    @CruisingTheCut

    2 күн бұрын

    Many thanks!

  • @malcolmolding2804
    @malcolmolding28045 жыл бұрын

    Welcome back! We missed you!...;0)

  • @Dr.Pepper001
    @Dr.Pepper0015 жыл бұрын

    It's a lazy, rainy Saturday here in Louisville Kentucky, and how enjoyable it was to wake up to a new Cruising the Cut vlog. The scenery was amazing, especially when I could see my favorite of all trees -- the Weeping Willow. David, keep living the dream.

  • @FrazzledPup
    @FrazzledPup5 жыл бұрын

    Miss these cruising vids, nicely done, thank you

  • @geraldhenrickson7472
    @geraldhenrickson74725 жыл бұрын

    Very excited for another cruise. Thank you very much.

  • @TheFogLakeshore
    @TheFogLakeshore5 жыл бұрын

    You have no idea how much this Vlog was needed. I just need to see Britain from a narrowboat. You have averted a major newsworthy disaster. I'm only partially kidding.

  • @vvmmuu
    @vvmmuu5 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff. Great to see you back!

  • @johnsonslawnserviceministr4038
    @johnsonslawnserviceministr40384 жыл бұрын

    Great to see the workers in the video 😎

  • @jonarnel.nygaard7598
    @jonarnel.nygaard75985 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful, you are back!

  • @maryanngriffin6428
    @maryanngriffin64285 жыл бұрын

    And again thanks for the trip! always enjoy these trips with you.

  • @lisa-marieplevey365
    @lisa-marieplevey3655 жыл бұрын

    Blooming marvellous 👍🏼

  • @dbpearce0946
    @dbpearce09465 жыл бұрын

    Glad to have you back Cruzin!!!!!!

  • @debbierohde6264
    @debbierohde62645 жыл бұрын

    Scenery absolutely stunning.

  • @merlin3229
    @merlin32295 жыл бұрын

    Thrilled you've resumed the cruise vlogs!

  • @cathrynbagley8005
    @cathrynbagley80055 жыл бұрын

    Just lovely as always. What a beautiful stretch of canal.

  • @leepaulin8587
    @leepaulin85875 жыл бұрын

    I’ve missed your blogs, glad to see your back!

  • @JohnBoyDeere
    @JohnBoyDeere5 жыл бұрын

    Always a joy to watch your video exploits D! Stay safe:)

  • @intronfilms
    @intronfilms5 жыл бұрын

    So glad you're underway again! This has made my day!

  • @derekclarke5456
    @derekclarke54565 жыл бұрын

    HOORAY He's Back.

  • @ColdAssRanch
    @ColdAssRanch5 жыл бұрын

    Excellent episode! Thanks for posting:)

  • @donstor1
    @donstor15 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see you back.

  • @charlesnorris3449
    @charlesnorris34495 жыл бұрын

    Good to see you back mate!

  • @doryman3
    @doryman33 жыл бұрын

    With a horn on the front to warn other boats, I can only assume that the bell at the helm must be to call up for a G&T from the galley. Good idea!

  • @Widestone001

    @Widestone001

    3 жыл бұрын

    As a solo live-aboard David might have a bit of a heart attack if that worked though. ;-) Um, question: T stands for Tea, that's no question. Not being a Brit myself, I can't think of anything useful for the G though - so what does it stand for? What it does not stand for is: Gookie, Gandwich, Goffee, Gin (maybe, though drinking and driving don't mix all that well, including on the canals), Gracker, Gheese, Groissant... though, the Swiss word for Croissant would be "Gipfeli", so that might work.

  • @CruisingTheCut

    @CruisingTheCut

    3 жыл бұрын

    G&T is Gin and Tonic

  • @1758pk
    @1758pk5 жыл бұрын

    Glad you're back. Lovely vid as usual.

  • @chrishowell1948
    @chrishowell19485 жыл бұрын

    Glad your back

  • @bnadvornik
    @bnadvornik5 жыл бұрын

    I love the tunnels! Awesome!

  • @PerfectTangent
    @PerfectTangent5 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see you back on the water!

  • @AndyB59
    @AndyB595 жыл бұрын

    Good to see you cruising again. I do like your delivery and the occasional Star Wars reference. Thanks David

  • @desireelivemore823
    @desireelivemore8234 жыл бұрын

    Well done was a nice trip, I enjoyed it. Thank you.

