If you have a Narrowboat in the areas where Adam works. It might pay you to put his contact details in your diary, in case you need a Sign Writer in the future! His contact details are in the video description above!

I started work with a Civil Engineering Contractor back in the 1960s and all their trucks cranes and sites name boards were sign written, it was fascinating to watch the guy work. The sign writer would come to site and he drove a three wheeler van based on an old motorcycle that was an event on it's own. One of the 7ton trucks I drove has been restored and finished in the company's livery, it looks great. You might be able to find it on KZread. Chas Brand & Sons Ltd. The truck was an ERF built late 50s early 60s ?? She was a beast to drive. The company built most of the Victoria Line tube. It was great Adam let you film him working and taking the time to explain his craft. Another memory just came to mind, My Uncle had the job of painting the gold lines on limos and other high class cars. He told me the brush hairs were about 4inches long and he would draw the brush through the paint on a pallet. Stay safe mate and thanks for posting.

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

It was great to film Adam. It made me wish that I would have done something like that when I left school. I have seen some pictures of a restored Tractor that he painted up which was impressive! Look after yourself Vince.

Very enjoyable and interesting

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kim!

Great name - Jason and the Argonauts!

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

I think that's where they got the name from!

Hey thanks Vince, very interesting. I had an english teacher (Mr Spillman) at school who taught us writing skills and part of that was sign writing. He taught us how to do the shadows to make the words stand out. I enjoyed watching Adam, it brought back memories. Lots of love Vince. XXX

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

He was very interesting! Wished that I had them lessons at my school, perhaps I would have ended up with a different trade. As I would love to be able to do that for a living! love Vince xxx

Alright mate very interesting video.

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony!

This was brilliant, fantastic to see this talented young man, his work is stunning and so happy to chat about his background and work. Really excellent. Thanks again Vince for making this video! All the best.

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! He was not only good at his craft. He is a good human being. All the best Vince!

Outstanding video mate. Thanks. All the best. Steve (NB Lucy Charlotte)

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve, glad you liked it mate!

Very interesting, and something not shown on most narrowboat vlogs, well done. By the way the simple way to remember your port from your starboard is Port and Left have 4 letters, and Starboard and Right have the most letters. Seemed to have worked to teach young sailors their direction aboard ships.

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that's exactly what I do N.B. but I still doubt that I'm correct sometimes!

Brilliant whatch really enjoyed it.👌👍

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks glad you enjoyed it!

Nicely done Vince. Lovely to see a traditional skill in this age of 'there's an app for that' . Enjoying your channel, keep it up 😁

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Michael, I learnt a lot just watching him!

Clever stuff Vince. Thanks for sharing.

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

No problem Bob!

Top bloke. So good to see people with a real craft. Thanks for filming Vince.

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

No problem Robbie, I enjoyed it!

Thank you Vince that was interesting always good to watch craftsman at work.

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

I tried to show as much as I could, without disturbing him too much!

Super vids, great talented guy

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes he is, I enjoyed filming his work.

'Pouncing' dates back at least to the Middle Ages and probably long before.

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's further back than I thought Stephanie!

Great video mate, very interesting. i love watching a craftsman at work. Thanks for sharing

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes so do I.

That was such an insight into the way that a sign wriiter goes about his craft thanks for sharing

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Known a few signwriters Vince, always more fun watching them, than getting on with work!

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

I like watching work better these days too!

Very interesting video; thanks. Nice that yo could give Adam a bit of extra advertising too. Looking forward to the next one....

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Adam was good enough to let me film him, so that was the least I could do.

Fascinating, thanks.

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you thought so Ray!

What an enjoyable video that was to watch! Keep them coming... xxxx

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Clare I enjoyed making it x

Really enjoyed that, very interesting video!x

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vikki glad you enjoyed it! x

Great vlog on sign writing Vince - very informative. It’s very interesting to see all the different creative names and the talent behind the artwork!

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, I was lucky to cross paths with Adam!

such a skill i had a friend was a sign writer in the day he painted the buses amzing work

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Wish I would have done something like that myself when I was younger!

Cool Vlog!! Seems to be always something interesting going on around the canals!! Love that you ask all the right questions!! That is talent in itself!! Thank you Vince!! Have a fantastic week!!

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! Yes there is always something happening on the Towpath (mostly good)

Great video.

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Really interesting, fascinating that he can do this on a moving object. 👍

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

I think I missed my vocation. Would have loved to have done that for a living!

Beautiful.

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Imran!

This is fantastic, really informative and very easy on the eye! 👍

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you KM!

What a brilliant vlog and such a great bloke.

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Will, yes he was a top fella! Wish I knew about Sign Writing when I left school, as I would have enjoyed doing that as a trade!

What a talented person. So clever in the way they produce those letters to stand out . . . It always fascinates me. Thanks for sharing Vince and looking forward to seeing you have a go at it 😆

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

I won't film it if I have a go! It would be a balls up for sure!

@markrutter5996

3 жыл бұрын

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle Hi Vince . . .haven’t seen you on here for a while so just making sure you are ok bud.

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

@@markrutter5996 I'm ok thanks Mark! Just as we came out of Lockdown the engine broke down. Fixed now so should have some stuff to film soon! Cheers Vin!

Thanks for your vlog.interesting to see someone else’s methods.

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Tony!

