Rich so sorry to hear of the passing of your uncle. What a privilege to have such a great musician in your life. The Moody Blues have long been a favorite of mine. I still only listen to 60”s music.

We will be making the honey as soon as we get a dry day to collect the dandelions xxx

So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. I grew up listening to the Moody Blues. Mike was a wonderful songwriter and keyboard player, pioneering the use of the Melotron. RIP.

That's what you call a lovely Sunday Dinner-Time Cruise 👍🤠Back in the 60's I was in care, and a little group of us lads decided we were going to 'secretly' make Dandelion Wine .... We found an old pot, nicked some sugar from the kitchen and added hundreds of dandelion heads from the massive lawn ... Left it a couple of weeks until it looked like a festering cauldren, then decided it was ready for us to have our secret party in the gardeners shed ..... You guessed it .... AARRGGHH!!!!!!!! ..... Only found out about 10 years ago - That they use the ROOT to make the wine anyway ... But we DID make Memories ... What it's all about at the end of the day 😎

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

Those sort of memories are the best. I do wonder what todays children will have to remember

Pretty flower wow to the birds ! Beautiful

Really lovely vlog I love all the bridges you go under so beautiful and old ….. the honey looked good hope it was yummy 🐝🐝………. 📚💛📚

The dandelion honey is a wonderful idea! As a child, they were my favorite flower. I had no clue it was actually considered a weed by many, but I loved the flowers - the color & shape etc. They were just so cheerful and prolific and looked wonderful all over my neighbors back yard. ;-) All that green with yellow pops of color, I even liked the shape of the leaves. When I was around 5, I remember knocking on her back door asking if I could pick some of her flowers. I remember her laugh and how she generously told me I could have as many as I wanted, and I filled several bowls and jars all over our house with dandelions! Wasn't until I was much older that I got why everyone was laughing and smiling. I thought they were smiling because they appreciated my pretty flowers, was a tad crushing to realize they were smiling because they were actually laughing a bit inside! I wonder if you could reduce the sugar by using either pectin (something like Pomona's) or apple peels? I love the idea of doing that, but that is a LOT of sugar.

@FloatingOurBoat

4 күн бұрын

I love this story. It reminds me of when I made nettle beer as part of a Tudor garden talk. I agree about dandelions, probably one of the most cheerful plants

Just loved the Shadows type musical insert there going through Nantwich, great sighs and sounds.

@FloatingOurBoat

4 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

More "real-time" footage, please. The view from the back of the boat is what works for us😍. Thank you.

@JuliaHopewell

15 күн бұрын

Condolences also.

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

Thank you Julia. We are hoping to do an extra real time video soon

Thank you for sharing the dandelion honey. I defo like to give it a go. Lovely video as always 👍😊

Hello Fran & Rich, It's good to see you again and the trees, the foliage in full bloom, my favorite time of year regardless what country, Sunshine is always best. I really enjoyed the peaceful float between the two locks I can get into the solitude. Not that I don't like to hear what you and Fran have to say, I feel as though you're talking directly to me when you tell me about all the events. Thank you so much for sharing this lovely voyage with me. Please, give the 'kids' my love and a few little pats and a back scratch and tell them it's from me, I'll have to send them a little something soon. Be safe in all you do. Bobby

@FloatingOurBoat

4 күн бұрын

Thank you Bobby. Glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet of the cruise. Dogs have been scratched and patted ❤️

Oi oi Rich /Fran watching this makes me feel so relaxed enjoyed the lot awesome vlog. You both are a Glory To The Community God Bless!