  • @karen6778
    @karen67785 жыл бұрын

    Thirty seconds in and I knew I had to subscribe. Can't wait to see more! 😊

  • @thewebtutorguy
    @thewebtutorguy5 жыл бұрын

    Great to see you’re back. I love this part of the UK and visit every time we’re back.

  • @DJsquared100
    @DJsquared1005 жыл бұрын

    Another great video. What a perfect start to your cruising season.

  • @ritaclark591
    @ritaclark5915 жыл бұрын

    Lovely to see you back cruising hon!!

  • @davidbell2056
    @davidbell20565 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see you cruising again 👍

  • @stevecooney1361
    @stevecooney13615 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see you back with your vlogs. And the start of your adventures.

  • @johnwalsh3635
    @johnwalsh36355 жыл бұрын

    Lovely video, as usual.

  • @FredStam
    @FredStam5 жыл бұрын

    Again nice video. Good to see you back on your channel

  • @kenlynch6332
    @kenlynch63325 жыл бұрын

    Glad to be back on the canal through your vlog.

  • @dulciebarnes6228
    @dulciebarnes62285 жыл бұрын

    Love your cruising vlogs, looking forward to seeing your journey

  • @nairbllebpmac4179
    @nairbllebpmac41795 жыл бұрын

    Great to see you traveling again! A lovely video as always. Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @sylviapage8572
    @sylviapage85725 жыл бұрын

    Great to see you cruising the cut again.

  • @ikonixx
    @ikonixx5 жыл бұрын

    So wonderful to see you cruising again. Great video as always, David.

  • @FloatingOurBoat
    @FloatingOurBoat5 жыл бұрын

    Great to see you cruising again David

  • @schoentje62
    @schoentje625 жыл бұрын

    Always love your vlogs, and your new chimney also Keep up the good work :-)

  • @karlfair
    @karlfair5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the ride David. It was most enjoyable.

  • @cornishviewnorth8994
    @cornishviewnorth89945 жыл бұрын

    That was exceedingly nice, so glad you are back.

  • @nigel9843
    @nigel98435 жыл бұрын

    Great to see you back on the canal, your videos are so relaxing after a long day.

  • @klondike8174
    @klondike81745 жыл бұрын

    "I think I might hold back; have a cup of tea and a sandwich..." A man after my own heart 😂😂😂

  • @bobham919

    @bobham919

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes I do agree a man after me own heart. But cheese sandwiches must have mayonnaise to be a proper sandwich. Hint Hint Nudge Nudge a nod is as good as a wink to a blind bat

  • @del5.0
    @del5.05 жыл бұрын

    YAY!!! back on the cuts, What a wonderful video. I wish you safe travels...

  • @cyndeewright647
    @cyndeewright6475 жыл бұрын

    Just what I needed. Thank you David. Glad to see you back on the canals. Can’t wait to take my first trip next year.

  • @boomshank12
    @boomshank123 жыл бұрын

    Loved the Star Wars theme!!! Your content keeps giving!!! Thank you! Thank you!

  • @49Flying
    @49Flying5 жыл бұрын

    Great video again. Good to see you back cruising. Cheers from Aus.

  • @sjurgabriel
    @sjurgabriel5 жыл бұрын

    I am so glad to see you will take us cruising again.

  • @Herr_Jehmineh
    @Herr_Jehmineh5 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. When you went out of the tunnel, it looked like a fairy tale would look in my head :D

  • @nesleinf
    @nesleinf5 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see another vlog. You are a master of putting good content into all of your vlogs

  • @johncraig2684
    @johncraig26845 жыл бұрын

    nice surprise to see a new video up...thanks for your time and effort in making these.

  • @davidbutler4363
    @davidbutler43635 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting,well done 👏👏👍😁

  • @martyrule
    @martyrule5 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see you cruising! I enjoy all the vlogs, but especially enjoy your cruising vlog style. Wonderful viewing!

  • @charlie418791
    @charlie4187915 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see you,David. Safe journeys, my friend.😎👍🍺

  • @DonaldSimsProduction
    @DonaldSimsProduction5 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see your new vlog.

  • @blakameatmon
    @blakameatmon5 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou for sharing your beautiful country with us.

  • @davehnh
    @davehnh5 жыл бұрын

    Wow finally after a long long long break you are back. Nice and enjoyable vlog as usual and looking forward to the next one. The canals look so amazing. Thank you.

