#AD Visit ABC Leisure at www.abclg.com or call 0330 333 0590 for everything to do with canal boats. In order to film the boats featured in my last video, we took them out for a cruise. It was raining. Here is the footage from that gentle trip along the canal. Prior video can be seen at kzread.info/dash/bejne/fICHqpKhc6fPYaQ.html Start point: goo.gl/maps/Jabf1uH3MjozcV2B9 Parkhead basin: goo.gl/maps/zhWXJNfvhuJtN2os5 Birmingham Canal Map: canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network/birmingham-canal-navigations If you have enjoyed the video, a tip can be left via www.ko-fi.com/davidjohns or www.patreon.com/CruisingTheCut

@canbaba9706

Жыл бұрын

God bless you! Very cheerfull to watch like these videos in Türkiye on June.

@roboftherock

Жыл бұрын

I did try that web address quoted and was shocked to get a message of it being an unsafe site. Googled ABC Leisure Group and found a totally different address altogether.

@bruceyoung1343

Жыл бұрын

Even though 5000 RIVITS was only going 4 mph it sure put up a wake. Probably from hull design

@AMPProf

Жыл бұрын

MI6 Transmitters??? Ehhh

@ioanD

Жыл бұрын

Very big mistake that UK didn't deepened and enlarged it's land navigation channels. It is not too late, but now for a true modern shipment - maritim shipment channels.

Thank you for dealing with us rain folks always asking for rain videos. It’s an addiction and we are well aware lol

@MikaelKKarlsson

Жыл бұрын

I feel like the occasional bird sounds perfects it. 🙂

@0111DTheProphet

Жыл бұрын

@@MikaelKKarlsson rain plus the bird chirps, the quiet motor rumbles, maybe a cow or sheep In the distance. Perfection.

When I was a kid I grew up on a floatcamp (floating logging camp in British Columbia) the sound of rain on the water is a big part of my life. Thanks for recording that sound.

I sometimes scroll thro your videos to look at the titles as they make me laugh! then I see the picture and find I cannot resist to know more, having watched the videos I then feel its only polite to leave a comment 🙂

Hello from America! Englands waterways are truly beautiful!

@CruisingTheCut

6 ай бұрын

Hello there!

Your videos always are such a joy!

Blue to the mast, red to the fly, yellow to the deck and white to the sky. P and O flag. Love it. Great video

Liked it as soon as I heard "crunchy diesel" 😂

I am So glad you didn’t fully gave up the canals. You videos are extremely informative and a serene pleasure to watch. CARRY ON CRUSING THE CUT! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

The masts you refer to are Turners Hill transmitters the one is a television transmitter and the other for radio.

Rivits is what we call in The Netherlands an "opduwertje", a small boat just big enough to carry a substantial motor and fueltank. They were used in the transition period from towed to self-propelled barges. Leashed to the side of a former towed barge they saved the owner a costly - if at all possible - refit of his barge.

I Love the little small dinghy boat is very cool

Boshboil, what an amazing name and word. :) Thanks for yet another entertaining and relaxing video!

So peaceful in the rain. Loved it.

@janebrown3587

Жыл бұрын

Me, too. I love it when the weather is fine, but something about the rain is especially comforting. Things are also so beautiful and crystal clear when wet.

Since being introduced to Edwin, he now seems to pop up in the background of other videos that I watch.

I love the patter of rain in the country. I will play appropriately videos to relive it. Thank you!

Lovely video! It’s so nice to be on the canal again, with you, David. 😎💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🥰

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

Bogwoppit…possibly my new favorite boat name!

Really lovely bit of filming. Very soothing outing to watch. Almost makes me want to go for a walk in the rain.

Enjoy the trip very much David and thank you for taking us along🙏

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Don’t know how it works but every one of these videos lowers my blood pressure about 10 points. Every time. Sincerely appreciated.

Thank you David for the sound of rain. It's been awhile since we had rain. You have a knack to bring out pleasant videos to soothe the soul. Your prospective is very much needed in this chaotic world. Thank you again, Maranatha. to soothe the soul.

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

Thank you for this amazingly beautiful canal trip. 😃

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

There you go risking catching your death of cold all for us tea and biscuits brigade. Thanks David. We do appreciate it

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

It was tough going, especially holding the umbrella in one hand while filming on a monopod with the other!!