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

Thanks so much

Hi from South Africa Rich & Fran - may I also extend my condolences on the passing of your Uncle Rich - I too was a HUGE Moody Blues fan and still have ALL their albums, my kids grew up listening to their music. I saw them live twice on tours out here - fantastic experiences. I enjoyed the "real time" cruise - so beautiful and relaxing. You are indeed blessed to live as you do 💙

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

Thank you. Rich has some lovely memories of uncle Mike from his childhood bur hasn't seen him for some years. Glad you enjoyed the cruise we hope to do an extra real time cruise video soon

Fran and Rich, Thanks for the latest! We're taking off from California this week for our first fortnight hire taking a leisurely turn around the 4CR. Nice to know the weather was good for you, and hope it holds for us! We'll keep an eye peeled for Laura Maisie!

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

Look out for us then as you may well pass us. Have a great time

Lovely video! :) Flash says he loves the guitar riffs in the music....makes him all jolly. x

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

Lovely to hear from you ben and to know we put a smile on Flash's face (if that is possible). Hope you are both good

The realtime was a nice touch. Dandelion honey? What a great idea, thanks Fran.

Most enjoyable video. Your honey looks yummy. What a great idea.Nantwich looks really nice. Great to see you both looking so well despite your cold. Look forward to your next one. Thank you.

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

Rich, you are a wonderful, creative soul.. and Fran.. simply a looker. It’s a delight to spend time with both of you each week. Interesting explanation of the dandelion honey. Thanks!

@FloatingOurBoat

17 күн бұрын

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Stunning view we will get there!

Lovely to have an evening with your delightful company! How lovely the canal looks lined with trees with fresh Spring leaves. The Dandelion honey will be a treat. I sometimes rescue exhausted bumble bees that have strayed indoors and "run out of puff", I find that putting them in the sunshine on a dandelion revives them wonderfully, (or clover if I can't find dandelion), and it is very nice to see them slowly start to feed on the nectar and come back to life again!

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

I did that just this morning. A poor windswept bumblebee was laying in the middle of the towpath so I placed it in a dandelion clump!

Heavens! 2 years since your last podcast! Where has the time gone?❤🇨🇦

My home town! 🙂 I was Christened and Married in the beautiful Church of St Mary's, my son was also Christened there. Great vlog thanks for sharing.

Great video guys, so sorry to hear about your uncle Rich, i was brought up on the Moodies as a child, again sorry, take care mate

@FloatingOurBoat

18 күн бұрын

Thank you. It is sad but he left so much great music behind. We may have a Moody's session this weekend

@user-es2pb6tw8x

18 күн бұрын

@@FloatingOurBoat Great and enjoy

@paullapper8702

17 күн бұрын

Try maple syrup from Canada

Thanks!

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

Thanks again for your generosity ❤️

Thanks for the quick tour of Nantwich, and the honey lesson.

Thank you for saving my Friday night. A much better alternative to the news.

Lovely to see you cruising along

Fabulous video. You cant beat getting out in proper nature

@judithbraid9078

17 күн бұрын

Another Braid, from Australia, agrees wholeheartedly.

Love Nantwich im not jealous one bit thats where knights narrowboats is they build some beautiful narrowboats scenery is gorgeous get rich his chocolate fran❤

The dandelion honey looks good ! Thanks for a calm vlog through the canals and towns

Jan always looks so glamorous and has such fab outfits. Good to see it all looking better than it was 2 weeks ago we gave up and came home from our shared boat 5 days early due to the rain and mud as moored at Overwater. We did enjoy a drink at The Shroppie Fly though. Great video as always.

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

Aah its a shame you didn't make it to Market Drayton, the towpath is great and there is no mud here. Fran x

@lisah5191

15 күн бұрын

@@FloatingOurBoat We can see what a difference 2 weeks make's in the UK. Going to try your Dandelion Honey this week. Keep up the Fantastic work and we will definitely buy you both a coffee x

I have you now on my podcasts. Tell us about growing herbs in small areas and some information about their taste, what foods and if health helpful. That quiet time was so peaceful. Thank you.

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

Thank you for the suggestions

I am so happy to hear the podcast is back. I have missed your chats.

From 13:45 a good bit of deadeye manoeuvring, lining up the stern to compensate for the water flow on the starboard! She goes in straight as an arrow. Hats off, cap'n!