Hi Vince. Really enjoyed your vlog as usual. It was so interesting to watch the skill of the sign writer and lets us know what else goes on on the canals. Adam was very skilful in what he does and very patient. Show us more of what goes on around you. It was also very good that the boat owner let you film.

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it was a very interesting day. And I learned a lot just watching! Thanks for the lovely comment x

Interesting, takes a lot of patience and skill to do that sort of thing.

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed doing the filming for that vid Linda x

@linda-g

3 жыл бұрын

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle Bet you meet some interesting people, like campers they are all very friendly.

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

@@linda-g Yes its Like a community, and like most communities there is the odd gossip, and nosey parker. But on the whole the people are nice!

@linda-g

3 жыл бұрын

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle You're not that nosey Parker are you? haha

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

@@linda-g Could be!

A good watch of how boat names are painted on them.

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

2 жыл бұрын

I found it very interesting! And a nice fella too!

What a talented guy. Very enjoyable and informative Vince, thanks a lot mate

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

2 жыл бұрын

He is a gentleman as well Paul!

Michelangelo used that same system of pinpricks and chalk marks--if it ain't broke, don't fix it, eh? Thanks to you and to Adam for a look at an interesting skill.

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

A lot of the old ways are the best Sue!

He is very exacting, isn't he? I have always wondered where most boat names come from. Maybe that is a silly question like where do children's names come from? Interesting video and it was interesting to see him measure the depth of the shadow. I have never done that. Not that I am a sign writer or anything. Lettering on a much smaller scale. If the video is not mirrored, then you were correct in saying that he had started on the starboard side last. Left and port are both 4 letter words. That's the best way I know to remember. Nice video! Thanks!!

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Yes he seems to be Rebecca! I suppose the names come from peoples imagination, or sentimental things. Who knows haha!

Very informative and interesting.

Great vlog thanks

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dave!

Any more vlogs on the way?

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

There will be Gerry! Now that we are able to move the boats.

@gerrytanner1682

3 жыл бұрын

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle Great. I really enjoy watching your vlogs.

@andreabennett7185

3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to more vlogs I have missed them, been watching the old ones again.

Hi there mate. Just thought I’d see how your getting on . Haven’t heard from you for a while

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Ian! I'm doing fine thanks. Just waiting for a mechanic to come and sort my engine, then I will moving and filming again! All the best Vin

Is this an Argyle supporter who owns this boat?? That's proper Janner slang :)

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

I will ask him DJ!

wanted to see the 1st side again (port) to see if he finished the shadow under the bar of the letter 'R'

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

If you go to 11.17 in the vid you should be able to see it!

@DEmma1972

3 жыл бұрын

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle Yeah, its missing. The shadow on the BAR between the two legs is totally missing but it is present on the other side.

@veedeegeepee8762

3 жыл бұрын

@@DEmma1972 If you look closely the shadowing is the opposite on each side of the boat!

@DEmma1972

3 жыл бұрын

@@veedeegeepee8762 I get that, but there is NO shadow under the Bar (thats the middle bit between the 2 legs) of the letter R. Reversed shadow doesnt effect the fact that it is missing from under the bar.

Hello Vince. 2 months since yr last vlog. Are you well and ok? Missed seeing you. X

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Debbie, I'm working on a vid at this exact moment. With a bit of luck it should be out on Tuesday morning, hope I see a nice comment from yourself (only if it's any good) Vin x

@5581debdo1

3 жыл бұрын

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle fantastic Vince. As long as you are ok, thats great! Were are fine too thanks. X

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

@@5581debdo1 Glad that you are well x

Where are you Vince?

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

That video was at Bishops Stortford, but I could be anywhere soon as it looks like we are going to be able to move!

@djsoulUK

3 жыл бұрын

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle I think hes asking if you're OK mate.. not had a video for a while.. everything good with you?

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

@@djsoulUK I'm OK thanks DJ! There's been nothing interesting to film whilst being locked down. Just as we are able to move my engine has broken down, so waiting on a mechanic! Fingers crossed I will be back making videos soon, Cheers Vin!

@djsoulUK

3 жыл бұрын

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle Good to hear Vince, take care!

The volumes very low,difficult to here what hes saying

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

2 жыл бұрын

He's a soft speaking man, try turning the volume up a bit David!

Argh.. Nice vlog..But why can't the English teach their children how to speak? ( G. Bernard Shaw ) If it can be counted..to make it smaller..the word is "fewer". As in fewer coats of paint.. If it cant be counted..to make it smaller..the word is "less". As in less noise or distraction on the towpath. Love the vlog... What a rare and delightful craftsman. It would be sad to lose these cherished skills.

@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you loved the vlog. I suppose how we speak is down to where we are born, and the environment we are brought up in!

@MagicaLucem

3 жыл бұрын

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle So...sadly as an old grump...I have to be polemic about it. Whilst as a North Londoner I recognise, adore, share and support your way of speaking; but bad usage is still bad usage. How we use and cherish the language of Shakespeare, Chaucer and Milton is about relishing the quintessential delight in our magnificent heritage and the precision of our global language. How we articulate ourselves through our pronunciation and dialect word choice is to cherish our birthright and birthplace lexicon. To use English poorly is just scabrous...or 'scabby' as my great-grandad might have said. Still love the adventures of Aitch on the waterways of Norf east Lundin.