4:58 Well, that's appropriate. A steam engine once pumped water out of Windmill's End mine! ;) That was a lovely video, David! A good balance of peacefulness and, as you put it, the hot hatch of the canals! :)

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

6:27 Bogwoppit, what an unusual name. Thanks for posting, this was just what I needed today, a few minutes of calm.

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

Apparently named after a children's book or a character in one.

@randyw2539

Жыл бұрын

​@@CruisingTheCut I had hoped someone would know the source. Even if I could've searched for it myself... I forgot to after commenting!

the Canal King returns with cheese sandwich in hand

I always enjoy your videos and especially enjoyed hearing the rain. So cozy on the water in the rain I don't know why.

Always enjoy watching your videos on KZread. Your videos of just cruising were wonderful. I miss you not having your boat and doing those. But you are still on the canals, but more like a reporter now. You do a great job. David, I am glad you have a house now too. That can be very comforting in the wintertime especially. I watch all the time and enjoy your KZread channel. I just wanted to tell you it made a nice difference for me to watch you all these years. I especially liked when you met up with Anna and Kath from Lazy Days. They were favorites of mine too. Thanks so much.

@CruisingTheCut

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

I can't imagine a better way to spend a day.This is very soothing ( very me ! ).....😁

Love the rain sounds. We don't get much of that here in New Mexico.

Once industrial but beautifully maintained. Kudos to the folks that make it that way

A lovely little run on the canals. Perfect for winding down from a busy work week. Thanks David!

A Fantastic video David. Thank you for showing us Ferris and Rivets! Email headed your way (finally) All the best Ed

I could listen to the rain all day.

If I want a nice relaxing video on the water.. here's where I come to...

Hi David, I really enjoy our outings and look forward to each new video being posted. All the best, Gloria 🐂

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks 😊

I love the sound of a gardner engine. This is the perfect inspiration to crack on with my project.

Very informative and enjoyable video. Thanks for sharing. Be well and stay safe.

Lovely video of a day out in the light rain. The boat you were on, Ferrous, had a very quiet engine and exhaust. Allowing you to record the rain noise. reminded me of the electric boat video I watched a couple of months ago.

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Thank you for this most relaxing video. I always enjoy your videos. I started watching Great Canal Journeys, and found you shortly afterwards!

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@user-op2cy1ic3o

Жыл бұрын

@@CruisingTheCut thank you so much

Enjoyed the vlog. It has been 19 days since we've had a measurable rainfall in the Pittsbugh, Pennsylvania area. Almost forgot what rainfall sounds like.

Capt Nemo and crew have a fine craft in the Ferrous.

The sound of rain usually puts me right to sleep! My eye lids are getting heavy just watching the video!

@samuelfellows6923

Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of sleeping in a tent 🙂

Thanks again, David! About to hit number 300! Holy mackerel!

How brilliant it this!? Thanks again for sharing your adventures with NB Ferrous and family. Much appreciated. 🙂🐿🌈❤️

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 😀

Lovely rain sounds 😊lovely video 😊thank you

What a very unique and lovely way of describing diesel fumes "crunchy and delicious " it is actually an odor I don't mind!! Great video David!! ❤

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

The two masts that you saw are the Rowley Regis BBC transmitter masts.

Really enjoyed that thank you David, I love the sound of rain, I love rain; being a gardener. Best wishes Christine x

I love the industrial heritage signage David. Edwin, a mechanical engineering genius.

Nice one David. Always enjoyable 🇦🇺🙏👍

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I can't believe that I've watched almost 300 of your videos. Amazing and thanks.

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!!! 😀😀

It's good to be on a cruise again, thank you. And thanks for a bit more information on the boat and the crew...nice to have family involved in your favorite pursuits.

Totally enjoyed both videos David!.. the homebuilt boats are so cool.. thanks for sharing!

I’m amazed that more people haven’t commented on the breaking wash, the small boat was creating. Having lived onboard a Narrowboat for over three years, the guidance has always been, if you are creating a breaking wash, you are going too fast.

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

It was overtaking us, briefly. No other boats were there to be disturbed and the canal bank is brick lined so not being washed away.

I always enjoy your trips. No hustle/ bustle. Calm and serene. Beautiful countryside and great narration. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

Great to see you back. Thank you so much.

Very enjoyable.... Thanks David!