@FloatingOurBoat

17 күн бұрын

Thank you kindly

Dandelion wine is rather delish as well. Quite pokey! Great seeing you!

Dandelion root makes tea. The whole flower is anti -cancer. Good for everything. Condolences on your loss. Enjoy spring.

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

I would try dandelion root tea, but we cannot dig up and root unless it is our land! Maybe I should ask some local gardeners? 😊

Nice one. Hope that dandelion honey worked out. It certainly looks the real deal. With such a wealth of pubs in the vicinity of the canals it must be a temptation to eat and drink your way through them all - a different experience every day I suppose if your wallet can stand the strain!

@FloatingOurBoat

17 күн бұрын

To be honest although we enjoy a beer especially in a proper pub, we try to avoid eating as it is too expensive and often a disappointment.

Hi Fran and Rich. Sorry to hear about your uncle, Rich. The recipe for dandelion honey is really simple and very interesting. I didn’t realise that you could make honey without bees. Take care. Nick

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

Thanks Nick. I guess is it a bit cheeky to call it honey as it is really just dandelion syrup, but it does really taste like honey.

Thanks Rich and Fran for another great episode! I loved the Dandelion honey recipe! ❤

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

Thank you. Give it a go, we are surrounded by them at the moment

Hi Fran, Collin of foxes a float is making Heather honey maybe you can compare notes at their wedding. Sean is making marmalade. Narrow boaters are are great to follow for all the hints they give out, great to see another vlog from you and Rich. Ed 40 S of Vegas

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

I wouldn't dream of competing with Sean as his honey is real, not just Dandelion syrup. However I am happy to challenge him to a marmalade competition 😁

Hello from Kansas! We gardeners here in Kansas wait for April 21 and the arrival of the House Wrens. We defiantly know spring is here!

I rich fan theakyou for fantastic vlog again and lovely to see you both all.the for now 😊

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

Thank you Suzanne

Great recipe thanks for sharing.

I’ve always liked your videos and was surprised to hear you have a podcast! Gave it a listen and it was very enjoyable. You both have soothing voices well suited to a podcast. 🎉

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

Thank you

lovely video bless you both.

Good to be with you both again. Really enjoyed the vlog. Fran did you pick the dandys safely 🙏 lov to you both xx 😘

@FloatingOurBoat

4 күн бұрын

I certainly did, well out of the way of chemicals and dogs.

Fantastic recipe! Dandelions are everywhere here as well. The rains have produced a bumper crop. My mom used to put the leaves in our salad. I now have read the whole plant, including the roots, are edible 😋

Very nice video from you two. Yes. There have been many, many dandelions around this year. Millions of them. Dandelion Day is when the majority of the flowers are wide open and it is usually around April 21st to 25th. This year they were about 10 days early (or least they were where we live).

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

Wow thank you for the info on dandelion day. We didn't know that. There have certainly been a lot this year, hopefully we are getting better at leaving the wildlife alone.

What a fabulous Vlog guys. The countryside is absolutely stunning and I so enjoyed that cruise. Also looking at Nantwich and Audlem was great, such pretty villlages. I believe my great grandfather was a rock salt miner from Northwich and my mum told me he used to be in a photograph in the museum. The honey looked good. I am looking into making dandelliion tea for the health benefits. Thanks guys.

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

All the towns around this area are rally lovely and the countryside as well as the towns were shaped by the salt mines. It would be great to see that picture

Great Vvlogs guys, yes have been to the Shroppie Fly, we moored over the other side of the canal and walk up by that fence over the lock....... we did the four counties ring just before I went back to Australia in 1992, hey Fran today I went to a 40th family event at the Bereford Estate winery in the McLaren Vale region of South Australia, was a beautiful, and wore my "fran" scraf, had a few people say love your scraf, so gave you a plug... lol... it is such a warm scraf to wear...