  • @0HARE
    @0HARE5 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the best vlogs you’ve done. I really enjoyed it. Steady As She Goes

  • @iancardwell3877
    @iancardwell38775 жыл бұрын

    Good to be able to follow your trips again

  • @rickdearmont9950
    @rickdearmont99505 жыл бұрын

    Lovely day out! Thanks for bringing us along.

  • @paulboreham1349
    @paulboreham13495 жыл бұрын

    Great to see you back David. I have missed your regular updates👍🍷

  • @Zeemike1
    @Zeemike15 жыл бұрын

    Good to see you cruising the cut again. The weather looks great for it.

  • @robertgeorge8166
    @robertgeorge81665 жыл бұрын

    Another great vlog thank you.

  • @TheSkskitey
    @TheSkskitey5 жыл бұрын

    Glad you are back on the canals David , i enjoy your commentary and your vids :-)

  • @autumnnite1803
    @autumnnite18035 жыл бұрын

    It's great to see you out and about on the water again. Really looking forward to what ever this mini adventure brings. Thanks

  • @jordangipson1125
    @jordangipson11255 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see you back on the cut, David! Safe journeys!

  • @southjerseysound7340
    @southjerseysound73405 жыл бұрын

    It's nice to see you back,I enjoyed the van blog but there's just something relaxing about your canal videos that's nice after a hectic day.

  • @flashbangelectrics5565
    @flashbangelectrics55655 жыл бұрын

    Nice vlog David, keep them coming. Peace and god bless Tom.

  • @avandriver
    @avandriver5 жыл бұрын

    Nice one David . I have missed your canal blogs .

  • @andrewdolinskiatcarpathian
    @andrewdolinskiatcarpathian5 жыл бұрын

    Excellent vlog. So pleased you are back and cruising. Looking forward to watching your autumnal adventures.

  • @Mark-ct5dh
    @Mark-ct5dh5 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed the Vlog as aways it was both informative and fun! Looking forward to this Fall cruising season!

  • @tomtilley3162
    @tomtilley31625 жыл бұрын

    yay your back looking forward to more video's (vlog's)

  • @barlscharkley5411
    @barlscharkley54115 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see you out on the cut in your own narrow boat again. Yours are among my favorite cruising videos.

  • @tsuchang1
    @tsuchang15 жыл бұрын

    Thank you David. Good to see you again.

  • @geeknee551
    @geeknee5515 жыл бұрын

    one of the best shows on youtube. everything that i know about the canal life, i have learned from you. thanks.

  • @mischef18
    @mischef185 жыл бұрын

    Excellent bro the countryside looks lovely. ATB

  • @The_Arby
    @The_Arby5 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see you back narrowboating David :-)

  • @davidtebbitt5537
    @davidtebbitt55375 жыл бұрын

    Another great vlog. Glad to see you out cruising again. Looks like an idyllic lifestyle....one day soon for me. Keep the blogs coming...they keep me going.

  • @jackeybrianbarker5677
    @jackeybrianbarker56775 жыл бұрын

    Great to see you out on the cut again David, been waiting along time for this vlog looking forward to more vids, careful how you go

  • @fofw337
    @fofw3375 жыл бұрын

    So happy to see a cruising vlog from you again.... really have enjoyed the campervan conversion, but my first love is the CruisingTheCut videos... A great channel!!

  • @lesleycouch6557
    @lesleycouch65575 жыл бұрын

    "Like a bat out of hell...!" Great to see you back out and about on the cut. Safe travels :-)

  • @luanncrownover4
    @luanncrownover45 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous, gorgeous cruise! I know you are excited about your Fall voyage...looks like fabulous scenery ahead. Safe travels!

  • @Tj-co2ww
    @Tj-co2ww5 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see you back. Your canal videos relax me after a long day of work.

  • @pvangalder
    @pvangalder5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks David..great to see you out on the cut again

  • @adrianbarrett4544
    @adrianbarrett45445 жыл бұрын

    New to your channel, but really enjoy your vlogs. Love narrowboats. Have had one before but want to live on one full time. Here’s hoping one day!

  • @joyeyoder4783
    @joyeyoder47835 жыл бұрын

    Hooray!! Cruising again. I've missed your cruising videos. However it was interesting to see the van taking shape.

  • @michaelpilling9659
    @michaelpilling96594 жыл бұрын

    Lovely to hear the Lister in action again. nice cruise to Norton. Lovely video. Getting know this stretch of canal quite well.

  • @truetexan7755
    @truetexan77555 жыл бұрын

    I really love your channel. Love the lifestyle. Wish I was there