@CruisingTheCut

10 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

Those transmitters belong to, and are operated for the benefit of, Noddy Holder. Mr Holder provides all the Bovril to Birmingham and these transmitters inform him when stocks are low etc.

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

Good point and likely true.

Lovely to see my local area look so nice, even in the rain. The Turners Hill Transmitters broadcast tv and radio to most of the Black country btw.

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

Ah, thank you!

I love being out in mild rain. Looked like a wonderful cruise.

Superb. So lovely to hear the rain. Most enjoyable. Thank you

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

Thanks for continuing to do canal videos.

Enjoyed trip. Thanx David.

Fabulous ❤️

Brilliantly done, thank you🙏✝️🙏🇨🇦

This video would have made a very good BBC test film. Your probably too young to remember them. They were used at the start of the BBC 2 service about 1970. They were always fun, as is your video. Well done. I think the masts were turners hill. DAB and TV repeater if I am not wrong.

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

Cheers

Sounds like it landing on your jacket shoulder, if I remember right, wearing one in the rain a few years ago. Aww yeh! The Bogwoppit is a boogeyman like animal creature from England. Nice work David, Thanks m8!

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

Haha you're almost right - I was clutching an umbrella in one hand and the camera in the other, hence the loud rain sound. Had to do that else the camera (and lens) would have been soaked. Cheers Greg 👍

@janebrown3587

Жыл бұрын

@@CruisingTheCut I liked the sounds ❤

Lovely as always

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

Thank you! That was lovely!!

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

Travelling a peaceful canal ending at a community owned basin. So nice - an oasis of decency in what tonight is proving a corrupt and bitter world. When people mock enthusiasts I have always said it would be a much better place if more people were train spotters and bird watchers and how are happy to pootle up Britains waterways be it as a lifestyle or a holiday. With age I find comes wisdom.

Yes. It was grand. THANK YOU

Lovely trip. Love the sound of the rain

Thanks for the rain! I love it!

Always enjoy the trips.

Yes, very much enjoyed your trip. Thanks for sharing it. :)

Crunchy & delicious…only Dave… 😂

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

So good 😋

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

🙄

@BCTGuitarPlayer

Жыл бұрын

@@CruisingTheCut Some might say, never quit your day job; I say that’s not a problem…you could always double as a comedian;)

Great ..you the reason why I got more into all this stuff 😁

Yes, I agree, very Banksy-esque!

Lovely and informative as always. I really enjoy getting to know the characters on the canals❤️

Yoam bin in the Black Country. Since i retired I walk the route from Windmill End up to Parkhead most day's , but alas I don't usually bother to go if it's raining. If it had been dry I dare say I would have bumped into you at some point. It is a beautiful place to walk all around Windmill End, and the tall chimney we saw is Cobbs Engine house. The engine that was in it is now on display in the Henry Ford Museum in Detroit, USA. David in Dudley.

@davidpowell5437

Жыл бұрын

Actually, that's not quite correct. Henry Ford did obtain an engine from Windmill End, but it wasn't the big beam engine from the Engine House, it was a winding engine, apparently from the complex around it. I got curious and asked the museum! There were several pits on that hillside and the beam engine carried on pumping for all of them, long after its original pit closed. Mining finally ended in 1927, after the General Strike, when it was found to be uneconomic / impractical to restart work. Another David in Dudley 🙂

Rivets is both a narrowboat AND a short boat!

Great Blog As Always ❤️ Amazing 👀 👏👏

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

A very nice video with beautiful views! 😃

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Lovely!

thanks for putting this together for us, this was really nice to lean back an listin to the rain, love that rivets boat what a work of art, needs a canopy ide say, cheers m8

Hi David! I'm happy to see the seaquel. I sure wish we had some of the rain here in Baltimore, it has been quite dry.

haha my goodness! that tiny boat is smaller than some of the canoes at my club!

Very much enjoyed the trip, rain and all👍👍

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I just love your videos David!

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

😊😊

Beautiful day! I look forward to all your videos. 😄

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

Very nice David

Lovely

Love the trip videos. Keep up the great production work.

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Very enjoyable. Cheers David 👏👏👍😀

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I found this video relaxing Thanks

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

Fascinating David two nice boats there .. rivits lol 👌

Hi David ... always love your videos! Lane and Larry in California

@CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Very cool