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

We know exactly the spot where you were moored. Lovely to hear about the travels of your scarf. I'm so glad you are enjoying it.xx

Glad to hear about your new podcast…will listen as soon as possible. Have enjoyed your existing podcasts numerous times…cheers 😊

The only thing I hate about narrow boating is locks, but it looks ever so good cruising along drinking a coffee (or whatever hot beverage someone likes) and sleeping knowing you are on top of a lake which would be a weird thing starting off.

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

The locks are fine once you get used to them, but you are right, the best days are the floating along relaxing days

@dylancarter1831

15 күн бұрын

@@FloatingOurBoat I hope so, as I'll be doing it in the next year or two, lol.

Thanks guys, as always another great insight to perfect living

Absolutely wonderful. I'm going to try that honey.

@FloatingOurBoat

17 күн бұрын

Hope you enjoy it. We had ours on porridge this morning. It was a little runny but really delicious. Good luck

@barbaralamson7450

17 күн бұрын

@FloatingOurBoat As a one-time fighter of this non-weed, I've learned how resilient they are, and even the roots have a use. I'm not sure what that is, but I'm willing to learn. I can't thank you enough for the syrup recipe. I will let you know how it turns out before end of summer.

One of our favourite towns love Nantwich when we are in the canals from overwater 😊

Thanks for another lovely video, I’ve headed over to your Podcast, looking forward to tuning in 😊

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

Thank you. Hope you enjoy it

When I was living in the house in Hannington, Wiltshire, the swifts were around sitting on the telephone wires, beautiful. I had a fabulous view from the front room window. The new people running The Shroppie Fly are really nice and their food is very good. Sunday lunch is recommended. I’ve been living in OverWater Marina now for 7 months (thank you for the quick glimpse of my boat 😂) and still haven’t explored Nantwich. ☹️

@FloatingOurBoat

17 күн бұрын

Wow, you must go. It is a really interesting little town

Thank you for this video!! Reminded me of our first canal holiday in the 1980's. Loved Nantwich & Audlem!! The swallows are on their way to you...they are here now. ❤

@FloatingOurBoat

17 күн бұрын

We have seen our first swifts but no swallows yet

Quient villages, a touch of old England. Not like our cities, which are overcrowded and violent in places. That honey recipe looks interesting, Fran. I'm not sure if I have spelt quient right, so please excuse the mistake. Bye for now x

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

We would chose countryside and villages over busy cities any day

Great video Rich and Fran injoyed it very much and great idea with the dandelions I am going to try that thanks again look forward to your next video x❤

That was so relaxing.... Thank you for taking us with you. A super canal journey topped up with that fantastic looking and smelling honey. Yes, the aroma came floating over the airwaves. I have always understood dandelions to be a healthy additive and that honey sounds perfect. That end result looks a "proper job" as we say down y'er. A lovely video. Thank you again. With best wishes, Pam xx

@FloatingOurBoat

18 күн бұрын

Thanks Pam - we'll be trying out the 'honey' on our next log x

Great vlog, well done

@FloatingOurBoat

17 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Another enjoyable vlog, hope your honey tastes as good as it looks. I like Audlem and ??? years ago I bought a fairly large cross stitch kit with the Shroppie and Mill on it…..it has become an everlasting project 😂.

@FloatingOurBoat

17 күн бұрын

Ha ha, maybe this will be the year!

So good to see the green coming back to the canals. Love watching the Earth wake from it's long winter nap. Another great video.

@FloatingOurBoat

17 күн бұрын

It is really beautiful at the moment

Thanks for the video. We've followed Vegan On Board since we lived in a van and have taken inspiration from you to make our own dandelion honey. It's great! BTW you can also roast dandelion roots and grind them to make a coffee substitute (not as good as acorn coffee) 😋

@FloatingOurBoat

4 күн бұрын

We love their recipes. So suited to narrowboat life. I did know that about dandelion coffee, but as we cant dig up the roots I will pass on that one

Always love your videos. Just thought that I would let you know that I heard a cuckoo while out on the River Waveney in Suffolk today. 🥰

@FloatingOurBoat

14 күн бұрын

Wonderful, thank you

Lovely video. Thank you guys. I'm going to try that dandelion recipe!

Now now Mr Rich, that's twice you've said things are in Shropshire when you're still well inside Cheshire! Tut 😝 And the border is just after the first bridge after Audlem top lock in csse you wondered 😉

@FloatingOurBoat

17 күн бұрын

It is easy to get confused, they are both gorgeous counties known for their cheese. we don't have this problem in London😁

My girl lives in nantwich we go there quite a bit two gran kids to. long old drive for us but worth it form london

Hello lovely people... Love the little town so sweet and love the Tudor style. Good to see you both xo xo Yes loved you podcasts, I don't listen to them really but yours, I can't remember where, I think KZread? would that be right?

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

Yes, they were on youtube, but we now have them separately on all podcast platforms

I’ll certainly try that recipe for the honey. Walked past you today early doors to meet a friend to help her down the flight. Might hail you if we are aboard when you come past Shebdon. Take care and thank you for the video, lovely.

@FloatingOurBoat

18 күн бұрын

Sorry we missed you. Look out for us x

Thanks for the video 😊

Greetings from Weaverham/Northwich, I started listening to podcasts a few months ago and listened to your old podcasts from the start to when you wrapped it up, then searched youtube for you and love it. So glad you are re launching the podcasts.

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for following. We wanted to make another podcast today but coughs and colds have got in the way. There will be another soon

I made this honey a decade or so ago. It was heavenly in tea.i will try it again. Great to see you are back at it. Stay well.

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

I will try it in my ginger tea. Thank you

We don't use sugar, only honey and "not very good practices from bee-keepers" worries me, I didn't know this is a problem. 🥺 Can you expand? Is this ALL honey? 😱 My dad kept bees and I used to spend hours with the hives, watching them going about their work. ❤🐝🍯

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

We were beekeepers and I went to many meetings with other keepers. Some were really gentle and careful as I'm sure your dad was, other more commercial beekeepers were not and rushed the job killing hundreds of bees in the process. They often also remove all the honey from a hive as this is where the money is, then feed the bees with sugar syrup to help them survive the winter. This is the bit I found hard to cope with and I was very much frowned upon for leaving my bees their own honey full of the nutrients they need rather than feeding them processed sugar. I know there are still some beekeepers out there, but I'm afraid I wouldn't trust commercial honey. Talk to Colin and Sean from @foxesafloat. I would trust their honey

@lizcleere

15 күн бұрын

@@FloatingOurBoat Oh no, that's horrible. Dad did it as a hobby a long time ago, 40 yrs or so, but I do remember the bees kept most of the honey and he harvested the rest from the top frames, I think. Over here in Indonesia we see wild beehives in the tropical forests and occasionally are given some by local people; it usually has a few dead insects caught in it! Love your videos. 🙏

The cuckoos have arrived in North Wales (Bala) I have heard them every day for the last week - so maybe Spring reaaly will arrive very soon!

Nice 1 folks throughout. I have been looking into making something from Dandelions, looked at some vids on the internet, not keen on taking advice from whoever when it comes to things I do not know enough about to then munch, I would from you as I have been watching your vids from near the beginning, thank you for your advice and detail on the subject. Cool vid well balanced…

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

Thank you. Good luck with the dandelions. I know what you mean about following just any advice, there is lots of misinformation out there! I think this recipe is really safe though and our 'honey' is delicious

Are used to work in Mistley secret nuclear bunker, at the weekends, I also had to open it up and get it ready for the public, I had to make sure everything was switched on, it was a little creepy going round on my own at night making sure the public had gone,

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

That does sound a bit spooky

I used to make dandelion wine same process just had yeast put in a demijohn with a airlock and water

@Davewislon

14 күн бұрын

Thanks Clover works equally well like mead

Heard a cuckoo the week before last. I was about 3 miles inland from aldeburgh in suffolk. What a treat!

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

Wonderful

My brother heard the cuckoo today in Cornwall

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

Wow, we are still waiting here in Shropshire

Just love the Everything about vlog.❤

@FloatingOurBoat

14 күн бұрын

Thank you 😊

Thankyou for another great update. Very interested to hear how the dandelion honey goes on the porridge. Pub looks great

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

The honey really is a great success.

Listenership. I think the word you were struggling to remember was Audience? ;-)

@FloatingOurBoat

17 күн бұрын

That would be the one!!

Hi both. Watching your vlog I was interested in you saying that you were not interested in seeing the Nuclear bunker. That is a great shame because it is a fantastic place to visit. It takes at least an hour to see all the different rooms and you can try using morse code communication equipment. A really great place to visit. It's a pity you didn't see it. Anyway enjoy your trip.

@FloatingOurBoat

17 күн бұрын

I'm sure it is interesting for some people, but it was not worth the time and expense to us. We simply can't visit everywhere we pass

Gracefully in love we float on shimmering water embracing the magical world we have chosen. This is how I see the two of you. Thank you for this lovely video. Cheers.

@FloatingOurBoat

17 күн бұрын

Beautiful. Thank you

Always a good way to spend a sit down break. Snow is gone. Buds on trees are getting bigger. Thanks for taking us along.

Another great vlog. Do you hear anything from Mark and Debbie.? Haven't seen a vlog from them for ages.Just hoping they are both alright.

@FloatingOurBoat

18 күн бұрын

Thank you. We don't hear from them and they don't seem to be making vlogs now but I do know they have just bought a new boat.

@jenniferproudfoot5980

18 күн бұрын

@@FloatingOurBoat Thank you for letting me know.

Brilliant video with Rich’s dulcet tones voicing over. Never heard of dandelion honey before, it’s an amazing idea. And where’s the daily poem, Fran😉.? Thank you for taking us along.

@FloatingOurBoat

17 күн бұрын

Ha ha, not all the poems are fit to be shared 😂

Love your channel. Just a question--What is growing in the fields that are bright yellow? We are not farm children. Thanks.

@FloatingOurBoat

14 күн бұрын

That is oil seed rape. It will be everywhere soon

@snowbirdcruisers3553

14 күн бұрын

@@FloatingOurBoat Thanks. Keep up the great videos. (From Cape Cod USA).

You have not been having a right nice pint for a while

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

Oops, wrong channel 😯

Xx

I'd love to try the dandelion honey. But folks around here are overzealous about spraying them with weed killer. I'd even be nervous picking them out in a wild field or meadow, not knowing if some farmer sprayed from the air or something. How the heck can you know if foraged plants are safe to ingest?

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

That is a big problem. I think we are beginning to learn here and people are leaving the dandelions to grow. I have not seen anyone spraying the canal side for ages as it is known as a bit of a nature reserve

swallows and swifts

please Q if you have not got such a sweet tooth ca you just put less sugar in and reduce the honey liquid more to thicken ?

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

Maybe, it has to be worth a try. I dont think it would thicken though or be preserved

"money donated by Queen Elizabeth 1" surely it is not so much a donation as a grant or a pay back to them the money came from them in the first place .The people are just getting rewarded for their long time support of the Queen.

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

Well that opens a big new can of worms. It is a point we agree with completely

Oh Fran! You were right...I've was a nurse for many and now a veterinary assistant, so smells I know about! But that nettle fertiliser comes at the top of the list!!😂 . Worse than anal glands😅😅

What kind of bird is that high pitched song in the background?

@FloatingOurBoat

15 күн бұрын

I'm not sure which one you mean, but it could be the chiff chaff

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try to sop in at the anchor,,,peggs lane high offley

@FloatingOurBoat

17 күн бұрын

We certainly will